Island Review, March 2015

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St. Patrick’s Festival E.I. Marathon Toast to the Coast BHA Volunteer Training Poster Contest At the Aquarium Property Watch Emerald Tidings Book Bag Events Calendar Mayors’ Notes Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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Contents 29 8 Published by: NCCOAST www.nccoast.com 252-247-7442 Fax 247-1856 Mail: 201 N. 17th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: georgia@nccoast.com Publisher: Diane Tyler Sales: Ashly Willis 252-342-2334, (awillis@nccoast.com); Jamie Bailey, 252-241-9485 Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino Creative Director/Layout: Kim LaChance Graphics: Morgan Davis, Kyle Dixon, Roze Taitingfong, Amy Kyrsa Production Director: Rudy J. Taitague Lead Pressman/Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressmen: Allen Henry, Anthony Stamper Plaque Production: Edd Moore Bindery Leader: Jason Yates Bindery Operator: Rudy D. Taitague Distribution Manager: Dorrie Nicholson Pre-Press: Kyle Dixon Business Manager: Georgia Lewis Commercial Print: Andrea Vangelist, Amy Krysa

The Island Review is published monthly by NCCOAST, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to out-of-area homeowners in Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Atlantic Beach and is distributed freely in public boxes to residents and visitors along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor’s centers.

The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment and/or legal information. Entire contents, ad and graphic design copyright 2015 by NCCOAST. Reproduction without the publisher’s permission is prohibited..

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36 News Coasting.........................................................................................................................................................8 Coastal Currents...........................................................................................................................................18 Bulletin Board...............................................................................................................................................30 Property Watch.............................................................................................................................................36

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................34 Irish Eyes Smile on Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................40

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Club News....................................................................................................................................................41 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................43 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................45 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................45

Townships EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................26 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................30 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................42

Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Elizabeth Barrow, Trace Cooper, Lainey Gottuso, Ken Jones, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow.

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Tax-Aide Program Offers Filing Help THE AARP FOUNDATION Tax-Aide Program is up and running in Carteret County, providing residents help in completing federal and state tax forms and answering income tax questions for the 2014 tax year.

All volunteers in the program, most of whom have provided this service for many years, are required to pass a comprehensive IRS-designed exam in order to become certified to assist with tax returns. This year more than 30 Tax-Aide volunteers will be available locally to provide tax return preparation and electronic filing services at the Carteret County Public Library (8:30am-12:30pm, Tuesday & Saturday); Western Carteret Public Library (9am-1pm Monday & Wednesday); and the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center (9am-1pm, Thursday & Friday).

Taxpayers are reminded to bring the following items in order to have their tax return prepared: • Picture ID for taxpayer and spouse, if applicable • Social Security Card for all individuals on the return, including children • Last year’s tax return, including all schedules and associated paperwork • All documents pertaining to income from any source • All documents and / or receipts pertaining to expenses such as medical, tax, charity, and business • Health insurance coverage and income information for each individual on the return including policy begin dates and costs, as well as any Form 1095-A and / or exemption documentation • Any childcare expenses including provider name, address and ID number • Any educational benefits and / or expenses for 2014 and first three months of 2015 • Any employment expenses not reimbursed by employer • Checkbook or other official bank document showing bank account and routing number for direct deposit • If pertinent to tax situation: Three copies of any power of attorney, divorce decree with dependent declaration for tax purposes, and/or complex broker statements.

This service is free and you do not need to be a member of AARP to utilize the service.

For more information call Traci Torrie, district coordinator, at 910-326-6239.

Decoy Festival Poster Contest The Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild is holding its 15th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival Poster Contest. The guild encourages local artists to submit artwork that, if chosen as the winning entry, is used on Decoy Festival posters, advertising flyers and apparel. The featured decoy for 2014 is the greater scaup. As is the custom, a cash prize of $250 is awarded to the winning artist.

Packets containing contest rules and an application can be obtained by mail or email by calling Amie Talton at 252-3933792 or by email at amie_talton@yahoo. com. Contest rules and applications

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Home & Garden Show Returns The Crystal Coast Civic Center is hosting its 27th annual Coastal Home & Garden Show set for the first weekend in March. The area’s largest consumer show promises to bring unique exhibits, products and services to the waterfront convention center. This show offers a full spectrum of ideas for outdoor living, gardening and landscaping, sunrooms and yard décor, even new ways to eliminate the pests from your garden. For those with an interest in food, jewelry designers, home décor, beautiful new fabric samples and chocolates, the new vendor specialties will be fully represented.

Admission is $3 and tickets can be purchased at the door. The Home & Garden show runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, March 7 and 11am to 3pm on Sunday, March 8. Concessions will also be available with a variety of heart healthy selections.

Please see the attached press release and photos for additional information. For more information, contact Tina Purifoy at 252-247-3883 or www.crystalcoastcivicctr.com.

Emerald Isle Holds First Marathon Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s halfmarathon, Emerald Isle presents its first full marathon this month. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, March 28, beginning and ending at the Western Ocean Regional Access. The event includes the full 26.2-mile marathon course; a 13.1-mile half-marathon run; as well as a 5K. The marathon and half-marathon are both limited to 1,000 participants and the 5K is limited to the first 500 who sign up.

The start time for the marathon is 6:30am, the half-marathon begins at 7:45am; and the 5K is slated to begin at 8:15am.

Courses will wind through various neighborhoods in the scenic western end of Carteret County before looping back to the beach access.

The cost is enter is $90 for the marathon; $65 for the halfmarathon; and $35 for the 5K. Those interested can register at: www.active.com/emerald-isle-nc/running/distancerunning-races/emerald-isle-marathon-half-marathon-and-5k2015?int=.

Volunteer Training at Historic Site Your time and talent is needed at the Beaufort Historic Site. Anyone interested in sharing their much-needed skills is invited to attend the annual Volunteer Training Program from 9am-4pm on Thursday, March 12 at the Beaufort Historic Site.

The one-day training session offers an overview of every volunteer opportunity there is at the BHA. From demonstrating a 19th century craft once a year, helping with an enormous event like the Old Homes Tour, volunteering (Continued on page 37)

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By Randall Munroe MILLIONS OF PEOPLE each week read Randall Munroe’s webcomic where he entertains strange questions about science, technology and language. In “What If?” his bestselling book, Munroe now has reached another large segment of society with his well- researched answers to fascinating queries. A former NASA robotic engineer, the author even has had an asteroid named after him.

What if everyone actually had only one soul mate, a random person somewhere in the world? Munroe answers that question by assuming your soul mate is alive now and close to your own age. He calculates that the odds are one out of 10,000 you would find true love. He says the only possible way to improve those odds would be a massive conveyor belt where everyone could pass by each other in order to make eye contact with your soul mate.

If every human somehow simply disappeared from the face of the Earth, how long would it take before the last

artificial light source would go out? Munroe says that most lights would not last long because power plants would shut down. Battery powered lights would all be off within a decade or two, except that in the Clarendon Laboratory at Oxford University “a battery-powered bell has been ringing since the year 1840.” These are the kinds of fascinating tidbits readers will find in this book. The final answer to this question is that centuries from now most toxic waste will still be shining.

There are a number of questions in this book which the author does not attempt to answer because they are too weird: Would it be possible to get your teeth to such a cold temperature that they would shatter upon drinking a hot cup of coffee? Or perhaps, if a Venus fly trap could eat a person, about how long would it take for the human to be fully dejuiced and absorbed? The range of questions found here is one of the amazing aspects of this treatise.

Randall Munroe is a fun guy with both an inventive imagination and a good handle on science and statistics. He says in the introduction that “trying to thoroughly answer a stupid question can take you to some pretty interesting places.” Readers will be verbally transported to those places and wonder how in the world they got there.

It is possible that readers will find a question they have thought of and now have an answer like which U.S. state is actually flown over the most? North Carolina is close to the top. Maybe you have wondered how fast you can take a speed bump and still live or how many unique tweets are possible. It is more likely you will find questions here which you would never ask but now can’t help but read on to find out how there could be an answer.

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Sweet Rest, Happy Guests I FIRST SLEPT on the phenomenal Westin Hotel’s “Heavenly Bed” almost 14 years ago. Since it was just a few weeks after the horrendous 9/11 terrorist attack and I was staying on the 22nd floor of a high rise hotel in downtown Atlanta, it needed to be heavenly to help me sleep! The “Heavenly Bed” is a triple-sheeted cloud of marshmallow perfection that has now been widely imitated throughout the hotel industry. But what are your rental guests expecting when the lights go out and they hope to be soothed to sleep by the hush, hush of the waves murmuring ashore?

Springtime on the island is the perfect time to schedule a professional deep clean for your vacation rental home. But prior to the arrival of your housekeeping team, you owe it to your rental guests to do a comprehensive evaluation of your bedding. Remove each layer, and do a pass/fail on each item using a very critical eye.

Is the bedspread, comforter or quilt deteriorated from sun and wear and tear, or does it just need a good cleaning?

Age matters as well because soft goods are not made to be as durable. As they are the fashion statement for your bedrooms, make sure they look attractive and inviting, never disreputable or as one online reviewer said about a low budget motel, “creepy.”

Pillows, pillow protectors, mattress pads and blankets also need to pass muster prior to rental season. Stains that

cannot be removed by washing are simply unacceptable.

Blankets may be clean, but if they are torn or frayed, then place them in the discard pile for the local thrift re-sale store. When bedspreads, pillows, blankets and mattress pads are replaced by new items, remove these items; do not store them at your rental home “just in case.” Instead, have a neatly folded blanket in excellent condition in each bedroom closet plus, at minimum, one extra pillow. Every pillow should be covered by a fresh pillow protector that may be laundered as necessary during the rental season.

Now we are down to the bare essentials, the mattress and box spring, truly the real secret to the Heavenly Bed. Westin’s medium-firm confection delights and yours should as well. Every bedroom in your vacation rental home should have mattresses of the same high quality as the master bedroom where you sleep. Medium-firm will be pleasing to the majority of your rental guests and the pillow top versions offer an extra layer of comfort that says you care about your rental guests and of course, your visiting family and friends as well.

A cranky, sleep deprived guest is not a pleasant guest, whether they are friends vacationing with you or renters paying a few thousand dollars a week for the privilege of staying in your island home. A good night’s sleep will make all the difference between the guest who dreams of coming back to the Crystal Coast for their next vacation, or the guest who remembers the nightmare of sleepless nights and vows never to return. The Crystal Coast is a dream come true for our visitors – your beautiful bedding and comfy mattress will make it sweet dreams for them, too!

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Leadership Class Learns about ‘Banksology’ THE 35 PARTICIPANTS in Leadership Carteret 2015 are looking forward to completing their 10-week whirlwind tour of Carteret County, and graduation ceremonies are scheduled on March 18 at The Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.

The program is offered annually to up-and-coming community leaders by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce. Two of the sessions are devoted to local governments, operations and attractions on Bogue Banks.

The first stop was the Atlantic Beach Town Hall, where Mayor Trace Cooper talked about the town’s vision for the future.

Efforts to develop “branding” for Atlantic Beach are well under way, including the establishment of a new logo.

His marketing lesson in a nutshell was: “We’re a classic beach town, and what we’re selling is summer family vacations in Atlantic Beach,” he said.

Two key elements to the town’s future success are to provide more family entertainment opportunities and to improve the visual appearance of the town. “How things look matters,” Mayor Cooper said.

The gateway project to create a park environment on the old bridge abutment property, and continued development of the Town Park will be nice additions for families to enjoy. The AB Beach Music Festival on May 16 is an example of townsponsored activities to help build visitation during the “shoulder seasons” outside of the peak-season summer months.

Cap’n Jim Willis, who is Atlantic Beach’s “charter citizen,” covered the historical highlights from Atlantic Beach’s early years for the Leadership class.

His lecture on “banksology” was peppered with humor and candid comments about the struggles the community has endured over the years related to dredging of the Morehead City Harbor and beach nourishment.

Years ago, Cap’n Jim overcame stiff political opposition to win the battle to place the dredged sand on the beaches of Fort Macon State Park and Atlantic Beach, rather than have the US Army Corps of Engineers to dump the sand offshore where it would have no benefit.

For centuries, scientists had thought that migrating sand moved west to east, from Bogue Banks to Shackleford Banks.

However, Cap’n Jim proved them wrong. His meticulous data and charts proved the sand actually moves in the opposite direction, from east to west.

“Bogue Banks gets its sand naturally from Shackleford,” he said. “If they had built those Beaufort Inlet jetties back in the 1930s like they planned, Atlantic Beach would be starved to death today with no sand. I preached and preached against it.”

Coming up on the Leadership Carteret agenda are visits to Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores to meet with town managers in those communities who will comment on contemporary issues of concern to citizens, seasonal residents and tourists.

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2, 9, 23, 30: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 910am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Mon. 2: Flags of the Confederacy. 10am.

Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 7: Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield.

8pm. This duo lights up the stage at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society.

General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www. downeastfolkarts.org.

Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents. 9am5pm. Imagination meets education in an enchanted day for all at the aquarium. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Free with admission or membership. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Art Unveiling. 5:30pm. The Beaufort Wine & Food Festival unveils its 2015 commemorative print and kicks off the season leading up to its 11th annual event at the NC Maritime Museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, Beaufort. Tickets are $125 per person. Details: 252-5150708.

Tue. 3: Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park. 5:30pm. Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series. The class will be held at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Center. Details: 910-326-2600.

4, 11, 18, 25: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. Noon. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

Wed. 4: Ports & Pilots. 1:30-3:30pm. See the big ships up close with this guided behind-the-scenes tour of the NC State Port, Morehead City, with the NC Maritime Museum. Not suitable for children under age 12. Reservations required. Cost is $5. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

5, 12, 19, 26: 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: 252-726-3775.

Fri. 6: Allan Gurganus Speaks. 12:30pm.

The author of the bestselling 1989 novel “Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All” and more recently “Local Souls” will speak at Clawson’s 1905 in Beaufort thanks to the Beaufort Historical Association and the Friends of the Carteret County Library. Tickets are $25 per person with lunch included. Details: 252-728-5225.

Our Scaly Friends – Reptiles of Fort Macon.

10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a closer look at some of the most important, but often misunderstood animals in our ecosystem. Details: 252-726-3775.

Kids Night In, Parents Night Out. 6-8pm.

Calling all K-6th graders – Make a winter wonderland with Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Join us for an evening of fun and creative winter crafts, games and activities. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Cost is $8 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. Details: 910326-2600.

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Mon. 9: Bird Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area.

Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-7263775.

Thur. 12: BHA Volunteer Training. 9am-4pm.

The Beaufort Historical Association holds its annual volunteer training program for new and potential volunteers. The oneday program offers an overview of the varied volunteer positions. Details: 252728-5225.

Fri. 13: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Popcorn and a drink are $1. This month features “Dolphin Tale 2.” Details: 252-354-6350.

Astronomy. 7pm. 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.

Sat. 14: 24th Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival. 9am-6pm. Held at the Emerald Plantation shopping center, festival features more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, a climbing wall, face painters and several other fun, family-oriented activities.

Details: 252-354-6350.

Mon. 16: Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking & History. 9:45am. Experience Outer

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Ouch! 10am. Join a ranger at the Fort Macon Visitor Center for a close-up look at the plants, animals and insects that might bite you while visiting the park.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Tue. 17: David Maiullo Performs. The pianist lectures and performs with the support of Justyna Giermola, soprano, and Brian Ernstes, tenor. Sponsored by the Carteret Arts Forum. Tickets are $35 plus lunch.

Details: Elaine Tempel, 252 247-9414.

Thur. 19: Emerald Isle Supper Club. 6:308pm. The group meets at the Emerald Isle Town Hall meeting room for a potluck buffet. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share. Details: Mary Leohner, 252-3546079.

Fri. 20: Stargazing & Astronomy. 8:30pm.

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.

Turtle Talk. 10am. Meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Macon State Park to learn about one of the region’s local treasure – the loggerhead turtle. Details: 252-7263775.

Friday Movie Mania. 7:30pm. The Swansboro Recreation Center screens “The Good Life.” Popcorn available.

Details: 910-326-2600.

Sat. 21: Get Hooked Fishing School.

Experts in a variety of fishing techniques present workshops and demonstrations throughout the day at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium. Details: 252-247-4003, www.ncaquariums.com.

Mon. 23: Toddler Time in the Park. 4pm. Join a ranger at Fort Macon State Park for fun and simple arts and craft projects with a nature theme. Recommended for ages 4-7. Pre-registration required. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 28: Emerald Isle Marathon, HalfMarathon & 5K. 6:30am. This new annual event consists of three races of varying lengths in hopes of offering something for just about everybody. Cost to enter the 5K is $25; Half Marathon, $55; and Marathon, $80. Registration is available at www. emeraldislerun.com. Entry is limited to the first 1,000 competitors.

Otter Birthday Bash. Put on your party hats for the annual Otter Birthday Party.

The merriment centers around three of the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shore’s favorite residents – river otters Neuse, Pungo and Eno. Free. Details: www.ncaqauriums. com.

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Atlantic Beach Leaders Receive Awards THE MAYOR OF Atlantic Beach and the founder of one of Atlantic Beach’s oldest business establishments were honored on Jan. 24 by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

During ceremonies at the Chamber’s Crystal Ball at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel in Atlantic Beach: Mayor Trace Cooper received the inaugural Joan Huss Pulley Award for Public Service Sponsored by Duke Energy Progress; and Tommy Morrow of Atlantic Beach Surf Shop received the Arnold Murray Small Business Person of the Year Award.

Millie Chalk of Duke Energy Progress said: “Mayor Cooper is using his time, talent and compassion to positively impact the lives of others, and he exhibits the business values of integrity, stewardship, inclusion, initiative, teamwork and accountability.

“He is known for his progressiveness but also for his respect for the values of his hometown and its citizenry. He is totally dedicated to protecting the heritage of Atlantic Beach as a small beachfront community visited by thousands each year,” Chalk said.

Mayor Cooper, an attorney and developer, manages, owns and operates a third-generation family business, Oceanana Family Resort & Fishing Pier in Atlantic Beach. He is also owner and proprietor of the Arendell Room Cocktail Bar in Morehead City … and has two new business ventures on

Atlantic Beach Mayor Trace Cooper is circled by town employees who nominated him for the chamber’s Joan Huss Pulley Award for Public Service, sponsored by Duke Energy Progress. Kneeling and holding the award is Town Clerk Katrina Tyer. Moving clockwise, others are: Sabrina Simpson, administrative services director; Jessica Fiester, planning director; Fire Chief Adam Snyder; Town Manager David Walker; and Meredith Joyner, special events director. (Coastal Image Photography)

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“Trace is chair of the Carteret County Beach Commission and chair of the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, but perhaps his favorite role is serving as ‘Promoter-in-Chief’ of all vital citizen, tourism and business related interests in Atlantic Beach.”

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First Signs of Spring in Emerald Isle MARCH MEANS SPRING is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and the sun is getting stronger. It will soon be time to break out the shorts and the flip flops. March Madness means the countdown to the final four and exciting buzzer beater basketball games. I just love the college basketball games in March. May your team do well in the most exciting games of the year.

March also brings two exciting events to Emerald Isle.

Our 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival will be held on Saturday, March 14. The fun and festivities will begin at 9am and will conclude at 6pm. What started out 23 years ago as a dream

by Parks and Recreation Director Alesia Sanderson and several others has now turned out to be an outstanding event in our town. People come from all over Eastern North Carolina to participate in such a wonderful family friendly event. We all look forward to great food, fun

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rides, unusual vendors, and outstanding music. I would like to thank the Emerald Isle Business Association and our Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work in making certain our St. Patrick’s Day Festival is a success.

For the complete schedule of the Festival please visit emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com. I am looking forward to seeing you at our 24th annual festival.

Another exciting event in March is our annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k - this year’s event includes our first full Marathon. This event will be held on Saturday, March 28. I am planning on walking in the 5k this year and I am looking forward to being a participant. We are expecting a large number of participants and you can register online at www.emeraldislerun.com/. Last year the event filled up fast and we are expecting the same thing this year. So don’t hesitate and go online to register today. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee for all of their hard work in making plans for this fun day at Emerald Isle.

From the warmer days of March, and shorts and flip flops to the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and our Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K – March will bring fun filled days in our town. Enjoy March as we welcome spring to Emerald Isle.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Don’t Miss the 2015 St. Patrick’s Festival – March 14

PLEASE JOIN US for Emerald Isle’s signature event on Saturday, March 14 from 9am-6pm at Emerald Plantation Shopping Center! Live music, kids rides, arts and crafts vendors, specialty foods, a beer tent, and much more! For complete information, please visit emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com.

Special thanks to Transportation Impact and all of our great local sponsors for helping to make this event better than ever. We are expecting crowds in excess of 20,000 people in Emerald Isle for the 24th annual event!

Please note that, despite earlier reports to the contrary, strollers ARE permitted at the St. Patrick’s Festival.

New Lights Added Along Coast Guard Road, New Bike Path

A total of 18 new street lights have been added along Coast Guard Road and the new bike path in this area. The new lights create a safer night-time environment for motor vehicles, bicyclists, walkers, and runners. This effort was led by the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the new lights were made possible by their diligent fundraising efforts and the generosity of many in our community.

Thank you!

Carteret County Releases New Tax Values

The Carteret County Tax Office recently released the new 2015 tax values for all of Carteret County, including Emerald Isle. Overall, the total tax value in Emerald Isle decreased by approximately 9.6% - from approximately $3 billion to a little more than $2.7 billion. Approximately 56% of the properties in Emerald Isle decreased by more than 9.6%, while approximately 44% decreased by less than 9.6% or experienced an increase in tax value.

The board of commissioners will be working diligently over the next few months on the town’s FY 1516 budget, and will establish a new tax rate in June 2015. In FY 14-15 (the current year), the town’s 14 cent General Fund tax rate yields total property tax revenues of approximately $4.2 million. In order to generate the same $4.2 million in FY 15-16 (next year), the town’s General Fund tax rate would need to be somewhere between 15.5 cents and 16 cents (the “revenue-neutral” tax rate). If the board establishes a “revenue-neutral” tax rate, every property owner whose tax value decreased by more than 9.6% would actually see a slight decrease in their annual town tax bill. Every property owner whose tax value decreased by less than 9.6% or increased would see a slight increase in their annual town tax bill. In the vast majority of cases, the amount of any increase or decrease in the annual Town tax bill is likely to be relatively minor if a “revenue-neutral” tax rate is adopted.

If you disagree with your new tax value, please contact the Carteret County Tax Office at 252-7288494. County staff will be happy to answer your questions and/or assist you with the informal or formal appeals process.

Insurance Companies File Appeal, Again Seek Higher Premiums

In December, the NC Commissioner of Insurance announced that a requested homeowners insurance rate increase had been denied, and he actually ordered a slight decrease in rates for coastal areas, including Emerald Isle. The town was very pleased with the commissioner’s decision, as the town and others have been working hard in recent years to advocate for a fairer rate structure for homeowners insurance premiums.

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2015 Controlled Deer Hunt Now Complete

The Emerald Isle Police Dept. has completed the town’s 2015 controlled deer hunt. A total of 50 deer were removed, as recommended and permitted by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to control the overall deer population in Emerald Isle. A total of nearly 800 lbs. of deer meat has been donated to the Hope Mission in Morehead City, where it will help feed the poor in our area.

The 2015 controlled deer hunt was conducted during overnight hours (generally between 11pm and 5am on weeknights only) during January. All hunting was completed with bow and arrow. Hunting occurred on town street right of ways, on town-owned property and on private property that specifically granted permission. Public safety is the town’s highest priority, and all hunting was completed under the 26

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Construction of New Welcome Center Underway

Construction of the new Welcome Center in Emerald Isle began in mid-January and is progressing nicely thus far.

The new Welcome Center is the result of a partnership between the town, the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority and NC Dept. of Transportation and is located on the Hwy 58 right of way at the site of the former Merchants Park (a few blocks west of the traffic signal in the middle of Emerald Isle).

The new Welcome Center replaces the modular units near the intersection of Hwys 58 and 24, and is conveniently located along the town’s bicycle path. The new building has an attractive coastal design, and is similar in appearance to the town administration building and EMS Station.

We hope to help many more visitors and potential visitors learn more about all of the great recreational opportunities in Emerald Isle and Carteret County!

The new Welcome Center is expected to open later this summer.

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Parking Lot Improvements Continue

The town’s contractor continues to make good progress on parking lot improvements at the town’s Eastern Ocean Regional Access, the planned site for a future new ocean fishing pier.

Significant subsurface storm water management features have been installed, and the attractive paver block parking area is currently under construction. A new wooden walkway to the beach is also planned, along with restroom improvements. All work is expected to be complete by April 1, in time for the 2015 beach season!

Jean Preston Memorial Playground Fundraising

Fundraising efforts continue for the new Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Playground, with nearly $7,000 in hand thus far! The volunteer committee is targeting a total of $75,000 to construct the new playground on town-owned land just west of the public boat ramp facility. The location has a beautiful view of Bogue Sound and will include new playground equipment, a picnic shelter, an open grassy area and additional parking.

To contribute to this effort, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ Playground/default. Additionally, local artist Barry Knauff has donated 3 original paintings to this effort, with proceeds donated to the Jean Preston Memorial Playground. To view and bid on the paintings, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/CommunityNotice/ CommunityNotice%20-%20auction-jeanprestonplayground.

Lighthouse Challenge Bike Rides – May 2

Get your bike ready, and join us for the inaugural Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge bike rides on Saturday, May 2.

The inaugural Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge includes three rides to challenge bikers of all levels. The premier ride of the day is an 85-mile roundtrip ride down Bogue Banks, through Morehead

City, Beaufort and Down East Carteret County to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse (at least as close as you can get on a bicycle). For those seeking less challenging bike outings, there are out and back rides to the Civil War site at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach (41 miles) and to the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (25 miles).

All three rides will begin at 8am at the Emerald Isle Community Center! To learn more and to register, please visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org/CommunityNotice/CommunityNotice%20%202015BiketheBanks. Proceeds benefit bicycle and pedestrian projects in Emerald Isle!

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K Races - March 28

The inaugural Emerald Isle Marathon (26.2 miles), and the 2nd annual Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) races will be held on Saturday, March 28. Learn more and sign up today at www. emeraldislerun.com and start your training program now!

Last year’s event (half-marathon and 5K only) raised a total of $42,000 for bicycle path improvements in Emerald Isle, and this year’s event is expected to surpass that total with the addition of a full marathon. Proceeds from the 2015 event will be shared equally between the American Heart Association and the town’s bicycle path network.

The marathon and half-marathon are each limited to 1,000 runners and the 5K is capped at 500 runners. The earlier you sign up, the better your chances of getting in, and the lower the registration fee! We hope to see you on March 28 on what we hope will be a beautiful spring day in Emerald Isle. Bring your family and friends along for a great early beach weekend!

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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-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call 252-354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www. emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs

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

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

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

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

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

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•Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up.

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

Aerobics

The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M, TH, F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Dance Fusion • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Wed 5:30pm, SSS (Step/Strength/Sculpt) • Mon & Tues 5:30pm, Tabata • Wed 8am, ZUMBA! Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class.

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga: Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Tues 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga: Friday 10:45am; $2 members & $7 non-members.

•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, 10:30am & Wed, 9am: $5 members, $10 non-members.

**Special Events and Information**

March 2, 9, 23, 30: 9-10am, Story Time and Pre-K Play. Story time in our classroom followed by open play in our gymnasium for children aged birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call (252) 354-6350 for more details.

March 13: 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call (252) 354-6350 for more information. This month’s title is “Dolphin Tale 2”.

March 14: 9am-6pm, 24th Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival. It’s not St. Patrick’s Day in Emerald Isle without the excitement and fun of the St. Patrick’s Festival!

It’s been a shamrock holiday tradition in Emerald Isle for 23 years and is only growing better with time! Pets will NOT be allowed on festival grounds. NO firearms, concealed or open carry, will be permitted on festival grounds. No exceptions. See more details at www.emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com March 16-April 20: 4-5pm, Youth Tennis “How to Play Tennis” with Tony Pereira. $70 for the six-week session • Ages 7-13 *Only those who have taken beginners clinic* Registration limited to 6 students. Must register by March 10.

March 19: 6:30-8pm, Supper Club of Emerald Isle. “Bring a dish and get a feast.”

Supper Club of Emerald Isle takes place at the town board meeting room next to the police department. Potluck buffet. Casual attire. All Emerald Isle residents and their guests welcome. Hosts are Bob & Delia Murphy & Wilma Thompson. For information, please contact Mary Leohner, 252-354-6079.

March 27- May 15: 9am, Spring Walking Club. Come out and join fellow neighbors and friends in an attempt to create a healthier lifestyle. Each walk will begin and end at the Emerald Isle Community Center with different routes walked each week; most walks will be 2-3 miles. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldislenc.org or (252) 354-6350.

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aquarium-style interpretations of favorite fables Though Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents focuses on makebelieve beings, it inspires a closer look at real animals and their environments.

Something Fishy

Wands and Wings FOREST FAIRIES TO Sea Serpents on March 7 combines education and imagination into a magical day of activities, free with admission or membership. Be on the lookout for fairies, elves, imps, gnomes, wizards, sea monsters, storybook creatures and other mythical characters.

Costumes are optional but encouraged and add to the fun.

Children’s activities for girls and boys are available 9am-5pm and include opportunities to build fairy houses from pine cones, shells and other natural materials outdoors, find fairy and mermaid doors around the exhibits, leave messages for the imaginary inhabitants of these structures, discover your fairy or elf name and decorate your own fanciful wand to take home.

Also enjoy a pretend sea serpent in the Living Shipwreck during the daily dive shows. The daily Creature Features turn into theatrical fairy tales starring live animals in whimsical,

Tune up your fishing skills and learn some new ones in time for the spring season with the annual Get Hooked Fishing School on Saturday, March 21. The day-long seminar features in-depth presentations by experienced anglers on fishing techniques and speciesspecific methods. The session line-up includes: • Striped bass – Rennie Clark • King mackerel – Mark Henderson • Trophy red drum and tarpon – Mitchel Blake • Near-shore sight casting– Bryan Goodwin • Speckled trout - Gary Dubiel • Offshore bottom fishing - Chesson O’Briant • Flounder - Jeff Cronk • Saltwater artificials – Noah Lynx • Red drum - John Mauser • Offshore trolling – Casey Wagner Enjoy additional presentations and demonstrations while dining on a catered lunch. The action-packed event also includes giveaways and drawings for great fishing gear in addition to attendance at up to five sessions.

Get Hooked is from 8am-4:30pm, and all sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required and space is limited. The fee is $60 per person; $54 for members. Sign up online, by phone or at the aquarium. See the aquarium website

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Party Animals Eno the otter is turning 7 years old. And his roommates, Pungo and Neuse, are now the big one-0, as in 10. At the annual Otter Birthday Bash on March 28, celebrate the furry fun the otters have given Aquarium visitors over the years as well as the conservation success story of their species.

Wish the otters a happy birthday in your own words on a giant birthday card, and make otter-oriented crafts. During morning and afternoon programs at their habitat, ask the otter keeper questions about what the otters eat and the “enrichment” activities and objects that pique their natural curiosity. Watch them play with their presents opened during one of the programs, and see how they handle a birthday cake made of ice, frozen fish and other surprises for them to find as the creation thaws.

See a slideshow and a video all about Eno, who inspired the annual celebration. Eno came to the Aquarium as an orphaned infant in 2008. In addition to providing the essentials of food and shelter, Aquarium staff helped Eno master swimming and other skills otter mothers normally teach their young.

American river otters were once nearly extinct in North Carolina due to overharvesting, habitat destruction and pollution. Conservation measures and reintroduction efforts have boosted the population of the fun-loving creatures statewide.

Otter Birthday Bash activities are free with admission or membership

Spring Things A day out of school is good, and spending it at Sea Turtle Camp makes it great. The popularity of the February session

prompted the aquarium to schedule a second camp for the March 16 school holiday. From 8:30am-2:30pm, campers enjoy hands-on opportunities to work with the aquarium’s sea turtle team, caring for weakened baby sea turtles that hatched along the coast last summer and fall. The team also tends to older sea turtles that strand in the winter due to bitter cold. Advance registration is required and Sea Turtle Camps fill quickly, so sign up soon.

Winter is on the way out, which means outdoor fun is on its way in. Fishing lessons and kayaking and canoeing programs will resume as weather permits – watch the aquarium website for dates and details on how to register.

Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes tours of the aquarium are available five days a week throughout the month. See the food preparation process, the view from above the Living Shipwreck exhibit and sea turtles and other animals in the holding areas.

Also check for space in the last Succulent Seafood sessions of the season, and visit local restaurants for tips on preparing the catch of the day. Succulent Seafood and behind-the-scenes tours required advance registration and fees.

Dive programs, live animal programs and animal feeding programs are offered daily, free with admission.

Picture This Share those great photos and videos you take of aquarium creatures or your kids entranced at the touch pools. Enter your images in the aquarium’s social media Fan Photo Friday competition. Find the aquarium on Facebook plus Instagram, Twitter and other outlets the easy way – click on the direct links from the Aquarium’s homepage.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily.

Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61; $9.95 for age 62 and up and military; $8.95 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members.

State taxes apply to admission fees. For more information, see www.ncaquariums. com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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ATLANTIC

Joyce Loy to Richard and Barbara Smigelski, 299 Core Sound Loop Road, $100,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH

Scott Crow to Steven and Nannie Wooten, 602 Fort Macon Road#216, $38,000.

Pink House Investments, L.L.C. to Benny Cox, 303 Henderson Blvd. #6, $41,000.

Byrd Realty Company, Inc. to Everette and Naomi Lloyd, 214 Bogue Blvd. #103, $42,500.

BB&T to Jodi Freeze, 1918 Fort Macon Road #235, $59,500.

Gary and Judith Mercer to Bruce and Cynthia Ireland, 210 Rutledge Ave., $178,000.

Gary Blauser to Scheller Family Revocable Trust, 9201 Coast Guard Road #205, $264,000.

Kevin and Cathy McKee to Leonard Anderson, 1312 Ann St., $200,000.

Swansboro Investment Group, L.L.C. to Martha and Earl Bassett, IV, 8422 Sound Drive, $270,000.

Jerome and Heather Sink to Linda Semere, 2229 Lennoxville Road, $230,000.

Adrian and Sharon Willis to Edward and Elizabeth Eaton, Turners Creek Way, $235,000.

Raymond and Sandra Fleming to David Boone, 160 Davis Bay Drive, $750,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Henry and Carole Baker to Charlene Stubbs, 300 Cooper Ave, $135,000.

Jerri Builders, Inc. to Carol Mak and Wing and Toy Mak, 411 Ardan Oaks Circle, $290,000.

Cove Properties, L.L.C. to The Major Sheffield Trust, 2111 Fort Macon Road #336, $285,000.

Nachelle and Billy Ray Moore, Jr. to Thomas and Kelley Burton, 534 Neptune Drive, $415,000.

Theodore and Barbara Green to William and Ann Winstead, 409 Atlantic Blvd., $467,000.

CEDAR POINT

A.B. Properties, L.L.C. to Crystal Coast Unity Church, 117 Fort Macon Road, $550,000.

John and Anne Lewis to Tracy Mayo, 904 Ocean Ridge Drive, $991,000.

BEAUFORT

Susan Gittleman to Pam Valente, 106 Crystal Pines Court, $82,000.

Richard and Elizabeth Tamson to Dawn and Joseph Powell, 191 Maggie Leonard Lane, $110,000.

Jenesa and John Styron, II to Jeremy and Kerri Yancey, 101 Sun Burse Circle, $230,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Charles Teasley to Duane and Terri Copeland, 124 East Seaview Drive, $110,000.

Bruce and Carol Gulley to Benjamin and Rosa Naprstek, 104 Scotch Bonnet Drive, $110,500.

William and Patricia Campbell to Maxine Kiger, 9912 M.B. Davis St., $145,000.

UHF Development, L.L.C. to Jerome and Heather Sink, 310 Hedrick St., $120,000.

W. Randall and Patricia Campbell to William Sparrow and Rosemary Unger, 310 Shipwreck Lane, $152,500.

Kevin McIntosh to Justin Lewis, 587 Russells Creek Road, $160,000.

Sue and Jim Hillard to Kenneth and Frankie Jones, 404 Lee Ave., $196,000.

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Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during January 2015*

YankStone Holdings, L.L.C. to Robert and Lynnette Budde, 8616 Powell Drive, $275,000.

Garland and Mary Salmon to Gary and Tamela Davis, 110 Purdie Drive, $310,000.

C. Johnson and Elizabeth Willis to Chad and Laura Jordan, 7223 Archers Creek Drive, $315,000.

James and Anneliese Jenkins to Suzanne Aron, 5410 Emerald Drive, $320,000.

Joseph and Donna McGrath to Radio Werks, L.L.C., 1109 Ocean Drive, $345,000.

Carlton and Ellen Betts to Sean and April Hosty, 6807 Ocean Drive, $360,000.

John and Lisa Horne and Buckhorn Investment Properties, L.L.C. to Sean and April Hosty, 6807 Ocean Drive, $375,000.

GLOUCESTER

Willa Rothrock and William and Janet Gillikin to Thomas and Lauren Roberts, 153 Blue Heron Lane, $526,000.

HARKERS ISLAND

Terrence and Judith Ervin to Wayne and Sherry Davis, 429 Diamond City Drive, $160,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Robert and Sherry Tripp to Nancy Cuppy, 1700 Salter Path Road #303, $235,000.

Wanda Hoots to Carol and Harry Bowman, Jr., 1701 Salter Path Road #102, $310,000.

Syd Howell and Adelia Rogers to Brenda Jones, 1505 Salter Path Road #502, $350,000.

MERRIMON

Ira and Margaret Schwartzberg to John and Elaine Teare, 4645 Merrimon Road, $21,500.

MOREHEAD CITY

Blair Point Leftovers, L.L.C. to Gregory and Therese Smith, 1500 Audubon Lane, $83,000.

Keith Byrd and Cynthia Earnhardt to Byrd Bros, L.L.C., 1113 Ocean Drive, $451,000.

Frederick King, Sandra King, Russell and Kelly King and Daniel and Amy King to Russell Dippman and Janet Drake, 3310 Bridges St., $85,000.

CBH Properties, L.L.C. to Heather and Justin Porto, 1005 Ocean Drive, $725,000

Maxine Wise to Paul and Kathleen Cook, 600 35th St. #122, $99,000.

John and Catherine Schulze to Scott McClellan, 6202 Ocean Drive, $742,500.

Samuel and Lois Brooks to James and Kim Anderson, 1302 Barnacle Lane, $126,000.

Robert and Mollie Bales to Sol Coast Properties, L.L.C., 7902 Ocean Drive, $780,000.

Donnie Higson to Setzer & Sems Revocable Trust, 3903 Ocean Drive, $782,000.

Paula Whitfield to Lauren Morgan, 2404 Emeline Place, $132,000.

Thomas and Sandra Willis to Charles Weirich, 1400 Evans St., $158,000.

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Register by calling 252-728-5225, stopping by the Welcome Center at 130 Turner St., or visiting www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Oyster Roast & Pig Out Swansboro Rotary is hosting its annual Oyster Roast and Pig Out at 5pm on Saturday, March 21. The event is held at the group’s civic center and features steamed oysters, fried fish, clam chowder, barbeque and hot dogs.

Featured this year is the band Machine Gun from Wilmington.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Ticket price includes beer. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit youth scholarships and projects in Carteret and Onslow counties. Bring an oyster knife and glove to support the Rotary Club. For more information, call 910-326-6175.

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Stephen Dillard to Mary McQueen, 3206 Old Gate Road, $168,000.

Shore Drive Property, L.L.C. to Kevin and Luisa Bise, 2314 Shore Drive, $179,000.

Amanda Owens to Matthew and Stephanie Bachtler, 2202 North Road, $185,000.

Trapas and Melissa Pratt to Mark Keith, 1609 Sanderling Drive, $269,500.

Betty and Beverly Hall to Gary Gooding, 5324 Hwy 70, $297,000.

Western Intertrading, L.T.D. to Robert and Melody Reid, 103 Alexandra Court, $340,000.

Bayer Enterprises, Inc. to Howard Carteret and Karen Griffin-Carter, 5496 Hwy 70, $350,000.

Lana Lewis to Marilyn and Steven Vogios, Jr., 2915 Dogwood Lane, $378,500.

Jimmy and Nita Mercer to Lisa and Edward Hill, 1411 Marsh Pointe, $400,000.

Pamela and Charles Robinson, III to Michael and Debra Anderson, 5213 Driftwood Lane, $725,000.

WW Family, L.L.C. to Max and Jorinda Murphy, 308 Commerce Ave. and .118 acres, $799,000.

Maritime Hotel Limited Partnership to Hotel Morehead City, L.P., 4035 Arendell St., $7,000,000.

NEWPORT

Deaver McNeill to Elizabeth and Jimmy McGraw, 255 Southwinds Drive, $23,000.

Clyde Harris Realty to Robert Wunsch, 101 Indian Shores Court, $23,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to PLA Properties, L.L.C., Lot 408, Cannonsgate, $24,000.

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Gregory and Paula Hopkins to Jerri Builders, Inc., 205 Tidewater Drive, $47,500.

Peggy Justice to James and Janna Weeks, 130 Mill Creek Road, $250,000.

Brenda and Bill Tripp to Ashley Evans, 115 Zacchaeus Ave., $63,000.

Carolina Eastern Homes, L.L.C. to Mark and Tara Flores, 616 Edgewood Ave., $255,000.

Jo Crooks to Rita Taylor, 140 McCabe Road, $65,000.

Ruby Noble to Donald Parrott, 811 Lake Road, $70,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Michael Hall, 190 Stargazer Lane, $105,000.

Savvy Homes, L.L.C. to Christopher and Nicole Ferguson, 414 Lanyard Drive, $305,000.

Bruce and Sheila Underwood to Frank and JoAnn Fox, 147 Salty Shores Point Drive, $329,000.

Nancy and I.T. Bagley, Jr. to Michael and Sonya Beach, 120 Snow Goose Lane, $113,500.

Margaret Ann Garner to Donald Mrdjenovic, III, 170 Pelican Drive, $417,000.

Dorothy and Daniel Double, III to Bryce and Callie Wexell, 181 Oak Grove Road, $115,000.

Kaja Holdings 2, L.L.C. to David Stewart, 123 Ivey Gillikin Road, $23,000.

Susan Kinner to David and Sallie Durand, 262 Cottontail Run, $115,000.

Joe and Dawn Green to Stuart Wahl, Jr., 129 Cottontail Run, $125,000.

Jeri McConkey to Teresa Peters and Gary Klee, 137 Sound Blvd, $125,500.

Cynthia Weeks to Anthony and Mindy Jones, 2300 Lakeview Drive, $144,000.

Ricky and Patricia Holm to Edward Jones, 129 Scott St., $150,000.

William and Ashlee Allen to Christopher and Brittany Graham, 633 & 639 Chatham St., $173,500.

Mark and Linda Styron, Kalani and Emil Parker, Scott Kern, Mitchell Styron and Kelly and Jeffrey Toms to Christopher Avery, 907 Sunset Blvd., $193,500.

James and Monique Whitfield to Jon and Rene Turner, 229 Cottontail Run, $221,000.

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David and Sandy Clark and Sarah Clark to Robin Helton, 650 Salter Path Road #216, $140,000.

Bradley and Deanna King to Scott to Denise Shor, 277 Salter Path Road, $183,000.

Terry Jones and Dana Hagenson to Danny and Stephanie Crase, 110 Yaupon Road, $235,000.

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M & M Land Development, Inc. to Horizons East, L.L.C., 100 William Bridge Drive, $40,000.

Horizons East, L.L.C. to Bradley and Dana Duhon, 100 Willow Bridge Drive, $265,000.

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RSP Investment Group, Inc. to Vanesa and Willie Daniels, II, 601 Pelletier Loop Road, $116,000.

Phyllis Moore to James and Marianne Ervin, 650 Cedar Point Blvd. #26, $140,000.

Howard and Kerrie Pearson to Billy and Karen Davis, 167 Hunting Bay Drive, $312,000.

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

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

Forest Dunes Properties, L.L.C. to Paul and Deborah Sasser, 577 Forest Dunes Drive, $645,000.

If you purchased your home 2015 and permanently reside out of Carteret County, we will gladly add you to our mailing list to receive your FREE copy of Island Review. All you have to do is call or email us! Magazines are also available around the island for your convenience. To be added: call 252.247.7442 or email Daniel Hicks at daniel.hicksjr@pilotonline.com .

**Please note: NCCOAST’s mailing list has been updated as of March 2015 to coincide with the 2014 Carteret County Property Tax Department records. If you purchase property or gain ownership through a property transfer in 2015, your primary residence is outside a 35 mile radius of Carteret County and would like to receive the magazine, please call or email us to be added to the mailing list. If your primary residence is within Carteret County, we have several distributions locations around the County where you can pick up your copy.

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Irish Eyes Smile on Emerald Isle The family oriented beachfront community of Emerald Isle is a great place to be any time of the year, but it is the only place to be when it comes time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. For 364 days a year, the picturesque town keeps a pretty low profile. Good shopping and restaurants, a beautiful stretch of beach to share with residents and guests and a nice laid-back quality of life. This unassuming beach town with about 4,000 residents pulls out all the stops each March, luring upwards of 30,000 visitors for a day of live music, vendors, amusement rides and merriment.

We can expect more of the same from 9am-6pm on Saturday, March 14 as visitors converge on the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center for a full day of family-friendly fun and entertainment.

So what’s on tap? Just about everything! Think green – and not the environmental kind. From goofy green hats to polka dot socks, nothing is too silly for the St. Patrick’s Festival. Green tuxedos, flashy glasses, leprechaun costumes, Emerald Isle has seen it all through the years.

If green is the color for the day, then festive is certainly the theme. From amusement rides to live music, there is plenty to keep every member of the family busy and happy. One of the many draws for Emerald Isle’s St. Patrick’s Festival

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No commercial vendors of any kind are allowed, according to Sarah McNally with the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept., organizers of the annual event. Past vendors have offered handmade dog collars, puppets, homemade furniture, jewelry, clothing, hair bows, photography and so much more. It’s always fun, McNally said, to see what you’re going to discover at the festival. The one thing for certain, is that it is hand made by one of the region’s talented craftsmen.

The same rule is applied to food offerings. Expect regular carnival fare – but items are made fresh on site, including the corned beef and cabbage. Sponsored in part of Transportation Impact and the Emerald Isle Business Association and organized by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation, the festival also features amusement rides, live entertainment, a beer garden, petting zoo and static displays, including the #43 Ford Fusion courtesy of Richard Petty Motorsports.

The popular Little Mr. and Miss Leprechaun Contest kicks off the day at 9am. Whether you have children or not, this is a must-see event for anyone who hasn’t previously attended the festival. Both boys and girls age 2-3 and 45 will be judged on the originality and creativity of their costume and overall stage presentation. Preregistration is required by Thursday, March 12, by filling out a form at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation or visiting www. emeraldislestpatricksfestival.

Entertainment Schedule com. This year, the event Gold Stage will be limited to the first 20 participants who 9am Little Mr. & Miss Leprechaun register. Each entrant wins 11am 4EveralAll a small prize, although the Noon My Three Kilts winners walk away with a 1pm Pure T Mommicked savings bond. Because 2pm Bryan Mayer the festival will be busy, 3pm Heritage no registration can be 4:30pm Spare Change handled that morning.

As always, the festival is free to attend. To Emerald Stage learn more about the St. 11am Pamlico Joe Patrick’s celebration, call Noon Naked Knees 252-354-6350 or visit www. 1pm Pamlico Joe emeraldislestpatricksfestival. com.

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club news PKS Women’s Club THE JANUARY MEETING of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club ushered in an exciting year of activities for the club and a fond remembrance of two recently deceased club members, Connie Browne and Doe Martynowski, who both contributed so much to the Pine Knoll Shores community.

Connie was a “Founding Mother” of the Women’s Club and an inspiration to club members, many of whom recall celebrating her 100th birthday with her. Doe was a dynamo – involved not only in various club activities but instrumental in the Christmas parade, bowling league and many other town endeavors. In their honor, the Women’s Club will make donations in their names to the Carteret Community College Scholarship Fund.

Connie and Doe will be missed by the entire Pine Knoll Shores community.

Our guest speaker in January was Dr. Mindy Merritt, a surgeon at the Carteret Center for Surgery in Morehead City, who specializes in breast and thyroid surgery. She spoke to the club about the importance of a lifelong commitment to insuring one’s own breast health. Early detection saves lives, she said, and outlined advances in both cancer detection and treatment that are available to us in Carteret County. Thanks to Dr. Merritt’s efforts, Carteret General Hospital has received a 3-D tomography machine, the only one currently available in eastern North Carolina. This is an important diagnostic tool to detect cancer in dense breast tissue. She also explained that while there are certain risk factors for breast cancer over which we have little or no control, such as genetics and some environmental factors, there are steps individuals can take to minimize risk. These include remaining physically active, controlling weight, limiting alcohol use, getting yearly mammograms and faithfully doing monthly breast selfexams. Dr. Merritt answered questions concerning hormone replacement therapy, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and available medical interventions in the treatment of breast cancer.

During the business meeting club officers outlined the club’s financial health, acknowledged recent correspondence and reported on upcoming activities including the club’s plans to participate once again in the May 9 Mile of Hope event for children undergoing cancer treatment.

Mary Jo Jennings reported that Glenda Riggs, executive director of the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program, sent a thank you letter for the club’s ongoing support of the program.

The funds donated by the Women’s Club are used to buy needed prescriptions, pay for doctor’s visits, purchase clothing and other needs specific to individual clients. These funds are needed to supplement the funding the organization receives from grants that are limited to programming and salaries.

The March meeting of the club will be on March 27 at the PKS Town Hall beginning at 9:30am. The guest speaker will be Patricia Wilder, a social worker and grief specialist, presenting a program entitled “Loss is Inevitable: How to Care for Yourself and Others While Grieving.” Guests are always welcome to attend.

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at the Emerald Isle Baptist Church. At the Carobell group home in Hubert, members decorated the yard for fall and assisted residents in decorating ornaments for their Christmas tree.

• Visiting two Emerald Isle newcomers to present notebooks of information about native plants and coastal gardening gathered from the NC Cooperative Extension office, packed in a hand decorated tote bag, and including a native plant.

• Decorating the Emerald Isle commissioners room for Christmas with a traditional Christmas theme featuring a fresh white pine tree covered with glass balls created by club members. The group also decorated a float and participated in the Emerald Isle Christmas parade.

Members enjoyed a fun outing to Mike’s Farm to enjoy dinner and a hayride to view the lights.

Also, the club is very proud of winning the district level first place award for its yearbook.

The club’s major yearly fundraiser is the always popular card party. Planning is underway for the “Welcome Spring” themed event to be held from 1-4pm on Wednesday, March 18, at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center. Tickets are $10 and include refreshments and raffle prizes with 50/50 raffle tickets sold separately. For information contact Theresa Connelly-Kavanagh at 252-764-0420 or Ann Crane at 252-764-2439.

Meetings are held the first Monday of each month starting at 10am. Contact Jenny Marlowe, Emerald Isle Garden Club president, at 252-354-8685 for location. Visitors and guests are always welcome.

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Emerald Isle Garden Club The members of the Emerald Isle Garden Club have had a busy fall and winter. Members are invested in both beautifying the community and enjoying the group companionship. Some of its gardening, decorating and education projects include: • Maintaining container plantings at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center as well as container and ground plantings

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AS WE PATIENTLY wait for warmer days and ultimately spring, it’s time for your board of commissioners to review our strategic plan that was implemented just a year ago. Today I want to talk about just a few of our strategic areas and give you some highlights on what is currently underway in those areas.

When we did interviews for the plan we found that one of the main concerns of our citizens, not surprisingly, is “Beach Preservation.” During the off season our public safety department takes advantage of the nicer days we have and fixes and replaces sand fence for our dunes. We did a town wide installation a few years ago and it has been a huge success. We want to keep this “first line of defense” in good shape and keep building the dune during the spring winds. To add to the health of the beach grass and other beach plants we are considering a fertilizer treatment later in the spring.

Fiscal planning hits us all near our hearts! This is a very measurable and serious strategic area. As I write this everyone is receiving their notice of tax valuation from the recent assessment. It’s too early in the game to know how all this will work out, but don’t hesitate to contact the county tax office. The town is not allowed to get between you and your county tax bill. If we see bad trends though, we won’t hesitate to raise a flag.

“Community involvement” is another strategic area we take very seriously. With so many of our homeowners, part-time residents, communication remains a primary concern. Our strategic plan says that we are to, “Consider unique needs

Mayor Ken Jones of part-time residents and guests.” Our Town Manager Brian Kramer and I will venture to Apex to have a quarterly, “Dinner with the Mayor,” for the first quarter of 2015. Our board of commissioners meetings will all be streamed live on the internet going forward, too.

Our Team Member of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2014 is Officer Jordan Seitter. Officer Seitter took the initiative this past year to take care of one of our citizens.

You may have read about the gentleman that lived alone and wasn’t having a Thanksgiving dinner. This was a gentleman that we had reports from friends was home alone without air conditioning. First our VIPS started doing checks on him and our police officers were involved. Officer Seitter and Capt.

Kurt Nakamura are the ones that came through as friends and delivered dinner to him. Their efforts reflect well on all of our town personnel. Great job! Thank you!

That delves nicely into our Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). This is part of our great team of volunteers that make so many things happen in our town. I want to thank this growing group for their diligence in checking up on our citizens and homes. This team is providing an invaluable service for a town like ours and we are very appreciative of your time. Thank you!

The month of March is something we have been looking forward to since fall. I look forward to the beautiful work the Garden Club does every spring. If you get a chance, enjoy a spring walk on the beach. See you there!

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Tommy Morrow of Atlantic Beach Surf Shop holds the Small Business Person of the Year Award. He is flanked by sons Johnny Morrow, left, and Chuck Morrow, right.

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served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors from 2004 until her death in December 2013 and was the longtime leader of the Public & Government Affairs Committee. Mayor Cooper was nominated by Atlantic Beach Town Manager David Walker and the town staff.

The Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exemplary business practices to address quality, customer service, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The recipient also excels in community leadership and has a substantial history as an established business.

Tommy Morrow established Atlantic Beach Surf Shop in 1964, and the family-owned business celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2014. He was nominated by the Atlantic Beach Town Council, which cited that “A.B. Surf Shop has brought ‘fame and prestige’ to the Crystal Coast and Carteret County…by riding every wave…and every new fad to come along…to grow stronger with each passing year.”

By capitalizing on the surfing culture, music, lifestyle and fashion, A.B. Surf Shop doubled the size of its store in 2007. That was about the time that Tommy Morrow turned over management to sons, Johnny and Chuck, who grew up working in the business.

Today, the store is a year-round shopping destination, a magnet that benefits all other Atlantic Beach shops and boutiques and retail establishments … as the Morrows are constantly drawing in new shoppers and greeting loyal customers who return to this local landmark.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

Bluewater Insurance: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, your premier source for personal and commercial insurance for boat, automobile, builders risk, coastal homeowner, general liability, commercial property and workers compensation. Call 252-354-1414 for a free quote.

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.

HOME SERVICES

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

Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated

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

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, 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.

Cottage Tender: Stop small problems from becoming big problems. Offering weekly and biweekly visits and a 30-point inspection checklist covering interior, exterior, electrical and mechanical systems around the home. Fully insured and bonded.

Call 252-725-2628 or visit cottagetender. com.

Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, helping extend the life of coastal HVAC units by rinsing units monthly to eliminate accumulated salt. See how efficient your HVAC can be. Call 252-503-1573.

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 25 years.

Specializing in remodeling and home

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

Island Home Maintenance: Emerald Isle, 252646-2487. Call me for all your maintenance needs. Minor electrical and plumbing repairs, tiling, painting and carpentry.

Located on the island.

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty.

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

Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, re-piping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available.

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 252-725-1235 for a quote today.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3542883, 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.

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 Carolinas’ 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.

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

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.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252237-3881. 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.

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

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

OUTDOORS & MARINE

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

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

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

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-3939005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, (Cont. on page 44) ISLAND REVIEW • March 2015 43

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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551.

Full service, low cost residential sales.

Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

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

Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, 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, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; 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 866-8488080 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, 252-7266600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

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

Crystal Coast Construction: Licensed general contractor specializing in custom homes, remodels and additions on the Crystal Coast. Helping people turn their dreams into reality since 2004 with high standards and affordable pricing. Call 252-241-4271 or visit crystalcoastconstructionei.com.

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com.

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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.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or katmarshall101@gmail.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, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Marcia Jordan, Real Estate Broker: 100 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252723-8000. Marcia, a certified residential specialist, has been with Bluewater Real Estate since 1988 but has been listing and selling real estate in Emerald Isle since 1983. All real estate needs are available: listing, selling and long-term or vacation rental info. Call Marcia for your investment, vacation or primary home purchase, lands, lots, on or off the water. Visit bluewaternc. com/Marciajordan or email mariaj@ bluewaternc.com.

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252-3547248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson.com.

Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 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 252247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www.realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

The Star Team: 201 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-727-5656, www. crystalcoasthomesearch.com, your expert on the Crystal Coast and its beautiful, diverse communities. From excellent schools to retirement opportunities, let Louis Weil and his team help you find your perfect

home at the beach.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-3542658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com.

Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@ sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

Dream Maker Wedding Estates: Three superior wedding locations, the Octagon House, historic Palo Alto Plantation and the elegant Watson House and Gardens, along with exceptional event planning services and customer service. Call 252-422-1841, www. dreamweddingestates.com.

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5325, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, kites, bath items, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252-354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage.

Just Hair: Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3302, 16 years of experience in a full service salon for men & women offering the latest haircuts, foil highlighting, perms, color, facial waxing, braiding & ear piercing.

Walk-ins welcome.

Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3547775, www.flipperznet.com. From hats to wine accessories, Madras and Khakis carries a full range of items you and your family will enjoy long after your vacation is over. Offering personalized monogramming, Scout bags, Stonewall Kitchen, unique gifts, clothing and accessories, homemade fudge and wine.

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, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

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

tourism BAROMETER Kids Pick Where to Stay and Grandparents Pay ACCORDING TO A new study by Preferred Hotel Group, kids are the big drivers of decisions on multigenerational trips, which is still one of the fastest and sustained growing segments in the travel business. Kids may shape the decisions on where to go, but grandparents are the ones who pay for those trips.

And the big winners booking multigenerational groups turn out to be travel agents, not travel websites.

Forty percent of both grandparents and parents say their kids “actively participate in or influence” vacation planning, specifically with respect to daily activities (77 percent) and deciding which destinations to visit (62 percent). Almost half (49 percent) of all multigenerational travelers say their grandchildren influence the selection of the hotel.

Meanwhile, grandparents, even more so than parents (35 percent vs. 25 percent), pay for multigenerational trips to help family members enjoy a vacation they otherwise could not afford. These days children are calling the shots, grandparents are increasingly funding the cost of the trip, and an overwhelming percentage of millennials – 91 percent of those surveyed – say a multigenerational trip is something they try to take every year.

Preferred Hotel Group’s study, its second of the multigenerational market in the past two years, confirmed a continued desire to spend more time with family on vacation.

That trend first emerged as a primary motivation for leisure

travel following the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

Multigenerational vacations now represent half of all vacations taken by both grandparents and parents. While these vacations included grandparents, parents and their children on 44 percent of such trips, the makeup of the multigenerational travel has expanded beyond immediate family to include siblings (31 percent), nephews and nieces (20 percent), and non-relative friends (20 percent) on one or more of the multigenerational vacations taken by the other 56 percent.

Multigenerational travelers also display great loyalty to the destinations they visit; with 35 percent say they intend to visit the same destination on their next multigen trip. Beach vacations (35 percent) and theme park vacations (28 percent) are the most popular types of multigenerational vacations.

According to the U.S. Census, there will be 80 million grandparents by 2020, accounting for nearly one-in-three adults. These grandparents are widely expected to work longer, have higher incomes and spend more on discretionary products and services than their predecessors.

Specifically, the number of American travelers who have reached the life stage of “grandparent” (25 percent) has also risen to the highest level recorded in travel marketing research.

Within this demographic group, 35 percent took at least one vacation with their grandchildren during the previous year (41 percent for affluent grandparents living in households with an annual income over $250,000).

Elizabeth Barrow

Director of Local Public Relations Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

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AA Express Plumbing..................................... 27 Ace Builders .................................................. 27 Advantage Coastal Properties........................ 27 ALB Decorator Fabrics................................... 10 Al Williams Properties ....................................11 Artistic Tile & Stone........................................ 13 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters...................... 37 Beaufort Furniture........................................... 12 Bluewater Builders.......................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance....................................... 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre.................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt........ 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Marcia Jordan........... 37 Bluewater Real Estate Sales............Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals.............................. 3 Budget Blinds................................................. 16 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS...................... 13 Carolina Home & Garden................................. 5 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc................ 2 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc................ 10 Coastal Awnings............................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.................. 46 Coastal Countertops....................................... 46

Cottage Tender................................................11 Crystal Coast Civic Center............................. 35 Crystal Coast Construction............................. 13 Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution.................. 15 Dream Maker Estates....................................... 5 Emerald Isle Books......................................... 17 Emerald Isle Insurance..................................... 7 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.............................. 47 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals............ 24 Emerald Isle Self Storage............................... 17 Future Homes................................................. 10 Great Windows............................................... 15 Handcrafted Homes........................................ 31 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall..................... 9 The Insurance Center..................................... 29 Island Essentials............................................. 14 Island Home Maintenance.............................. 17 Just Hair......................................................... 15 Landmark Homes........................................... 15 Liftavator........................................................... 4 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail............. 41 McQueen’s Interiors....................................... 21 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............... 34

Nowell & Company......................................... 33 Outer Banks Marine Construction.................. 17 Pat Patteson, Island Homes........................... 23 Petal Pushers................................................. 13 Pipeline Plumbing........................................... 14 Realty World, Katrina Marshall....................... 10 Realty World First Coast................................... 5 Rid-A-Pest...................................................... 20 Sea Classics Interiors....................................... 9 Sound Furniture.............................................. 46 Southeastern Elevator.................................... 25 Southern Glass & Mirror................................. 31 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt...................... 19 Sun-Surf Realty Sales.................................... 39 The Star Team................................................ 32 Tideline Lawn Care......................................... 13 Top it Off......................................................... 40 Town of Emerald Isle...................................... 26 William’s Floor Coverings............................... 23 William’s Hardware......................................... 15 Window, Wall & Interior Décor.......................... 4 Windows & More.............................................11 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.... 28 ISLAND REVIEW • March 2015 45

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Oceanfront 10017 Sea Breeze Drive $1,150,000

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Oceanfront 7901 Ocean Drive $800,000

Oceanfront 101 Knollwood Drive $1,650,000

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Oceanview 102 Carolyn Street $389,900

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Oceanview 1112 Ocean Drive $695,000

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Island 8801 Soundview Court $759,000

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Soundfront 205 Burlington Street $695,000

Soundfront 7026 Emerald Drive East $395,000

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Island 117 Fawn Drive $439,900

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Sound of the Sea $198,500 - $354,900

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200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle | (888) 354-2128 and 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach | (888) 467-3105 $2,500,000 MLS 15-352

$2,499,000 MLS 14-4814

$1,699,000. MLS 15-392

$997,500 MLS 15-117

A UNIqUE OCEANfrONT 215 Salter Path road, Pine Knoll Shores Call Jim 252-241-1200

SPECTACULAr OCEANfrONT 5715 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle Call Cathy 252-622-7500

BEAUfOrT WATErfrONT 122 front Street, Beaufort Call Kenn 252-560-5606

SOUNDfrONT! 3 BOAT LIfTS! 7007 Sound Drive, Emerald Isle Call Linda 252-725-2621

$422,000 MLS 14-4252

$359,900 MLS 15-243

$769,000 MLS 14-5190

$147,000 MLS 13-4551

DELIghTfUL! SOUNDSIDE 205 Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle Call Kathy 252-725-1588

PONDfrONT LANDS END 233 Windjammer West, Emerald Isle Call Kitch 252-241-1382

OCEANfrONT COTTAgE 7219 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle Call Marcia 252-723-8000

PrICE rEDUCED Southwinds E1, Atlantic Beach Call Sharon 252-725-1705

$199,000 MLS 15-365

$310,000 MLS 15-182

$369,000 MLS 14-4183

$279,000 MLS 14-4679

OCEAN VIEW CONDO Bluewater 1D, Atlantic Beach Call Noreen 252-422-3646

3rD fL. OCEANfrONT Pier Pointe 5B3, Emerald Isle Call Christy 252-241-0123

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Summerwinds 131, Indian Beach Call Malcolm 252-354-3475

Atlantic harbour h1, Morehead City Call Jaime 252-725-3193

$299,900 MLS 14-4604

$419,000 MLS 15-361

$570,000 MLS

$675,000. MLS 14-3714

CLASSIC! 4 BrS 102 Melaine Street, Emerald Isle Call Syndie 252-646-3244

OCEANSIDE W/POOL 104 heverly Drive, Emerald Isle Call Kitch 252-241-1382

MArINAfrONT hOME 230 Back Street, Cannonsgate Call Alison 252-422-5655

CUSTOM WATErfrONT 101 Cape Point Blvd., Cape Carteret

Call Bucky & Teresa 252-241-5376

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