Island Review, July 2018

Island Vol. 23, No. 7 ▪ The Buddy ▪ Ed Bearss Lecture ▪ BHA Summer Party ▪ Beaufort Road Race ▪ Shorelines ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes

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Features

Coasting .................................................................................................................................................................8 Book Bag ..............................................................................................................................................................29 Shorelines.............................................................................................................................................................30 Surf Competition Returns .....................................................................................................................................36 Life in the South - Pimento Cheese ......................................................................................................................60 Blackbeard Returns to the NC Maritime Museum ................................................................................................61 BlackedRenowned Historian Reflects on World War II.........................................................................................61

Departments

County Perspective ..............................................................................................................................................14 Chamber Connection............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables ...........................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar .......................................................................................................................20 Bulletin Board .......................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy - Emerald Isle .................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium ....................................................................................................................................................34 Turtle Tracks .........................................................................................................................................................44 Garden Gate .........................................................................................................................................................46 Focus on Fitness ..................................................................................................................................................48 Health & Wellness ................................................................................................................................................49 Tourism Barometer ...............................................................................................................................................51 The Onlooker - Sister's Day .................................................................................................................................56 Rental Signs .........................................................................................................................................................62 Property Watch .....................................................................................................................................................64 Crossword Puzzle.................................................................................................................................................70 Staying Busy - Swansboro ...................................................................................................................................71 Horoscopes ..........................................................................................................................................................74 Best Buys .............................................................................................................................................................75 Ask SCORE ..........................................................................................................................................................77 Advertiser Index....................................................................................................................................................77

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes .............................................................................................................................................42 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes .............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings ...........................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor's Notes..............................................................................................................................................59 Club News ...................................................................................................................................................60

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BHA Summer Party Cool down at the Beaufort Historical Association’s annual Summer Party at the Beaufort Historic Site. The party is planned for 7-11pm on Saturday, July 7.

The Summer Party was started as a celebration of Beaufort’s 300th Anniversary in 2009. It has quickly become a tradition and the perfect occasion to celebrate the fun and easy-going season that so many families enjoy in Beaufort.

The Summer Party will feature live music as well s live and silent auctions that always prove to be exciting.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the event at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center. For more information, visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Reenactment at Fort Macon See history come to life with a reenactment at Fort Macon on Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22 at Fort Macon State Park. Step back in time to the Civil War and see how people lived on the Crystal Coast.

The First NC Volunteers/11th NC Regiment and other reenacting groups will portray troops from the Civil War era. The public program is ongoing from 10am-4pm each day and offers visitors a glimpse back in time to the American Civil War. Uniformed military and civilian living historians will demonstrate life in the fort.

Activities include military drill and weapons demonstrations, as well as firing some of the large artillery pieces located in the fort.

There are several opportunities for visitors of all ages to join in with the reenactors during the day in the form of interactive activities including drilling on the parade ground and a narrated Women’s fashion show. A small skirmish is scheduled for 1:30pm to show how the fort’s defenses were designed to withstand a land based attack. Displays of uniforms and flags from the civil war will also be available for viewing.

Kids Go Fishing While the summer calendar is full of adult fishing tournaments for various causes, there’s one tournament meant specifically for the kids. The Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament is a competition between kids that benefits kids. The tournament returns to downtown Beaufort July 13-14. The brainchild of outdoorsman Tred Barta and his wife Anni, the tournament puts kids on the water and a rod in their hands with the goal of releasing the most billfish in the two-day tournament.

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them to realize their full potential. Awards are given in a variety of categories. Fishing runs from 8am-2pm on Friday and Saturday.

For all registration and rules, visit www.bartabillfish.com.

Run Along the Waterfront Take a run or walk down the Beaufort waterfront for a good cause this month. For more than 35 years, runners, walkers and baby joggers have helped raise money for scholarships for high school seniors throughout Carteret County with the Historic Beaufort Road Race. Sponsored annually by the Beaufort Old Towne Rotary, this year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 on Front Street.

The race includes 5K, 10K and 1-mile runs, 10K and 5K wheelchair, 5K baby jogger, 5K & 1-mile timed walks and the Sea Dog walk.

The 10K and 5K courses are certified, with timing and results by East Carolina Road Racing. The start times are staggered, with the 1-mile run and walk departing at 7:30am.

For more information, visit www.runsignup.com.

Celebrating July 4th With so many different places to catch the fireworks along the Crystal Coast, it’s best to plan ahead. From concerts to parades, there’s plenty to do leading up to the main event, spectacular fireworks.

Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. added an additional date to the Concert in the Park summer series for Wednesday, July 4. The tunes will be flowing well ahead of the fireworks, giving visitors the chance to be entertained while grabbing a great seat at Jaycee Park for the nighttime event. The Morehead City fireworks are set to go off at 9pm and can be enjoyed from any vantage point on the waterfront. It’s best to arrive early to get a good spot.

Beaufort takes an old-fashioned approach to the holidays with families, businesses and clubs taking to the street for the annual Fourth of July parade. Line the streets and watch the patriotic floats at 11am then head to the Carteret County Courthouse for free ice cream and music.

Along Bogue Banks, Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle both host fireworks displays. Atlantic Beach holds its display at the Circle, with parking around the circle, in the CAMA lot on West Boardwalk, the dirt lot north of Atlantic Boulevard and the paved lot to the south as well as the grassy lot on the 100 block of East Bogue. The town recommends carpooling, walking or biking to help with traffic congestion. Fireworks begin at 9pm.

The Emerald Isle Fireworks are launched off the Bogue Inlet Pier. Parking is available at the pier and along Hwy 58. The display begins at 9pm and should be visible from Bogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.

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County Business Nets Accolades We all know there are many reasons Emerald Isle/Carteret County is a fantastic place to live: golden beaches and sparkling ocean waters, wonderful climate, great shopping and golfing, a gazillion outdoor activities, a supportive community ... and outstanding employers.

Of that last fact, we have hard proof. This month one local employer has earned not just one, but two awards as an outstanding employer. At the beginning of May, Business North Carolina named Transportation Impact of Emerald Isle as its 2018 Employer of the Year in the small to medium category. And later in the month, TI has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces in the fast-growing private company sector — for the second year in a row.

Founded in 2008 in the broom closet of South Swell Surf Shop by local residents and shipping industry veterans Keith Byrd and Travis Burt, Transportation Impact has experienced rapid success through helping companies save money on small package and freight shipping costs. The company has also developed a formidable reputation as a community steward and sought-after employer.

“We are immensely proud of having received this recognition,” said Byrd. “As a company we all care about each other, and we all work together to accomplish remarkable things. To know that our employees feel rewarded and valued and take pride in their work truly resonates with us as leadership. We firmly believe that a supportive atmosphere, an emphasis on giving and humanity, and approachable leaders and managers help our employees reach their greatest potential.”

Both awards polled employees with questionnaires that covered

all aspects of workplace life. Some of the factors that propelled Transportation Impact to the top are tuition assistance, profit-sharing, onsite fitness facilities and massage services, a comprehensive benefits plan, 401(k) with discretionary company match, increased company medical insurance contribution, Good Friday and employee birthdays off, $100 restaurant gift cards for employee birthdays, use of company condos, free NC Aquarium membership, gym reimbursement, bicycles for employee use, on-site yoga, quarterly employee events, companypaid life insurance, sustainable practices, and telecommuting.

TI is a 5-time Inc. 5000 honoree and has experienced nearly 168.2% growth in employee headcount over the last two years. The company’s average employee tenure is 2.4 years. The company also has a strong focus on contributing to the community it calls home.

Just over a year ago, TI launched its IMPACT1 initiative, which provides each employee with 20 hours of paid volunteer time and is part of an overall pledge to donate one percent of the company’s profits to charity, one percent of its employees’ time to community involvement, and one percent of its services in goodwill to charitable organizations that would benefit from Transportation Impact’s services.

“We’ve had amazing feedback from our employees about how much they enjoy being involved in the community and donating their time, and how proud they feel about working for a company that gives back so generously,” said Burt. “And that’s the greatest reward that we can have — that our employees are proud to say they work at Transportation Impact.”

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Carteret County - A Good Place to do Business In the County Perspective piece in this month’s Island Review, a local company, Transportation Impact, located in Emerald Isle, was named the Business North Carolina Employer of the Year 2018 as well as being named one of INC Magazine’s Best Workplace 2018. The article goes on to say why the company received those accolades.

What it doesn’t say is that the company could have been located anywhere. They chose Emerald Isle.

The same goes for other corporations we have in Carteret County.

Both Bally Refrigerated Boxes, Inc. and Frank Door Company, relatively large employers for our region, are the same way. They didn’t have to be on the Crystal Coast. They chose to be here. So did over 7,000 micro-enterprises that operate in Carteret County. A micro-enterprise is defined as a company having four employees or less.

Why is Carteret County a good place to do business? Most obvious is the quality of life. Carteret County has a total area of 1,341 square miles. Of that, 506 square miles are land and 832 square miles (62%) consists of water. That means swimming, fishing and boating. The Crystal Coast is aptly named for its beautiful beaches and pristine water. We have art galleries, unique retail and world-class restaurants.

There is always something to do on the Crystal Coast, whether it’s a free concert or a fishing tournament, or town event.

Taxes are low in Carteret County. County property tax is .31 per $100 property valuation. Compare that to Wake County where the county property tax rate is .861.

The Carteret County Public School system is one of the best in the State of North Carolina. Niche.com ranks over 8,000 public school

districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents. According to Niche, Carteret County public schools ranked #9 out of 115 districts in the state and #18 with the best teachers in North Carolina.

And the Public School System as well as Carteret Community College has a priority in working with local employers. Creating a work force development plan, there’s a partnership with local companies and schools. This year, as a matter of fact, the Chamber of Commerce has reinstated its Leadership for Educators program focusing on the needs of employers.

Health care is a priority on the Crystal Coast. Carteret Health Care recently completed a $53 million expansion that added 112,000 square feet of new space to the facility. The hospital is recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the US by iVantage Health Analytics in 2016 and the only North Carolina Hospital recognized in 2017.

And in spite of being on the one of the most beautiful coasts in America, property is still affordable. The median home value in Carteret County is $245,600. Carteret County home values have gone up 7.1% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will fall -0.4% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Carteret County is $181. The median price of homes currently listed in Carteret County is $299,900. The median rent price in Carteret County is $1,200.

There are a lot of good things to brag about in Carteret County, and the Chamber of Commerce is proud to be its biggest and loudest cheerleader.

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Low Tide AM PM 4:53 4:27 5:29 5:08 6:06 5:53 6:44 6:42 7:24 7:38 8:08 8:39 8:56 9:44 9:47 10:48 10:41 11:50 11:36 ----12:47 12:32 1:42 1:27 2:35 2:23 3:28 3:18 4:19 4:15 5:11 5:13 6:03 6:14 6:55 7:18 7:49 8:26 8:43 9:34 9:37 10:40 10:30 11:39 11:20 ----12:31 12:06 1:16 12:50 1:57 1:31 2:35 2:10 3:11 2:48 3:46 3:26 4:20 4:05 4:53 4:44

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DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: HIGH LOW Atlantic Beach -:41 -:39 Atlantic Beach Bridge +:22 +:34 Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 +2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

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Low Tide AM PM 5:26 6:02 6:42 7:26 8:17 9:14 10:14 11:15 12:27 1:22 2:14 3:05 3:53 4:42 5:30 6:20 7:11 8:04 9:00 9:57 10:51 12:02 12:47 1:26 2:02 2:36 3:09 3:41 4:13 4:47 5:24

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DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: Atlantic Beach

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1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29: Sea Turtle Trek. 7-9pm.

Stroll the nighttime beach as you learn about the fascinating life of sea turtles and look for loggerheads nesting in the sand with the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Age 5 and up, $10, Details: www.ncaquariums.com.

1, 7-8, 14-15, 28-29: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10:30am & 2:30pm. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: SwanFest. 6:30-8pm. Enjoy live music at Olde Town Square in downtown Swansboro. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner if you’d like. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Free. This month’s performers include Family Roots (1st), Outliers (8th), Reindl Brothers (15th), Bryan Mayer Band (22nd) and 4EverAll (29th).

Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters.

2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-thescenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $25. Details: www.ncaquariums.com.

1, 6-8: “Grease.” Step back to Rydell High with Carteret Community Theatre, Morehead City, for a performance you can’t help but tap your toes to. General admission is $18-$24. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30: Stand Up Paddle Boarding. 9-11am. Explore Bogue Sound on a stand up paddle board with an instructor from the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and learn more about the plants and animals that call the Roosevelt Natural Area home. Age 12 and up, $50. Details: www.ncaquariums.com.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Otter Antics. 1-2pm. Meet the aquarium otter keeper and help prepare enrichment items for Eno, Neuse and Pungo to enjoy. Age 12 and up, $20. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Mon. 2: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy.

3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31: Free Summer Movies.

10:30am. Atlantic Station Cinema continues its tradition of offering free family movies each summer. This month, swing by for a free screening of “Storks” (3rd & 4th), “The Emoji Movie” (10th & 11th), “Lego Batman Movie” (17th & 18th), “Sing” (24th & 25th) and “Early Man” (31st).

3, 10, Maritime Movies. 3pm. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Movies run each Tuesday throughout July. No registration required. Free to attend. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com 20

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3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31: Behind the Scenes Shark Snack. 2:30-3:30. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: www.ncaquariums.com.

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31: Roosevelt Natural Area Paddle Trip. 9-11am. Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters as you become aware of the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment through this NC Aquarium program. Age 8 and up, $25. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Doughnuts with Dinos. 8-9am.

Youngsters age 3 and up are invited for a breakfast treat at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores while learning about the visiting dinosaurs. Cost is $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs and Clams.

1-3pm. Master the art of harvesting crabs and clams and the importance of conserving coastal habitats. Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

3 & 24: Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop. 2pm.

Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Tue. 3: Summer Science School – Preschool Story Time and Crafts. 9-10am. Includes a story, estuarine critter observation and a related craft at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

4, 7, 14, 21, 28: Concert in the Park. 7-8:30pm. Join the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free summer concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. This month performances include The Main Event Band (4th), The Central Park Band (7th), The Donald Thompson Band (14th), Thrillbillies (21st) and Freeway (28th). Details: 252-726-5083.

4, 11, 18, 25: Stand Up Paddle Boarding for Kids.

9-11am. Kids explore the sport of stand-up paddle boarding and see Bogue Sound from a new perspective. Age 12 and up. Cost is $50. Details: www.ncaquariums.com.

Wed. 4: Emerald Isle Fireworks. 9pm. The Town of Emerald Isle will launch fireworks off Bogue Inlet Pier. Fireworks are visible from the beach, Bogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Cannon Day. Visit Fort Macon State Park and learn how the old Civil War cannons function.

Firing demonstrations held at 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Free.

Details: 252-726-3775.

5, 11, 18, 25: Seaside Cinema. 8:30pm. Join friends and family members at the Atlantic

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This month’s schedule includes “Beauty & the Beast” and “Jaws” (5th), “The Emoji Movie” (11th), “Coco” (18th) and “Grease” (25th).

Free.

5, 12, 19, 26: Fishing Fanatics. 8-11am. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with hands-on instruction from the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am.

Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252726-3775.

5, 12, 19, 26: EmeraldFest. 6:30-8pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

5, 12, 16: Live on Thursdays. 6pm. Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and head to Dockhouse Park in Beaufort for free live music at the water’s edge.

5-6: Seashore Life I. 9am-Noon. Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands in this NC Maritime Museum program. Field-based class includes ferry rides, barrier island hiking and animal identification. Rising 1st and 2nd graders, $60. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

6, 13, 20, 27: Aquarist Apprentice. 1:30-4pm. Join aquarium staff on a behind-the-scenes tour, help prepare animal meals and participate in some daily care and maintenance tasks.

Age 13 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

6 & 20: Alive at Five. 5pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. Performers include Night Years (6th) and The Embers (20th) Details: 252-808-0440.

Fri. 6: Turtle Talk. 10:30am. Join a ranger at Fort Macon State Park for a look at one of our local treasures – the sea turtle. Learn about species of turtles and how common they are on our beaches. Meets at the bath house. Details: 252-726-3775.

Art & Music at St. Francis by the Sea. 6:30pm. The Brierwood Ensemble performs at St. Francis by the Sea, 920 Salter Path Road, featuring romantic music inspired by nature and the sea. The performance will be preceded by a show of Cora Mae Pipkin’s watercolors. The gallery opens at 5:30pm.

Events are free, however, donations are accepted. Details: www.stfrancisbythesea.org.

7, 13, 27: Concerts at the Fort. 1 and 6:30pm.

Friends of Fort Macon annually bring visitors to the site with its popular concert program.

This month’s evening performers include Wild Honey (13th) and 4EverAll (27th). The Mad Fiddler (7th), provides a matinee performance at 1pm. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 7: Great 4th Race. 9am. The NC Maritime Museum organizes this annual rally of traditionally rigged crafts to celebrate the historic voyages that carried the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks.

Free. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

BHA Summer Party. 7-11pm. Celebrate Beaufort summers with a party at the Beaufort Historic Site. Enjoy food, open bar, music and a live and silent auction to benefit the Beaufort Historical Association. Details: 252-728-5225.

9-13: Summer Science School – Maritime Adventures. 9am-2pm. The NC Maritime Museum and the Rachel Carson Reserve pair up to bring rising fifth and sixth graders a day camp program that focuses on the maritime environment, culture, legends and history.

Cost is $100. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

11, 18, 25: Evening Gun. 4pm. Meet at Fort Macon State Park to watch the firing of a 19th century cannon by staff at the nearby US Coast Guard Base Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

Storytelling Festival. The Carteret County Public Library and the Friends of the Western Carteret Public Library team up for a collection of programs from 10am-noon at the Crystal Coast Civic Center and 2-4pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bogue. Performers include Fred Motley (11th), Donna Washington (18th) and Bright Star Touring Theater (25th).

Free. Details: 252-247-4660.

12-14: Barta Billfish Tournament. This catch and release tournament gets young people in the community out in the water with regional anglers in hopes of catching a big one.

Details: bartabillfish.com.

12 & 26: Jr. Ranger Day. 1-4:30pm. Sign the kids up to work with a park ranger at Fort Macon State Park and earn their Jr. Ranger patch.

Geared toward children ages 6-12. Must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, register in advance. Details: 252-726-3775.

Fri. 13: 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. Details: 252-354-6350.

Beach Scavenger Hunt. 10:30am. Take a stroll on the beach with a park ranger from Fort Macon State Park to see what treasures you can find. Sunscreen and water recommended.

Meets at the bath house. Free. Details: 252726-3775.

14-15: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building.

9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat

building from start to finish. Details: www.the watercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740.

Sat. 14: Exploring the Heavens. 2pm. Join staff from Fort Macon State Park in the visitor’s center with special guest NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Lisa Pelletier-Harmon.

Free. Details: 252-726-3775.

Fyotaku Fish Printing Workshop. 10am. Chris Stetson will hold a workshop on the traditional Japanese method of printing fish at the Beaufort Historic Site. Fee is $15. Details: 252728-5225.

Sail On Beach Boys Tribute. 8pm. Carteret Community Theatre brings the sound of summer to Morehead City. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

17-18: Summer Science School – Pirates! 9amNoon. Become part of the pirate crew on this two-day class at the NC Maritime Museum.

Rising 1st-2nd graders, $65. Advance registration required. Details: 252-504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Tue. 17: Beach Run. 6:30pm. Carteret County Parks and Recreation organizes this annual series featuring 1-mile, 5K and 10K options for all skill levels at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Cost is $7 per race. Registration begins at 5:15pm.

Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com.

18-19: Seashore Life II. 9am-Noon. Investigate estuarine habitats, plants and animals through field and lab studies with the NC Maritime Museum. Rising 5th-6th graders, $60. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

19-20: Summer Science School – Fish & Fishing.

9am-Noon. An introduction to coastal fish and fishing methods with the NC Maritime Museum’s Summer Science School. Rising third and fourth graders, $75. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

19-21: Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tag and Release Tournament. NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Weighins at Big Rock Landing on the Morehead City waterfront. Details: www.bandthebillfish.com.

Thur. 19: Blacksmithing Demonstration. 11am.

Keith Bischer demonstrates the traditional craft of blacksmithing at the Beaufort Historic Site. Free. Details: 252-728-5225.

Fri. 20: Carolina Seashells. 10:30am. Meet at the bath house at Fort Macon State Park to learn about all the shells that can be found on your next beach walk. Free. Details: 252-726-3775.

Stargazing & Astronomy. 9pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-726-3775.

Beginning Rug Hooking. 10am. Heidi Cawman will teach a class on rug hooking at the Beaufort Historic Site. Cost is $15. Details:

252-728-5225.

21-22: Living History Weekend. 10am-4pm. Tasks will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC Volunteers at Fort Macon State Park.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 21: Historic Beaufort Road Race. 8am. One of the area’s largest road races helps raise funds for college scholarship for high school seniors.

Includes 10K, 5K and 1-mile races along with 10K and 5K wheelchair events, a 5K baby jogger race and 5K and 1-mile walks. Details: www.runsignup.com.

23-25: Summer Science School – Boats & Models.

9am-noon. Build a model of a fishing boat (tug or trawler) at the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center during this three-day program, and learn about local waterways.

Open to rising third and fourth graders.

Cost is $95. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

26-27: Summer Science School – Pirates! 9amNoon. Become part of the pirate crew on this two-day class at the NC Maritime Museum.

Rising 1st-2nd graders, $65. Advance registration required. Details: 252-504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Fri. 27: Coastal Fish of Carolina. 10:30am. It’s the Year of the Fish in North Carolina State Parks and the rangers at Fort Macon are eager to share all they know about species along the Crystal Coast. Join them at the bath house for more information on what you might catch next time you drop a line in the water. Free.

Details: 252-726-3775.

28-29: Buddy Pelletier Longboard Memorial Contest.

This annual competition attracts amateur and professional surfers from the East Coast to Atlantic Beach, including former and current East Coast, ESA and world champions.

Details: www.buddypelletier.com.

Sat. 28: Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-4:30pm.

Adult and child teams use the stitch-andglue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. Details: www. thewatercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740.

Pelican Awards & Taste of the Coast. 5:30pm.

The NC Coastal Federation hosts its annual celebration and awards dinner. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, the casual event will honor winners and their inspiring stories of coastal stewardship. A gourmet dinner from more than 10 local restaurants is also on tap.

Tickets are $$60. Details: www.nccoast.org.

Tue. 31: Kayak the Salt Marsh. 9am-Noon. Learn about local history and the importance of sale marshes while enjoying a relaxing paddle with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Cost is $30 per person, $20 with own kayak. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

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Happy Fourth It is hard to believe that it is July already. Time just seems to fly by. I think the older you get the faster time just rushes by. July 4th is one of my favorite holidays of the year. To me July 4th means a time for family and friends, hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, ice cream, fireworks, patriotic music, and some famous Bogue Sound watermelons. I hope you enjoy the 4th with your family and friends as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence. Take time to thank God for blessing our great nation.

On June 11, 1776, the colonies Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia formed a committee with the purpose of drafting a document that would sever ties with Great Britain. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. North Carolina was represented by William Hooper, John Penn, and Joseph Hewes. The Continental Congress officially adopted the final version on July 4, 1776. The following day copies of the Declaration were distributed and on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to publish this important document.

Exactly one year later on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bells, fireworks and bonfires. This custom soon spread to other towns across America. Congress established Independence as a holiday in 1870 and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a holiday, but with full pay for all federal employees.

This year you are invited to join us for our annual Fourth of July

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Fireworks at the Bogue Inlet Pier. The fireworks will start at 9pm. This is always a fun and festive occasion. The fireworks are sponsored by the Town of Emerald Isle. Special thanks to Mike Stanley and the Bogue Inlet Pier for allowing us to have the fireworks display at the pier.

At the Town Board Meeting in June we recognized our lifeguards for this summer. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our fantastic team of lifeguards who patrol the beach each and every day through the summer. They do a terrific job in protecting us. Hats off to them and to all of our first responders. We are so fortunate to have outstanding first responders at Emerald Isle. Thanks to their dedication and thanks to their service to our community.

Congratulations to Fire Capt. Joey Pruitt of the Emerald Isle Fire Dept. who will be retiring in July after 25 years of faithful and dedicated service to the our town. Thanks Joey for your faithful service and leadership. We will miss you. God Bless you on your retirement.

Police Educating the Public will be held on Tuesday, July 17 at the Town Board Meeting Room at 10am. The program will be on Crimes against Seniors. The instructor will be Sgt. Tim Long of the Emerald Isle Police Department. Please make every effort to attend this most important meeting.

July will be a wonderful month in Emerald isle. Please be safe and enjoy our beautiful island. See y’all around our town.

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The Town Manager’s FY 18-19 Recommended Budget was presented to and reviewed by the board of commissioners in May, and is scheduled for adoption in June. The total budget is approximately $10 million, and includes funding for all Town services, programs, and planned improvements.

The FY 18-19 budget maintains the town’s current property tax rate of 15.5 cents (14 cents for general services and 1.5 cents for beach nourishment) and the annual solid waste fee of $228 (or $19 per month). The budget includes sufficient funding to maintain the high quality of Town services and invests appropriately in strategic service enhancements, capital replacement needs, and Town staff.

The budget also anticipates a significant beach nourishment project in eastern Emerald Isle, significant streetscape improvements along Islander Drive, and limited initial development of the new McLeanSpell Park in FY 18-19, among other improvements.

The entire FY 18-19 Recommended Budget and a summary presentation are available for public review at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/presentation-fy-2018-2019-recommended-budget. Mayor Barber, the board of commissioners, the town manager, and town staff all work very hard to provide quality services at the lowest possible cost to our taxpayers!

Help us Keep Emerald Isle Clean – Adopt a Street or a Beach

The board of commissioners recently approved new Adopt a Street and Adopt a Beach programs, and the town is currently accepting applications for these new programs. The new programs, modeled after similar successful programs managed by NCDOT and other municipalities, allow interested Emerald Isle businesses, individuals, and community groups to volunteer to clean a town street segment or beach access and adjacent beach strand segment. The selected areas must be cleaned four times per year, and the town will provide all necessary support and supplies to the volunteers.

Participating businesses, individuals and community groups will be publicly recognized with signs in the selected areas.

For more information, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/Memo-05-08-2018-Item-12 and/or contact Josh Edmondson, town planner, at jedmondson@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-3424.

Nice Matters in Emerald Isle!

Nice Matters is the town’s official tag line, and clearly and succinctly summarizes what the Town of Emerald Isle continually strives for in our beautiful community!

Nice Matters in every way in Emerald Isle --1) Keep the entire town looking as “nice” as possible so that everyone can enjoy a special experience in a truly special place, and enhance the town’s desirability for all groups, 2) Treat our customers (that’s all of you! – our permanent residents, our second home owners, our property investors, our businesses and our visitors) as “nice” as possible, with a helpful customer service approach because all 5 of these groups help make Emerald Isle the special place that it is, and 3) Most importantly, promote the ideal that everyone in our community should simply treat others “nice” – the way you want to be treated by others! All of us are truly blessed to enjoy Emerald Isle, and we strive for a friendly, helpful, and caring community of people!

Be Aware of Ocean Conditions, and Stay Safe!

The town is fortunate to be served by a quality team of lifeguards and trained Fire and EMS personnel that respond to numerous water rescue calls throughout the summer. Emerald Isle has ~ 12 miles of ocean beaches, and it’s impossible for town staff to be everywhere on the beach strand, so PLEASE make sure you are aware of current ocean conditions, know your abilities, and enjoy the ocean with a friend or family member.

The Fire Dept. (which manages the lifeguard program) relies on National Weather Service advisories AND local observations to gauge current ocean conditions in Emerald Isle. The Town utilizes a YELLOW FLAG and RED FLAG warning system to communicate ocean conditions to those visiting the beach.

The town’s normal status is communicated with YELLOW FLAGS, which indicate moderate hazards.

Although it’s a great place to enjoy yourself, the ocean always presents some risk, and the public is always advised to use caution while enjoying the ocean. As conditions warrant, YELLOW FLAGS are displayed at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access, Western Ocean Regional Access, Bogue Inlet Pier, 24

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on roving all-terrain vehicles, and in front of Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2.

When conditions deteriorate and become more dangerous, the town utilizes RED FLAGS to communicate high hazards and advise the public to stay out of the ocean. RED FLAGS are displayed at every beach access location (roughly every 1/4 mile +/-), at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access, Western Ocean Regional Access, Bogue Inlet Pier, on roving all-terrain vehicles, and in front of Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2. RED FLAG status is also communicated via the Town’s various digital platforms (website, email newsletter, the Emerald Isle APP, facebook, Twitter, and text message alerts). PLEASE heed the RED FLAG warnings when they are issued - if you choose to enter the ocean anyway you are not only putting yourself at risk, but also concerned bystanders and the Town’s water rescue personnel!

In addition to staffing the beach with two fixed and four roving lifeguards each day during the summer, the town also provides “rescue tubes” at beach access locations to assist those in distress. Other beachgoers should only use these “rescue tubes” if they are physically capable of responding to others in distress and when 911 has also been alerted – so our trained Fire (Continued on page 26)

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and EMS personnel can respond as quickly as possible.

For more information on beach safety, please visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org/safety. Stay safe, and have fun!

Town Manages Extensive Storm Water Infrastructure

Storm water management is a significant challenge for any barrier island community, especially in Emerald Isle where we seek to preserve the excellent water quality in the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound all around Emerald Isle. As a result, no new storm water discharges to the ocean or the sound are permitted and all storm water must be managed on the barrier island. The town is fortunate that there are relatively few older, existing storm water discharges in Emerald Isle, and the town continues to work hard to address storm water challenges in an effective and environmentally-friendly manner.

The town owns and manages an extensive network of eight pump stations in various neighborhoods along Coast Guard Road. These pump stations pump groundwater and surface water into upland and wetland areas in the 43-acre Emerald Isle Woods Park, where the water is treated via natural processes before infiltrating into the ground or eventually being discharged to Bogue Sound. This system, installed between 2002 and 2014, has significantly reduced the duration and intensity of storm water flooding in many areas along Coast Guard Road.

The town has also installed numerous small-area underground infiltration systems in many areas with localized nuisance flooding, and continues to add more as time, funds, and the water table elevation permits. The town has also installed several small-area “relay” pumps in other areas, with discharge of storm water from low, impervious areas to locations where infiltration into the ground can occur. Public Works staff typically installs 3-5 of these smallarea improvements each year, and is gradually addressing the known problem areas. Over the years, the town has also invested in numerous retrofits of older discharges to Bogue Sound in eastern Emerald Isle to reduce the volume of untreated storm water runoff in these areas.

The town continues to work on beneficial storm water management projects, and the town budget includes annual funding for these small-area systems. In most instances, the limiting factor in resolving nuisance flooding concerns is not money or staff resources, but rather the availability of public-owned or publiccontrolled land where storm water can be discharged and infiltrated or treated.

Work Continues for 2019 Beach Nourishment Project

The town continues working with the Carteret County Beach Commission/Shore Protection Office on a significant beach nourishment project for eastern Emerald Isle during winter-spring 2019. Tentative plans call for the placement of up to 500,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach between the Indian Beach town limits and the Eastern Ocean Regional Access. This area has been identified in previous annual beach profile surveys as the area with the greatest need for beach nourishment.

The ~$9.2 million project relies on requested State funding ($4.6 million, or 50%), previously reserved county room occupancy tax funding ($3.45 million, or 37.5%), and previously reserved town special district property taxes ($1.15 million, or 12.5%). The town expects to have a definitive decision on requested State funding later this summer, and if this funding is approved the town will solicit construction bids this fall. All work would likely occur between January-March 2019.

Town Officially Assumes Ownership of Property

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Spell Park, in early May. The land had been temporarily held by The Conservation Fund of North Carolina, on behalf of the town, since October 2017. The town’s total land acquisition cost, including The Conservation Fund’s fee, was $3.075 million. Federal and state grant funds provided $2.545 million of the total acquisition cost.

Nature trails are currently open in the new park, and the town will be constructing a new pedestrian bridge over Archers Creek from the community center later this summer or fall. This new pedestrian bridge will provide the primary park entrance in the future. Secondary park entrances (pedestrians only) are located off of Sound Drive. Park visitors arriving by vehicle should park at the community center and utilize the existing alternative park entrance located near the town’s fire station and EMS station.

A total of 20 acres will remain in a natural state in perpetuity. The town retains the right to utilize 10 acres for future active recreational facilities to serve town residents and visitors.

A formal dedication ceremony was originally planned for June 11, but has been delayed until the new pedestrian bridge is complete later this summer or fall. More details will be announced later.

Bike the Banks Grows, Raises Funds

The 4th annual Bike the Banks rides, organized by the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, were held on Saturday, May 5. A total of 164 riders, the most ever, participated in the three rides, and the event raised approximately $5,500 for future bicycle and pedestrian improvements! Thank you to all the riders, and congratulations to the organizers for a great event!

Transportation Impact Recognized

Transportation Impact, an Emerald Isle-based transportation logistics company, is now 10 years old and continues to be an outstanding corporate citizen for Emerald Isle and all of Carteret County. The town is proud to have Transportation Impact call Emerald Isle home, and greatly appreciates their contributions to the quality of life in our community. Transportation Impact has developed a strong reputation as a quality employer, and was recently recognized by Business North Carolina as its 2018 Employer of the Year. The town congratulates TI on this significant accomplishment!

Emerald Isle is a Sea Turtle Sanctuary

Emerald Isle has long been designated as a “sea turtle sanctuary” and each morning volunteers from the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol walk the beach looking for turtle tracks. Volunteers identify new nests and then protect the nest for several weeks until they hatch later in summer. For more information about this dedicated group, please visit eiseaturtlepatrol.org.

Garden Club and Area Youth Install Rain Garden

The Emerald Isle Garden Club recently partnered with kids from the town’s After School Program to construct a new rain garden adjacent to the community center parking lot. Thank you to all involved for your efforts to infiltrate storm water in an environmentallyfriendly manner!

New Up-lighting To Be Added to Emerald Isle Bridge

As part of the town’s continual efforts to improve the appearance of the NC 58 right-of-way, the town is currently working to install new landscaping up-lighting at the base of the Emerald Isle bridge. The new up-lighting will illuminate existing vegetation in this area, and promote a more attractive night-time entrance to Emerald Isle. Town Commissioner Steve Finch, a semi-retired electrical contractor, and Town Commissioner Mark Taylor recently worked to install necessary electrical panels in this area. Town staff and Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative staff will complete the remaining work in June.

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2018 Hurricane Season Preview - Uncertainty Rules The 2018 hurricane season started its rite of passage on June 1 (well not really – thanks Alberto) and will conclude six months later on Nov. 30. This year’s forecast is quite complex and uncertain for reasons we will discuss later, but in the interim; it’s important to review the common terminology we will be exposed to. For instance, Subtropical Storm Alberto formed in the Gulf of Mexico just before the official start of the hurricane season in late May and the remnants of this cyclone caused severe flooding in the western part of the state. So what’s the difference between a tropical storm and subtropical storm? Or a hurricane and a major hurricane? The following vocabulary list should help in our understanding.

Hurricane Vocabulary

Now that we reviewed “ENSO” in great detail, there are also plenty of terms that you will likely hear or have already heard this hurricane season – cyclones, tropical storms, hurricanes, and more. For instance, Sandy in 2012 turned extratropical and Alex in 2016 started off as a subtropical cyclone – what does this mean?

The following should help in our general understanding of these terms and others.

Tropical cyclone – Warm-core, atmospheric closed circulation rotating counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tropical storm – A tropical cyclone with a maximum sustained surface wind speed ranging from 39 mph to 73 mph using the U.S. 1-minute average.

Hurricane – A tropical cyclone with a maximum sustained surface wind speed reaching 74 mph or more.

Saffir Simpson Scale – A scale including a 1 to 5 rating based upon wind speeds, again utilizing the U.S. 1-minute average. A category 1 hurricane has winds ranging from 74 to 95 miles per hour (mph), category 2 ranges from 96 to 100 mph, category 3 ranges from 111 to 130 mph, category 4 ranges from 131 to 155 mph, and a category 5 hurricane has sustained winds exceeding 155 mph.

Major Hurricane – A hurricane reaching category 3 or higher on the Saffir Simpson Scale. Interestingly, category 5 hurricanes very rarely make landfall while maintaining their category 5 intensity only three have ever done so in the U.S. – the Labor Day hurricane (1935), Camille (1969), and Andrew (1992).

Now to account for some of the weather oddities, we also need to include; Extratropical Storm – A cold-core atmospheric cyclone deriving its energy when cold and warm air masses interact, not as part of the positive feedback loop identified with tropical storms as warm, moist air rises causing continual heat exchange.

Unlike tropical storms, extratropical storms can have one or more

fronts connected to them, and can occur over land or ocean.

Extratropical cyclones can have winds ranging to levels associated with a tropical depression, or as strong as a hurricane and examples include blizzards and nor’easters, which often form in winter and fall months off the mid-Atlantic and drift slowly along the north Atlantic seaboard and eventually east. If it drifts back west towards land, it is called a retrograded nor’easter.

Subtropical Storm – Occurs if waters under an extratropical cyclone are warm, followed by thunderstorms that gradually build inside the storm. The storm core may subsequently and gradually go from cold to warm, and the storm will be called subtropical.

Post-tropical Cyclone – A hybrid term describing a cyclone no longer possessing the characteristics to be considered a tropical cyclone, and are further divided into either “extratropical” (see above) or “remnant lows”.

What to Expect for 2018

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center in cooperation with Colorado State University developed a website summarizing roughly 18 Atlantic hurricane season forecasts for 2018. WOW – where should we start?

If you’re a frequent reader of the Island Review, then you will already know our preference is to review the predictions produced by groups that make not just their forecasts public, but verify their prediction skill in the public arena as well. This really leaves us with; (1) the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University, (2) the University College London, U.K. for Tropical Storm Risk, and (3) our federal voice for climatology/meteorology matters, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). We subsequently take these groups’ last prediction before or near when the hurricane season starts and begin to “torture the statistics until they confess,” as one my favorite professors used to say. As the accompanying prediction summary table indicates, we could expect 15 named cyclones, six of which will generate into hurricanes, with two of these becoming a major hurricane (on average).

However as evidenced from the summary table, there is a big spread in the numbers among the forecast groups – most notably when it comes to a term we haven’t discussed yet – the Accumulated Cyclone Energy Index (ACE Index). The ACE Index is simply a measurement taking a storm’s wind speed strength for each 6-hour period of its existence into account. The larger the ACE Index value, the more active the season. The ACE Index is actually one of the more revealing parameters we can use and serves as a better barometer of whether a hurricane season is truly “active” or not. This past decade has some fantastic examples to support this claim.

Table 1 - Summary comparing publicly available pre-season predictions for the 2018 Hurricane Season with average activity.

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Table 2 – ACE Index summary chart (2003 – 2017).

For instance 2012, 2011 and 2010 were tied with 1995 and 1887 for the third-most named cyclones in one year at nineteen. However the ACE Index Values were different. Why? In 2012 we had 10 of the nineteen cyclones develop into hurricanes (ACE = 128), while only seven of the 19 cyclones developed into hurricanes in 2011 (ACE = 119). Then 2010 had the highest ACE value of these past consecutive three years (ACE = 163) with 12 of the 19 cyclones developing into hurricanes, including the particularly intense and long-lasting hurricane Igor that had an ACE value/contribution of 42 in itself. This all makes sense because again the mathematical formula takes each cyclone’s wind speed and duration into account.

To put the ACE Index in even a better context, the highest value ever recorded was in 2005 – a hurricane season punctuated by more tropical storms, total hurricanes, and category 5 hurricanes than in any season previously recorded; and included Ophelia for North Carolina and the infamous major hurricanes of Katrina, Wilma and Rita in the Gulf of Mexico. The ACE Index was 248 (that’s not a typo) compared to the historical 1981-2010 average of 104. Last year (2017), the ACE Index was 223 – the 7th highest ACE Index on record and was punctuated with hurricanes Irma, Jose’, and Maria. Table 2 includes the ACE Index for the past 15 years with a few interesting notes justifying each value.

To these ends, the ACE Index range forecasted for 2018 (Table 1) is anywhere from 66 to 94, and the 94 value is the median prediction for NOAA; not the upper end which could be as high as ~130. Traditionally ACE Index values can be scaled to describe cyclone activity as follows; “below normal” (<68), “near normal” (68 – 106), “above normal” (106 – 168), and even “hyperactive” (>168).

Thus in theory, the three major forecast groups in conglomerate are stating we could anywhere from a below, to near normal, to an above normal hurricane season. That’s a big range.

The uncertainty is stemming from two major factors; (1) El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) – Predictions for the development of El Niño conditions in the summer, which would subdue tropical cyclone development, are still somewhat speculative. As a quick reminder if you will; El Niño is actually a component of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) occurring in the Pacific Ocean basin. ENSO “warm phase” or El Niño conditions generally produces atmospheric conditions suppressing

the formation of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic as mentioned immediately above. Conversely the “cool phase” of ENSO, or La Niña tends to produce atmospheric conditions more favorable for tropical cyclone development. And lastly as you might expect, “ENSO Neutral” conditions are somewhere in between.

(2) Tropical Atlantic Sea Surface Temperatures – The waters of the tropical Atlantic Ocean have anomalously cooled over the past two months (think warm waters as “fuel” for tropical cyclone activity and vice-versa).

Thus if El Niño conditions never materialize and the tropical Atlantic warms – especially in August and September, then hurricane activity could be near the upper ends of the predicted ranges; while alternatively, the combination of El Niño conditions and a cooler tropical Atlantic waters would favor activity near the lower ranges. There’s simply not a bunch of agreement right now on which of these scenarios will rule the day.

Location, Location, Location...

Despite all these great statistics regarding the ACE Index, the number of cyclones, etc.; the perceived activity level for a hurricane season is sometimes all about location, location, location.

This can be a cause for complacency and a reason to not be as prepared as we should. Last year was a perfect example.

September 2017 had the highest ACE Index Value contribution ever for a single month = 175. That’s higher than any of the ACE Index Values recorded for an entire season since 2005. Also, hurricanes Irma, Jose’, and Maria contributed more than 40 points to the ACE Index Value a piece – that’s the first time on record that three tropical cyclones each produced >40 ACE Index points in a single season. Despite all the records that fell for hurricane activity, the Mid-Atlantic and northeast states will probably look back at 2017 as a benign year while the Gulf and Caribbean will have completely different thoughts on the matter. As suggested before, it only takes one cyclone to make or break a hurricane season, with 1992 being another perfect example – just seven named cyclones, four of which were hurricanes, with one of those classified as major, and an ACE Index Value of 75. Sounds like a very quiet year, except the one major hurricane was Andrew, which struck Florida and was the costliest natural disaster in US history until Katrina in 2005. So again and as always – be prepared and be safe.

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All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted.

The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday.

Call (252) 354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ eiprd.

Adult Programs

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

•Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12-4pm at town hall.

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

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

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

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Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, CCGOP Headquarters, 5370K Brandywine Crossing Hwy 70, Morehead City, all Republicans welcome to attend, 247-5660, carteretcountygop.org.

•Drop in Tennis: Mondays from 9-11am, Blue Heron Park •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7pm, 12 and under; 7-8pm, age 13 & up; Wed. 6-7pm, 13-16; 7-8pm, 17 & up.

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7pm, age 15 & under; 7-8pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

•Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri 6-7pm, age 15 & under, 7-8pm, age 16 & up.

Fitness

The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes~ Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted).

Mon, Thu, Fri 8am - STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am & 6:30pm - Small Group Strength Training ($10); Mon 4:15-5:15pm - Core, Strength, & Pilates; Mon & Tue 5:30pm - TABATA; Tue 8am - DANCE FUSION; Tue 9am - BODY SCULPT; Wed 8am – ZUMBA; Wed. 4:15pm - STRONG by Zumba; Wed 5:30pm - POUND; Fri 9:15am - H.I.I.T: High Intensity Interval Training; Sat 9am - ADULT S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members); Sat 11:20am - Retransitions

Yoga Program Schedule

Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) •Yoga: Mon 12pm, Tue 10am, Wed 12pm, Thu. 9am •Gentle Yoga: Saturdays 10:15am •Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon & Wed @ 9:15am-($5 members, $10 non-members.)

Special Events and Information

NEW Class “Retransitions” takes place from 11:20am-12:20pm on Saturdays. This new entry-level class deals specifically with balance, posture, coordination in adults as they age.

Cost is $5 per person for non-members/ $2 for members.

New “Lunch Hour Yoga” Mondays & Wednesdays at noon. ALL LEVELS WELCOME ! Cost is $7 per person for non-members/ $2 for members. Mats, straps and blocks are available or feel free to bring your own.

4th of July Fireworks off Bogue Inlet Pier. The town will again present July 4th fireworks beginning at 9pm on Wednesday, July 4th. Parking will be available at Bogue Inlet Pier as well as along NC 58.

July 8: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. “Coco” 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.

July 10: Youth Surfing Competition Series - Contest #2. 4:15pm. Held at Western Ocean Regional Access and presented by the Eastern Surfing Association and Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. Novice surfers age 14 & under are invited to participate in a series of FREE competitions designed to have fun, learn about competition strategies and meet other surfers your age. Entry Forms at Action Surf Shop, AB Surf Shop, Bert’s Surf Shop, Marsh’s Surf Shop, South Swell Surf Shop & Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation in Emerald Isle. For more info – email jasamellis@gmail.com.

July 17: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness and provide education and tips. Topic: “Crimes Against Seniors” July 26: Coffee with a Cop @ Rucker John’s. 9-10am. Join neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!

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at the AQUARIUM Dinosaurs!

The aquarium is bringing the past to life, as it becomes a time machine for the summer of 2018. Travel back to the days of dinosaurs and hear them roar! You will be greeted by a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex. Strike a pose with it for your next post. Allow your imagination to take you back millions of years. The 21-foot-tall, bird-like Utahraptor, the long-necked Brachiosaurus and other bygone beasts seemingly come to life as you approach. You might want to duck when you pass the two Dilophosauruses – unless you want to get soaked.

Dinosaurs 2018 features several species of life-sized, realistic, animatronic creatures, most of them from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Enjoy this experience free with admission or membership, but don’t wait too long. The Dinosaurs 2018 are only here for a limited time.

Make sure you take plenty of pictures and check out our website for different ways to enter and win prizes.

Additionally, you can enjoy Doughnuts with Dinos and get an exclusive look at the aquarium and its unique visitors before we open for the day. This treat is for ages 3 and up with an additional fee.

Flights of Fancy Flock to the aquarium to enjoy a glimpse of life on the wing

with the Bird’s-Eye View program, free with admission daily.

The show highlights the unique features of various owls, hawks, pelicans, vultures and other species that can be found across North Carolina. A Bird’s-Eye View is offered daily at 11am and 2pm. Donations from this event will go to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums conservation efforts for SAFE: African Vultures. You can change their world.

Kid’s Night Out What’s better than a trip to the aquarium? A visit to the aquarium at night! Kid’s Night Out is a new program specifically for children ages 4-13 held on most Wednesdays from 6-10pm.

Parents can drop off their kids at the aquarium for a pizza dinner and snacks, a live animal presentation, a mini behindthe-scenes tour and crafts. See the website for the full schedule and be sure to sign up ahead of time. Advance registration is required for this fee-based program as spaces are limited.

Fins up for Shark Week Sink your teeth into fun and facts all about sharks during Shark Week July 14-20 at the aquarium. Family-friendly programs, activities, crafts and displays portray the truth about these often misunderstood creatures, their essential role in the ocean ecosystem and the threats they face.

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“The popularity of Shark Week and the immense interest the public has in these fascinating animals gives us an opportunity to tell the real story of what is happening to sharks,” said Education Curator Windy Arey-Kent.

“Finning, over-fishing, pollution and other factors have caused shark populations to plummet worldwide. That can indicate big problems for ocean ecosystems.”

Shark Week activities, free with admission, include information on solutions. “We want to use this opportunity to let people know that while sharks face overwhelming obstacles, people have the power to help the ocean’s top predators each and every day,” she said.

Natural ingredients The TREE-mendous Nature Play playground features a treehouse platform, climbing net, two slides, a swing and other opportunities for children to enjoy the outdoors. Use of the playground and activities are free with admission. TREEmendous is on the Hoffman Nature Trail, just past the end of the Marsh Boardwalk.

Cool Activities Make a splash during your vacation with the aquarium’s stand-up paddle boarding adventures. The aquarium provides the boards, expert instruction and a nature-guided tour on the flora and fauna surrounding you as you explore Bogue Sound. This experience is available three days a week, including a session geared to kids.

If you’d rather sit down for the scenery, take a paddle trip along the shores of the Roosevelt Natural Area. Also enjoy sessions on catching crabs and clams and an evening beach expedition focused on sea turtles.

To get out of the sun or rain, choose from a number of behind-the-scenes tours. These include a tour focused on the river otters, one on feeding the fish and another on feeding sharks, in addition to big-picture views. See the website for the full selection and the schedule.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am- 5pm daily. For more information, see www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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One of Bogue Banks most beloved events returns to the Oceana Pier in Atlantic Beach this summer. The Buddy Pelletier Memorial Longboard Classic takes over the seashore July 28-29, luring amateurs and professionals alike for a little friendly competition in a variety of categories. Annually, competitors range in age from 8 to 55 and over.

The surfing competition isn’t just for surfers, though. Entry fees, T-shirt sales and other donations help fund three college scholarships to members of the East Coast surfing community.

For many, this mid-summer contest has become a tradition, not only for the prime chance to catch a few waves, but also to pay homage to the competition’s namesake, Buddy Pelletier. A top-ranked professional surfer and three-time winner of the Puerto Rican National Longboard Championship, Pelletier came home to the Crystal Coast in the early 1990s to spend his final days with friends and family before succumbing to cancer.

It is through those same friends and family members, as well as new ones made along the way, that his legacy lives on through the nonprofit Buddy Pelletier Surfing Scholarship Foundation, which provides humanitarian aid and scholarships to the surfing community.

Longboards, unlike their shorter counterparts, allow competitors to ride even the smallest of waves, leaving onlookers with plenty of action to take in and giving entrants the opportunity to showcase their skill. While adult boards measure about nine feet, junior boards must be three feet longer than the youngster’s height. The annual competition is sanctioned by the Eastern Surfing Association and sponsored by AB Surf Shop. Entry fees start at just $25 for all age divisions.

Surfing begins each day at 7am and generally lasts until 5pm on Saturday. A beach party with live music by local favorite Selah Dub is planned for Saturday evening at 7pm.

The awards ceremony takes place Sunday afternoon.

The entry form and additional information about the contest, sponsorship opportunities and the foundation can be found at www. buddypelletier.com

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Addressing Causeway Aesthetics A few years ago, I received an email from a resident of Pine Knoll Shores. In a very friendly manner, she informed me that when she has friends come to visit them in Pine Knoll Shores, she gives them directions that route them through Emerald Isle instead of Atlantic Beach. Even though this route can be a longer drive, she did not want the Atlantic Beach Causeway and our commercial districts to be the first impression her visitors have of Bogue Banks.

The truth hurts sometimes. Reading that email was one of those times.

When you care about something, or someplace, you tend to look past its faults. I knew our town needed to improve our appearance, but this email made me realize that our town’s appearance needed to become more of a priority for our town government. We have since made some improvements such as replacing a rusted old shopping center with a park, adding building design and construction standards to our ordinances, and updating town signage. Other efforts – developing a plan for the Causeway and renovating the boardwalk area – are in their early stages. Yet, there is more to do, and we have recently tapped into some of the great design talent that has ties to Atlantic Beach to help formulate a plan to expedite the improvement of the appearance of our town.

We formed an appearance improvement committee consisting of members of the town council, board of adjustment, the local business community as well as leading interior designers and

architects that happen to have second homes in Atlantic Beach. At our first meeting, the members of the committee presented lists of things that could be done to beautify Atlantic Beach. A lot of great ideas were presented. Some are long-range projects, like moving our power lines underground. But, many of the ideas we discussed can be implemented in the very near future without much expense.

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I do not like the idea of a bunch of new regulations. But, something has to be done. Overturned trash cans, overgrown lawns and buildings with peeling paint have gone from being the problem of individual property owners to issues that affect neighborhoods and the town as a whole. Our town government is committed to improving the appearance of Atlantic Beach, but some of our residents and business owners need to start doing their part as well.

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turtle tracks Sea Turtles for Young People May 1st was the official start of the 2018 Sea Turtle Season!

Sea Turtle Patrol Volunteers are now walking our beach every morning looking for signs that a female Sea Turtle came onto the sand and perhaps laid a nest. But what does that mean?

Here are some great book titles so that children of all ages can learn about Sea Turtles.

Baby Turtles – Elle J. McGuinness Into the Sea – Barbara Z. Guiberson Sea Turtles – Baby Professor One Tiny Turtle – Nicola Davies Sea Turtles 101 Fun Facts – Janet Evans Sea Turtles – Gail Gibbons Carolina’s Story – Donna Rathmell Mission Sea Turtle Rescue – Karen Romano Young Sea Turtles – Mary Jo Rhodes and David Hall Ocean and Sea – Steve Parker Sea Turtles Up Close – Jennifer R. Nolan Voyage of the Sea Turtle – Carl Safina Please go to our website for our full list of book titles and

even a few activities for kids. eiseaturtlepatrol.org It’s always fun to learn words in other languages.

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garden gate The Basics of Mulching Mulch is available in various forms. Like other land and garden products, mulch can go a long way toward helping plants thrive.

Mulch can comprise of just about any material that is spread over the surface of soil. Its purpose is primarily to help soil retain moisture. In addition, mulch can staunch weed growth, keep soil cool, improve the aesthetics of garden beds and even improve soil nutrient composition. When the right mulch is chosen, it can reduce the amount of time homeowners spend watering and weeding their gardens and insulate plants from dramatic changes in weather.

Gardeners may not realize that mulch also can prevent garden soil from becoming overly compacted, according to HGTV. This can mean beneficial earthworms can move easily through the soil, creating channels for water and depositing their nutrientrich waste products.

Organic mulches are derived from natural materials that will decompose over time, lending organic matter as well as various nutrients to the soil. Organic mulches also may contain beneficial microorganisms that can fight against plant diseases.

Inorganic mulches may be made of stones, landscape fabrics and plastic. Both types will need to be amended or replaced as they degrade. Those who want the most environmentally-friendly mulching materials can choose all-natural mulches instead of synthetic alternatives.

To work effectively, mulch should be applied in a two- to threeinch layer of material, state the experts at Old World Garden

Farms. This is the ideal amount to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth without choking plants. Also, mulch that is too thick may make it impossible for water to penetrate, or it may prevent the soil from airing out, causing continuously wet conditions that lead to root and stem rot.

The University of Connecticut Home & Garden Education Center says mulch should not be placed directly against plant crowns or tree bases, as this can promote the development of disease. It may also serve as a habitat for bark- and stem-eating rodents. The center also suggests watering newly installed bark or wood mulches to prevent fungi from colonizing in dry mulch and causing problems like a water-repellent surface on the mulch.

Home landscapers considering mulch types may find that compost, manure and grass clippings (from nonpesticidetreated lawns) can be inexpensive and versatile in garden beds.

The home advice site The Spruce notes that newspaper may also be effective. Many newspapers have switched over to organic dyes, especially for their black and white sections. Newspapers are an inexpensive way to suppress weeds and act like organic mulch in beds. They can be covered with other organic mulch, like shredded bark, for more visual appeal.

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The temperature has finally increased to summer levels here in Eastern North Carolina. I know I am happy to feel the heat! But with rising temperatures come hydration concerns. Are you getting enough water?

Let me start by saying, there is no one size fits all hydration prescription. Each one of us is unique in our size or body surface area and sweat rate. If you sweat a lot, you may require more fluids than your non-sweating friend. You also need to factor in your time in the sun which can increase hydration needs as well. Although, each one of is unique and there is not one hydration prescription for everyone there are a few guidelines you can adhere to and strategies to monitor your hydration levels.

Look for early signs of dehydration such as thirst, flushed skin, fatigue and increased body temperature. If you become dizzy and experience increased weakness or labored breathings you may need to seek emergency assistance. An easy way to assess your hydration status is by the color of your urine. If it is clear or lemonade color, generally that means you are in a hydrated state. If your urine is dark colored it could mean you are becoming or already dehydrated.

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It is recommended to stay adequately hydrated as much as possible, especially during exercise. The recommended guidelines by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are approximately 12 cups for women and 15 cups of water for men. Water can be consumed as plain water or water in other beverages and (approximately 80%) or food (approximately 20%).

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But there is a dearth of research evaluating the use of herbal medicines, particularly in clinical trial. However, The Mayo Clinic says about one-half of adults in the United States reports having used at least one dietary supplement in the previous month, though research indicates that only about 34 percent of people who take herbal supplements tell their doctors about it, even those who are taking a prescription medication.

Just because a substance is naturally derived does not make it entirely safe to use in all instances. In fact, many herbs can interact poorly with other drugs.

According to the article “Use of Herbal Medicines and Implications for Conventional Drug Therapy Medical Sciences,” published by researchers at the University of Texas and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, although many benefits can be derived from the use of herbs, potential areas of concern include possible product contamination and/or adulterations, potential toxicity and high potential of known and unknown drug/herb interactions. Herbal medicines are not standardized and monitored like prescription and over-the-counter medication, so safe use cannot be guaranteed.

The information provided should not replace the advice of a qualified physician, however, these are some known medicationherbal interactions that can occur.

Heart health - Several popular supplements, including Coenzyme Q-10, St. John’s Wort and Danshen, can interact with common heart medications. It is important to read how these herbs can interact with Warfarin, calcium channel blockers, anticoagulants and digoxin,

among others. Interactions can include everything from reductions in drug efficacy to increased risk of bleeding to irregular heartbeat, states the Mayo Clinic.

Women’s health - Women who are going through menopause and have experienced hot flashes, painful menstruation and other vaginal conditions may take black cohosh. But there is concern that black cohosh may enhance liver toxicity when taken with certain medications, such as astorvastatin, acetaminophen and alcohol, according to Drugs.com.

Colds and respiratory health - Historically, goldenseal has been used for various health conditions of the skin, ulcers and respiratory infections. Goldenseal is a potent inhibitor of liver enzymes. A 2012 review from the National Institutes of Health found that goldenseal has a high herb-drug interaction risk.

Mental well-being - Herbal remedies may help people treat anxiety, insomnia and depression. Kava and St. John’s Wort are two herbs used for these conditions. There is some evidence that use of kava while taking CNS depressants, such as benzodiazepines and sedation drugs, can increase risk of drowsiness and motor reflex depression, says NIH. St. John’s Wort has many documented significant interactions with oral contraceptives, coumadin, immunosuppressant drugs, and benzodiazepines, among others.

Taking St. John’s Wort in conjunction with other antidepressants can lead to serotonin-related side effects.

Although herbs can be used successfully, caution is needed when combining them with other medications. They should be treated just as any drug and discussed with a medical professional or pharmacist prior to use.

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BAROMETER Whale Center Construction Underway America’s “Coolest Small Town” is continuing to uphold its reputation with construction of the Bonehenge Whale Center. This unique facility, being built near the east end of the new Gallant’s Channel Bridge, will help to showcase and conserve North Carolina whales, dolphins, and porpoises through research, education and specimen collection and display. Over 25 years of local marine mammal research and conservation work has generated valuable data and specimens and a need for a facility in which to house and display this renowned work. The local nonprofit organization, Carolina Cay Maritime Foundation, is leading the project that will provide much needed space for marine mammal research and education activities that are carried out through the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort and its partners and volunteers. The Bonehenge Whale Center will be an incredible place for teaching, and learning, and creating engaging displays that address biology, diversity, conservation, cultural history, and much more as it relates to North Carolina’s whales.

NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort’s staff and Bonehenge volunteers re-articulated the skeleton of a Gervais’ beaked whale skeleton that is currently on display in the Repass Ocean Conservation Center, Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort. These kinds of displays will be showcased in the Bonehenge Whale Center where the public, researchers and students will learn, discover, and be inspired to conserve these fascinating animals.

Some Fun Facts! Whales or “Cetaceans” refers to all whales, dolphins and porpoises. They are air breathing, warm blooded marine mammals that bear live young, nurse their young, and have horizontal tails. North Carolina has documented more species of whales than any other state in the nation! We have more whale species than all the states to our north combined, and more species than all of the states to our south combined - 34 extant (living) species have been documented so far. Historically, whalers who came here regionally and from afar were certainly attracted to this area due to this impressive diversity. And although whaling has ended, many threats to these endangered and protected species continue. Those are the sorts of things that will be studied, taught, and demonstrated on the Bonehenge Whale Center.

Help Conserve Whales. The Bonehenge facility is currently under construction at 275 West Beaufort Rd. Ext. and is adjacent to the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Gallants Channel Annex.

Drive by to see construction progress by taking an immediate left when leaving the Gallant’s Channel bridge going eastbound. Pledge your support and learn more at bonehenge.org.

The Carolina Cay Maritime Foundation is happy to offer naming rights to the Bonehenge building in honor of a generous donor.

Contact bonehengewhalecenter@gmail.com for more information.

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Life in the South

Pass the Pimento Cheese, Please One of the South’s favorite all-occasion foods is pimento cheese.

Anne Byrn, a cookbook author and former food editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, says pimento cheese is ideal for fishing trips, family reunions, church socials, funerals and even weddings.

Pure and basic, pimento cheese is in a food group of its own.

Some epicurists attempt to dress up pimento cheese as the “pâté of the South.” Is that a back-handed compliment? Do you know what French chefs put into their precious pâtés? Could be liver or wild game.

No thanks. Make mine plain pimento cheese, using extra sharp white Vermont cheddar, Duke’s mayonnaise and Georgia-grown pimentos.

Pimento cheese probably originated in 1870 somewhere up north and trickled down. However, Kathleen Purvis, writing for the Charlotte Observer in 2011, found one food historian who begs to differ. She interviewed Rick McDaniel of Asheville, author of “An Irresistible History of Southern Food.”

“I have no doubt (pimento cheese is Southern),” says McDaniel.

“I’ve never seen a pimento cheese recipe from a purely Northern cookbook.”

Purvis also cited Durham food writer Emily Wallace, who earned her master’s degree in folklore from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She wrote her 80-page thesis on pimento cheese, with an emphasis on the role that pimento cheese played as a product for female entrepreneurs in the South.

In 1917 – 101 years ago – Eugenia Duke (founder of Duke’s Mayonnaise) began selling pimento cheese sandwiches in Greenville, SC, to the US Army soldiers assigned to Camp Sevier, a National Guard training center. She charged a dime and made 2 cents profit per sandwich.

At the same time, Eugenia Duke was serving pimento cheese at a tea room in a nice hotel in Greenville (with a much greater profit margin).

Wallace determined that 80% of all pimento cheese spreads are sold in 11 Southeastern markets, and the two largest are RaleighDurham and Charlotte.

Food writer Robert Moss of Charleston, SC, said the South emerged as the center of the pimento growing and canning industry in the United States, particularly Georgia.

(Pimentos are a type of small, round, red pepper with a sweet flavor and very mild heat. Pimentos are also known as cherry peppers and are full of nutritional value, loaded with vitamins A, C and K.) Moss continued: “Around 1911, when imported Spanish pimentos were an expensive but in-demand delicacy, farmers affiliated with the Georgia Experiment Station outside of Griffin, Ga., began cultivating domestic pimentos.”

Samuel D. Riegel and his sons pioneered the agricultural effort.

By the 1920s, a flourishing pimento industry had developed in and around Griffin. The Riegels formed Pomona Products Company, and the company became the nation’s leading producer and packer of pimentos. The business was acquired by Moody Dunbar, Inc., in 1933. (Company brands include Dromedary and Sunshine.)

Emily Wallace insists pimentos are essential to the recipe, both for taste and color. Early Kraft advertisements claimed the pimentos peeked through, shining and sparkling “like rubies.”

Freelance journalist Wright Bryan commented in a report for National Public Radio: “While it’s the taste that keeps me coming back to pimento cheese, it was the process of making it that first hooked me. We used a hand-crank meat grinder that clamped onto the side of a (kitchen) counter. Feeding the ingredients into that little 52

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mechanical beast was the kind of destructive thrill that all little boys enjoy.”

Anne Byrn wrote that her daughter, Kathleen, is married to Graham Osteen. Graham’s mother, Julie Osteen, “is known for her pimento cheese – so well known that I was a little nervous about putting pimento cheese crostini on the appetizer menu at the wedding reception because we weren’t sure it could live up to hers.”

“I texted Julie in Georgetown, SC, and begged for her recipe. Or at least, her pimento cheese secrets,” Byrn said.

She replied: “I have several ingredients that I believe can make pimento cheese ‘a cut above.’ I use half mayo (Duke’s, of course) and half softened cream cheese, grated Vidalia onion, diced pickled jalapeño and jalapeño juice (sparingly), as well as cayenne pepper for heat, and 3-to-1 extra sharp cheddar cheese to Vermont cheddar.

I add salt and pepper as needed.” (Julie Osteen also prefers roasted red peppers in place of pimentos but that requires more work and an extra step.)

Other variations: Writer Wright Bryan also runs two medium-sized dill pickles through his meat grinder to go into his pimento cheese; celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck uses four different kinds of cheeses, celery salt and chili sauce when he makes pimento cheese; and country music vocalist Trisha Yearwood adds garlic, mustard powder and hot sauce to her pimento cheese recipe.

That’s part of the beauty of the dish. There are no wrong answers with pimento cheese, but a multitude of ways to tickle those taste buds.

Carolina Brands of Pimento Cheese Are Coming on Strong Longtime occupants of the refrigerated cheese sections in local grocery stores – containers of Ruth’s, Stan’s and Star’s pimento cheese products, all made-in-North Carolina brands – are sliding over or scrunching closer together in order to open up some shelf space for new arrivals.

Two brands, Palmetto Cheese and MyThreeSons Gourmet, are relative newcomers with interesting product development stories.

When Sassy and Brian Henry left Atlanta in 2002, as the new owners of the Sea View Inn on Pawleys Island, SC, they retained the entire staff, including longtime cooks and sisters Myrtle Edwards and Vertrella Brown, who were raised on Pawleys Island and specialize in Gullah and Lowcountry cuisine.

With 20 guest rooms and a dining room that seats 60, the Sea View Inn is frequently described as “elegantly shabby.” (Pawleys Island is located off Hwy 17, below Myrtle Beach and about 13 miles northeast of Georgetown.)

Sassy handed off her pimento cheese recipe to Vertrella Brown, who added her own “secret blend of Lowcountry spices” and began producing it in 2003 for guests to enjoy. The spread became known as Palmetto Cheese. The ingredients include Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimentos and onions (along with Vertrella’s spices).

Vertrella’s image is on the lid of each container, “personifying the soulful flavor embodied in the recipe, which is labeled as “The Pimento Cheese with Soul.”

Palmetto Cheese products are wholesaled by Pawleys Island Specialty Foods, which was founded in 2006 on Pawleys Island.

Products are now being manufactured for the company by Duke Food Productions in Easley, SC. Cheryl Barnett’s story with MyThreeSons began when her family moved to Tallassee, Ala., located about midway between Montgomery and Auburn. She was 10, and her first new friend in the fourth grade was Susan Emfinger. They have continued to remain

best friends.

Susan’s mother’s name is Linda, but Cheryl has always called her “Emmy” and looks up to her as the best Southern cook in the world. “I have enjoyed every single morsel of Emmy’s food, but there is nothing I have loved more, or eaten more of, than her famous pimento cheese,” Cheryl said.

“After high school, I left Tallassee to attend the University of Alabama, where I went through major pimento cheese and Emmy withdrawals,” Cheryl said. “Without fail, every time I came home to visit, Emmy had a big bowl of pimento cheese waiting for me in the refrigerator.

When I arrived, it became our routine to greet each other and have a quick catch-up, and then came the words I loved to hear: ‘It’s in the fridge, sweet.’”

Pimento cheese and crackers for a snack, a pimento cheese and tomato sandwich for dinner, another pimento cheese snack before bed and bacon and pimento cheese toast for breakfast.

After college, Cheryl moved to Chapel Hill to attend dental school and complete an orthodontic residency at the UNC-School of Dentistry. (As an aside, while a student, she was the Ram, Carolina’s mascot.)

In Chapel Hill, she got married and gave birth to her first son. Later, she moved to Greensboro and established an orthodontic practice. She would have two more children, both boys.

It was a happy day when Emmy shared her pimento cheese recipe. Cheryl kept saying: “One of these days, I am going to sell it in the grocery store for all those people with busy lives like mine. So began what I refer to as my ‘pimento cheese factory fantasy.’”

“Before I knew it, 15 years had passed. During that time, I encountered, as we all do, a few bumps and detours in life. After years of struggling with back problems that often accompany a career in dentistry, my retirement came earlier than I would have liked. Happily, during that time, I married my second husband, Mark Barnett.”

(Motocross fans know Mark Barnett as “The Bomber,” who was one of the giants in the sport in the early 1980s. He won three American Motorcycle Association (AMA) 125cc national championships and was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2001. Now, he is a highly sought-after track builder.)

Finally, in 2010, with Mark Barnett’s full endorsement, MyThreeSons Gourmet pimento cheese factory opened for business in Greensboro, producing three varieties.

Cheryl said: “I have loved every minute of my transformation from Dr. Cheryl to The Cheese Lady.”

As for the old standbys, Ruth’s, Stan’s and Star’s have developed multiple generations of loyal pimento cheese customers.

Ruth’s Salads of Charlotte and Star Food Products of Burlington each formed in 1953. Stan’s Quality Foods, also of Burlington, came along somewhat later, as founder Stanford “Stan” Hudgins diversified his open air market business.

Today, all three companies continue as family owned and operated businesses.

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Sisters get their Day in the Sun America observes national Sister’s Day on Sunday, Aug. 5, so we have just a few weeks to get creative and plan our personal celebrations.

Sponsors of Sister’s Day, which always falls on the first Sunday of August, say: “No relationships are as strong as the bonds between and among sisters. Sisters are the most loyal and special friends that we could ask for.”

Arts and literature are full of sister references. From the garden of famous quotations, we can harvest several blue ribbon-winners, such as: “For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands.” – Christina G. Rossetti (1830-94), English poet.

“A sister is both your mirror – and your opposite.” – Elizabeth Fishel, American journalist and author.

“Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.” – Margaret Mead (1901-78), American cultural anthropologist and author.

Perhaps the best down-to-earth, contemporary “sister quotes” are attributed to American author Linda Sunshine:

“If you don’t understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child.”

“More than Santa Claus, your sister knows when you’ve been bad and good.”

In motion picture history, it’s hard to top the sisters’ imagery of Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, who performed the act “Sisters, Sisters” in the 1954 film “White Christmas.” The song, written by Irving Berlin, captured the essence of what it’s like to be sisters.

Here’s a snippet of the lyrics:

“Know that not a thing could come between us, Many men have tried to split us up, but no one can.

Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister…

And Lord help the sister, who comes between me and my man.”

Fast-forward a few years to the film “Dirty Dancing,” that timeless classic that premiered in 1987. Who played the role of Lisa Houseman, older sister of Frances (Baby)? She was Jane Rachel Brucker, now age 60.

Can you picture in your mind a totally uncoordinated Lisa Houseman swaying mechanically all herky-jerky like? At the same time, she was warbling a screechy rendition of “Hula Hana of Kamana Whala Hula Bay.” It’s pure laughter ... especially if one has a secret sister who resembles Miss Lisa.

After the last dance of the summer season at The Kellerman Resort, and the curtain came down on “Dirty Dancing,” Brucker’s acting career sputtered. She switched gears and became a successful Hollywood screenwriter.

Sister’s Day advocates say: “Aug. 5 is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your relationship with a sister and tell her how much she means to you. Spend some time together. Grab lunch, hit the beach or watch some home videos.”

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Or, pair your party with national Oyster Day, also on Aug. 5, suggests Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, a food blogger. It’s perfectly OK to order and eat oysters in August, she says.

And violate the ancient rule of oysterdom? Put simply, you are not supposed to eat oysters in a month that doesn’t have an “r” in it … and the name of the month is August, not Orgust.

Jon Bonné of the San Francisco Chronicle, wrote: “One of the oldest rules for oysters – the summer cold shoulder – should get shucked.”

Easier said than done. Harvesting oysters is regulated in North Carolina fisheries, and the season begins Oct. 15.

While locally grown oysters won’t be on the menus of seafood restaurants along the Crystal Coast on Sister’s Day, it shouldn’t be hard to find “buck-a-shuck oyster specials.” Customers can sample tasty oysters harvested in cool northern waters as well as farmraised oysters, which are plentiful.

Most chefs recommend a white wine for Sister’s Day. If one or more sisters don’t do shellfish, you can always order a Caesar salad and a creamy tomato bisque to go with your wine. Enjoy!

Oysters Were a Cave Man’s Delicacy Most food fans agree that an affection for oysters is an “acquired taste”… and oysters are not in everyone’s wheelhouse.

English King James I, who lived from 1566-1625, once said: “He was a valiant man who first adventured on eating of oysters.”

Anthropologists now believe cave men were the first oyster eaters, finding bits of shells and other evidence in the caves within a rocky bluff at Pinnacle Point in South Africa, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

These humans lived 164,000 years ago, the anthropologists say.

The greatest oyster eater of all time is said to be Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, the Italian adventurer from the Republic of Venice, who lived from 1725-98, to reach a ripe old age in that day and time – 73.

Sources say Casanova routinely ate up to 60 oysters a day. The sea-dwelling mollusks provided him the fuel he needed – a high concentration of zinc, iron and dopamine – that enabled him to excel is his various pursuits as “a playboy, soldier, spy, violinist, magician, librarian and author.”

Brothers Shared their Day with ‘Fancy Snails’ National Brother’s Day is always on May 24, and in 2018 it was a shared day for the gentlemen, too, putting it into a league of its own featuring French cuisine.

May 24 is also national Escargot Day, paying tribute to that tasty appetizer made with land snails cooked in butter and/or wine.

The French people are believed to consume around 40,000 metric tons of snails each year. High in protein and low in fat. Bon appétit!

In Carteret County, you can find plenty of land snails Down East on Harkers Island, according to native son Jimmy Paylor, a local real estate agent. He’s quick to add: “But we don’t eat ‘em, for Pete’s sake.”

As a bonus for all brothers, May 24, 2018, was national Chardonnay Day. It’s said an unoaked, chilled Chardonnay wine nicely complements buttery escargots.

You can find this variety of wine either way, with a cork or screwoff top, but Chardonnay is probably not the preferred beverage of choice on Harkers Island. Ain’t that right, Jimmy?

Suffice it to say, Brother’s Day could be “enriched” by some new “manly partners” in 2019. Let the petition drive begin.

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Alas, Summer 2018!

Welcome to the summer of 2018! This is going to be the best ever!

Before I get too deep into things, I want to shout out a huge “thank you” to everyone, everywhere, that took part in this year’s, Kayak for the Warriors events. Held on May 27 and 31, with the big event on June 2; everything was very successful and may well have set some new records. One of the most common comments from the race was about all the supporters that were along the canal cheering the kayakers on. Again, thank you! I am very proud to live here with you, and even prouder to be your mayor. Volunteers, staff, the PIKSCO Homeowners’ Association, sponsors and our community at large, make our team unbeatable!

On May 29 and 30, Town Manager Brian Kramer and I went to Raleigh for talks with our legislators on current issues facing our town, and to keep our contacts up to date that we may need their help in the future – specifically with regard to the Sales & Use Tax redistribution. It’s always good to see and thank those that have helped stand for us in the past so we can make sure they’re still with us.

One of the other subjects we went to ask for is crosswalk funding for lights that are activated by pedestrians when they push a button at the crosswalks. Specifically, we are trying to get grant money for crosswalk lights like the ones in front of the Dollar Tree store just across the border in Atlantic Beach. Many of you have asked for these because the passive flashing yellow lights that are on all the

time cause people to become complacent. I know this is repetitious, but please wear bright clothing that is easy to see by drivers. The new LED street lights over our crosswalks are very helpful, but every little bit extra will help prevent an accident between a pedestrian and a vehicle.

For the past several years I have asked Home Owners’ Associations if they would like any of your elected folks to speak at your annual meetings. This close contact and communication is also why we have the annual Home Owners” Association Summit, and why we will continue to try to improve communication with all property owners.

There is winter, spring, summer, fall and hurricane season.

Hurricane season is from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak around the middle of September. Please take all weather watches and warnings seriously. Be prepared! If you do not have a “re-entry pass” they can be obtained at the Pine Knoll Shores Public Safety Building located on Salter Path Road. This pass is for property owners and/ or residents of our town. We do use them, and we do turn people away if they don’t have one! Make this your first step in your storm preparedness plan!

Pine Knoll Shores is ALWAYS a great place to be, and the warmth and sunshine of Summer make life even better! I wish you and your family a fun and safe Summer. One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!

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club news PKS Women’s Club Avert a tragedy this summer. When welcoming summer guests to your home you need to do more than stock the pantry, spruce up the guest room and power up the golf cart – you need to educate your guests on the dangers awaiting them at the beach.

Rip currents are common place here on Bogue Banks and nationally they account for 80 percent of ocean rescues on the east, west, Gulf and Great Lakes coasts. They kill more people than sharks or hurricanes. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that move directly away from shore pulling swimmers out to sea. Rip currents move at speeds of 8 ft/second – faster than an Olympic swimmer. They often form around jetties and other structures perpendicular to the beach. The presence of sand bars in Pine Knoll Shores and the beaches on Bogue Banks are a big factor in the formation of rip currents here.

Capt. Brooks Graham of the Pine Knoll Shores Fire & Rescue Dept. spoke to the members of the PKS Women’s Club in May and provided useful information on spotting rip currents and “breaking the grip of the rip.” Capt. Graham outlined factors that contribute to the formation of rip currents – tide, wind, wave height, coastal geography and time of day. Personal factors that complicate one’s ability to avoid being caught up in a rip current include age, lack of knowledge of the ocean, use of alcohol before entering the ocean and ego. Before going into the water try to identify a rip current by looking for an area of choppy or foamy water, or more often, a quiet gap in the line of breaking waves. Before heading to the beach contact the PKS Fire Department at 247-2268 for the latest riptide information.

Capt. Graham offered the following “Brook’s Beach Rules” to minimize danger when at the beach: ● Know your location on the beach ● Never swim alone ● Have a fully charged cell phone to call for help in case you see someone in trouble ● If caught in a rip current swim parallel to the shore, don’t try to fight the current ● If tired, float on your back, the current will eventually bring you back to shore ● When safely out of the rip swim back to shore at an angle to avoid being caught up in the rip current a second time.

The PKS Women’s Club will reconvene in September.

Information on next year’s meeting dates and programs will be available via email and in the local media. Guests are always welcome at meetings. New members are warmly received.

Enjoy your summer, have fun with your family and friends, and stay safe.

Michelle Powers

PKS Garden Club Town Hall never looked so beautiful! The long tables in the board room were heaped with every variety of roses, irises, orange, yellow, shasta and gerbera daisies, various colored carnations, and baby’s bloom, accompanied by Boston ferns and other greenery. Members assembled these flowers and greens into personal flower arrangements in the small vases that they each had brought to the meeting. These lovely arrangements were then taken to the Crystal Bluffs nursing home 60

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by our members, and a vase of flowers was presented to each patient.

President Susan King reported on her attendance at the Garden Club of North Carolina’s April 16-17 meeting in Chapel Hill. She reminded us that in 2017 our garden club was recognized with a first place award for the erection of the Blue Star Highway Memorial Marker at the corner of Salter Path Road and Pine Knoll Boulevard by the Garden Club of North Carolina, followed by the Southern Regional Garden Club’s first place award, and ultimately, by the first place award to our club by the National Garden Club. The Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club was the only garden club in North Carolina to win an award by the National Garden Club in 2017.

Arleen Graczewski informed club members that the illumination of this memorial will be heralded by a special ceremony in the near future. Susan King also spoke of the garden club’s indebtedness to the Pine Knoll Shores Public Services director and water systems operator, Sonny Cunningham, for the many hours he has spent working on the water systems in the public gardens that the club tends.

Martha Edwards reported on a well-attended Garden Club Arbor Day ceremony on April 27 in front of town hall where a redbud tree was planted to commemorate four of our deceased members. Michele Powers offered to head the Awards Committee for 2018-2019, writing the requests for grants from the Garden Club of North Carolina. Jan Corsello won $30 in the 50/50 drawing at the meeting.

JoAnn Shallcross shared with the club several of the activities she had planned for next year’s programs – Show and Tell at the first meeting – bringing a plant or flower that you had most success with and explaining how you nurtured it; in October, creating ornaments for the town hall Christmas tree; in January, enjoying Bill Flexman’s talk on “Birds in Pine Knoll Shores; in February, attending a master gardeners’ annual program; and in March, building bird houses.

On June 13 new officers were installed and all members at the annual installation luncheon at the Coral Bay Club.

Before adjourning, President Susan King, along with all the other club members, bid a fond farewell to Olga Welsh, who has been a member of our club for 23 years, and is moving to Plantation Village in Wilmington. The Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club meets every second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am for refreshments, followed, at 10 by the program of the day.

Guests and visitors are always welcome! Come to our meetings and join our club! For additional information, e-mail us at pksgardenclub@gmail.com Clare Winslow

Blackbeard Returns to the NC Maritime Museum Blackbeard returned to the NC Maritime Museum in June with an expanded exhibit.

The 2018 renovation expand the current footprint of the exhibit an additional 850 square feet. Along with the expansion and addition of artifacts, comes an updated narrative in the exhibit regarding Blackbeard, Queen Anne’s Revenge and the world they existed in.

This update will include research done by both the museum’s staff and outside historians.

The expanded exhibit includes many of the same categories as the original, but with additional interpretation, artifacts and technology to enhance the visitors’ experiences.

Exhibit areas include: Blackbeard’s World & The Great Cabin Instead of focusing on what is known about Blackbeard the pirate, this area gives visitors a closer look at the world that he existed in. Designers have worked closely with historians to create a timeline displaying interesting facts and events. For example, as an educated man, Blackbeard may have been aware of the speed of light which was first measured in 1676.

The Great Cabin is an interesting mix of artifacts and technology.

Where possible, this display includes artifacts that would be associated with the great cabin, supplemented by replicas and props backed a screen that has Blackbeard projected on it to make it appear that Blackbeard is in the cabin. The projection will tell visitors about Blackbeard’s life, the artifacts in the room, and his ship

Queen Anne’s Revenge.

Blackbeard’s Ships In 1718, Blackbeard lost not only Queen Anne’s Revenge, but also a smaller sloop called Adventure. While the remains of Queen Anne’s Revenge are currently being recovered, conserved and exhibited, the remains of Adventure have yet to be located. The narrative in this area of the exhibit features information about both ships, including physical descriptions and histories. To visualize what these ships would have probably looked like in 1718, the exhibit includes high quality models of the style of ships these vessels were reported to be.

This area will also utilize technology to take visitors on a tour of Queen Anne’s Revenge. Visitors will be able to view a fly through a virtual Queen Anne’s Revenge that will show them both the interior and exterior of the ship.

Ship’s Anatomy The artifacts featured in this area of the exhibit are from the actual ship, giving visitors insight into how ships were built and maintained in the 18th century. Included in this area are both metal and organic materials such as timbers from the hull of the ship. The expansion of this area will also allow space for larger artifacts currently ongoing conservation.

The NC Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front St. in Beaufort and is free and open to the public daily.

Renowned Historian Reflects on World War II Well Known Historian Ed Bearss to Visit New Bern, Lecture at Cullman Hall For those soldiers wounded in battle in the Civil War, often the outcome was grim. For those wounded in World War II, the outcome was far different. Renowned historian Ed Bearss was with the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion in the invasion of Guadalcanal and the Russell Islands, and the 1st Marine Division in New Britain. In 1944, Bearss was severely wounded by Japanese machine gun fire and spent 26 months recovering in various hospitals.

In his twelfth annual visit to New Bern, Bearss will discuss medical conditions over the years and the possible outcome if he had incurred his extensive injuries during the Civil War. Be sure to see him at Cullman Performance Hall at the North Carolina History Center at 2pm on Sunday, July 22. This presentation was originally scheduled in January but was re-scheduled due to weather.

Bearss was instrumental in the preservation of New Bern’s Civil War battlefield. One of the leading historians and experts on the Civil War, he was recently presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Battlefield Trust and was also the first inductee into their Battlefield Preservation Hall of Fame. Jim Lighthizer, president of the American Battlefield Trust explains, “From his dynamic and detail-rich tours to his recovery of the lost USS Cairo gunboat, Ed’s phenomenal memory and tenacious curiosity have made him a powerhouse of knowledge and discovery.”

Ed Bearss served as chief historian of the National Park Service from 1981 to 1994 and is now chief historian emeritus. This soughtafter speaker and PBS commentator is also a prolific author known for his work on the American Civil War and World War II eras, and a popular tour guide of historic battlefields world-wide. Considered “An American Treasure” by the Smithsonian Institution, his books are definitive works on the period. It’s easy to see why folks line up

to hear him speak. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this amazing man.

There is no charge and reservations are not necessary for this presentation.

Early arrival is recommended, however. There will be a reception in Mattocks Hall following the presentation.

This lecture is presented by the New Bern Civil War Round Table and the New Bern Historical Society in partnership with Tryon Palace. For additional information, please call the New Bern Historical Society at 252-638-8558 or visit the website at newbernhistorical.org.

The mission of the New Bern Historical Society is to celebrate and promote New Bern and its heritage through events and education.

Offices are located in the historic Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street in New Bern.

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The Pursuit of Happiness ... on Vacation One high point of every summer on our island is the exhilaration of the week of the Fourth of July. There is such patriotic jubilation in this most American of all holidays when it is everyone’s favorite time to gather with beloved friends and family by their most favorite body of water. Mine, like yours, is the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Emerald Isle. Long, hot, sunny, sandy days capped by moon-lit fireworks, bottle rockets, and Roman candles popping off up and down the strand still gladdens my heart, particularly if we have spent the day with a scrum of toddler to teen grandchildren.

We celebrate exuberantly on the Fourth the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and it’s most famous sentence, We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Surely, the pursuit of happiness means we Americans also have an unalienable right to vacation? Yet the newest numbers are in, posted on his Travel Trips blog at PeterGreenberg.com on May 28, 2018: In fact, it’s a majority of Americans–54%–who aren’t taking their full allotment of vacation days. In real numbers, it means that Americans forfeited 212 million vacation days–which is

the equivalent of $62.2 billion in lost benefits. That means that many of us literally donated an individual average of $561 in work time to their employer last year. Another interesting fact: millennials used a greater proportion of their days to travel, and baby boomers used the least.

In an earlier blog, posted May 8, 2018, Greenberg also wrote compellingly of research of the life-changing decisions that Americans make while on vacation: Four thousand, four hundred Americans were asked if they ever considered life-changing decisions while abroad, and 77% said yes. And what were among those decisions? Eighteen percent said they decided to quit their job, 14% decided to get in shape, 12% decided to have children. And 5% (Peter’s category)–decided to get a pet.

Pursue happiness, use every single vacation day you have earned and ponder those life-changing decisions. Take a leisurely stroll on the beach, refresh with some much needed soul time to contemplate life’s little joys. It’s your unalienable right to a beautiful life.

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ATLANTIC

Jemma and Jesse Jack to Benjamin and Ellen Allen, 240 Seashore Drive, $125,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH

J&D Peacock Properties, LLC to Mason Morgan, 602 Fort Macon Road #147, $44,000.

Cheryle and Terry Smith, Jr. to Greg Padgett, 602 Fort Macon Road #206, $58,000.

Cheryle and Terry Smith, Jr. to Kelden Everett, 602 Fort Macon Road #218, $65,000.

Michael and Charlotte Logan to Gary Gaulden, LLC, 108 West Drive, $98,000.

Trent Mohrbutter and Virginia Worsley Mohrbutter to Richard and Lauren Gower, 127 Old Causeway Road #27, $108,000.

Beth Blakeslee, 2308 Fort Macon Road #104, $275,000.

Morton, 102 Campen Road, $157,000.

Donald Dixon and Shannon Moore-Dixon to Christina and Christopher Goodwin, 204 Beaufort Ave., $285,000.

Glen and Patricia Loftin, Carol and David Baker and Giles and Linda Loftin to Charles and Sandra Mullins, 1201 Live Oak St., $168,000.

Kathleen Wagner to Thomas Alston and Stephanie Gainey, 406 Bogue Blvd., $285,000.

Catherine Timberlake to Stephen and Melissa Smith, 129 Madison Bay Drive, $223,000.

Vickie Smith to Peterson & Son Builders, Inc., 302 Atlantic Blvd., $300,000.

Justin and Jessica Pressly to Kristin and Daniel Latorella, II, 703 Captains Point, $229,000.

David Ball to Tammy and Charles Jarman, Jr., 106 Salt Marsh Way, $380,000.

Donnie and Stacia Chapman to Timothy and Vicki Fulford, 184 Wallace Road, $236,000.

ITAC 407, LLC to David Varner, 107 Bogue Blvd., $395,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Andrew Webb and Emily Edwards, 109 North River Club Drive, $250,000.

Katherine and F. Lee Stokes, III to Harold Milholen, Jr. and JuliaBrent Milholen, 1013 Fort Macon Road #42, $475,000.

Mary and Arnold Hens, Jr. to Lydia Judge, 301 Commerce Way Road #310, $163,500.

Mark Hannula to Katherine and Charles Simmons, Jr., 101 Island Quay Drive, $650,000.

Marcia and Charles Brown and Cynthia and David Williams to Timothy Smith and Susan Watson, 222 Pelican Drive, $165,000.

Susan and Samuel Rankin to Julie and Sidney Cutts, III, 710 Ocean Ridge Drive, $685,000.

Gordon and Molly Kelley and Mary and Gorden Kelley, III to Douglas and Laura Askew, 301 Commerce Way #323, $172,000.

Lora and Christopher Busch to Mary and Bobby Ray Wiggs, III, 2008 Fort Macon Road #3, $174,000.

Stephen and Julia Jones to Pablo Koe-Krompecher, 246 Bayview Blvd., $855,000.

Front Porch Acquisition, LLC and Dennis Ross to Gramar Properties, LLC, 112 Club Colony Drive, $2,075,000.

BEAUFORT

Susan Avery to Brenda and Philip Ross, 105 Crescent Drive, $100,000.

Peggy Corbitt to Joyce Polston, 2308 Fort Macon Road #104, $179,000.

William Davis to Donald McCall and Robert McCall, 802 Courtyard East, $100,000.

Linda Margo, Kevin Margo, Samuel Albert, Michelle Kirkman, Joshua and Lindsey Albert and John Tinker to Bradford Grubbs and Rachel Rivers, 2008 Fort Macon Road #17, $222,000.

George and Sandra Wheatly to Douglas and Cynthia Reiman, 143 Yaupon Lane, $115,500.

Shirley Wooten to Troy and Abby Fairbank, 2111 Fort Macon Road #222, $275,000.

William and Shirley Roberts to Sylvia Mudd and Stanton and 64

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Patricia Ward to Edward Seelaus, 108 Charles St., $185,000.

Ali Iravani and Heba Elbarouni to Diane Robinette, 2305 Fort Macon Road #508, $290,000.

James and Diane Whitehurst to Russell Rosso, 1401 Fort Macon Road #349, $150,000.

Paul and Marilyn Phibbs to Lynette and Kenneth Ellis, Jr., 301 Commerce Way #240, $170,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during May 2018*

Beverly and Ray Harrell, Jr. to Samuel Collins and Sara CookCollins, 3237 Hwy 70, $125,000.

William Perry to Karen and James Sakers, Jr., 148 Cummins Creek Road, $155,000.

Iva Dufore to James and June

Streamline Developers, LLC to Anthony Feathers, 115 Finch Loop, $253,500.

Peter and L.B. Squire to Kari Mathisen, 240 Randolph Drive, $269,000.

Craig and Julie Stein to Steven and Christie Janicello, 269 & 279 Pamlico Parkway, $275,000.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Naomi Chappell, 212 Shearwater Lane, $372,000.

James and Marie Stocks to Michael and Paige Friddle, 212 Sandy Road, $440,000.

Kathleen and William Dunn, Jr. to John and Emily Carter, 607 Ann St., $490,000.

Vernon Meadows, LLC to Matthew and Kathryn Kaushagen, 120 Waterway Drive, $630,500.

Correna Gooding to Theron McLamb, 240 Tommy Lane, $850,000.

David Evans and Robin Evans to Ganci E. Libri, LLC, 2684 Lennoxville Road, $2,395,000.

BOGUE

John Townson and Jane Zeller to Gordon Brown and Beth Ann Roberts, 148 Hunting Bay Drive, 351,500.

CAPE CARTERET

Steven and Susan Wolfe to Jo and Davey Kennedy, II, 133 Lejeune Road, $170,000.

Shirley TenHagen to Robert Batson, 102 Pine Lake Road, $182,500.

Amy and Brian Murphy to Kyle Drellack, 106 Bobwhite Circle, $222,000.

Terry and Matthew Medlin to Ian Kreiling and Laura DanielsonKreiling, 157 Lake Arthur Drive, $242,500.

Damon and Vanessa Libby to Gary Creighton, 155 Lousan Drive, $260,000.

Daniel and Tina D’Aurora to Charles and Erin Anderson, 343 Bahia Lane, $270,000.

Robert and Kathy Hughes to Jaredd and Elizabeth Bell, 340 Bahia Lane, $289,000.

Edward and Julia Byrns to Christopher and Erin Strohschein, 402 Loma Linda Drive, $359,000.

CEDAR POINT

Mitzi Green to John and Celia Bengel, 109 Cedar Lane #6, $114,000.

Kathleen March to Imogen Baxter and Bradley Acosta, 128 Cedar Lane, $225,000.

Gary and Debra Pontenberg to Debra and Ricky Hall, 125 Buds Lane, $255,000.

Gambay, LLP to Reed and Joanna Heckert, 103 Magens Court, $350,000.

Gary and Alicia Bolduc to Christopher and Aurora O’Connor, 119 Cedar Lane, $400,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Robert Batson to Tammy Brown, 109 Cedar Lane #2, $115,000.

Thomas and Carole West to Ruben Foster and Kelvin Wannamaker, 9201 Coast Guard Road #203, $117,000.

Richard and Eugenia Renfrow to David and Patricia Slater, 9201 Coast Guard Road #202, $120,000.

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property watch (Continued from page 64) Rita Fletcher and Gregory Allen to Jennifer Johnson, 9201 Coast Guard Road #210, $124,500.

Patricia Carr to Susan Randone and Joan Wright, 108 Summer Place, $330,000.

Crew Drive, LLC to Tamara Parham and Donna Privette, 407 Sundown Court, $132,000.

Ginger and Spencer Mathis, Jr. and Deborah and Ronald Long to Joseph and Donna Moore, 112 Seagull Road, $335,000.

Cindi and Teresa Wood to Kevin and Sherry Frazier and Gerald and Kimberly Moody, 306 Miller Drive, $143,000.

Robert and Hannah DeSoto to Taylor and Carolina Jones and Sandra Jones, 7807 Forest Drive, $343,000.

Claudia Bedell to Kathy Tate and Nicholas Klaus, 9706 Green Glen Road, $150,000.

Robert and Cheryl Toole to Johnny and Gwendolyn Brinson, 103 Clark Road, $350,000.

Mark and Rebecca Evans to Thomas and Cornelia Cantwell, 8821 Janell Court, $162,000.

Mary Mitchiner and Graham Jones to Arthur and Elizabeth Hinton, 106 Shell Drive, $355,000.

Janet Arnold to Kenneth and Janet Baker, 304 Jones Drive, $165,000.

Claire Stoddard-Garlick and Robert Garlick to Melody Fountain and Walter Powell, 106 Jackson Ave., $357,000.

Alan and Jean Viglione and SV Group to James Brown, 8914 Reed Drive, $169,000.

Wesley and Nancy Gerstenkorn to Gregory and Janet Krall, 8801 Reed Drive #611, $171,000.

Theodore and Frankie Todd to Grady and Belinda Beard, 7016 Emerald Drive, $196,000.

Tina Butler and Lloyd and Briget Kane to Cindy and Wayne Kleven, 2306 Emerald Drive #9, $200,000.

James and Diane Skinner to Bryant and Brenda Wheeler, 8519 Sound Drive, $232,500.

Dana and Chris Potter to Donald and Sandra Lambe, 9100 Reed Drive #104, $237,500.

Phyllis and William Roberts to Ronald and Nadine Kennedy, 10513 Wyndtree Drive, $360,000.

Stehen Simon and Christine Pankow to Craig and Mindy Lawton, 6404 Ocean Drive, $515,000.

Gordon and Ginger Vann and Stephen and Cindy Rhue to Deborah and Brian Zievis, 121 Wyndward Court, $525,000.

Robert and Lynn Mills and Dale and Debbie Cross to Joseph Johnson, 102 Tammy St., $589,000.

Taylor Carlisle to Tanya Harris, 101 Conch Court, $650,000.

and Michele Dail, 152 Alfred Drive, $245,000.

HARKERS ISLAND

Academy Field, LLC to Thomas and Nancy Sheehan, 115 Sound Point Drive, $65,000.

Weg Mancor, LLC to William and Lynn Thatcher, 302 Emerywood Drive, $160,000.

Julie Woodard to Thomas and Myrl Ferrell, 138 Bayview Drive, $180,000.

Beth and John Foster, Jr. to Stewart and Jean Moesrch, 3005 Mandy Lane, $168,500.

Libby Pitman, Marleen and Roger Jennings, III and Thomas and Natalie Overton to Robert McGee, 1676 Island Road, $260,000.

Thomas and Hillary Landen to Kristin Currie, 3709 Country Club Road, $180,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Gregory and Mary Rakow to Frances Randall, 404 Cedarwood Village, $193,000.

Dale and Camilla Matzinger to Bobbi and Melody Kotrba, 1505 Salter Path Road #336, $233,000.

Joseph and Reagan Cusumano to Hugo and Mary Jo Blackwood, 1700 Salter Path Road #103, $270,000.

Richard and Angela O’Bey to James and Teresa Baker, 855 Salter Path Road #221, $285,000.

Nancy McCuiston to James and Amy Gero, 1550 Salter Path Road #203, $328,000.

Wilton and Lisa Gay to David and Marie Hodgman, 111 Sea Isle North Drive, $535,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Steven and Heather Broadhurst to Ralph Gurley and Deborah Chasse, 209 Pamlico Ave., $60,000.

Robert and Andrea McLean to Carol and Gary Stellato, 1605 Shepard St., $75,000.

E. Bruce and Ann Miller to Clarke Merrell, 1306 Barnacle Lane, $90,000.

Emerald Isle, LLC to James Fulghum and James Fulghum, Jr., 5703 Ocean Drive, $687,000.

Amanda and David Jernigan to Jessica Camilo and Hugh Parker, Jr., 4513 Country Club Road #203, $98,000.

Richard and Carol Dombroski to Kim and Annette Johnson, 5410 Ocean Drive, $897,000.

Patricia Haase to Cindy Moorhead, 2312 Bay St., $120,000.

Lynn and Thomas Burton, Jr. to Dawn and Kevin Bush, 9706 Dolphin Ridge, $970,000.

Kimberly Johnson to Raymond Garris, III, 2004 Fisher St., $125,000.

Robert and Kimberly Birch to Badorf Shoe Company, Inc., 8605 Ocean View Drive, $1,690,000.

Douglas and Joyce Creech to Christine and Alan Leary, III, 404 Penny Lane #K, $126,500.

James Ingram to ITAC 408, LLC, 10514 Coast Guard Road, $310,000.

The Conservation Fun to the Town of Emerald Isle, 29.7 acres, $3,000,000.

Winston Fulcher, Jr. to Amy Nelson, 2002 Country Club Road, $138,000.

Floyd and Mary Hooks to Susan Sims, 122 Stuart Ave., $325,000.

GLOUCESTER

Dunn Area Committee of 100, Inc. to Samuel Ballou, 325 & 401

David and Nancy Robinson to Neil and Mary Ann Skrabec, 9201 Coast Guard Road #103, $273,000.

Suzanne and Frank Rush, Jr. to Joseph Moore, 418 Cape Emerald Loop, $275,000.

Joseph Gugliotti and Jacqueline Gugliotti to David and Michelle Gifford, 110 Stuart Ave., $305,000.

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Lynn and Durene Phillips to Glenn

Commerce Ave, $150,000.

Janice and William Mercep, Jr. to David and Nicole Lewis, 3627 Plantation Road, $158,000.

Dan and Ann Kolenick to Vickie and William Festerman, Jr., 1906 Champion Drive, $194,000.

Ingrid Carmona to Zachary Davenport, 4127 Plantation Road, $196,000.

Jeffrey and Ann Brown to Joseph and Diane Diraffaele, 2107 Cambridge Down Drive, $218,000.

Bertha Kahl to Ingrid Carmona, 107 Sleepy Court, $225,000.

Robert and Phyllis Langley to Robert and Judy Gillikin, 4111 Azalea Drive, $235,000.

Curtis Struyk to Justin and Jessica Pressly, 3309 Old Gate Road, $239,000.

Nancy and Frank Palumbo, Jr. to William Gauger, 119 Fairway Drive, $250,000.

Sarah Taylor to Christopher and Amanda Winters, 209 Westchester Drive, $260,000.

Richard Winn and Tracy Andacht to Holden Royall, and Julia Royall, 204 8th St., $275,000.

SOBX Holdings, LLC to Mark Timmer and Stephanie Byma, 108 Tree Fern Drive, $281,500.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Kevin and Amy Wilkinson, 1209 Hidden Cove Ave., $285,000.

Eric and Kelly Fitzpatrick to Janet and William Busch, Jr., 127 Woodridge Drive, $310,000.

MEFC Development, Inc. and Palm Adventures, LLC to Susan Creamer and Darian King, 1207 Woods Court, $322,000.

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Kevin Day to Joshua Barnhardt and Susan and George Barnhardt, Jr., 402 Oakmont Drive, $340,000.

Elizabeth and Zebulon Hadley, IV to David and Michele Zeph, 1104 Evans St., $344,000.

11th & Arendell, LLC to Blenheim Holdings, LLC, 1013 Arendell St., $535,000.

Lido Properties, LLC to Jason and Mandy Mayhew, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #209, $600,000.

William and Elizabeth Durham to Lido Properties, LLC, 104 3rd St., $652,500.

Jean Haggar to Martha Kennon, 4319 Coral Point Drive, $890,000.

Raymond and Rebecca Johnson to William and Nancy Whitt, 4311 Coral Point Drive, $1,350,000.

NEWPORT

Casey and Kimberly Jones to

Jacob and Andrea Spitz, 342 McCabe Road, $104,000.

Sheryle Kinney to Robert Auvil, 1704 Courtyard West, $115,000.

J.M. David Industries, Inc. to Ahmed Esam Alshami, 272 Chatham St., $130,000.

Julie and Daniel Small to Joseph Mann, 205 Gray Road, $130,000.

Alfred and Karen Snyder to James and Naomi Day, 917 Church St., $133,000.

Jessmarc Properties, LLC to James and Gwendolyn Hodges, 1851 Hwy 24, $140,000.

Paul and Joanne Belanger to Kathy and Travis McLendon, Jr., 504 Somerset Way, $140,000.

Lorinda and Lee Roybal to Francis Easter, Jr., 1277 Newport Loop Road, $147,000.

Larry Taylor to Cranford and Jennie Heath, 329 Goose Creek Blvd., $175,000.

Joseph and Kieta Stabley to Carol Noren, 157 Nine Mile Road, $175,000.

William and Melanee Schneider to Richard White, Jr., 313 Kathryn Court, $175,000.

David and Sarah Hopkins to Ari Meltzer, 313 South Tree Court, $176,500.

Angelia and Terrance Raynor to Barum and Heather Bennett, 513 Newport Loop Road, $180,000.

Kevin and Amy Wilkinson to Dana and Stephen Mull, 109 Bogue Drive, $190,000.

Peter Brooks and Brienna Wright to Crystal Island and Cory Demery, 106 Wild Oak Drive, $225,000.

Jeffrey Plisko, Michael Plisko, Andrew and Alana Plisko and Yvonne Plisko to Jerry and Teresa Bagwell, 108 Stern Road, $225,000.

Peter and Linda Horwath, Jeffrey and Therese Horwath and Theodora Vaughan to Charles Brehm and Meghan Miller, 176 Cedar Lane, $230,000.

Melvin Travis, Jr. and Cynthia and Jerry Rinaman to Stephen and

Eileen Tarnowski, 319 Pearson Circle, $267,000.

Steven and Sherry Schliesser to Terri and David Williams, 112 Cannon Drive, $267,500.

Jerry and Sandra Blackmon to Emmett and Melody Wickline, 211 Blue Goose Lane, $300,000.

Gregory and Lorna Novak to Paul and Leslie Herrle, 174 & 180 Florida Park Road, $326,000.

Mary Bass and Amy and M. Phillip Powell to Lawrence and Rachel Mickelson, 403 Coastal View Court, $328,000.

Kathryn Denham to George and Alice Frost, 109 Bogue Harbor Court, $339,000.

Jackie and Linda Harper to Herman and Geraldine Cox, 676 Sea Gate Drive, $345,000.

Barnes Transportation Services, Inc. to Damon and Vanessa Libby, 407 M&J Court, $356,500.

Dana and Richard Luettich, Jr. to Eric and Kelly Fitzpatrick, 110 Gloucester Court, $365,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Matthew and Allison Hall, 421 Lanyard Drive, $375,000.

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Christopher and Patricia Mason to David and Lesley Vereen, 356 Live Oak Road, $417,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Donald and Deborah Beardwood, 405 Cutter Way, $413,000.

Jeffrey and Sharon Russell to Jason and Heide Beaupre, 310 Holly Lane, $420,000.

Kathryn Pittman to Keith and Dodie Blakely, 103 Sunny Point Lane, $454,000.

Van and Theresa Terlemezian to Larry and Helenlouise Wade, 503 Blue Heron Drive, $535,000.

Jessmarc Properties, LLC to James and Gwendolyn Hodges, 1857 Hwy 70, $590,000.

PELETIER

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John and Joanne Ferguson to Michael and Susan Todd, 273 Salter Path Road, $171,000.

Joann Tetterton to Donna and Gerald Thomas, Jr., 108 Holly Road, $213,000.

Annette Pape to David and Sharon Smith, 126 Cypress Drive, $220,000.

Kathryn and Miles Fleming to Mark and Jennifer Thomas, 277 Salter Path Road, $225,500.

Richard Goheen and Louise Burner to Karen Murphy, 126 Hawthorne Drive, $240,000.

Henry and Yvette Bannen to Michael and Amy Blawas, 103 Beechwood Drive, $256,500.

Sarah Outten to Dennis and Alison Mellon, 601 Pelletier Loop Road, $105,000.

Brady and Mary Windham to Timothy and Carol McCurdy, 258 Salter Path Road, $268,000.

Mark and Sara Williams to Thomas Murray, Jr., 601 Pelletier Loop Road, $115,000.

Paul and Deborah Sasser to Harold and Carolina Russell, 570 Coral Drive #1, $285,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Kyle and Brittany Hanson, 213 Echo Ridge Road, $235,000.

Beswick, Goines, Wickizer & Meeks, PLLC to Teeny Tait, 128 Arborvitae Drive, $288,000.

George Fig to Garrett and Karen

Hartley, 141 Oakleaf Drive, $295,000.

Thomas and Kimberly Benson, 226 Oakleaf Drive, $980,000.

Rozanne Gilliam to Robert and Cynthia Steininger, 557 Coral Ridge Road, $340,000.

William Monk, Jr. and Molly Monk Mears to Wesley and Phyliss Singleton, 181 Salter Path Road, $2,050,000.

Robert Cooper, Sharon Perry and Donald and Margaret Perry to Patrick and Suzanne Cochrane, 566 Coral Drive #21, $370,000.

Jack and Ruth Mitchell to Christopher and Ashley Verwoerdt, 131 Salter Path Road #5, $382,500.

Brian and Raquelle Elkins to Walton and Conniesue Oldham, 101 Salter Path Road #301, $385,000.

Mary and Thomas Boyette, Jr. to Phillip and Kimberly Lewis, 590 Marina Drive #21, $400,000.

Phyliss and Wesley Singleton to Miles and Kathryn Fleming, 289 Salter Path Road, $440,000.

Dianne and Edward Beasley, III to Larry and Carole Hamilton, 301 Salter Path Road #65, $622,500.

Beverly and Ireland Caffey, Jr. to Charles and Lori Harrelson, 552 Fiddlers Ridge Road, $885,000.

STELLA

Marjorie Harris to Dwight and Brynn Harris, 245 White Oak Bluff Road, $168,000.

Mark and Karen Hardin to Francis Serno and Patricia Shaw, 107 Leisure Court, $225,000.

SWANSBORO

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Bryan and Julie Martin, 404 Moss Springs Drive, $220,000.

Robert Thomson to Lee Ann and William Wagner, II, 202 Brigantine Court, $230,000.

Coady Hada and Rachel Haga to Steven and Amanda Lovejoy, 210 River Creek Lane, $299,000. *Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

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Swansboro Parks & Recreation

All activities take place at the Recreation Center (830 Main St Ext) in Swansboro, unless otherwise noted. The Recreation Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm, Sat, 8am-12pm, closed Sunday. Call (910) 326-2600 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at swansboro.recdesk.com to register for events.

Adult Programs

Happy 4th of July!

Buying, Selling, or Investing The Selling team is always drumming for business

Weight Watchers: Tuesdays at 5:30- 7:30pm Onslow County Senior Services Nutrition Site: Meets Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm

Kids Programs

● Sept. 4, 2018- June 6, 2019 ‘Boro Buddies. Pre-K Registration Now OPEN! This program is designed to provide a safe and fun place for children to interact with their peers while parents have a few hours of freedom to run errands, have coffee or just enjoy a stroll through the park!

Fitness Tuesdays, Yoga at the Pug 6-7pm: Join Mandala Yoga Center for a 5 week yoga class outside at the Pug. Tuesdays, Qi Gong, 6:30pm. Art and science of using breath, gentle movement, meditation and sound to cleanse/ strengthen your body.

Wednesdays, Qi Gong, 10:30am. Art and science of using breath, gentle movement, meditation and sound to cleanse/ strengthen your body.

Starting June 14: Belly Dance Fitness, 6-7pm; four week series (drop in’s accepted!) Sculpt and tone for summer through the art of shimmy and shake!

Special Events and Information Sundays All Summer: Lady Swan Boat Cruises 5-6pm. Join us aboard the Lady Swan for a 1-hour relaxing and scenic cruise around historic downtown.

Thursdays All Summer: Lady Swan Sunset Cruises Departure Time TBD week of cruise based on sunset time. Join us aboard the Lady Swan for a 1-hour relaxing and scenic sunset cruise around historic downtown.

July 3: Essential Oils 101: First Aid, 6-7pm. Join Lisa Sparr and her team as they look at a standard first aid kit and see how the items can easily be substituted with natural products and essential oils.

July 4: 4th of July Cruise, 2-3pm. Take a 1-hour hour cruise around historic downtown Swansboro on the Lady Swan!

July 4: 4th of July Fireworks Cruise. 8-9pm. Take a 1-hour hour cruise that comes with the best seats around for the July 4th fireworks. Beat the crowds and avoid the hustle and bustle.

July 7: Genealogy Workshop. 9am-noon and 1-4pm. The workshops are open to the public and free. Pre-registration required.

July 9: Blood Drive. 2-7pm. To be held at 830 Main St. Ext. Help save a life.

July 16: Fellowship Night. 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for fellowship and fun. This program is geared toward adults with special needs and is held once a month as an after dinner/evening group.

July 23: Pancakes with Police. 5-7pm. Come and meet some of the men and women in blue that serve Swansboro with a side of syrup. This is a chance to meet, great, and share a bite to eat with some of Swansboro’s finest. We ask that you pre-register so we can prepare the perfect amount of pancakes.

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JULY

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

LEO (July 23-August 23)

Aries, when everything is going your way, you are absolutely glowing. But if things don’t come naturally to you, frustration may set in. Find a balance between the two. Your head may be in the stars and your feet are on the ground, but this outlook is working for you. Just do not live in fantasy land too long. Others appreciate all that you do for them. But sometimes they must take matters into their own hands so they can get a learning experience to build upon. A motivated mind could be the inspiration you need to progress with your tasks at the end of the month. Take short breaks to maintain your stamina and make it through.

Happiness has less to do with what is happening in the world and more with your own perceptions, Leo. Keep this in mind as you move forward in life. You may be reticent to go back to work, especially if you are coming off of an extended vacation. But putting off the inevitable will only make the transition tougher.

Responsibilities do not magically disappear, even if you hide beneath the proverbial covers.

Tackle this month with ferocity and you’ll sail through all of your tasks. A hectic personal and professional life may be causing feelings of exhaustion. Take some time for yourself to restore your energy and put you in good health.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21)

VIRGO (August 24-September 22)

Planning stages are over and now you’re about to turn your goals into reality. Just be sure to adapt to the changing environment as things unfold. Just when you thought a relationship had gone as far as it could go, things start to change this month. Plenty of excitement is coming your way. All of your plans may turn entirely in a different direction at the last minute. You’ll need to roll with the punches to get through everything unscathed. You may be curious to explore new places this month.

New experiences can provide excitement and stimulation. Book your plans now.

Virgo, challenges at work may be tiring you out.

People may seem like they are all over the map instead of working together. Try to get everyone going in the same direction. There may be some buzz surrounding your social life this month if you are game for taking chances. It may be time to pursue a burgeoning friendship. Complex issues keep coming up and they will need to be resolved at some point. Change may be a good thing for you right now because it can clear your head. Others may notice your good mood at the end of the month. This may be a result of a deep sense of purpose and satisfaction with where your life is at this point in time.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You might be seeking ways to help others in need, but you do not have patience when things take longer than expected. Stick to the plan and see it through. You might get word of something exciting or new coming your way, Gemini. A chance to socialize with others or even a job opportunity may be on the horizon. Keep an eye out. You may have an inkling of what is around the corner, but you aren’t sure of the finer details. Patience will be rewarded with a worthwhile surprise. Seeking out new ideas and opportunities may boost your self-confidence and contribute to personal growth. Don’t shy away from new experiences.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, it is important to support others’ goals and the steps they take to achieve them, even if you do not necessarily agree with their formula for success. This is time for having fun and letting loose. These may be things you haven’t done in some time and you can certainly use a break from the norm. Your confidence may have been waning for some time, but this is the month to once again grab the reins and realize that you are more than capable. Make health a priority at the end of the month. If you haven’t already done so, make a list of your health goals and then schedule a consult with your doctor.

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LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Avoid going too far off in your own direction at the beginning of the month. Before making any rash decisions, take some time to ask questions and get answers. Are you ready for a well-calculated risk, Libra? If so, then a start up venture, sizable investment or converting a hobby into a career could be the way to go.

Revealing your true feelings about a situation may induce some anxiety, however, others value your honest opinions on things and want you to voice your concerns. Your emotional responses to relationships this month may make you appear more sensitive. Don’t worry about others’ perceptions of you in the days ahead.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, if something doesn’t initially work to your liking, don’t be shy about giving it another go. The challenges ahead will be worth it when you ultimately succeed. You can’t lie to yourself, so own up to anything that needs improving.

Take some time for some serious self-reflection and devise a plan to fix things. Finding time to get all of your work done and pursue your hobbies can be challenging. Fortunately, you have helpers waiting in the wings to lend a hand. This month engage in something that

expresses your creative spirit. Immerse yourself in nature and beautiful things for inspiration.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Your creativity and emotions are linked as the month opens. Pour your heart and efforts into a special project that reflects just how you are feeling. Love and support are all around you, Sagittarius. This support couldn’t have come soon enough. Some extra support will help you overcome an obstacle. Mull over your opportunities for travel. You will unwind as long as you are escaping the daily grind. Make an effort to find something you’ll enjoy doing.

You may be tempted to make hasty decisions as your patience begins to wane. Resist this temptation, as it may only complicate matters.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Nothing in a current relationship is unfolding as you had expected, Capricorn. That’s alright. This sense of adventure that keeps you guessing is a welcome change. There is strength in numbers. If you can rally together a team, you can accomplish much of your to-do list for the month in half of the time. Something may be irking you mid-month and you absolutely need to get to the bottom of it. Do your research and work out an acceptable resolution. Devote some time this month to creating more balance in your life. Balance can contribute to greater quality of life and overall happiness.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarius, working closely with others is one of your strong points. Disagreements on how to approach different projects can be tricky to navigate, but you’re up to the task. Thoughts about how you can work less but earn more may have been swirling through your mind.

Write down your plan and determine how to make it happen. Take some time off for yourself.

Sometimes change can do a body good, and you have earned some time for rest and relaxation. Enjoy the solitude. A desire to be with others can lead to new relationships. Embrace any opportunities to connect with someone new, going outside your comfort zone if need be.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) This month there may be little separation between your career and personal life. If that works for you, forget the naysayers. Truth may be stranger than fiction. Before you believe that something is false, gather all the facts, perfection may require a few rough drafts.

Don’t let a failed first attempt derail you from trying again. Persistence pays off. Deadlines regarding work projects has you feeling apprehensive. Do not be held hostage to your worries. Divert your thoughts elsewhere.

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-726-3167, or visit www.chalkandgibbs.com.

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.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

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

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

HEALTH & BODY

Carteret Health Care: 3500 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-808-6000, www. carteretgeneral.com. The nearly 150-bed comprehensive medical center recently completed a $53 million expansion featuring a cancer treatment center, women’s health clinic and more with a focus on the highest level of care.

HOME SERVICES

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc.

Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Consumer Mobility Solutions: 118-A Market St., New Bern, 252-653-5350. Tired of climbing those stairs? Consumer Mobility Solutions may be the missing piece. Stair chairs, passenger lifts and cargo lifts can help make your life easier. Free consultation and free home surveys. Visit www.cmslifts.com or email Wayne at waynelamm@aol.com.

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

Outer Island Accents: 252-504-1001, 877-7881051. Custom residential & commercial, interior & exterior painting in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City & Beaufort.

References available, fully insured.

Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured

with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, repiping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available.

Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com.

Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252725-1235 for a quote today.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

Unlimited Electrical Solutions: 3003 Bridges St., Morehead City, 252-241-9186. Electrical repair for both business and residential clients along the Crystal Coast and throughout Eastern North Carolina as well as remodeling and updates. Generators and emergency power options available.

Windows & More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-7268181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting.

Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop

by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www.artistictileandstonenc.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates!

The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Bowden & Carr: 211 Hwy 70 W, Havelock,

252-447-3648,bowdenandcarrfurniture. com. The La-Z-Boy comfort studio offering a custom selection of chairs, sofas, sleepers and recliners at a reasonable price. Along with the largest La-Z-Boy studio and design center in the area, shoppers will find all their living room and dining room needs. Family owned and operated since the 1950s.

Braswell Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com.

Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252-2473355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds.com.

Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

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

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com.

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

Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast.

William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www. eastcarolinaservices.com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills.

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Fences Unlimited: 203 Jacob Drive, Morehead City, www.fencesunlimited.net. Custom wood, vinyl and aluminum fencing for all your landscaping and security needs. Free estimates, call 252-247-6033.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 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.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast.

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

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland.

Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

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

Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net.

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

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com.

Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

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CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-8222121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland. com.

C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-354-3635 or email codhomeservices@ ymail.com.

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-3543315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www.bluewaternc.com.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 5113-A US 70 West, Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer.

Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Malcolm Boartfield: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3475 (cell). Malcolm uses his 40+ years of experience in real estate sales/marketing and technology as a tool to better serve his clients. His research skills allow him to better match properties with

individuals who have come to Emerald Isle, enticed by the relaxed coastal way of life.

Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-2471000, www.realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

Spinnaker’s Reach Realty: 9918 MB Davis Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5555. For more than 20 years, Spinnaker’s Reach has helped families realize their dream of living on the coast. Visit www.spinnakersreach.com to see how Judy O’Neill and Matias Lagos can help you.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-5537873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty. com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals.

Syndie Earnhardt, Realtor: 252-646-3244, HomesOnTheCrystalCoast.com, real estate broker with 29+ years sales experience in vacation homes and condos, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes and vacant land. Specializing in the Crystal Coast. Buyer representation available.

Tab Premium Built Homes: 2851 Trent Road, New Bern, 252-638-8310. This Southern Living custom builder can bring your dreams to life. Custom, semi-custom and pre-priced home construction available throughout Eastern North Carolina. Visit www. tabpremiumbuilthomes.com.

SHOPS & SERVICES

Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com.

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

Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 2 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the Onex shoe selection.

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com.

Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

Top it Off Boutique: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111.

Experience the difference – unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shows and much more! Whimsical and fun items for all occasions.

ask SCORE Starting a small business takes time, hard work, and money.

Depending on your type of business and your present financial situation, you may find you need to reach to outside sources for funding.

One resource you can turn to for assistance in obtaining a loan to start or grow your business is the US Small Business Administration (SBA). While the SBA does not directly lend money to small businesses, it can facilitate loans with third party lenders. Various banks, credit unions, community development organizations, and micro-lending institutions throughout the US partner with the SBA to provide funding to small businesses without access to other financing options with reasonable terms.

SBA sets specific guidelines for loans, which are made by its partners, and it guarantees that they’ll be repaid by the borrowers.

This benefits small business owners by giving them access to muchneeded funding, and it eliminates some of the risk to the lending partners.

To qualify for an SBA loan, your business must meet certain criteria regarding business size, financial standing, and others. You must also meet the credit qualifications of the lender.

Several advantages of SBA loans over conventional loans include: ▪ Lower down payments ▪ Longer repayment terms Two SBA loan programs that benefit many small businesses are: 7(a) Loan Program These loans can be used for various purposes (such as satisfying

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short-term or long-term working capital needs; purchasing equipment, machinery, and supplies; buying real estate; refinancing existing debt; and more).

Microloan Program This program provides loans up to $50,000 to help businesses with lower dollar financing needs. According to the SBA, the average microloan is approximately $13,000. You may not use microloans to pay existing debt, but you can use them for working capital and purchasing inventory, supplies, furniture, equipment, machinery, etc.

There are other SBA loan programs as well. For information about them, visit the SBA website’s Loan Programs page at www.sba. gov. You can also find more details about obtaining financing for both start-ups and existing small businesses on the SBA website’s Borrowing Money for Your Business page.

If you want to explore more potential sources of financing for your business, check out the SBA’s Loans and Grants website page. And consider reaching out to your local SCORE Chapter to speak with a mentor who can direct you to lending institutions and organizations in your community. They can also help guide you as you prepare to approach lenders for funding.

For information about your small business, or becoming a SCORE Mentor call the Coastal Carolina SCORE Chapter, 3615 Arendell St., at 252.222.6126. Visit SCORE at www.score.org.

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Emerald Isle Books....................................................... 29 Emerald Isle Insurance................................................. 27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales............................................ 79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals.......................... 40 Fences Unlimited.......................................................... 48 Flaire Fine Home Furnishings...................................... 18 Future Homes............................................................... 51 Great Windows............................................................. 59 Guthrie Interiors............................................................ 37 Harber Marine Construction......................................... 44 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall................................. 78 Island Essentials........................................................... 23 Island Furniture............................................................. 39 Island Pet Veterinary Hospital...................................... 17 Katrina Marshall............................................................ 48 Knit Knook.................................................................... 57 Landmark Homes......................................................... 45 Landmark Sothebys International..................................11 Liftavator....................................................................... 50 Lighthouse Boutique..................................................... 12 McQueen’s Interiors..................................................... 28 MedFirst........................................................................ 12 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .............................. 45 Nowell & Company....................................................... 58 Outer Island Accents.................................................... 29 Petal Pushers............................................................... 48 Pipeline Plumbing......................................................... 13 Pruitt Health.................................................................. 23 Realty World First Coast........................................... 5, 14 Realty World Selling Team........................................... 71 Remax – Dennis Goodwin............................................ 43 Rid-A-Pest.................................................................... 54 Rocky Mountain Awnings............................................. 16 Royal Coat.................................................................... 45 Sea Classics................................................................. 63 Southeastern Elevator............................................ 41, 65

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