Island Review, November 2017 by NCCOAST

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▪ Holiday Gift Guide ▪ Holiday Events ▪ Decoy Festivals ▪ Train Show ▪ Boatshop Bash ▪ Jumble Sale ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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Contents 31 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: roze@nccoast.com Publisher: Allyson Sproul Director of Operations: Kim LaChance Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino Sales: Jamie Bailey 252-241-9485 (jbailey@nccoast.com) Ashly Willis 252-342-2334 (awillis@nccoast.com); Graphics: Morgan Davis, Billy France, Roze Taitingfong Production Director: Rudy J. Taitague Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressman: Allen Henry Folder: Destiny Fulcher Bindery: Rudy D. Taitague Distribution Manager: Kenneth Rhue Pre-Press: Kyle Dixon

The Island Review is published monthly by NCCOAST, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to property owners in Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Atlantic Beach who reside in North Carolina and is distributed freely in public boxes along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce 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 2017 NCCOAST. Reproduction without the publisher’s permission is prohibited.

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45 Features Coasting..................................................................................................................................................................8 Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................12 Peanut Butter Lovers get their own Month............................................................................................................30 Garfield Comes off the Funny Pages....................................................................................................................38 HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE...............................................................................................................................45 Making Holiday Memories.................................................................................................................................48 Holiday Events..................................................................................................................................................52 Coastal Report – Oyster Restoration Work Continues..........................................................................................62

Departments County Perspective...............................................................................................................................................14 Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar........................................................................................................................20 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................23 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy – Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium.....................................................................................................................................................34 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................42 Staying Busy – Swansboro....................................................................................................................................61 Tourism Barometer................................................................................................................................................62 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................63 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................67 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................74 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................75 From SCORE........................................................................................................................................................77 Advertiser Index.....................................................................................................................................................77

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................44 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 INDIAN BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................66 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................58 Club News....................................................................................................................................................60

Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Trace Cooper, Sarah Cutillo, Shannon Kemp, Ken Jones, Tom Kies, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow. Ad & Editorial Deadline For DECEMBER 2017 Issue: Thursday, November 2nd

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Wine & Food Fest Welcomes Fall Beaufort Wine and Food, our local guru for all things palatable, will holds its annual Oyster Roast at Beau Coast on Turners Creek from 2-5pm on Saturday, Nov. 4. The gathering celebrates the bounty of Eastern North Carolina cuisine and will feature local steamed oysters, shrimp and other seafood selections along with North Carolina pork and poultry. In addition to steamed oysters, guests can enjoy a variety of local seafood provided by Joe Darden Seafood, Blue Ocean Market, Fishtowne Seafood, Mr. Big Seafood and others. Hayrides, roasting ‘smores on a fire pit and live music will round out the afternoon. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 252-515-0708, visit www.beaufortwineandfood.org or stop by the Beaufort Wine and Food office at 129 Middle Lane in Beaufort.

‘Spelling Bee’ at Community Theatre The Carteret Community Theatre brings the hilarious “25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee” to the Morehead City stage Nov. 1012 and 17-19. Follow along as an eclectic group of 6th graders (adults) arrive eager to win for different reasons. This hilarious, touching musical has each speller revealing his/her hopes, struggles and passions as they make their way through the competition. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyper allergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” can make audiences fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

Shop, Savor & Sip Nov. 19 The Carteret County Domestic Violence Program is hosting its annual Shop Savor & Sip Fashion Show and Luncheon at noon on Sunday, Nov. 19, its largest fundraising event of the year. Fashions for all ages – including a few for men – will be presented along with vendors who create small storefronts to show off their wares. Be on the lookout for jewelry, clothing, shoes and more. It’s a great time for a little holiday shopping, noted Glenda Riggs, executive director. There will also be a small silent auction and a raffle to raise much needed funds. Doors open at 11:45am and lunch, catered by Floyd’s 1921, will be served at noon. Tickets are $40; $15 for age 12 and under, and a table for eight is $300. Reserve by calling 252-726-2336.

BHA Hosts Annual Fall Events The Beaufort Historical Association is hosting a pair of events Nov. 18-19, sure to set the holiday tone for area residents. On Saturday, Nov. 18, the BHA hosts its annual Jumble Sale, which

transforms the historic site into an old-fashioned community market filled with vendors selling a wide variety of wares. Visitors can expect to find antiques and collectibles, fine art, pottery, crafts, holiday items, handmade jewelry, candles, books, homemade food and more. Held rain or shine, it’s a great opportunity for holiday shoppers to find that one-of-a-kind gift and special bargains all in one location. The sale runs from 9am-4pm at the Beaufort Historic Site. On Sunday, Nov. 19, the site changes the pace with its annual Community Thanksgiving Feast from 11:30am-1pm. The unique old-fashioned gathering of friends, neighbors and visitors allows participants to enjoy a sense of community while sharing a grand Thanksgiving spread donated by Beaufort restaurants. The meal will be served from the Josiah Bell House and can either be eaten on site or packed to take home. The event is held rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of, and tend to sell out quickly. For more information about either of these events, call the Beaufort Historical Association at 252-728-5225 or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Bash Begins the Year of the Blackbeard Three-hundred years ago, in November of 1717, the notorious pirate Blackbeard acquired the La Concorde de Nantes ship from the French and renamed her Queen Anne’s Revenge. In June 1718, he grounded QAR in Beaufort Inlet and “traded her in” for another ship. By November of 1718, after months of terrifying the Caribbean and east coast of North America, Blackbeard met his fate at Ocracoke Inlet in at the hands of the Royal Navy. The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum joins the Maritime Museum and area nonprofits to commemorate The Year of Blackbeard – 2018. As the kick-off event for this 300th anniversary, the Friends will host its annual Boatshop Bash with the theme Caribbean Pirates – The Adventure Begins at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Canter at 6:30pm on Saturday, Nov. 4. The popular fundraiser features Caribbean music and food, an open bar and live and silent auctions. The featured live auction item is a framed painting of the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center by the Friends’ Resident Artist for 2017, Donna Nyzio. The picture is on display now at the museum. Bids may be placed prior to the event by visiting the museum, calling 252-728-1638, or emailing Gina Holland at gina@maritimefriends.org. Enjoy food inspired by French Caribbean flavors from Chef Floyd of Floyd’s in Morehead City, assisted by students from the Carteret Community Culinary School. A special Pirate Rum Punch will wet attendees’ whistles. Ticket prices include food and all beverages. The ever-popular “Barefoot Wade” will provide Caribbean style music. Tickets are $75 per person for members of the Friends and $100 for others. They can be purchased maritimefriends.org/EventFriends-NC-Maritime-Museum, by calling 252-728-1638 or by visiting the Museum Store.

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Being Mortal

By Atul Gawande This book is a must read for any person who is old or plans on getting old. The author is a physician who has written several other books related to medicine and health. “Being Mortal” is a keen exploration of aging, death and how the medical profession handles both. He writes, “You don’t have to spend much time with the elderly or those with terminal illness to see how often medicine fails the people it is supposed to help.” In one chapter he explains that things fall apart. People wear down until they can’t wear down any more. This we all know, but Gawande says the job of medicine is to support a good quality of life during that process. He asks the question – how do we help people achieve what is most important as their life nears its end? Basically, he proposes we have failed at that. There are numerous individual examples in this book of people struggling to find meaning and purpose as they grow older. Jean Gaurilles is 85 years old. She is a colon cancer survivor, has back pains, a nodule on her lung, arthritis, knee replacements, high blood pressure, glaucoma and takes five medicines daily. Her physician struggles to find ways to care for her. He seeks to help her remain active which the author sees as a primary goal for geriatric health care. There are many other moving stories here. Gawande presents stories of failure and success in group homes for the elderly, especially the efforts to foster assisted living which offers more than nursing homes. He asks why we have not come up with better models for treating those who are too frail to manage without help. His answer: “We haven’t had the imagination.” Less and less are families willing to care for the elderly in their own homes. He cautions that supervised institutional existence may be safe but is not fulfilling. It ignores the need for people to have a cause beyond themselves. As the cover states – “The ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life.” Dr. Gawande says, “We must resist the urge to fiddle, fix, and control.” He hopes to promote revolutionary change in the field of medicine which will take into account the total well-being of individuals. He explains that most of us want the autonomy and freedom to be the authors of our lives. “Being Mortal” is a great read and one which will help people of all ages give extra thought to the quality of life in our senior years. Curt Finch Emerald Isle Books

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A Message from Hope Mission Lives are changed every day in the facilities nestled on a Bridges Street corner in downtown Morehead City, where Hope Mission serves as a beacon of hope to thousands each year who find themselves hungry, homeless and addicted. Driven by the tireless energy and vision of Pastor Gene McLendon and his wife June, this mission of love is a ministry that draws from the resources of caring people all over Carteret County and beyond to serve those who cannot serve themselves. As morning dawns, the men’s shelter awakens, and with mentoring and guidance from the staff residents head out to jobs, job searches, counseling or to volunteer and gain skills to build self-sufficiency. The shelter is open seven days a week from 6pm to 8am and is a temporary home for over 150 men each year who find themselves without a place to live. The kitchen hums to life, preparing to serve lunch to the community and supper to those in the homeless shelter. Open even during holidays, the soup kitchen operates with the help of volunteers from churches, business and civic groups who join with the staff to feed all who walk in the door. People from the community flood into the warm and cheery cafeteria; blue collar workers, business men and women who come to spend lunch with a friend they met while volunteering, and struggling individuals and families who rely on the mission for one hot meal a day. For those who can, a donation box sits at the head of the chow line; for those who cannot, the food is always free. Incredibly, last year

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this extensive ministry fed over 39,000 people with a hot, nutritious meal. For many this is the only meal for the day. Often people in our area experience temporary emergency situations that threaten the well-being of their family. Hope Mission offers counseling, support and payment of bills when necessary to cover electricity, heating fuel, rent, and other essentials. Hours of operation for this service are Tuesday, and Thursday from 9-11am. In 2016, assistance was provided to 253 clients, dispersing a total of $40,200. It takes many hands to keep the ministry of Hope Mission open and serving the community. Pick your interest and use your skill and talents to start today. Register your team or sponsor a hole for the annual Hope Mission golf tournament or donate to our thrift store located next to the Mission on Bridges Street. Organize a food drive in your club or church and volunteer to fix supper for our homeless shelter. Buy a ticket to Empty Bowls held each year in February. Bring your ideas and resources to aid in starting a shelter for homeless women, a huge unmet need in our community. Write a check or introduce the Mission to a corporation or business willing to help. It’s easy and rewarding to be part of Hope Mission. If you or your group are interested in volunteering in or supporting this vital ministry, contact June McLendon at 252-241-5963 or junemclendon@ec.rr. com. You’ll be glad you did. Contributed by Hope Ministries

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Shop Local for the Holidays When you think about doing your Christmas shopping, do you head for the nearest mall? Do you power up your computer and get out your credit card? What you should be doing is shipping locally. The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce strongly urges you to shop locally. The Crystal Coast has a wonderful array of shops, stores, and boutiques where you can find everything you’re looking for. Where local businesses shine is personal service, both before and after the sale. Surveys show that people prefer to do business with people they know and people they trust. It just makes good sense. These are your neighbors and friends and they know that their reputation rests on how they treat you. The national Retail Merchants Association claims: “Local businesses give back more to the community; for every dollar spent at local businesses, 45 cents is invested locally. Local businesses value, respect, and appreciate your patronage.” A number of studies have shown that when you buy from a locally owned business more of your money remains in the local economy. You create local jobs. Local businesses are better at creating higher paying jobs for your neighbors. You’re keeping our community unique. Locally owned businesses are one-of-a-kind, not the cookie cutter businesses you see in every town and city across the country. You’re helping the environment when you buy from local

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businesses. It conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging. You support community groups by shopping local. It’s been shown that nonprofit organizations receive on average 250 percent more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses. You’re putting your tax dollars to good use. Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify your community. And spending locally and not online means that your tax dollars are reinvested where they belong – in our community. You are creating more choice. Locally owned businesses pick the items and products they sell based on what they know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets. You are taking advantage of their expertise. You are friends and neighbors, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. You are investing in entrepreneurship. Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy was founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community. You are making your community a destination. The more interesting and unique your community, the more it will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests.

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tide tables NOVEMBER 2017 High Tide AM PM

1 W 5:56 2 Th 6:42 3 F 7:27 4 Sa 8:14 5 Su 8:02 6 M 8:52 7 Tu 9:45 8 W 10:41 9 Th 11:42 10 F 12:16 11 Sa 1:26 12 Su 2:35 13 M 3:37 14 Tu 4:33 15 W 5:21 16 Th 6:05 17 F 6:45 18 Sa 7:22 19 Su 7:59 20 M 8:35 21 Tu 9:13 22 W 9:51 23 Th 10:32 24 F 11:16 25 Sa ----- 26 Su 12:42 27 M 1:39 28 Tu 2:36 29 W 3:31 30 Th 4:23

6:15 7:01 7:47 8:35 8:23 9:15 10:10 11:10 ----- 12:46 1:53 2:58 3:57 4:50 5:37 6:21 7:01 7:39 8:17 8:54 9:33 10:13 10:58 11:47 12:05 12:58 1:53 2:50 3:45 4:39

Low Tide AM PM ----- 12:25 1:07 1:51 1:36 2:24 3:14 4:09 5:09 6:16 7:28 8:41 9:48 10:47 11:39 ----- 12:21 12:58 1:33 2:08 2:44 3:22 4:02 4:47 5:38 6:36 7:39 8:43 9:45 10:42

12:09 12:59 1:48 2:38 2:28 3:21 4:16 5:14 6:16 7:21 8:24 9:22 10:14 11:01 11:43 12:25 1:08 1:48 2:27 3:06 3:45 4:25 5:08 5:53 6:41 7:30 8:20 9:09 9:58 10:46

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

LOW

Atlantic Beach -:41 -:39 Atlantic Beach Bridge +:22 +:34 Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 +2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

DECEMBER 2017 High Tide AM PM 1 F 5:13 2 Sa 6:03 3 Su 6:54 4 M 7:45 5 Tu 8:36 6 W 9:30 7 Th 10:25 8 F 11:23 9 Sa ----- 10 Su 1:06 11 M 2:13 12 Tu 3:15 13 W 4:10 14 Th 4:59 15 F 5:43 16 Sa 6:23 17 Su 7:01 18 M 7:37 19 Tu 8:13 20 W 8:49 21 Th 9:26 22 F 10:03 23 Sa 10:43 24 Su 11:26 25 M 12:02 26 Tu 12:57 27 W 1:55 28 Th 2:54 29 F 3:52 30 Sa 4:49 31 Su 5:43

5:31 6:22 7:14 8:06 9:00 9:56 10:56 11:59 12:24 1:27 2:30 3:29 4:24 5:13 5:57 6:38 7:16 7:54 8:31 9:08 9:47 10:28 11:13 ----- 12:15 1:08 2:07 3:07 4:07 5:05 6:02

Low Tide AM PM 11:37 ----- 12:23 1:13 2:05 2:59 3:55 4:56 6:01 7:11 8:23 9:30 10:30 11:23 12:09 ----- 12:31 1:08 1:44 2:21 2:58 3:37 4:20 5:07 6:01 7:02 8:08 9:14 10:17 11:17 -----

11:34 12:30 1:22 2:14 3:07 4:01 4:57 5:55 6:54 7:53 8:50 9:43 10:30 11:13 11:53 12:51 1:30 2:07 2:44 3:20 3:57 4:35 5:14 5:56 6:41 7:31 8:24 9:18 10:13 11:08 12:13

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

LOW

Editor’s note: Tide prediction information is compiled from an outside source. For the most accurate daily tidal information, please consult your local news or The Weather Channel. This is intended for informational use solely as a guide, not as official navigational tools. By your use of the information on this page, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify NCCOAST against all typographical errors and any litigation arising from your use of these tables.

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program include a test taste. Age 12 and up, $18. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncacquariums.com. 7, 14, 21, 28: Stand Up Paddle Boarding. 9-11am. Explore the sport of stand-up paddle boarding and see Bogue Sound from a new perspective. Age 8 and up. Cost is $50. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com. 7 & 28: Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop. 2pm. Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Wed. 8: Merry Time for Tots – Boats That Float. 10am. Youngsters ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to explore the world of boats with stories, crafts and more at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Palace Pours – Pumpkins and Pies. 5:30pm. Enjoy pumpkin beers, mulled wine and hard ciders on the kitchen office patio at Tryon Palace and watch cooking demonstrations with a costumed interpreter. Cost is $12. Reservations required. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. 10-12 & 17-19: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The Carteret Community Theatre brings this amusing romp to the stage. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com. Fri. 10: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-3546350. Astronomy. 6pm. 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. 11: Morehead City Veteran’s Day Parade. 11am. Give thanks and show support for the area’s large veteran population during the annual Veteran’s Day parade in downtown Morehead City. Ruth Wyand Performs. 7:30pm. The musician will visit Joslyn Hall, on the campus of Carteret Community College. Sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $16; members, $13; and students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or

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www.downeastfolkarts.org. Military Appreciation Day – Tryon Palace. Active duty military and veterans receive free admission at Tryon Palace with discounted tickets available for family members. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Sun. 12: White Oak Birding Cruise. 10am-Noon. Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound including Huggins and Bear islands, for migratory birds. Cost is $20-$25. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252-393-8185 or www. nccoast.org. Hands-On Fort Macon. 1:30-5pm. Join Fort Macon State Park for a special Veteran’s Day event that lets the public see what life might have been like for a soldier stationed at Fort Macon during different periods of history. Activities include public canon drills, demonstrations and children’s musket drill. Details: 252-726-3775. Fri. 13: Bird Hike. 9am. 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. Wed. 15: Brown Bag Gam – Native Americans in Coastal Carolina. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the staff at the NC Maritime Museum and learn the various tribes of Native Americans who lived in Eastern Carolina during 1718, the year Blackbeard lost his ship near Beaufort Inlet. Free. No reservation required. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-7287317. Antiques & Collectibles Club. 11:30am. The club meets at Clawson’s 1905 in Beaufort for a Dutch-treat lunch and a program by Roy Denkins and Larry La Brie on duck decoys. Thur. 16: 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. 18-19: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Course fee is $135. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Sat. 18: Tryon Palace Gardens Lecture Series. 10am. This free lecture will be held in the Cullman Performance Hall at the NC History Center. Free. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

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November Happenings in Emerald Isle Veterans Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all US Veterans. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on Nov. 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, Nov. 11 was dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day. As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans. In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd US Congress – at the urging of the veterans organizations – amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word Armistice and inserting the word Veterans. Nov. 11 became the day set aside in our great nation to honor all veterans in all wars. We use this day to honor all the brave women and men who have served in our Armed Services. The annual Carteret County Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11am. This parade will take place in Morehead City. I invite our citizens to make a very special effort to attend this wonderful parade. Please join me in Morehead City as we honor and celebrate all our veterans. I am looking forward to participating in this parade.

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I would like to personally thank our veterans for their service to our county. May God bless each and every veteran. See you on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11am in Morehead City. The Emerald Isle EMS Pancake Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 7-11am at the EMS building. The cost is only $5 a plate and it includes 3 pancakes with 2 pieces of sausage, juice, coffee, milk or water. What a fun way to enjoy your Saturday and support a great cause and have a nice visit with Santa. The 14th annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade will also be held on Saturday, Nov. 25 beginning at 3pm. This is always a fun event and a big thank you to the Emerald Isle Business Association for sponsoring the parade. Also, please join us after the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park. Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children. I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We are all so blessed to be a part of Emerald Isle. I am thankful for the opportunity I have to be your mayor. What a wonderful honor and privilege for me. May God bless each and every one as we celebrate Thanksgiving!

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Mike Wagoner

‘Economic Development’ Is Here, There and Everywhere “Here We Grow” is a happy initiative now being championed by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. It encourages cities and towns all across the state to invest in assorted wide-ranging projects – water and sewer infrastructure, historic revitalization, parks and other amenities as well as downtown redevelopment – in order to create jobs, foster business expansion and improve the quality of life for all citizens. The battle cry is: “Clear a path for prosperity” for a stronger economy and more opportunity for every citizen. That has a nice ring to it. The economic development umbrella covers a wide array of activities. Education is key component. “The people … expect their elected leaders to support public schools, because they know that education is the best economic development tool there is,” says Jay Nixon, former governor of Missouri. The environment also matters. “We need to revise our economic thinking to give full value to our natural resources,” says Paul Hawken, an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist. “One of the things that people don’t realize is that the natural beauty (and) recreational forests … have an economic development impact for the state,” says Ed Rendell, former Governor of Pennsylvania. A practical definition of economic development can be found “on the higher ground” of Salmon Valley in Lemhi County, Idaho, about 4,000 feet above sea level. The City of Salmon looks up to the Continental Divide within the Rocky Mountains, and on the other side is Beaverhead County, Mont. The Salmon Valley folks say: “Economic development is defined as “efforts to improve the economic well-being of a community’s inhabitants and their quality of life by creating and/ or retaining jobs and supporting or growing incomes and the tax base.” In its broadest sense, economic development encompasses three major areas in which government need to step up to the plate. 1) To address sustainable growth through monetary and fiscal policies, regulations, trade and tax policies. 2) To provide infrastructure and services such as highways, parks, affordable housing, crime prevention and educational programs and projects. 3) To address job creation and retention through specific

efforts in business finance, marketing, small business start-up and development, business retention and expansion, technology transfer, workforce training and real estate development. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), based in Washington, D.C., acknowledges “there is intense competition between communities, states and nations for new economic development projects in today’s globalized world.” “The struggle to attract and retain business is further intensified by the use of many variations of economic incentives to the potential business,” the IEDC asserts. Furthermore, the IEDC explains: “Economic developers do not create jobs; they facilitate the process for existing businesses and start-ups to do so. Therefore, the economic developer must make sure there are sufficient economic and community development programs in place to assist the businesses achieve their goals.” So, it’s true. Carteret County is competing against thousands of similar markets all across America, including Lemhi County, Idaho. It’s good to know your competition: One of the community assets that Lemhi County’s economic developer likes to showcase is the Salmon Valley Business & Innovation Center, a 15,000-square-foot business resource center in a park-like setting. The facility was designed to support non-retail, new and emerging businesses. The Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass in 1806, and followed along the Salmon River. This exploration effort was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson. A select group of U.S. Army volunteers participated, under the command of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and his close friend, 2nd Lt. William Clark. The sole female in the Lewis and Clark party was Sacagawea, who was born near Salmon. The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center was opened in Salmon in August 2003. It focuses on the heritage of the Shoshone people. The Salmon River is also romantically known as “The River of No Return.” Boats could navigate downstream but could not get back up through the “fast water and numerous rapids.” Off the Crystal Coast, we are known to have rough waters from time to time, especially at Cape Lookout Shoals, known by early mariners as Promontorium Tremendum, the “Horrible Headlands,” part of the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” As Gov. Rendell said: Natural beauty is economic development.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Town Receives Constructive Input on Islander Drive Redevelopment Efforts Continue with Focus on Abandoned Go-Kart Track Property

The town continues its efforts to promote quality redevelopment in the Islander Drive area, and conducted a special meeting on Sept. 19 to receive public input on potential future improvements in this area. Mayor Barber and the board of commissioners received many constructive comments at the meeting, and they continue to thoughtfully consider all public input in an effort to determine the best strategy for the eventual redevelopment and improvement of this underutilized area. The town has been working for several years to improve the appearance and function of the Islander Drive area with a goal to ultimately create an attractive and vibrant area in this part of Emerald Isle that will benefit the entire community. As noted in previous editions of Emerald Tidings, the town took an important step toward the ultimate achievement of this goal in June by purchasing the abandoned go-kart track property (1.8 acres) and immediately retained a contractor to remove all debris and restore the site to a vacant tract. The town was fortunate to secure $450,000 from Carteret County (economic development funding) toward the total land acquisition and clean-up cost of nearly $700,000. The town’s goals for this land acquisition were: 1) clean-up the property (goal achieved in July), 2) pursue a quality redevelopment project that will promote additional economic activity in the town during the fall, winter, and spring months, and 3) promote additional quality redevelopment in the Islander Drive area. Based on discussion during the past year and a stated goal in the Town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the town initially identified the development of an appropriately-scaled meeting and events center (with low building heights and comparable building size as existing development in Emerald Isle) as the preferred strategy to achieve goals 2 and 3 above. The town continues to work hard on this initiative, and will continue to consider additional public input over the coming months. The town is intentionally moving at a very deliberate and methodical pace to ensure that all ideas are thoroughly considered and that the end result is beneficial for the entire Emerald Isle community. It is important to note that the Town has definitively stated (from the very beginning of this initiative) that any redevelopment project will in no way diminish the quantity and quality of public beach parking at the Western Ocean Regional Access facility, and will hopefully enhance this important public facility. Although the town initially considered incorporating the Western Ocean Regional Access facility into the overall plan, it is no longer considering that approach and will focus all of its future efforts on the recently acquired 1.8 acre tract. It is also important to note that the town is not planning to fund, construct, or manage any new buildings, and is simply attempting to position the land for future development by a private entity or entities – with equitable compensation provided to the town. Finally, although a meeting and events center was initially identified as the preferred strategy, the town will thoughtfully consider any residential, 24

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commercial, and/or mixeduse proposals that achieve goals 2 and/or 3 above. Essentially, a meeting and events center is one means to achieve these goals, but is certainly not the only means, and the town will consider any and all ideas that are presented. In the end, the town simply seeks to foster quality redevelopment in this area, and that redevelopment could literally be anything that is attractive and consistent with development regulations. Most importantly, the town remains firmly committed to the “family beach image” and “small-town atmosphere” that make Emerald Isle such a special place for all of us. Whatever the ultimate outcome in the Islander Drive area, any redevelopment will absolutely conform to these core values. All of us at the town have a keen appreciation for these values, and we have all worked diligently over the years to continually improve Emerald Isle in a manner that is consistent with these values.

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has denied the Nies’ request for the nation’s highest court to review their claims. Unless reconsidered by the US Supreme Court, this ruling effectively ends the town’s 6-year legal battle with the Nies. Thus, the November 2015 ruling of the NC Court of Appeals remains undisturbed as the definitive case law regarding the public’s right to use the ocean beaches of North Carolina. The town is pleased with the US Supreme Court’s decision, and is even more pleased that the public’s historical use of the beach since time immemorial remains intact and that current and future generations will continue to enjoy this special place in Emerald Isle and every other NC beach community. The town extends its sincere thanks to its legal team, especially lead counsel Brian Edes and attorneys Allen Jernigan, Ruthanne Deutsch and Richard Stanley for their outstanding work on this critical issue. The town is also grateful to the NC League of Municipalities, the leaders of every other oceanfront county and municipality in North Carolina, former Gov. Pat McCrory’s and current Gov. Roy Cooper’s administrations, and numerous other groups and individuals that supported the town’s position that the public has, and always has had, the right to use the entire width of the ocean beaches of North Carolina between the base of the dunes and the water.

Lock Your Car Doors!

Overall, Emerald Isle is a very safe place and enjoys a very low crime rate, thanks in large part to the great efforts of the Emerald Isle Police Dept. and the Neighborhood Watch program. One of the most common crimes in Emerald Isle, however, is larceny from a motor vehicle, and this crime is easily prevented by simply locking your car doors and not leaving valuables in the vehicle! In nearly every instance in Emerald Isle, the larceny involves a vehicle with unlocked doors, and the perpetrator simply opens the car door and takes the desired items. Don’t be a victim – please lock your car doors!

Be Safe and Courteous Driving on the Beach

Fall brings absolutely gorgeous weather to Emerald Isle, and the beaches are often crowded with sunbathers, swimmers and fishermen enjoying the beach! Beach driving season is now underway, and it’s important for beach drivers to be safe and courteous when driving on the beach so that all beach user groups can have an enjoyable experience. The town’s ordinances are carefully crafted to promote safety and balance the interests of all user groups, and include the following key provisions: A beach driving permit is required, and can be purchased at the Town Administration Building, Only vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive are permitted on the beach strand, Be alert for other beach users, including small children and individuals who may be laying down on the beach, The speed limit on the beach is 20 mph, but please drive slower around other beach users, Please stay away from the dunes and avoid sea turtle nests, and Please do not litter! Enjoy the beach … and catch a lot of fish!

Town Plans Coyote Trapping this Winter

In response to continuing concerns about coyotes in Emerald Isle, the town will again implement a coyote trapping program this winter. The first coyote trapping effort occurred last winter and resulted in the removal of 14 coyotes from various locations in Emerald Isle. Despite these efforts, there are still believed to 26

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be several coyote families living in Emerald Isle, in several areas. Beginning Dec. 1, interested property owners can retain the services of a licensed trapper on their property at no or minimal cost, and should contact Emerald Isle Police Chief Tony Reese at 252-354-2021 or treese@emeraldisle-nc.org for more information. Under the town’s program, trappers are required to notify the police department when and where traps are set and when coyotes are actually trapped. Coyote traps will also be set on various town-owned properties in areas not frequented by the public. The town’s program is consistent with NC Wildlife Resources Commission regulations, and will be in effect from Dec. 1 through Feb. 28, 2018.

New Sidewalk Planned for Old Ferry Road

The town will be constructing a new concrete sidewalk along the east side of Old Ferry Road between Canal Drive and the CVS store this winter and spring, and the new sidewalk segment should provide a safer pedestrian route for residential areas on the soundside. This project was identified by the town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee as its top priority, and the board of commissioners included sufficient funds in the FY 17-18 budget for this project. The project is being funded by a combination of fundraising proceeds derived from the Emerald Isle Marathon races and a General Fund contribution. The town continues to work hard to expand and improve the town’s bicycle and pedestrian facilities and amenities.

New Public Beach Access Walkways Planned

The town maintains a total of 61 public beach access walkways along the town’s 11+ miles of ocean beach. Town staff maintains a detailed condition assessment of each walkway, and each walkway is assigned a numerical rating to determine which walkways are in greatest need of replacement. Based on these assessments and ratings, the town strives to demolish and reconstruct at least 3 aging walkways each year in an effort to promote the safety and enjoyment of beach visitors and maintain an attractive appearance in Emerald Isle. The FY 17-18 budget includes sufficient funding to replace aging walkways at Fairfax Road, Beachview Drive and Whitewater Drive, and this work will be completed this winter and next spring.

Golf Cart Safety Classes Offered

The Emerald Isle Police Dept. will offer several new golf cart safety classes later this year and in early 2018 to better educate golf cart operators about safe use and the town’s regulations. The new golf cart safety classes are scheduled for a variety of days and times, and will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room: Monday, Dec. 4 @ 6pm Saturday, Dec. 9 @10am Saturday, Jan. 13 @10am Friday, Jan. 19 @ 6pm Friday, Feb. 2 @ 6pm Saturday, Feb. 3 @10am. Attendance at one of these golf cart safety classes will entitle the attendee to a $25 discount on the annual golf cart registration fee for the following year. This discount will essentially negate a recently approved $25 increase in the annual golf cart registration fee, from $75 annually to a new fee of $100 annually, effective for 2018 registrations. Those who attend one of these golf cart safety classes will incur a $75 registration fee, while those who do not will be responsible for the new $100 fee.

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Peanut Butter Lovers Get their Own Month: November Someone calculated that peanut butter can be found in more than 90 percent of all U.S. households. That percentage may edge up even higher in the Midwest, where a lot of peanut butter history has unfolded … and continues to do so. In 1890, a physician in St. Louis, Mo., encouraged the owner of a food products company, George Bayle, to process and package ground peanut paste as a nutritious protein substitute for people with poor teeth who couldn’t chew meat. As America observes Peanut Butter Lovers Month in November, the emphasis is on sampling old and new recipes that contain peanut butter. Americans do love their peanut butter – annual U.S. retail sales now top $1.18 billion. The bright idea to celebrate a peanut butter month was introduced in 1990 by the Southern Peanut Growers, a trade association representing peanut farmers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. These four states grow about twothirds of the U.S. peanut crop each year, and the farmers thought it would be great way to say “happy 100th birthday” to the industry. Krema Products Company in Columbus, Ohio, started making peanut butter in 1908 and is the oldest peanut butter company still in operation today. However, the company culture is in the midst of big change, due to new management. It’s a crazy story; a tale of two Richards: Richard Sonksen and Richard Marcus. Kimmi Wernli is the new Krema CEO. Her father, Richard Sonksen, was an investment banker in Japan. “When I was 6-years-old, he decided that he wanted to be his ‘own boss,’” she said. “He was tired of the corporate world and wanted to live in America and raise his family there. My parents took all their savings and bought this very small natural peanut butter company (Krema) in 1988. Other family members wondered if Richard Sonksen was crazy. Richard Marcus was running a music school for nursery age children in Philadelphia in 1972. Frustrated that he couldn’t find what he considered to be “good peanut butter” in local supermarkets, he had decided to make his own, running his peanuts through his kitchen blender. Richard Marcus slapped his “Crazy Richard’s” label on the first batch of 144 jars and peddled them. A new company was born. In 1990, Richard Marcus of Crazy Richard’s was ready to retire and looking for someone to continue his legacy. Somehow, the 30

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two Richards found each other. “Each had his own brand of natural, no sugar, no salt, no hydrogenated oil, 100% peanuts peanut butter,” Wernli recalls. For the next 15, years, Richard Sonksen ran both companies simultaneously with their own labels. When Wernli took over in 2016, she embraced the quirkiness of Crazy Richard’s. JD Malone, a reporter with The Columbus Dispatch newspaper, recently interviewed Wernli, and wrote: “By the end of this year, the name Krema will be only on the company, no longer on its peanut butter. The brand will be Crazy Richard’s. “We spent a lot of time going back and forth, looking at data,” Wernli said. “Crazy Richard’s was growing at a much faster pace, and for consumers, it was much more memorable.” At tasting events, with both products on display, it was no contest. “Crazy Richard’s won every time,” Wernli said, “especially with younger consumers.” Wernli has also expanded the company’s outreach via social media. The company has done a total overhaul of the Crazy Richard’s website to make it more contemporary. To “give back,” she formed “Healthy Kids Happy Future,” whereby the company partners with nonprofits, churches and children’s charities in the Columbus area by donating time and product. Now, 10 percent of corporate profits are being donated to children’s health organizations. Peanut butter lovers can step back in time by visiting the Krema Nut Co., at 1000 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, which serves gourmet peanut butter sandwiches and ice cream. Try the “PB Nana,” a toasted peanut butter sandwich filled with honey and sliced bananas, and top it off with a double scoop “Buckeye Sundae,” made with vanilla ice cream, peanut butter topping, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.

Tastes Vary Across the Map Among the “active brands,” which is America’s best-tasting peanut butter? Southern Living magazine’s food editor Lisa Cericola is in love with Crazy Richard’s. In her words: “It’s smooth and spreadable … with a rich, well-balanced, roasted peanut flavor. And when I put Crazy Richard’s to the peanut butter cookie test, it passed deliciously.” The New Yorker magazine’s Jon Michaud casts his ballot for Smucker’s. So did “Grandma” on Amazon.com who wrote: “Smucker’s is to die for. Just peanuts, nothing else. There are so many ways to use it. On an apple, on a cracker, in a sandwich and in cooking sauces. Great source of protein for those of us seniors who like to watch the budget and also eat well.” Taste of Home magazine evaluated “crunchy only” varieties and picked Peter Pan. Editors said: “The creamiest, smoothest and sweetest of the bunch was Peter Pan. It was almost like scooping crunchy, nutty frosting from a jar. You could taste the sugary sweetness in each bite. Peter Pan had a firm texture and fresh nutty taste. It’s pretty … like ice cream.” Skippy won the favor of judges at Serious Eats, a website and blog for food enthusiasts, created by food critic and author Ed Levine, who is based in New York City. The assessment: “Skippy’s really smooth and creamy, slightly saltier than sweet, and rounded out with a savory roasted-ness; everything we were looking for. It’s the peanut butter we’d eat by the spoonful, and the one we want to smear on a sandwich.” An up-and-comer is Reese’s Peanut Butter, now part of Hershey’s, one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in North America. The marketing message is: “It’s like we scooped out a bunch of Reese’s Cups and put the insides in a jar for you to make sandwiches and stuff. You’re welcome.” Planters is another new player, with its 101-year-old but ever spry Mr. Peanut character leading the natural transition from nuts to peanut butter. Jif, the top-selling brand, though not the first choice of any of the “selected panelists” mentioned here, tallied “honorable mention” votes, nonetheless. Having no clear-cut peanut butter taste test winner is what

For a Better Peanut Butter Sandwich … Add Tomato The classic Midwestern peanut butter and tomato sandwich was “invented” using Jane Parker white bread from the A&P Store. (You could reluctantly substitute Wonder or Sunbeam bread if there was no A&P in your town.) Here’s the recipe: Spread a generous scoop of your favorite peanut butter on one slice and slather the other slice with a gloppy dollop of either Duke’s or Hellmann’s mayonnaise. (Or another brand, but please, not Miracle Whip.) Cut into a fresh, garden-grown, luscious, ripe tomato and configure as many pieces that will fit on the mayonnaise side. Lift the peanut butter side and gingerly place it face-down on the tomato/mayo side. Press the sandwich lightly with the palm of your left hand (for two seconds) to release just a smidgen of the tomato juices. Cut in half for easier handling. Lift the sandwich to your mouth. Open wide. Bite. Chew. Swallow. Enjoy. Repeat process.

stirs this industry and contributes some $1.18 billion to retail sales every year in the United States.

Peter Pan Brings Drama to the Supermarket Sir James Matthew Barrie, the Scottish novelist and playwright, who created “Peter Pan” in 1904, never gave permission to an American manufacturer to use his character on tins and jars of peanut butter. Writing as J.M. Barrie, he watched his play performed on the London stage, as audiences raved about “the fantastical tale of the flying boy who never grew up and his adventures in Neverland with the Darling children” – Wendy, John and Michael. The next 25 years would bring Barrie “significant international acclaim for his various tales of Peter Pan” as well as wealth. In 1929, as age was creeping up, he decided to donate the copyright and all royalties from any future uses of the character Peter Pan to the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London. It was viewed as a great expression of the man’s magnanimity. Now, almost 90 years after the fact, Andrew Clayman of the Made-in-Chicago Museum is questioning the ethics of a decision in 1928 by E.K. Pond Packing Company of Chicago to put Peter Pan’s name on its peanut butter containers, “without making the slightest attempt at properly licensing it from its creator.” Clayman’s concern appears to have merit, but lo, it’s too late to order George Cantine Case, the man who was serving as E. K. Pond president in 1928, to walk the plank and be devoured by the tick-tocking crocodile. E.K. Pond’s peanut butter brands Yankee and Toyland had been around since about 1915, but they had mostly fallen flat, according to Clayman’s report. It was Case’s decision to “basically throw caution to the wind” and rebrand its peanut butter as Peter Pan in 1928, Clayman wrote. Most likely, J.M. Barrie was unaware that Peter Pan Peanut Butter even existed in the United States. He died in 1937. There are no records of royalty payments being made to (Continued on page 71)

Over time, “alterations” to this basic recipe have surfaced, including the use of different varieties of bread. Here’s one worth trying: In 2011, a fellow named George Brown, told The Clermont Sun in Batavia, Ohio (located about 25 miles due east of Cincinnati), that he uses wheat bread, toasts it, then adds the peanut butter and tomato, open face … and calls it breakfast. “I have a toaster tucked in a nook in my office, so I can enjoy a peanut butter and tomato breakfast at my desk as the day begins,” Brown wrote. “My co-workers have grown accustomed to observing this peculiar ritual. Their comments range from a polite ‘that’s interesting’ to ‘how can you eat that?’” Hey, don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it. Hmmm. Apparently, Mr. Brown is not a mayonnaise guy. Maybe we can meet “in the middle,” because a dry peanut butter sandwich that sticks to the roof of your mouth is unpleasant … and some people have a fear of that. It’s called arachibutyrophobia. How dreadful. Better add the mayo. ISLAND REVIEW • November 2017

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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, noon-4pm at town hall. •Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thur at 7pm at town hall. •Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd& 4th Thur at 7pm at town hall. •Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall.

Athletics (fun for all ages!)

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•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thur 6-7pm, 12 and under; 7:30-9pm, age 13 & up; Wed 6-7:30pm, 13-16; 7:30-9pm, 17 & up •Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up. •Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30- 9pm, age 16 & up.

Fitness

The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes~ Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted). Mon, Thur, Fri 8am-STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am & 6:30pm-Small Group Strength Training ($10); Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm-Pilates; Mon &Tue 5:30pm-TABATA; Tue. 8am-DANCE FUSION; Tue 9am and Fri 9:15am-BODY SCULPT; Tue. 4:15pm-STRONG by Zumba; Wed 8am-ZUMBA; Wed 5:30pmPOUND; Sat 9am-ADULT S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members)

Yoga Program Schedule

Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) •Yoga: Tuesday10am & Thursday 9am •Gentle Yoga: Friday 10:30am & Saturday 10:15am •Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon & Wed @ 9:15am-($5 members, $10 non-members.)

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Around the County Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 8am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org. Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, CCGOP Headquarters, 5370K Brandywine Crossing Hwy 70, Morehead City, all Republicans welcome to attend, 247-5660, carteretcountygop.org.

Confidence + This interactive program focusing on delivery skills such as posture, movement, facial expressions, gestures, voice, pause, and eye communication will be offered for teens, preteens, and 3-5th grade. Sessions - 5:30-9pm on Oct. 30, Nov. 14 and Dec. 11. Cost is $125 - military discount available. Contact Anne@composurecommunications.com, 540-809-6456. Nov. 10: Friday Free Flick. 7pm. 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. Movie this month is “Beauty and the Beast” Nov. 14: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented in the Town Board Meeting Room to increase public awareness and provide education and tips on how to prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: Social Media and Cyber Crimes. Nov. 15: Elder Exploitation & Alternatives to Guardianship Seminar. 6pm. Presented by Pam Hanson, clerk of superior court at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center. Pre-registration required: 252-354-6350 or slowe@emeraldisle-nc.org Nov. 16: Coffee with a Cop @ Ben & Jerry’s. 9-10am. Join neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Nov. 23: Community Center is Closed Nov. 25: 14th Annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade and Official Christmas Tree Lighting. Parade Begins at 3pm along Hwy 58 in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free refreshments as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children following the parade at the Welcome Center.

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Enjoy stories, crafts, songs, puppets and animal encounters with your young children during Toddler Time, every Wednesday with two classes available at 9:30 and 10:30am. Activities feature a different animal species each week. November’s celebrity creatures include box turtles, hermit crabs and seashells. Toddler Time is free with admission or membership, and registration is not required. The program runs every week through March, except for Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 20 and 27. The aquarium’s indoor play area, “Little Minnows,” is also another great opportunity for little one to experience the aquarium. Located near the aquarium gift shop, there’s seating for adults and plenty of fun for little ones. Preschoolers can dress-up, play games and enjoy a reading nook. Free with admission or membership.

The aquarium’s Special Activities department offers intriguing programs throughout the winter. For indoor excitement when the clouds move in or the cold wind blows, behind-the-scenes tours for age 5 and up are offered Tuesday through Sunday. Check the website for the different tours. Also, the popular Succulent Seafood series is back and will be held most Mondays. Learn how to dish up local, sustainable seafood from the area’s top chefs. Taste-testing included. Advance registration and fees are required for these programs, and they fill up fast. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit the aquarium website. Succulent Seafood schedule is based on restaurant participation.

Another Good Deal Aquarium admission is free for everybody on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. No past or present military affiliation is required. The aquarium will be open Veterans Day 9am-5pm as usual with a full slate of programs. Visitors have two opportunities to return the favor with donations if they wish. Donations are not required for free admission. • Bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. This annual effort helps Martha’s Mission Cupboard stockpile

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provisions to help many families through hard times. Cereal, peanut butter, powdered milk, canned fruit and vegetables, dried beans, rice, saltines and other staples are particularly in demand. Just check that the expiration dates haven’t passed and bring the items with you to the aquarium. • Donate blood to the American Red Cross during a blood drive at the aquarium, 10am-3pm.

membership gives them entry to observe event activities. If an adult would like to participate in the activities, an event ticket is required. Tickets include a take-home photo of each child 12 and under with Santa, plus crafts and other seasonal fun. For an additional fee, hop on sleds and slide downhill in a snowfilled sledding area. The event ends at 5:30pm. • Have you seen Santa scuba dive? Santa and his elves love to swim among the fishes in the Living Shipwreck habitat during the holiday season. Look for them from Dec. 11-24. Dive programs are free with admission or membership. • If you have a youngster out of school on winter break, the aquarium’s holiday camps keep kids active and learning with outdoor activities, animal encounters, discovery labs and behind-the-scenes action. Dec. 27 is for children in first and second grades; Dec. 28 for third and fourth grades and Dec. 29 for fifth and sixth grades. Camps run 8:30am-2:30pm. Space is limited and advance registration is required; $40 per camper.

Holidays Ahead The aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Otherwise, the aquarium and the gift shop are open 9am-5pm throughout the holiday season – including New Year’s Day. Here are some happenings to consider when making your holiday plans for your family: • Whispered wishes among the fishes bring holiday magic to the aquarium’s Santa by the Sea on Dec. 9. Participants will purchase event tickets in addition to aquarium admission fee or membership. Event tickets will be sold from 9am-4:30pm on the day of event, and on-site only. Tickets are required only for children participating in the event. Photos with Santa begin at 9am while all other event activities will begin at 10:30am. Adults are not required to pay for an event ticket, regular admission or

Give the Gift of Memories No need to stress about holiday shopping. Give a gift that will offer incredible experiences and a lifetime of fun memories. A range of annual aquarium membership options, including individual and family packages, are available. Members receive free regular admission to all three North Carolina aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, along with discounts on aquarium programs, events and in the gift shop. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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Garfield Comes Off the Funny Pages to Amuse on ‘Peanuts.’” On advice from Schulz, Davis said changed Boots the cat arrived early for her annual checkup with Garfield’s walk from four feet to two feet – to appear taller the family veterinarian, so she waited patiently, while safely and less hefty. tucked away inside her cat carrier. Some big dogs had Garfield likes naps and loves his teddy bear named earlier appointments; one was wailing in discomfort and Pooky. Garfield hates Mondays, dieting and exercising. another was barking up a storm. One of the main characters in the comic strip is Jon. Visions of Garfield and Odie danced through my head. Bless his heart, he is socially awkward and bumbles The “Garfield” comic strip is world-famous. It debuted in opportunities to get a date with Dr. Liz. On the official 1978, and is the creation of artist Jim Davis. Garfield website, Jon is described as a “geek with a In fantasy land, Garfield the cat lives in heart of gold.” Muncie, Ind., with the nerdy Jon Arbuckle Garfield delights in providing readers with and his dog, Odie. Garfield’s favorite running commentary on Jon’s pathetic love life. food is lasagna, which has expanded Davis offers a few comments about the his “apron” greatly. He’s lazy, smug and history of Garfield: “I always tell people Garfield considers dogs as “low-life.” is a human in a cat suit, and he’s despicable, Davis grew up on a farm in Fairmount, cranky, lazy and the pinnacle of bad health.” Ind., with 25 cats in the barn. He said Commenting on whether he would own a cat that experience gave him all the cat like Garfield, Davis replies: “Lord no, I don’t knowledge he would ever need to make THAT much money.” One truth is his develop a comic strip based on a fat cat. wife is desperately allergic to cats. At his last weigh-in with veterinarian (Dr. Another truth is: Garfield is a “branding Liz Wilson), Garfield weighed 27 pounds. He empire,” Lambert writes, one that extends insists he’s “not overweight, just undertall.” from cat food and coffee mugs to apparel (Aren’t we all so inflicted?) products and credit cards, accounting for Today, “Garfield” is syndicated in roughly annual business activity of more than $1 2,580 newspapers and journals and is the billion. world’s most widely syndicated comic strip in Garfield made his debut as a balloon in the the funny pages. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in He’s the top cat in the world, surpassing 1984, and he “holds the distinction of being the largest all others, including Heathcliff, Felix, balloon ever in the parade,” Davis told Scott Sylvester, Figaro, Tom Neumyer of Mental Floss during an interview (of Tom & Jerry), 2014. “The Garfield balloon requires 18,907 the Cheshire cubic feet of helium, the largest one by Cat from “Alice volume of gas.” in Wonderland” The Macy’s parade does present risks. and Si and Am, Image Courtesy of Jim Davis The Garfield balloon sprung a leak in 1998 the sinister sister and had to be deflated and removed from the Siamese cats from “Lady and parade that year. Then, in 2004, Garfield’s right back paw the Tramp.” was injured when it got caught in a tree in Central Park. Garfield is an orange, fuzzy, tubby, tabby cat that “enjoys Garfield’s not scheduled to participate in this year’s tormenting Odie,” the blond, brown-eared dumb dog with a Macy’s parade. Organizers gave the “cat balloon spot” to large, slobbery tongue. Japan’s “Hello Kitty,” a girl cat who is the star character of Writing for HowStuffWorks.com, Katie Lambert tells us Sanrio, a company based in the Shinagawa Ward in Tokyo. more about Garfield and his creator. So, Boots got her shots with nary a whimper and was Davis was born in 1945 and studied art at Ball State declared to be in excellent health. She’s a tuxedo cat. University in Muncie and claims to have “distinguished Markings on her hind legs make it look like she’s wearing himself by earning one of the lowest cumulative grade white go-go boots (like a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader), point averages in the history of the university.” One of his and her little nose is half pink and half black. Boots has closest competitors for “dishonors” at Ball State was his absolutely no physical resemblance to Garfield. classmate David Letterman, who became a comedian of But look around. A dated family portrait hangs on the note. Letterman was born in 1947, and Davis and Lettermen wall in the waiting room at the animal hospital, showing the met while on campus. owners (both veterinarians) with their daughters and their After college, Davis apprenticed with cartoonist Tom K. pets. That butterscotch-orange tabby cat in the photograph Ryan, creator of the “Tumbleweeds” comic strip, Lambert is Squirt, a male who ruled the neighborhood with as much wrote. “Davis’ first effort was called ‘Gnorm Gnat,’ but a swagger as Garfield rules the manor. comics editor told him that people couldn’t and wouldn’t Garfield is universal. Davis says he would like for “fans relate to bugs. Davis looked at other successful comics to think Garfield lives next door,” whether they live in and realized that people do like dogs like Snoopy and Sidney, Ohio, or in Sydney, Australia … or at Brandywine in Marmaduke. 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they are donated to deserving charities, ministries, and families in need during the less occupied off-season months. These homes have given so much to us as property owners, this is just one way we can be good stewards by gifting charitable stays to others. In our family this year we welcomed blessing upon blessing, two new little grandsons we dubbed cousin twins because their birthdays are so close. Our family table will expand this Thanksgiving as we welcome over 30 members of our extended families to enjoy turkeys fried to mahogany perfection, oysters steamed and roasted, homemade yeast rolls and rosemary cornbread and oh, those deep dish pecan pies. Sadly, there will be absences around our table this year for those we have loved dearly and who no longer walk this earth. Their presence will still be among us, though, blessing us through heirloom family recipes, perhaps a raised glass of bourbon in remembrance and in reading the words of Psalm 100. In our nation these days too often we catalog our troubles, curse the latest disaster, experience anger at reading a headline. I can only counter that with my final blessing, the gift of a solitary walk on the beach just past sunrise, counting blessings with each footstep, with a whispered “Amen” when I glimpse dolphins, enjoying this gift of a beautiful island life, just like me. Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com

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Atlantic Beach is a ‘Great Place’ “The 20th Century was about getting around. The 21st Century will be about staying in a place worth staying in.” This quote from James Howard Kunstler the writer of “The Geography of Nowhere” is one of my favorites and is a reminder of what we are trying to do in Atlantic Beach. We are making great places. “Place Making” is term of art that comes up increasingly in the municipal and real estate development worlds these days. In this context a “place” can be one building, a park, a neighborhood, or a whole town. There is not a clear formula for what makes a great place. Rather, it’s one of those things you know when you see it. Towns like Charleston and Key West are great places, it just feels good to be there. I think there are some key factors in making great places that we can incorporate in Atlantic Beach. I’ll outline them below and plan to address these points in future editions of the Island Review. Great places are attractive and have some visual continuity. Whether it is a single building or a neighborhood, great places look good and have a signature distinction that lets you know where you are. We need to focus on improving our streetscapes and buildings and make sure there are consistent elements, such as signage and landscaping, that tie the town together. Great places are built for people, not cars. The charm of a small town in Europe, that was built before the automobile, far outshines that of places like Phoenix or Houston where roads dominate the landscape. People feel better in places that were

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built on a scale that fits them as opposed to something made for heavy machinery. Obviously, we still need good roads for our cars in Atlantic Beach, but we are fortunate that our town is small enough that it is easy to get around on foot or on a bike. We have a lot of improvements coming on this front. Great places are meeting places. Whether it is a cozy coffee shop, a neighborhood bar, or a town square, great places are where people come together. In Atlantic Beach, our Town Park serves this function and the improvements we are planning for the Boardwalk will do the same. In addition, the new homes and businesses being built on the Circle are rapidly making it, once again, a great place to spend time with friends and family. Great places have unique, local businesses. I recognize the benefits of large, chain stores. But, few Wal-Mart shopping centers are great places. On the other hand, a neighborhood of local businesses is a place many of us want to spend time. Great places have public art. Fountains, murals, concerts, statues and other public art activate a place—they make it more interesting to spend time there. We have some work to do on this front, but our Beach Music Festival is a great example of using art in a public forum to bring people together. Atlantic Beach is a great town and, if we focus on the elements listed above, I think we can quickly become a great place. “Place making” will be a priority going forward and I’m excited by the opportunities in our town.

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MAKING HOLIDAY MEMORIES Counting down to Christmas Day means many different things to people across the globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities. Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas – a special family calendar of fun finds. 1. ANNUAL MEMENTO: Have the kids or adults make one new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones. 2. COOKIE DAY: Devote one day to making Christmas cookies. Invite friends or family members over. Distribute some cookies to elderly neighbors. 3. HOLIDAY CLASSIC: Spend a night in and watch a classic Christmas flick you’ve never seen before. Streaming movie services often put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season. 4. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favorite tunes for an audience. Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home. 5. DINE OUT: Take a break from cooking, shopping and hosting and stop into a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try. Keep it local to support nearby businesses. 6. ADOPT A CHILD/FAMILY: Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides for less fortunate families. Answer the Christmas desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists. 7. SEE THE SIGHTS: Pack the children into the family car to tour nearby areas and look at Christmas lights displays. Bring

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along cookies and hot chocolate. 8. TRIM A TREE: Get together with adult friends at a treetrimming party. Rotate the hosting house each year. 9. PLAY DRESS-UP: A gentleman can dress up as the man in red and pop into a friend’s holiday gathering. 10. WILDERNESS WALK: Enjoy the crisp air and snow and see a local park from a winter perspective. 11. ACTS OF KINDNESS: Choose any act of kindness and make it happen this Christmas. It can include feeding the hungry or helping a disabled person shop for the season. 12. KIDS’ SECRET SANTA: Spread the joy of giving by having the kids choose a sibling or friend’s name from a hat and purchasing or making a gift for that person. 13. HAND OUT HOT CHOCOLATE: Make a big thermos of hot chocolate and give it out to shoppers or workers who have been out in the cold. 14. READ RELIGIOUS STORIES: Understand the true meaning of the season by reading Biblical passages. 15. CAMP-IN: The first night the tree is decorated, allow the kids to sleep beside it under the glow of Christmas lights. 16. SCAVENGER HUNT: Plan holiday-themed trivia questions and hide small trinkets for children to find. 17. SURPRISE BOX: Put a gender and age nonspecific gift into a box. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the person who finds a hidden gift tag under their chair at dinner gets to open the box. 18. FAMILY PORTRAIT: Wear your holiday finery and pose for a portrait that actually will be printed and framed.

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Sat. 18: Jumble Sale. 9am-4pm. There’s no admission to visit this annual Beaufort Historical Association event featuring a collection of area artisans. Look for handmade crafts, art, antiques, pre-loved treasures, jewelry and more as the historic site turns into a virtual community marketplace. Details: 252-728-5225. Sun. 19: BHA Community Thanksgiving Feast. 11:30am-1pm. Beaufort restaurants come together to create a true community meal for this Beaufort Historical Association fundraising event. Eat on site or take your ultimate Thanksgiving dinner home with you. Details: 252-7285225. Shop Savor & Sip. Noon. Join the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program for a little lunch, a little fashion and a lot of fun. The annual fashion show and luncheon will be catered by Floyd’s 1921. Tickets are $40. Details: 252-726-2336. 24-26: “The Grinch.” Watch the magical world of Whoville come to life on the big screen at Carteret Community Theatre this holiday season. Screenings are planned for 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 3pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com. Sat. 25: Emerald Isle Christmas Parade. 3pm. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the town of Emerald Isle. Guests are asked to join the town following the parade for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Merchant’s Park. Art Walk. 2-5pm. Galleries in Morehead City welcome visitors with special demonstrations, refreshments and deals just in time for the holidays. “Polar Express.” Youngsters can enjoy a screening of this popular holiday movie at the NC History Center, New Bern, just in time for the holidays. Seating times are noon and 3pm. Tickets are $3 for children 12 and under and $6 for adults. Details: www.tryonpalace. org. “Christmas Vacation.” 7pm. Celebrate the holidays with a showing of this holiday classic at the NC History Center, New Bern. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Details: tryonpalace.org. Mon. 27: Holiday Décor Behind the Scenes. 9:30am. Join greenhouse manager Hadley Cheris at Tryon Palace for a tour of the first floor of the palace in all its holiday grandeur as she discusses the many special items used to decorate for Christmas. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for youth. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Thur. 30: “Noel, Noel.” 7pm. The Craven Community Chorus presents “Noel, Noel” featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria” under the direction of Philip Evancho. The second half of the program will included traditional and not so traditional Christmas songs. Accompaniment provided by Cheryl Kite and the Trent River Orchestra. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Bank of the Arts, Kitchen on Trent, Fuller’s Music and Harris Teeter in New Bern. Additional performances are planned for 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3. Details: 252670-0230. 52

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1-3: Model Train Show. The Carteret County Model Railroad Buffs and the Town of Beaufort organize this annual holiday show at the Beaufort Old Train Depot. Runs from 4-8pm on Friday; 9am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-728-2259. 2-3: Core Sound Decoy Festival. 9am-5pm, Saturday and 10am4pm, Sunday. The annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, held at Harkers Island Elementary School, will feature silent and live auctions, approximately 100 vendors and exhibitors, raffle tickets to win prizes and several competitions for adults and youth. Youth Day will be held on Sunday and all youth will receive free entry and can enjoy door prizes, kids decoy painting and competitions, archery and youth loon calling contests. Details: 252-838-8818. Waterfowl Weekend. 9am-5pm, Saturday and 10am-4pm, Sunday. The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center opens its doors for two days of demonstrations, local music, decoy carvers and exhibitors, educational exhibits, competitions, arts and crafts and plenty of food. Associated special events include a live auction full of hunting collectibles at 5pm, Saturday and at 8am on Sunday the Core Sound Community Church will provide a service followed by a Core Sound breakfast. Details: 252-728-1500. “Noel, Noel.” 7pm. The Craven Community Chorus presents “Noel, Noel” featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria” under the direction of Philip Evancho. The second half of the program will included traditional and not so traditional Christmas songs. Accompaniment provided by Cheryl Kite and the Trent River Orchestra. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Bank of the Arts, Kitchen on Trent, Fuller’s Music and Harris Teeter in New Bern. Additional performances are planned for 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3. Details: 252-670-0230. Sat. 2: Morehead City/Beaufort Flotilla. 5:30pm. The boat parade begins in Morehead City and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15pm. Awards follow in the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center. Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am-11:30am. Floyd’s 1921 and the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association host Santa and friends during three seating times. Cost is $12, adults; $8, children. Reservations are required. Details: 252-727-1921. Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm. Downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. In addition to chowder, guests can expect live demonstrations by artists, musical performances and more. Tickets are $20. Details: 252-808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com. Morehead City Tree Lighting. 5-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome friends at Katherine Davis Park prior to the annual Morehead City Christmas tree lighting at 6pm. Enjoy carols and hot chocolate. Details: 252-808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com. Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. 8am-6pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in the gymnasium. The fair features all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters. Details: 252-354-6350. 4, 11, 18: Holiday Décor Behind the Scenes. 9:30am. Meet at the steps of Tryon Palace for a behind the scenes tour of holiday decorations. Cost is $20. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

8-10: Gingerbread House Festival. In its fifth year, this event at the Crystal Coast Civic Center raises funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House and includes a gingerbread house competition in three categories, including age 8 and under. All skill levels are welcome. Not a baker? Swing by from 11am-5pm each day to view the tempting treats or on Sunday, Dec. 10, stop in for cookies and cocoa with Santa from 2:30-4pm. Details: 252-808-2244, www. cchhnc.org. Fri. 8: Santa and a Movie. 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to join Santa at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center for a story and a short Christmas classic. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and may bring a blanket to cozy up with. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child. Preregistration is required. Details: 252354-6350. 9 & 16: Candlelight Celebration. 4:30-9:30pm. Visit Christmas past through a variety of vignettes during this annual tradition at Tryon Palace, New Bern. It’s 1773 in the Governor’s Palace, 1814 in the Stanly House, 1835 in the Dixon House and 1950 at the Commission House – all lavishly decorated for the holiday and illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Cost is $25 per adult; $15 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Sat. 9: Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Beaufort Holiday Art Walk. 1-5pm. Enjoy a festive day in historic Beaufort, celebrating the season with a variety of receptions and open houses at a variety of downtown locations. Regional artists will be showcased. Maps are available at participating locations at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: www.beauforthistoricsite.org. Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive décor. Details: 252-728-5225. Wed. 13: NC Symphony – Holiday Pops. 7pm. A North Carolina tradition, the symphony’s holiday show brings all the joy and excitement of the season straight to the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern. Enjoy yuletide favorites, orchestral masterworks, the Christmas carol singalong and more. Cost is $47. Details: 877-6276724 or www.ncsymphony.org. Sat. 16: PKS Christmas Parade. 10am. Decorate your bike or golf cart, get a group to sing carols or play music, or make your own float. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the parade starting at Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores. SantaFest. Celebrate the holidays and the joys of the season with Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Loads of activities for children, adults and families come together for this special one-day event, including a children’s candy hunt, gingerbread house building, Santa’s Workshop and a Riverview Reindeer Run 5K. Details: 910326-2600. Reindeer Run 5K/Merry Mile. 8am. Ugly sweaters are encouraged for this festive run in downtown Swansboro. Top three overall finishers earn bragging rights. Cost to enter is $30 for 5K and $5 for the Merry Mile fun run/walk. Details: 910-326-2600. 27-29: Holiday Camp. The NC Aquarium is offering one-day holiday camp programs for grades 2-6. Camp runs from 8:30am-2:30pm with different age groups per day. Cost is $40 per camper. Advance registration and deposit are required. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com. Sun. 31: New Year’s Eve Cannon Blast. Live music begins at 6pm at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, and cannons will be fired at 7pm during this New Year’s celebration. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome as well as picnics. Details: 252-726-3775. ISLAND REVIEW • November 2017

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Mayor Ken Jones

It’s Always a Great Time in Pine Knoll Shores Fall is the season many of us are waiting for! This year, as in any year, we are having a great time at the beach! As I write this in early October, I want to remind you to vote at town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The fastest growing sport in the country is Pickle Ball! The event was put on by our PARC (Parks and Rec Committee), but the folks that pulled it all together included, Jerry Price, Tom Kowalski and Connie Brothy. This 2nd annual PKS Pickle Ball tournament was held on Saturday, Sept. 30. It sure looked and felt like it was professionally set up and organized. Sonny Cunningham and his hardworking crew set up four courts on Pine Knoll Boulevard, and the fun and competition began. Awards included jars of pickles donated by the Mt. Olive Pickle Company in Mt. Olive. Great job by all! If we look all the way back to Nov. 2016, you realize just how thankful we should be. We live in the great state of North Carolina, but better than that, we live in Pine Knoll Shores! We have the most beautiful beaches, peaceful and clean neighborhoods, a very nice country club and facilities, and so many other things that sometimes we take for granted. I’m always thankful for the best staff anywhere that we have in our town. They’re incredibly easy to work with, very talented, and hard working. I’m also thankful for everyone I

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get to meet and work with in our town. Our volunteers are second to none! Whether it’s our volunteer firefighters, our VIPS, or any of our citizen group or board, we have the best! The PKS Garden Club, the strategic planning committee, our History Award winning history committee; our team is in sync! Our fellow citizens are some of the most patriotic folks I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, so I know Veteran’s Day and the freedoms we have, we are grateful for all year, every year. On Nov. 9, at 5pm, our award winning Garden Club is rededicating the Blue Star Memorial site at the corner of Pine Knoll Boulevard and Hwy 58. The Veterans Day Parade, the largest of its kind in the state, is scheduled for Nov. 11, and starts at 11am. As a fellow veteran, I took my turn and I say “Thank you!” for taking your turn in keeping our freedom. Don’t miss out on this year’s Turkey Trot! It’s Thanksgiving Day at 9am (registration @ 8:30am) and starts at McNeil Park. You do NOT have to be a turkey to participate! In December we have all kinds of fun planned. Our flotilla (Dec. 9 @ dusk), the Christmas Parade (Dec. 16, leaves Garner Park @10am), and many other caroling and community events. My point is there is gracious plenty for us all to be thankful for. Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the fall season in Pine Knoll Shores! One Team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!

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Self-taught baker Angela Diaz is a national celebrity and a Carteret County entrepreneur. She and her daughter-inlaw Kaylee won the “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network in 2014 and she shared the often hilarious story of their road to success with the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club at the club’s kick-off meeting in September. While helping her husband run their auto repair business and homeschooling her children, Angela always found time to pursue her love of baking cupcakes for family and friends. In 2012 she and Kaylee opened an online-based bakery with modest success and were encouraged to audition for the TV show, the “Cupcake Wars.” In 2014, following their win on national TV, they began selling cupcakes a few days a week from a friend’s restaurant on the Morehead City waterfront. When the lines reached around the block and they sold out their cupcakes within 45 minutes the first day, they knew they had a future as a retail bakery. In 2014, Angela, Kaylee and Angela’s daughter, Amanda, opened HappyCakes Cupcakery in Morehead City at 278-A Hwy 24, and the rest is history. The secret to their popularity, Angela says, is that they use no artificial ingredients, no food coloring and they never sell a day old cupcake. Their frosting is made from Swiss meringue, a less sweet topping than butter cream. Every day there is a new schedule of flavors like chocolate nutella, black velvet, banana peanut butter, chocolate raspberry, sweet potato, espresso, coconut, salted caramel, vanilla bean, apple spice, to name just a few

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of the varied flavors offered. Gluten-free selections are also available on Saturdays. They employ nine employees and will open a second store in Cary, this fall. “We are more than just cupcakes,” Angela said, “giving back is a huge part of what we do.” Ten percent of all profits are donated to local charities, to Wipe Every Tear, an organization that helps victims of sex trafficking, and to an orphanage in Cambodia. As the Happy Cakes website says, “We want to share our award winning happiness with you”. Be sure to stop buy and taste the “happiness” yourself- once you do you’ll understand why they are such a success. After thanking Angela for sharing her story, club president Betty Thomas conducted a short business meeting focusing on upcoming club activities including the Christmas Luncheon, the February fundraising fashion show, and the Supper Club. She thanked the various committee chairs for volunteering to provide leadership for the club’s ongoing program areas. It was announced that the scholarship recipient this year is Molly Sullivan of Morehead City who is enrolled in the nursing program at Carteret Community College with a long-term career goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Please consider joining the group at the Pine Knoll Shores town hall for the Nov. 17 meeting featuring a presentation from Martha’s Mission Cupboard. Meetings begin at 9:30am with refreshments, followed by the speaker and a short business meeting. Guests are always welcome. by Michelle Powers

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Nov. 7: Essential Oils 101: Muscle Pain. 6-7 p.m. Learn how the use of essential oils can ease muscle aches and pains with Lisa Sparr Nov. 9: Jewelry Marking. 6-8pm. Fall into fun with the chance to update your accessories with some autumn flair, $20 for two (2) projects Nov. 13: Fellowship Night: Nutrition. 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for fellowship and fun. This program is geared towards adults with special needs and will be held once a month as an after dinner/evening group. Nov. 14: Invest in Your Health: 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to improve your life the natural way with Martha Vaughn. Nov. 16: Partner Yoga. 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your bestie or your beloved and join Second Wind Eco Tours and Yoga for this couples Yoga class. Nov. 17: Custom Wall Art DIY with Bella Cutz. 5:30pm. Register now for this fun DIY craft night. Choose your design online by going to Swansboro.recdesk.com. Nov. 18: CCW with Personal Defense Services, LLC. 8am-5pm. Cost is $100 for all day class. Range portion can be completed following the course or scheduled for another time. For more details go online to Swansboro.recdesk.com or call 910.326.2600

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BAROMETER Thanksgiving on the Coast It’s that wonderful time of year for getting together with your family and friends, sharing memories and making new ones. Many families celebrate traditions that have traveled down through the years and passed on from generation to generation. Some of us are starting our own families and beginning our own new traditions. And where better to start some new traditions than here on the beautiful Crystal Coast! Instead of slaving in the kitchen this year for your Thanksgiving feast, how about letting someone else do it for you? There is a great selection of local partners who will be taking on that very task so you don’t have to. Sit back and relax with the rest of your family and friends while these fine establishments provide all you desire and more this Thanksgiving holiday! Enjoy a bountiful feast aboard the Crystal Coast Lady and cruise while taking in the breathtaking views of the Beaufort Waterfront, Blackbeard’s House, Rachel Carson Reserve, Duke Marine Lab, Fort Macon, Radio Island and the Morehead City Waterfront. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be provided in a buffet style setting from 1-3pm. To make reservations and for more details, please contact Crystal Coast Lady Cruises at 252-728-8687 or visit www. crystalcoastlady.com. Don’t miss Chef Floyd’s famous Thanksgiving buffet at

Floyd’s 1921 in downtown Morehead City. The traditional Thanksgiving spread will include turkey, ham, roast beef, all the fixings and desserts to boot! Floyd’s is also offering a to go menu in both single plate and family size portions. To make reservations, and for more details, please contact Floyd’s 1921 at 252-727-1921 or visit www.floyds1921.com. The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores’ restaurant, The Clam Digger will be offering their famed classic Thanksgiving buffet that will include must-have items like southern cornbread dressing and oyster dressing. Their buffet will be served from 11am3pm and kids under 6 eat for free. To make reservations and for more details, please contact The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores at 252-247-4155 or visitwww.theinnatpks.com. Beaufort Grocery is not open on Thanksgiving Day for sit down service but it is offering a not to miss to go menu for you and yours to enjoy. Call ahead to have your turkey and fixings ready for pick up at your convenience. To place an order, or for more details, please contact Beaufort Grocery at 252-728-3899 or visit www.beaufortgrocery.com. Although it does not take place on Thanksgiving Day, the Beaufort Historic Site will be offering its annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Sunday, Nov. 19.A traditional turkey dinner will be provided by some of the area’s finest restaurants. The dinner will be served on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds from 11:30am-1pm. Dinners are also available for take-out. To make reservations and for more details, please contact Beaufort Historic Site at 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org. Happy Thanksgiving from the Crystal Coast! Karen Gould Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority

coastal report Oyster Restoration Work Continues Now that the months that contain “r” have arrived, wild oysters are open to harvest in North Carolina’s sounds and coastal waterways. Oyster roasts will start up and continue through the spring, and at the same time, oyster restoration work in Pamlico Sound will continue. There’s a lot to celebrate about these multitasking bivalves and all that’s being done to restore them. The NC Coastal Federation recently received $1.088 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to continue its oyster restoration work on the Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary. Construction on the second phase of the project is slated to begin next January. This project, which began in 2017, is part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s Sen. Jean Preston Oyster Sanctuary Network, as well as part of the federation’s 50 Million Oyster Initiative. It is located at the mouth of the Neuse River in Pamlico Sound, and the materials used for it are stockpiled at the NC Division of Marine Fisheries’ South River facility in Carteret County. This NOAA grant is the second year of funding, and was secured in part thanks to matching funds from the General Assembly, whose budget provides $1.3 million to continue oyster restoration work. Last year, the federation was awarded a $1.275 million grant from NOAA. By the end of the three-year period, it could receive up to $3.8 million in federal funding for oyster reef construction. These types of large scale restoration projects not only help restore oyster populations and benefit the environment, but they also support jobs and boost North Carolina’s coastal economy. 62

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Using the state and federal funding, the federation hired a contractor, Stevens Towing Company, Inc., to construct 15 acres of oyster reef at the sanctuary site. This project was also supported by individual donors and Grady-White Boats. Throughout the process, private contractors, construction workers, scientists, university researchers, state agency workers and fishermen were hired to assist in implementing the project. By 2020, the federation and partners plan to complete the 50 Million Oyster Initiative, which was launched in 2016. Its goal is to build 50 acres of sanctuary, and sites have been carefully located to enhance the oyster population while minimizing any interference with typical uses of the area. Each acre of sanctuary supports approximately one million oysters, and those 50 million oysters will filter up to 2.5 trillion gallons of water daily. Once these oysters get to work filtering the water and providing habitat, the benefits extend well beyond the project. Clean water and fish habitat benefit both the fisheries and tourism industries. One oyster reef can provide habitat for an estimated 300 different adult and juvenile organisms, including shrimp, southern flounder, blue crabs and clams. Many of these species are important to the commercial and recreational fishing industries in North Carolina. Cleaner water also benefits the growing shellfish mariculture industry in the state. Shellfish mariculture has made it possible for local oysters to be available year-round at some restaurants. For more information about all things oysters, oyster restoration and shellfish mariculture, visit nccoast.org/oysters or ncoysters.org.

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AVOCADOS Food trends come and go. But one such trend that has seemingly enjoyed more staying power than other flavors of the month is avocado toast, a popular dish that might trace some of that admiration to how easy it is to prepare. The popularity of avocado toast has exploded in recent years, but it has actually been around for decades. Many trace the origins of avocado toast to Australia, though it’s hard for food historians to say with utmost certainty where the dish was first served. Avocado toast might be as healthy as it is popular. Avocados boast a host of health benefits, some of which might surprise even the most ardent devotee of avocado toast. Avocados are loaded with vitamins. According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s National Nutrient Database, avocados are a great source of numerous vitamins, including C, E, K, and B-6. Avocados also contain betacarotene, which the human body converts into vitamin A that promotes healthy skin and a strong immune system. Avocados can benefit vision. Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin, a pair phytochemicals concentrated in the tissues in the eyes. Lutein and zeaxanthin are believed to block blue light from reaching structures in the retina, thereby reducing a person’s risk of developing macular degeneration. In fact, studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the American Journal of Ophthalmology and The Archives of Ophthalmology found that diets high in lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with a lower risk of macular degeneration, which the American Macular Degeneration Foundation notes is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Avocados can promote healthier bones. Because they’re high in vitamin K, a nutrient that is crucial for bone health, avocados may help reduce a person’s risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by bones becoming fragile and brittle due to loss of tissue. Vitamin K may help improve the intestinal absorption of calcium. That’s a significant benefit, as calcium deficiency has long been associated with a greater risk for osteoporosis. Avocados may help fight depression. Avocados are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which benefit the body in myriad ways. One of those ways is by helping to reduce the symptoms of depression. Polyunsaturated fats such as omega-3 fatty acids are thought to antagonize inflammatory cytokines that can contribute to feelings of depression. Trendy foods come and go, oftentimes falling off the radar when their health benefits are overstated or proven dubious. However, the documented benefits of avocados may ensure the staying power of avocado toast. ISLAND REVIEW • November 2017

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INDIAN BEACH

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Happy Autumn Fall is here and we hope everyone had a great summer. The Indian Beach Board of Commissioners have been busy over the past few months.

Police Department First you will notice a lot of work happening across the street from town hall. The building used to be known as the Plum Tree Café, will soon be the new Indian Beach Police Dept. The contractors started work in June and hope to be complete by mid-November. The fire department was even able to get in some training by putting holes in walls and taking walls down to simulate actual emergency situations.

The Robert W. Ivey Law Enforcement Center We are very excited about this building. The police department has needed more space for a number of years. This building will help facilitate police and emergency operations throughout town. We will also have updated facilities for training, interviewing, and evidence holding. At the July 12 board of commissioners’ meeting, the board officially decided to dedicate the new police department to Commissioner Bob Ivey. He has been police commissioner for almost his 28 years as commissioner. If you would like to see plans for the building or have any questions, feel free to stop by the police department or give them a call at 252-247-6700. Chief Sutzko will be more than happy to talk to you about the project. Having the police department in the new building will also make more room in town hall. Once they move to the new location, you may notice some reconfiguring of town hall personnel.

Administration Department The board also updated several ordinances over the past few months. One ordinance places a $250 fine on any person littering on the beach. The town has experienced an increased amount of litter being left on our beaches. This trash can be dangerous and unsightly and bad for the environment. We hope this will relay the importance of keeping our beaches clean and safe. It also places a $50 fine for leaving holes (deeper than 12 inches) on the beach. Holes are dangerous for individuals on our beaches. They can injure and damage property. Holes are allowed to be dug as big as anyone wants; we only ask that they be filled before you leave the beach. The board also required all individuals with canopies, tents, umbrellas, etc. to take those down every evening as they leave the beach. The board did place a stipulation that oceanfront property owners can request in writing (with proof of ownership) a waiver for this section. The town will implement 66

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a management plan for this waiver when enforcement begins for this section on Jan. 1. Please be aware that this does not apply to rentals. This was done because of safety issues with our public safety personnel on the beach. Our public safety personnel had several incidents on the beach strand while patrolling overnight during the past couple of months. They almost hit one of the canopies left on one occasion and they almost ran a patrol vehicle in a hole on a separate occasion. Because of these and other safety issues, the board of commissioners felt these actions were needed. The board also wants to make everyone aware that only town personnel are responsible for enforcing these ordinances. We urge anyone who sees a violation of these ordinances to contact the town. There could be legal ramifications if someone other than town personnel try to enforce them. The board will analyze these new ordinances and their effectiveness over the coming months with the administration department. This will give time for a track record if any changes or alterations need to be made.

Public Works/Maintenance You will also notice a new staff member around town. Brandon “Scotty” Golden was hired in March as the full-time public services technician. Scotty kids around by saying he’s the “trash man” but he is definitely a lot more. He has been repairing and maintaining all of our public beach accesses (you will even notice the parking areas are more visible), mowing/maintaining all town property and rights-of-way throughout town, patrolling the beaches for trash, repairing issues in town facilities, and just about anything else a maintenance department would handle. We are excited to have him on board.

Fire Department We recently received word that our Fire Department has received a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. We will utilize this grant to hire 3 firefighter/paramedics. Once these individuals are hired, we will be able to provide the highest level of EMS service to our residents, property-owners and visitors. Our paramedic service will start by July 1, 2018. This grant program is extremely competitive. Chief Miller and the fire department worked hard in securing this grant for our town. We need to feel extremely proud of them on this accomplishment. The fire department has two new designs for our fire department T-shirts. If you would like to purchase a T-shirt for a Christmas present, please contact the fire department at 252-247-7994. They have multiple colors and sizes with each design. All funds go to the fire department auxiliary.

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Herbert and Grace Barefoot to Arlene Gray, 602 Fort Macon Road #232, $69,500. Sheryl and William Langley, Jr. to Camelot East, LLC, 2401 Fort Macon Road #218 & #219, $140,000. Stocks Properties, LLC to James and Laura Kasinski, 105 Dogwood St., $155,000. Stephen and Mary Hooper to Carl and Sherrill Pentis, 1904 Fort Macon Road #234, $170,000. Trinity of New Bern, LLC to James and Kathy Smith, 1904 Fort Macon Road #191, $185,000. Donna Beard, Stephen Kearney, Jr. and Phillip Kearney to Nancy Thompson, 301 Commerce Way Road #344, $185,500. David and Margaret Mason to James and Marsha Richardson, 2306 Fort Macon Road #208, $188,000. Rick and Holly Krivjansky to John and Gail Vanlandingham, 2509 Fort Macon Road #204, $205,000. Barbara and James Brooks, Jr. to Pamela and Louis Spell, 510 Bogue Blvd., $235,000. Jimmie and Donna Edmundson to Barbara Mallory, 2305 Fort Macon Road #102, $240,000. Nancy and Russell Proctor, III and Alice Witten to Jill Thrower, 2305 Fort Macon Road #203, $270,000. Timothy and Susan Wayt to Dennis and Rebecca Bridgett, 105 Winston Ave., $336,500. Odette and Randy Park, Carmen Farrugia and Leonard and Karen Farrugia to Herman Roberts, 214 Terminal Blvd., $340,000. Thea and William Kincaid, III to Joseph and Catherine Warenda, Edward Warenda and Tasha Disney, 205 Cedar Lane, $345,000. Cornerstone Bank to David and Anne Lindley, 108 E. Bogue Sound Drive, $372,500. Janice and John Branch, Jr. to James and Jennifer Branch, 303

Asbury Ave. Ext. $460,000. Struyk Properties, LLC to Beachrental Two, LLC, 200 Ocean Blvd., $900,000.

BEAUFORT

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 101 Colony Point St., $30,000. Belcher & Belcher Partnership to Chester Glazewski and Sheila Walton, 354 Old Stanton Road, $65,000. UFS, LLC to Stacy and James Sykes, Jr., 334 Old Stanton Road, $65,000. Charles and Mary Redmond to David Janecke, 111 Garbacon Drive, $71,000. Jason and Cara Salter to Stephen and Carla Ward, 5499 Merrimon Road, $104,000. William and Sheryl Langley to Ray Manning, 2401 Fort Macon Road #237, $115,000. Ricky and Shanra Rose to James and Denise Hunnings, 407 Mallard Court, $150,000. Leon and Iva Spell toDianne Brown, 125 Gilbert Drive, $151,000. Annette Luther to Vincent Lanteri, Jr., 304 Pirates Landing, $151,500.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during September 2017*

Ray and Carol Vallecillo to John and Louise Ballantyne, 1312 Ann St., $205,000. Carolyn Piner to Jason and Cara Salter, 1616 Hwy 101, $225,000. Patricia and Lewis Miffitt, Jr. to Ashley Norfleet, 314 Island Drive, $245,000. Rosena Henderson to Neil Vining, 611 Broad St., $275,000. John and Janice Carlisto to Sandra Drucker, 121 Radley Lane, $286,000. Alioth Holdings, LLC to Sara Tanner, 705 4-H Road, $359,000. Treva and David Tyson, Ava Watkins and Jean Watkins to Bennette and Margaret Henderson, 183 Shore Drive, $365,000. Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Rebecca Weeks, 230 Shearwater Lane, $379,000. Susan Sanders to Carolyn Hardy, 510 Front St. #23, $465,000. Robert Brown and Reva Brown to Margaret and William Taylor, III, 1013 Front St. and boat slip, $557,500.

BOGUE

William and Krystal Norris to Thomas and Kelly Grady, 109 Wild Oak Drive, $218,500.

Glenwood Coombs to Marcio Murta, 222 Rudolph Drive, $158,000.

Richard and Nancy Taylor to Sheri and Steve Smalley, 325 Barrington Ridge, $330,000.

Warren and Jennifer Pluym to Alan and Jenna Scibal, 271 Pinners Point Road, $160,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Lawrence and Heather Sappington to Steve Peddycord, 739 Crow Hill Road, $167,000. Kimberly and David Burris to Jacob Geary, 204 Bogue Sound Drive West #A, $175,000.

Christina Maria Way, $240,500. Karen Gillikin to William and Lynn Eldridge, 101 Sand Lot Curve, $272,000. Ellen Hurtt to William and Barbara Holley, 102 Marsh Island Drive, $278,000. Phillip and Ruth Matthews to Donna and Randall Chandler, 130 Ash St., $415,000.

EMERALD ISLE

John and Jennifer Reeves and Trena Reeves to Anita Proctor, 403 Piney St., $91,500. Crew Drive, LLC to Nancy and Joel Wagoner, 410 & 412 Sunrise Court, $115,000. Watson Family Assets, LLC to Kacey Jack, 121 Janell Lane, $205,000. Lawrence and Sherry Strunk to Jay and Lora Brzezynski, 410 Emerald Drive, $235,000. Islander Ventures of Emerald Isle, LLC to BBCS Developers, LLC, 102 Islander Drive, $250,000. Lawrence and Daisy Spell, Ursula and James Spell, Jr. and Carolyn and James Robertson to Red Clay Investments, 412 Redfish Court, $260,000. Pravin and Alka Patel to Tom Larson, III, 110 Jackson Ave., $285,000. Rick and Sharon Scheper to Travis and Monica Speight, 7026 Emerald Drive, $300,000.

Mt. Pleasant Construction to Mark and Karen Hardin, 114 Dolphin St., $234,000.

Rick and Sharon Scheper to Mavis and Milton House, Jr., 7026 Emerald Drive, $300,000.

CEDAR POINT

Frederick and Ann Marie Zajac to Timothy and Melissa Gunther, 9201 Coast Guard Road #205, $315,000.

Garrett and Maureen Buhler to Glenn and Nancy Fiedler, 110 Star Fish Lane, $125,000.

James and Pamela Oglesby to Jason Foster, 309 Franklin St., $175,000.

Virginia and Clyde Robinson, Jr. to Stephanie and Oliver Griffin, Jr., 650 Cedar Point Blvd. #23, $138,000.

Bonnie Meeks to Deangello and Kristina Wiggins, 790 Berrys Creek Road, $175,000.

Henry Branch, Jr. to Richard and Karen Ramos, 126 Bell St., $178,000.

James and Lori Banks to Ronald and Carol Farabaugh, 104 Anglers Way, $196,000.

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Frank and Joan Papa to William and Katherine Haynes, 131 Doe Drive, $334,000. William Robinette to Frederick and Ann Marie Zajac, 6401 Sea Crest Court, $370,000. Edward and Andrea Burns to Susan Hayes, 106 Barracuda Court, $420,000. (Continued on page 69) ISLAND REVIEW â&#x20AC;˘ November 2017

property watch (Continued from page 67) Joseph Grubb to Christine Sharma, 102 Elizabeth St., $530,000. Thomas and Andrea Mullen to Joseph and Kristin Walker, 203 Windjammer South, $561,500. David and Bettie Sousa to Lucille and William Landen, Jr., 105 Clipper Court, $615,000. William and Diana Heymann to Grant Armstrong, 4101 Ocean Drive, $650,000. Calvin and Deborah Jones to Eric Rouse, William Rouse, Jr. and Richard Rouse, 7128 Sound Drive, $661,000. James Douglass and Cynthia Godshalk to Alexander and Kelly Stefanelli, 1703 Ocean Drive, $730,000. Eva Roberts to Cathleen and Alan Ames and Suzette and Eric Dowling, 6506 Ocean Drive, $747,500. Alan and Betty Johnson to Tracy and Lynn Strickland, 7414 Sound Drive, $950,000. Larry Siegel and Therese Libby to James and Jennifer Patterson, 6617 Ocean Drive, $1,975,000. Robert and Patricia Rees-Jones to Katie Hamilton, 3107 Ocean Drive, $2,000,000.

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to Jason Hutchinson and Kara Tadlock, 1607 Fairfield Court, $284,500.

to Adam Stallings, 600 35th St. #601, $105,000.

G. Phillip and Ann David to William and Kathleen Addison, 311 Arendell St. #105, $299,000.

Jo Ann Beitz to Martha Hedgepeth, 600 35th St. #603, $107,000.

Herman Roberts to William Mahoney, 505 Pine Valley Drive, $299,000.

Dean Veros and Anastasia Veros to BB Dunn, LLC, 303 Barbour Road, $126,500.

Stephen and Tamara Bennett to Carl and Barbara Russell, 1115 Palmer Way, $300,000.

Gloria Campbell to Deborah Novroski and Catherine Cawley, 303 Barbour Road, $140,000.

Kathryn and Thomas Saieed, Jr. to Daniel and Jennifer O’Korn, 4425 Arendell St. #508, $330,000.

First Citizens Bank & Trust to Beverly Pham, 4426 Arendell St. #U-10, $143,000.

James and Sydney Cummings to Shawn and Jamie Wood, 113 Pine Bluff Drive, $345,000.

Ann Chapman to Anita and Joseph Dunn, 3200 Mandy Lane, $148,000.

MSR and CCR Management, LLC to Claude and Jean Ham, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #314, $360,000.

Carol Scantlin to Adam and Samantha Stamnos, 2408 Bradford St., $175,000. Donna and Charles Jones to William and Susan Bankson, 219 Lord Granville Drive, $195,000. Michael and Carolyn Hagie to Michelle Shreve, 3007 Fairway Road, $209,000. Rodney Koontz and Jodi Koontz to Benny and Bridgette Baker, 2003 Farmstead Court, $212,500. Anderson and Bennette Hopper to Abbi and Jeffrey Mickler, 915 Oak Drive, $225,000. Krystal and Peter Howell, Jr. to Daniel Williams, Jr., 911 West Haven, $249,000.

William and Patricia Person to Bobbie Jo May, 1530 Salter Path Road, $165,000.

Helen Rooney to Liang Zhao and Hong Ji, 5109 Webb St., $250,000.

Linda and Wellborn Malcom to David and Elizabeth Fouts, 1700 Salter Path Road #103, $285,000.

Troy Best to Stephen and Tamara Bennett, 206 Mansfield Parkway, $250,000.

David and Ginger Henshall to Laura Leslie, 1505 Salter Path Road #511, $351,000.

Mark and Joni Mansfield to Ray and Lori Toler, 1004 Fisher St., $265,000.

John and Carolyn Powell to Nicholas Lowther and Rebecca Boone, 125 Kiawa Way, $385,000.

Scott and Stephanie Holbert to Nicholas and Cassie Martin, 2414 Marsh Tern Lane, $265,000.

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Myrtle Howland to David Cooke, 1307 Fathom Way, $45,000.

Patricia and Rodney Brown to Dale and Marylynn Rich, 212 Green Dolphin St., $268,000.

Spooner’s Creek West Development, LLC to Mark Hannula Construction, Inc., 211 Coventry Road, $98,500.

Kenneth and Rose Marie Wallace to Thomas Coltrain and Jean Flanagan-Coltrain, 3507 White Drive, $270,000.

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Paul and Patricia Nunn and Lynne and Robert Walker, Jr. to Melba Thompson, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #214, $373,000. Jane and John Brady, Jr. to Guy and Kathleen Yeager, 168 Camp Morehead Drive, $380,000. Elana and Joseph McClure to Carlton and Angela Thompson, 5125 Holly Lane, $428,000. Shannon and Courtney Mehurg to David and Janet Jaworski, 1410 Marsh Pointe, $470,000. Thomas Brinley, Jr. to Leland and Janie Vann, 205 15th St., $650,000. Louis Gazza, Jr. and Jeanne Taylor to Dana and Richard Luettich, Jr, 219 Lands End Road, $715,000. Jane Conneely to James and Sydney Cummings, 139 Spooners St., $975,000. Holler Corporation to East Coast Square East, LLC, 4218 Arendell St., $6,978,000.

NEWPORT

Lori Starkey to Alan and Sylvia Edwards, 123 Bogue Sound Drive, $50,000.

James and Irene Kelley to Eiko Wood, 175 K-7 Lane, $51,000. WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 405 Cutter Way, $60,000. WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Jerri Builders, Inc., 110 Batten

Court, $70,000. WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Jerri Builders, Inc., 217 Bogue Carrier Court, $70,000. Richard and Sheilia Griffis to Kenneth and Patricia Rattner, 123 Greyson Lane, $75,000. Parish Properties, LLC to Jose Barajas-Rios, 1411 Hibbs Road, $85,000. Danny Beasley to Ola Branch, 305 Clear Water Drive, $100,000. Bogue Front, LLC to Curtis Struyk, Jr., 123 Breakwater Drive, $110,000. Norma and Jerry Hyatt to John Vinlove and Heidi Alles,106 Stargazer Lane, $100,000. Patricia Stapleton to Keith and Carol Dibbern, 820 Garner Drive, $118,000. Danny West to Michael and Donna Keeler, 948 Sea Gate Drive, $120,000. Rebecca Norman to Thomas O’Brien, III, 917 Nine Foot Road, $120,000. Vernon and Gail Parish to Bobby Barfield, 119 Bayberry Road, $122,000. Allied Investors Group, LLC to Brandon Dyer, 180 Chatham St., $132,000. Norma and Jerry Hyatt to John Vinlove and Heidi Alles, 100 Stargazer Lane, $135,000. David and Carrie Stroud to Dennis and Mildred Foster, 217 Foxhall Road, $139,000. Mabel Mason to Carolyn Piner and Martin Piner, 263 Hilltop Road, $155,000. Thelma Odham to Michael Vota, 630 & 640 Mill Creek Road, $158,000. Christ and Megan Burroughs to Garrison and Samantha Guthrie, 804 Mill Creek Road, $165,000. Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Shawnasee and Lena Ennis, 1194 Nine Foot Road, $173,000. Gary and Denise Armstrong to Michael and Julia Robinson, 143 C St., $175,000. Scott and Erin Griffith to Laurie and Donald Atkins, 419 George Taylor Road, $235,000. (Continued on page 70) ISLAND REVIEW • November 2017

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Paul Shelley to Lawrence Donnelly and Laurie Breningmeyer, 200 Salter Path Road, $260,000.

STELLA

Oak City Investors, LLC to David and Rebecca Hieter, 305 Chickory Court, $93,000.

Ludrick and Marianne Kukulinski to Robin Lewis, 202 Meadows Lane, $235,000.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Charles and Tiffany Casey, 123 Hardwick Lane, $362,000.

Robert and Beverly Landen to Sarah and Harry Bedard, IV, 109 Live Oak Court, $270,000.

Carolina South Builders, Inc. to Dustin and Misty Menezes, 216 Willow Bridge Drive, $316,000.

John and Misako Hannaford to Cinthia Hannaford and Barry Crowley, 264 Shaver Road, $290,000.

Jean Brinson to Benjamin and April Enix, 101 Egret Court, $370,000.

Arthur Southard and Suzanne Carmel to Valerie Payne, 140 Hawthorne Drive, $274,000.

SWANSBORO

David and Martha Currier to Jeffrey and Cathy Batten, 164 & 170 Bogue Drive, $415,000.

Lawrence and Milena Kilgore to Anthony and Helen Blair, 131 Arborvitae Drive, $299,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES

Roy Dotson to Sallie Newell, 331 Salter Path Road #106, $325,000.

Mayberry Investments, LLC to Keith and Wendy Maready, 205 Back St., $300,000. Jeffrey and Angela Clark to Mikel and Julien Goodman, 535 Little Deep Creek Road, $300,000.

BBCS Developers, LLC to Barbara O’Cain, 167 Arborvitae Drive, $96,000.

Marquis and Tina Williford to Marcelle Hopkins, 579 Coral Ridge Road, $380,000.

Shawnasee and Lena Ennis to Patricia Smith, 518 Pearson Circle, $310,000.

Charles and Mary Gulledge to William and Sally Plyler, 570 Coral Drive #5, $175,000.

Natalie and Alfred Hammett, II to Thomas and Tracy Cale, 126 Marsh Harbour Drive, $310,000.

James McLean, III to Dale Boyd, 304 Pine Knoll Circle, $198,000.

Ann and John Barnhill, Susan and David Shank and Paul and Barbara Heffelfinger to Margaret and William Burnett, Jr., 124 Walnut Circle, $420,000.

Sean and Allison Corcoran to Francine Elliott, 103 Cedar Road, $240,000.

Charles Schaeffler, III to Joseph and Anne Browning, 120 Walnut Circle, $428,000.

Helen and Jerry Webster to David and Shayna Cerino, 111 Mimosa Blvd., $250,000.

Richard Whitaker to Jane and John Brady, Jr., 111 Acorn Court, $460,000.

Nicholas and Laura Brinkley to Rachel and Ronald Langley, Jr., 177 Pearson Circle, $312,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Martin Guthrie, 104 Bogue Harbor Court, $330,000.

Justin Lorino to Justin and Dayna Morgan, 180 Pelletier Loop Road, $181,000. Henry Lott to Diane McMillan, 293 Hadnot Creek Road, $199,000. Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Marcia Whitney, 314 Coldwater Drive, $227,500. Jeffrey and Margo Walker to Gary Colwell and Heather Hein, 223 Mulligan Drive, $291,000. *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.

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the hospital by the peanut butter company or that the hospital requested them. There is no paper trail to suggest that any legal action was ever taken to challenge the use of Peter Pan’s name or image by a U.S. food processor. The Peter Pan Peanut Butter brand became one of the top three in America, trailing only Jif and Skippy. The brand received a big boost in 2007 with the announcement that Disney’s version of the Peter Pan character would become the Peter Pan Peanut Butter “mascot,” straight out of the 1953 animated film version. Other movie characters could and would appear in the advertising campaign, including Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, The Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, Nana the Darling family dog (a Newfoundland) and the twinkling magical fairy named Tinker Bell. OK, Tink, sprinkle on that pixie dust and just watch those jars begin flying off the shelves. This is a fun time, as the industry is in the throes of “peanut butter wars.” It’s nuts out there, as gourmet, artisanal, flavored and organic varieties of peanut butter are sprouting up practically overnight. One industry insider said: “It’s clear that what food entrepreneurs are trying to do to peanut butter what Starbucks did to coffee.” Others say what the “peanut butter nation” is experiencing is akin to the pop up of craft breweries everywhere. As November is “National Peanut Butter Lovers” month, it might be fun to expand your comfort zone with a new variety or flip from creamy to crunchy. Koeze’s Peanut Butter Hasn’t Changed since 1925 Fortunately, not all the peanut butter aisles are found in mega-supermarkets. Such is the case with the Koeze Company, founded in 1910 in Grand Rapids, Mich., by Sibbele Koeze, an immigrant from the Netherlands. He started a wholesale grocery business by selling produce, butter and eggs to small stores around the city. His son, Albertus Koeze, took over the business around 1918, and purchased a local peanut butter company in 1925. From then on, premium peanut butter and roasted nuts have been a primary part of Koeze’s product offering. Today, in addition to the manufacturing facility, there are two Koeze Company retail stores in the Grand Rapids area. Select Koeze’s classic Cream-Nut Natural Peanut Butter or its Sweet Ella’s Organic Peanut Butter. Each brand is available in both smooth and crunchy. Jeff Koeze in now the man in charge. His parents, Scott and Ruth Koeze gave him the keys to the store in 1997. This was going to be a “life test” for Professor Jeff Koeze, who was teaching at UNC-Chapel Hill as a faculty member in the School of Government. As an undergraduate at Carolina, he met Kate Reid, a classmate (both were Morehead scholars and graduated from UNC-CH). He went on to receive his law degree from the University of Virginia. Jeff and Kate were married in 1986. A lot of people snickered when they learned the nutty professor was going home to Michigan and run the family nut factory in 1997. He’s a real nut case, they laughed. (Guess who is laughing today on his way to the bank.) In an article for Inc. magazine in 2008, Jeff Bailey wrote: “A few months after Jeff Koeze showed up, his father went on vacation and didn’t come back. Didn’t return phone calls, either,” Bailey wrote. ‘I know your dad – he’s retired,’ a longtime worker told Jeff, who was in disbelief. ‘That just can’t be,’ he replied. But it

was.” Bailey continued: “Thus began the education of an educated CEO, a lawyer and tenured professor steeped in book learning but lacking any business experience … at a company that had been built and run by his shoot-from-the-hip father.” “Is selling nuts really so complicated?” Bailey asked. It can be. “Extreme seasonality, with 96.5 percent of sales coming in the fourth quarter, requires rapid expansion and sudden shrinkage. It’s jarring.” The professor figured it out. Don’t change a thing about the peanut butter formula. Keep on cranking out vintage peanut butter, using vintage machinery. “Though more costly to run and maintain, this machinery allows us to slow down the process and focus on the craftsmanship,” Jeff Koeze said. “We produce small batches. We add nothing more than a pinch of sea salt. There are no artificial colors, preservatives or sugar, and it’s never homogenized.” Jeff Koeze was smart enough to work on other areas of the business to boost sales, improve profit margins and introduce technology. One question remains: Who is the peanut butter brand Sweet Ella named for? Blogger Liz Neumark had a curious mind, and in 2011, she uncovered the truth. She revealed to her followers: The Sweet Ella pictured on the peanut butter label is Ella Coeze, daughter of Jeff and Kate. At the time, she was headed for Chapel Hill to attend UNC-CH as a Morehead scholar. (Did someone mention nuts falling close to the tree?) Ella Coeze graduated from Carolina in 2015 and was last seen in New York City, working as a journalist for FiveThirtyEight, a web-based company that is owned by ESPN. It specializes in blogging sites that target politics, economics and sports. Do you think that could be a good training ground for the fifth generation of Coeze Company management?

Beech-Nut Print Ads Featured Parker Paintings Beech-Nut Packing Company was formed in 1891 in the Mohawk Valley town of Canajoharie, N.Y. Robert M. Grace reported for his Metropolitan News-Enterprise news service in Los Angeles, that “several country boys went in together to make fine and wholesome foods. They started with hams, then bacon … and bacon was followed by peanut butter.” Grace researched Beech-Nut Peanut Butter print ads from 1915 through 1923. Those featuring the rosy-cheeked faces of young children painted by artist Cushman Parker were hall of fame caliber then … and still are. Cushman Parker did at least 33 paintings for Beech-Nut that were used in the company’s marketing and advertising campaigns. (Beech-Nut is most famous for its baby food products, and this has been the company’s niche market for several decades now.) Little is known about the artist. He was born in Boston in 1881 as Charles Henry Cushman Parker and was accepted to study art in 1900 at the esteemed Académie Julian, a private art school for painting and sculpture founded in Paris, France, in 1867 by French painter and teacher Rodolphe Julian. During the early part of the 20th century Cushman Parker was a prominent competitor of the younger, noted American illustrator, Norman Rockwell, born in 1894, according to the askArt.com website. Mike Wagoner ISLAND REVIEW • November 2017

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 20) You will welcome this month as a time for renewal, Aries. That means surrounding yourself with easygoing people and engaging in various relaxing activities. An emotional encounter that you have with someone close to you gives you clarity and peace of mind. This is the catalyst for making personal changes that improve your life. You may be tempted to tie up loose ends later in the month, but there is a lot to finish so expect things to take longer than you hoped. Focus only on one project at a time. You may feel like you do not measure up to others lately. How others see you is completely different from your perception. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Taurus, no matter the demands that are put on your time right now, you must take some time to retreat and focus on your well-being. This may mean staying out of the limelight. It’s good to want to help others, but do not let someone take advantage of your generosity. Be as accommodating as you can and then communicate your feelings. Your words and actions may not be matching up right now. This may be confusing to others. It may be better to just lead by example. Letting go is a hard lesson. Late this month, you may have to retire a plan that just can’t come to fruition. But don’t worry, new ideas are in the works. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) If you’ve felt misunderstood recently, do not worry. Things will finally be righted, and you will be able to smooth over any miscommunications with others. Spend time fixing up your home this month or doing things that are geared around family. This is a great time for parents and children or even extended family to get together. Things have been moving along quite easily for you and you are enjoying the respite. Take all the deep breaths you can during this period of recovery. Try not to hold onto negative emotions. Focus on all of the happy memories you have made with others and your mood will instantly brighten. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is a month of activity directly related to your earning potential, Cancer. It is time to get your financial house in order, devoting your time to budgets. Hoping and wishing for something without taking any action will not lead to satisfaction. Figure out what you hope to achieve and then work toward that goal. Time has been passing quite rapidly. You may be feeling like you aren’t quite catching up to the clock. As long as some work is getting finished, you are completely fine. Remember, honesty is the best policy. So have that frank conversation with someone even if full disclosure can be a bit uncomfortable. You’ll be glad you did. 74

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LEO (July 23-August 23) You are proud of new plans and are now feeling invincible, Leo. There is so much potential coming your way that it may be slightly overwhelming processing it all. Optimism will abound mid-month, though. You are ready to tackle any project big or small. Even though you may feel like you can take on the world, enlist a few helpers. You might find yourself excited to go on an adventure, but you simply can’t find time in your schedule. You may just have to make it happen by turning off your devices and heading out. Don’t underestimate your abilities. You are imaginative and creative when the mood suits you, as it will be this month. Look for your muse and get started. VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Virgo, you may have been quietly working on a project that no one has had a clue about. This endeavor will soon be revealed to everyone close to you, showcasing your creativity. Safeguard your personal information, because not everyone you meet is on the up and up. Be cautious without being suspicious and things will turn out fine. Even if you are sure that your perspective will win over the crowd, you have to accept there will be some who don’t agree with you. Be gracious and don’t step on any toes. Stay open to external influences and you may be able to infer some things about the future that can guide you in the days ahead. Stay ahead of the curve.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Libra, you might feel like you have lost a bit of your relationship magic, but in the department of winning friends, you can’t be beat. People are lining up to know you. You can make a big difference by contributing time, money or both this month. Don’t hesitate to pitch in. Celebrate all that you have accomplished with someone you love. Although you might not realize it, someone is making a concerted effort to get to know you this month. Be open to new relationships and you may make a lifelong friend. The end of the month is a good time to take stock of the people who mean the most to you. Express your feelings to these people and spend some time with them. SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) You are not going to do anything halfway this month, Scorpio. Come to think of it, you never do things halfway. Nevertheless, be cautious and considerate with your pursuits. Dedicate your time to something that will educate you further in an area of concentration you want to pursue. It may be a charitable cause. You have worked hard and are now beginning to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Treat yourself to whatever you would like. Be proud of your efforts. A little dose of being naughty might do you some

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good late in the month. Call in sick from work and enjoy a day shopping or simply indulging in a little entertainment. SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Sagittarius, you are not the type of person who is willing to settle. This month, in regard to your career, you will demonstrate just how eager you are to get ahead. Your great imagination often causes you to be the life of any gathering. Remember that sometimes it is OK to let others’ creativity take center stage. Keep conversations with others light and easy to avoid any drama. Delving deeper into others’ lives is the furthest thing from your mind. You have basic needs that have to be met, and a strong network of friends and coworkers can get you through any rough patch. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Capricorn, the greatest asset you can have this week is the capacity to communicate. Always express your feelings clearly so that nothing can be misconstrued. Changes, particularly early in the month, will do you good. Rearrange the furniture or even try out a new hairstyle for some new perspective. Are your achievements isolating you from others? You may have to let someone else get some of the glory this month, if only to show your vulnerable and accommodating side. Although you can’t narrow it down just yet, something doesn’t feel right in your world. Keep investigating and trust your instincts. AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Relationship matters are on the mend, Aquarius. You couldn’t be happier with the changes. You’re not prone to going it alone, and having a mate at your side is key. Take some time to do something with your partner, who can probably use your help right now. This can change your life emotionally and financially. Do not avoid others to escape conflict; otherwise, you are only delaying the inevitable. Speak your mind and address the situation with tact and professionalism. You have reached a crossroads where everything you have dreamed and worked for has finally converged. This is the time to enjoy the fruits of all your labor. PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, associates and friends have been cautious and guarded, leading you to believe you should act the same way. Don’t follow the crowd. Remain tight-lipped about a positive development. You won’t have to stay silent forever, but wait a little longer to share the news. Your self-esteem can soar this week if you surround yourself with the right people. Fill your days with fun activities. Rather than looking at the differences between you and someone else, look at the similarities. This is a great way to begin a friendship.

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Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471155, 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, 252726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-7630378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections. Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience. Consumer Mobility Solutions: 118-A Market St., New Bern, 252-653-5350. Tired of climbing those stairs? Consumer Mobility Solutions may be the missing piece. Stair chairs, passenger lifts and cargo lifts can help make your life easier. Free consultation and free home surveys. Visit www. cmslifts.com or email Wayne at waynelamm@aol. com. Emerald Isle Homeowner’s Services: 9106-B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-764-2563. Relax and leave your keys with us! A full service “boutique” property management services company specializing in vacation rentals, VRBO and annual rentals. Discover the low, streamlined service plans. 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, 910-3251050, 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, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule. Windows & More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-726-8181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in firstquality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection. Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www. artistictileandstonenc.com. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings. Beaufort Furniture/Beaufort Home: 520 Hedrick St. and 127 Middle Lane, Beaufort, feature custom designed handmade North Carolina furniture and an array of items for the home. Whether your replacing one special item or redressing an entire room, Beaufort Furniture and Beaufort Home are full of fresh ideas – beaufortfurniture.com and beauforthomestore.com. Bowden & Carr: 211 Hwy 70 W, Havelock, 252-447-3648,bowdenandcarrfurniture.com.

The La-Z-Boy comfort studio offering a custom selection of chairs, sofas, sleepers and recliners at a reasonable price. Along with the largest La-Z-Boy studio and design center in the area, shoppers will find all their living room and dining room needs. Family owned and operated since the 1950s. Braswell Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com. Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252-2473355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more. Family Furniture: 448 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, 252-764-9659. The area’s newest full service furniture store specializing in premium name brand furnishings, mattresses and rugs and many unique and hard to find items. Special order custom living room sofas, sectionals and chairs in thousands of fabric including Sunbrella and Crypton. Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty. Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com. McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind. Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast. William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more. Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252-8380201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

Carolina Shores Boatlift Repair & Servicing: 252-6590567, www.carolinashoresmhc.com. Boatlift repair and service. Free initial inspection, 24 hour emergency service and service contracts available. Servicing all makes and models. Deck cleaning, custom fish cleaning stations, deck benches and more. East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www.eastcarolinaservices. com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/ construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting,

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sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills. Fences Unlimited: 203 Jacob Drive, Morehead City, www.fencesunlimited.net. Custom wood, vinyl and aluminum fencing for all your landscaping and security needs. Free estimates, call 252-2476033. NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily. Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg@ acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www.acebuildersnc.com. Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-3549000, 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, 800849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday. Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-7867368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. 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, 866467-3105; 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 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan. Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

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Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www. bluewaternc.com. CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland.com. C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-3543635 or email colhomeservices@ymail.com. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast. Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-354-3315, 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), 910-5776400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models. Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www. bluewaternc.com. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 5113-A US 70 West, Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@ kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Malcolm Boartfield: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3475 (cell). Malcolm uses his 40+ years of experience in real estate sales/ marketing and technology as a tool to better serve his clients. His research skills allow him to better match properties with individuals who have come to Emerald Isle, enticed by the relaxed coastal way of life. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach

Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-2470077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com. Spinnaker’s Reach Realty: 9918 MB Davis Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5555. For more than 20 years, Spinnaker’s Reach has helped families realize their dream of living on the coast. Visit www.spinnakersreach.com to see how Judy O’Neill and Matias Lagos can help you. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty.com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals. Syndie Earnhardt, Realtor: 252-646-3244, HomesOnTheCrystalCoast.com, real estate broker with 29+ years sales experience in vacation homes and condos, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes and vacant land. Specializing in the Crystal Coast. Buyer representation available. Tab Premium Built Homes: 2851 Trent Road, New Bern, 252-638-8310. This Southern Living custom builder can bring your dreams to life. Custom, semi-custom and pre-priced home construction available throughout Eastern North Carolina. Visit www.tabpremiumbuilthomes.com. Ty Gay Builders, Inc.: Decades of construction experience in custom residential and commercial projects. Whether you’re renovating or starting from scratch, Ty Gay’s team of professionals work with clients every step of the way. Visit www. tygaybuildersinc.com

SHOPS & SERVICES

Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com. 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. Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%. Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775, 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, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee. Top it Off Boutique: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111. Experience the difference – unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shows and much more! Whimsical and fun items for all occasions.

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Rather than building a small business from the ground up, buying an existing company offers the opportunity to move along the path to entrepreneurship more quickly. With all of the startup tasks already taken care of, a staff in place, an established customer base, existing vendor relationships, and processes and procedures laid out, you have a head start. But that doesn’t diminish the importance of doing your research before making the decision to buy a business. According to William Comiskey, a SCORE Mentor at the Southwest Florida SCORE Chapter, “Investing in a business is the same as investing your savings in a mutual fund or stock portfolio to secure both your future and possibly your retirement. You study and review the past performance and the current condition and seek help and advice from professionals on the prospects for the future.” Before purchasing an existing business, you need to get answers to some critical questions: Why is the current owner selling the business? Seek the truth. If the business is in a declining neighborhood or the owner has caught wind of an upcoming market change that will negatively affect revenues or cost structure, you might put yourself at risk of failure from circumstances beyond your control. Be wary, smart business owners don’t often walk away from profitable endeavors unless they have strong personal reasons Or they have received offers that are too good to refuse. How is the business doing financially? If it has been losing money or hasn’t been generating a satisfactory profit, you’ll want to dig deeper into the reasons why. Unless you’re confident you can operate it more

profitably than the current owner, you might end up with a sinking ship on your hands. What sort of reputation does the business have? When you buy an existing business, you’re getting the brand reputation along with it. That will either work for or against you. Turning around an existing business’s poor reputation will be difficult and could take years—and it might even be impossible depending on how negatively the company is perceived by customers, suppliers, and the public. If the business has a favorable reputation, find out what has made it so. A strong reputation based on personal relationships between the owner and customers might not easily transfer to you. Be particularly cautious of this if the business relies primarily on a few key customers or suppliers. Are you getting everything you need to seamlessly take over running the business? Find out if the purchase will include essentials such as: leases and contracts; customer lists; patents, trademarks, service marks, and trade names; key employees who are vital to the business; and other important components. As Comiskey suggests, you don’t have to embark on the process alone. Consider tapping the expertise of professionals who can help you assess the opportunities and risks of buying an existing business. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, prosper and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. For information about starting or operating a small business, or becoming a SCORE Mentor, call the Coastal Carolina SCORE Chapter, 3615 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC at 252.222.6126. Visit SCORE at www.score.org.

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AA Express Plumbing................................................ 16 Ace Builders ............................................................. 25 Advantage Coastal Properties................................... 33 ALB Decorator Fabrics.............................................. 72 Al Williams Properties ............................................... 39 Artistic Tile & Stone................................................... 23 Atlantic Beach Seafood............................................. 46 Atlantic Beach Realty................................................ 35 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters................................. 68 Bake, Bottle & Brew................................................... 55 Beaufort Home.......................................................... 47 Bluewater Builders..................................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance.................................................. 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon................ 11 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre............................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Malcolm Boartfield............... 72 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales.......................Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals......................................... 3 Bowden & Carr.......................................................... 17 Braswell Carpet Cleaning.......................................... 16 Budget Blinds............................................................ 21 Candy Edventure....................................................... 54 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS................................. 43 Carolina Shores Boatlift & Repair.............................. 39 Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition..................... 49 Carteret Health Care................................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc........................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate.................... 43 Churchwell’s Jewelers............................................... 21 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc........................... 63 Coastal Awnings.......................................................... 9

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport............................. 12 Coastal Crafts Plus.................................................... 57 Coastal Home Services............................................. 10 COD Home Services................................................. 70 Consumer Mobility Solutions..................................... 61 Dee Gee’s.................................................................. 46 Dorothy Kirtley Real Estate....................................... 59 Downtown Morehead................................................. 53 Dunson Pool & Spa................................................... 17 East Carolina Services.............................................. 59 Edgewater Linen........................................................ 57 EJW Outdoors........................................................... 48 Emerald Isle Books.................................................... 12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services........................... 15 Emerald Isle Insurance.............................................. 65 Emerald Isle Realty Sales......................................... 79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals....................... 40 Family Furniture......................................................... 13 Fences Unlimited....................................................... 23 Future Homes............................................................ 37 Great Windows.......................................................... 61 Guthrie Interiors......................................................... 64 Harber Marine Construction...................................... 37 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.............................. 73 Island Essentials........................................................ 78 Island Furniture.......................................................... 57 Jarrett Bay Boathouse............................................... 47 J Chalk Designs......................................................... 56. Katrina Marshall......................................................... 63 Landmark Homes...................................................... 63 Landmark Sothebys International.............................. 11 Liftavator.................................................................... 18

Lighthouse Boutique.................................................. 54 Lovely’s Boutique...................................................... 55 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail........................ 43 McQueen’s Interiors............................................. 28-29 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ........................... 39 Nowell & Company.................................................... 36 Petal Pushers............................................................ 12 Poor Man’s Hole........................................................ 54 Pipeline Plumbing...................................................... 78 Realty World First Coast.............................................. 5 Rocky Mountain Awnings.......................................... 73 Rid-A-Pest................................................................. 60 Salt Marsh Cottage.................................................... 55 Second Go-Round..................................................... 49 Shorewood Real Estate............................................. 72 Southeastern Elevator........................................... 4, 41 Southern Glass & Mirror............................................ 78 Spinnaker’s Reach.............................................. 15, 42 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt................................. 27 Sun-Surf Realty Sales............................................... 19 Tab Premium Builders............................................... 14 Taylor Furniture.......................................................... 49 Tideline Lawn Care.................................................... 59 Top if Off Boutique..................................................... 56 Town of Emerald Isle................................................. 24 Ty Gay Builders......................................................... 64 William’s Floor Coverings.......................................... 34 William’s Hardware.................................................... 59 Windows & More....................................................... 44 Window, Wall & Interior Décor................................... 58 Yana’s........................................................................ 54 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care............... 25 ISLAND REVIEW • November 2017 77

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