Island Review, October 2015

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Contents 44 36 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 Sales Manager: Jamie Bailey 252-241-9485 (jbailey@nccoast.com) Sales: Scott Hopkins 252-342-1985 (scott.hopkins@nccoast.com) Ashly Willis 252-342-2334, (awillis@nccoast.com); Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino Operations Manager/Layout: Kim LaChance Graphics: Morgan Davis, Kyle Dixon, Roze Taitingfong Production Director: Rudy J. Taitague Lead Pressman/Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressmen: Allen Henry, Anthony Stamper Plaque Production: Edd Moore Bindery Leader: Jason Yates Bindery Operator: Rudy D. Taitague Distribution Manager: Dorrie Nicholson Pre-Press: Kyle Dixon Commercial Print: Andrea Vangelist

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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 to along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor’s centers.

The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment and/or legal information.

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

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................34 Fall Allergy Triggers......................................................................................................................................41 Find Your Inner Nerd at the Crystal Coast Con............................................................................................44 Fall Festivals.................................................................................................................................................51

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Shorelines.....................................................................................................................................................54 Horoscopes..................................................................................................................................................56 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................58 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................59 Turtle Tracks.................................................................................................................................................61 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................61

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................52 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................30 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................40 Club News....................................................................................................................................................41

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

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Compassion runs deep.

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Wild Horses of Shackleford Join biologist Dr. Sue Stuska for a walking tour of Shackleford Banks and the up close encounters with the wild ponies who inhabit the island from 11am-4pm on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 25.

Dr. Stuska’s intimate knowledge of the horses makes for an exciting and enlightening glimpse into the relationships, family bonds, behavior and daily life of these wild animals. The halfday walking trip treks deep into the dunes to find the horses and watch their behavior.

Guests are asked to come prepared for a day in the sun with comfortable closed-toe walking shoes that can get wet and muddy. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, hats, binoculars and other items that will make the visit more comfortable.

There is no charge for those who have a boat. As the program meets at Shackleford Banks, however, those without a boat must contact the park’s ferry service for transportation at the current rate. For those who are busy in September, the program repeats on Nov. 19 & 22. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250.

Chef’s Face off for Charity Beaufort wine & Food welcomes local and regional chefs to the chopping block for four intense rounds of culinary competition each September and October. Round 1 was held Sept. 29, however, there are two rounds this month, Oct. 6 & 12 at the Boathouse at Front Street Village, and a grand final competition set for 6:30-10:30pm on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach.

Competitors include Jason Scott, Island Grille; Kevin Davis, La Perla Restaurant & Bar; Kenny Collins, Boathouse at Front Street Village; Claudio Tepetat, Beaufort Grocery Co.; Luke Maguire of Amos Mosquito’s and others.

Each winning chef from the preliminary rounds will receive $500 to donate to the charity of their choice. For the final round, the winning chefs from each of the preliminary rounds will face off and put their best dish forward, with the final champion decided by the panel of judges and guest ballots. The overall winner will receive an additional $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice.

“We had an amazing competition in 2014 and BWF is looking forward to building on this year’s event,” said Lindsay Parker, executive director for Beaufort Wine and Food. “With so much culinary talent on the Crystal Coast and surrounding areas, we are thrilled to partner up with such talented chefs to give back to our community.”

Tickets for the preliminary rounds are $60 and the final round is $100 per person. They can be purchased at beaufortwineandfood.org or by calling 252-515-0708.

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Lobster Fest at St. Francis The annual Lobster Fest will take place at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Indian Beach, 920 Salter Path Road, from noon to 4pm on Saturday, Oct. 10. As in past years, it will be a great excuse for a dinner party with family and friends either at home or at the church.

Live lobsters are hand selected and delivered to the church directly from Maine. On-site cooks prepare them to go and for meals served at the church. A complete lobster dinner, including potato salad, coleslaw and homemade dessert, is $25. Add a cooked lobster to an eat-in dinner or take cooked lobsters home for $19 each. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can purchase live lobsters for $16 each and cook them at home. Lobsters are at least 1 ½ lbs. each.

Advance tickets can be purchased through Monday, Oct. 5, by calling 252-240-2388 (church office) or 252-354-5859 (Linda Davies).

King Mack Tournament in Swansboro Fall along the Crystal Coast is a busy time for anglers … and the active members of the Swansboro Rotary Club, which holds its king mackerel tournament Oct. 14-17. The popular annual tournament has a $30,000 first place award and a 50 boat cap. The first level entry fee is $1,200. Additional awards include a two-day aggregate award, heaviest king mackerel per day and high roller heaviest king.

A captain’s welcome party and meeting is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center in Cedar Point and the awards party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Saltwater Grill in downtown Swansboro. Friday and Saturday are fishing days with daily weigh-ins at the Saltwater Grill. A free concert by Spare Change is planned for Saturday and the community is invited to come out and enjoy the music.

Following the motto of “Service Above Self,” the Swansboro Rotary has partnered with a variety of regional nonprofit agencies through the years. Donations earned through the organization’s two tournament per year have helped support Habitat for Humanity, Take a Kid Fishing, Take a Kid Shopping, the Rotary home at Lake Wacamaw and regional scholarships (Cont. on page 28)

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DAVID PAYNE CONFESSES, “I’d prefer to go barefoot from April to Thanksgiving.”

That is not all he confesses in this touching memoir of brotherly relations, mental illness and grief. In the beginning readers learn that David’s brother George A. dies in a car crash as David watches the accident in his rearview mirror. George A. has traveled to Vermont to help his brother move back to North Carolina. This begins David’s years of depression, threatening his future as he is haunted about his past David Payne is the author of several novels and teaches fine arts at Queens College in Charlotte. His family roots are in Henderson, where he grew up with his younger brother. Fellow North Carolina author Ron Rash calls this book “unforgettable.” It is heartbreaking, engaging and unflinching in its raw honesty. David’s mother asked him not to write the story, but he claims he had no choice. It is cathartic in its look at how the author navigated a childhood with an alcoholic father and an adulthood with a bipolar brother.

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The writing style is a mixture of flowing prose and halting regressions. Some of the sentences are so long (87 words for example) that it takes rereading them to parse the meaning.

Another North Carolina writer Lee Smith has said, “Payne has tried to get the whole universe on the head of a pin.” Perhaps that is why the way it is written is almost frantic in its attempt to tell a complicated story within one cover. It took the author eight years to complete the account with many rewrites. The end product is a powerful memoir, a tragedy written in loving detail.

The chapter describing the brother’s death is emotionally painful because of the guilt David has for not spending more time with his troubled sibling. Partly because of a divergent personal life and also because of a competition which began in childhood, David was not fully aware of the downward spiral in George A.’s mental illness. The author recalls as a child the day he held his silver, toy six shooter at his mother’s tummy when she told him a new arrival was on the way. His remorse is evident as he shares this compelling family drama.

Anyone with any family conflict and grief will gain from reading “Barefoot to Avalon.” David Payne decided, “It is time to write about George A.” I hope readers will decide it’s time to read what David Payne has written, a riveting family history.

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Oysters and October AS OUR DAYS grow shorter and our memories of summer fade, we greet the most stunning month of all on the Crystal Coast, October. Gone is the dusky, hot, breathless haziness of August and the luscious late summer warmth of September. With cool, breezily crisp days and skies that deep soulful blue we only see in October, our local oysters taste their briny best. Such poetry in the synchronicity that October and oysters both start with the letter “O”; favored month, favored delicacy that tastes of the ocean just when the chill of the sea announces winter is coming.

Whether hand plucked near a Bogue Sound marsh or harvested by the sack full from our favorite local seafood market, our Carteret County oysters have the rightful bragging rights to be the finest, fattest, most wonderfully salty of all the coastal waters. In fact, at the Oyster Summit hosted by the Coastal Federation in Raleigh this year, author Rowan Jacobsen (“A Geography of Oysters”) explained why North Carolina is “well poised to become the Napa Valley of Oysters.”

This was confirmed when we made a recent stopover at The Boiler Room in Kinston, the casual restaurant made famous in the Emmy Award winning PBS television series, “The Chef and the Farmer.” Chef Vivian Howard and her husband Ben opened this eatery to showcase oysters and hamburgers. On Tuesday nights, oysters on the half shell are perfectly chilled, only $1 a piece, and are served up with a seasonal mignonette sauce and homemade saltines. Best of all, that night I could choose from Harker’s, Cedar’s or Newport’s –all the oysters served were

from Carteret County’s abundant and pure waterways, Harkers Island, Cedar Island and the Newport River. The Cedar Island oysters on my plate that night were mighty tasty … they tasted of home.

I cannot imagine an October without oysters, but a sobering possibility exists that our seafood fisheries may all be at risk.

No Wetlands, No Seafood is the renowned call to action by the Coastal Federation. Wetlands and estuaries ruined by even a small oil spill or the infrastructure of oil refineries will mean the loss of beloved oysters and other precious seafood resources.

What seems obvious to me are the inherent and insidious dangers to tourism if oil and gas drilling and exploration is allowed off the North Carolina coast. As our coastal communities awaken to this danger, many have passed resolutions opposing offshore drilling. For all of us who depend on beautiful, pristine beaches, clean oceans and sounds, as well as abundant local seafood for our livelihoods, the minimal economic benefit gained by allowing the oil industry offshore is lost when balanced against the potential for environmental devastation. One summer without vacation rentals on the Crystal Coast, one October without oysters could be the disastrous result of drilling offshore and an inestimable blow to our coastal economy.

Learn more at www.CoastalReview.org and add your voice to the growing voices that say North Carolina loves their beaches just the way they are … oil free, please.

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‘John Day’s Ditch’ Nominated to Receive Historical Marker THE COMMUNITY OF Cedar Island is another location in Carteret County that deserves a North Carolina state historical marker … to designate “John Day’s Ditch” that connects West Bay to Rumley Bay in the extreme northeastern tip of the Down East portion of the county.

The NC Highway Historical Marker Program should plant one of its famous “history on a stick” signs on Hwy 12 near the John Day’s Ditch Bridge that crosses over the ditch.

The story goes like this: John Jarvis Day was a wealthy sea captain who bought land on Cedar Island, intent on raising cattle – up to 1,000 head of cattle. The cattle were prone to invade neighbors’ gardens, however.

Day considered building a wire fence but calculated that a ditch would be a more practical solution to contain the cattle, given the salty air environment. In 1927, he hired a man and his three sons to dig a straight-as-an-arrow, 6-foot wide ditch from bay to bay, a distance of more than two miles.

However, since both ends of the ditch are open to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the sea has over time stretched the width of the ditch to 40 or more feet in places, according to John Green, whose blog is known as “Southern Greens.”

Cedar Island is home to the largest marsh on the East Coast, and it is termed “worldclass” by geologists – among the most productive (Photo by Dan Williams) habitats in the world for marine life, birds and other critters.

More than 270 species of birds live on Cedar Island or stop over during migration seasons, ranging from osprey to wrens. The black rails love the black needlerush vegetation.

These are very secretive birds that rarely flush, preferring to slink and dart through the grass like (and as quiet as) a mouse.

Carteret County’s most celebrated storyteller and historian Rodney Kemp says: “Cedar Island is not the end of the (Continued on page 26)

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Thur. 1: Brown Bag Gam – Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, for a free lunch program. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

downtown New Bern, for live entertainment, venues, amusement rides, roving street entertainment and more. Festival runs from 9:30am-6:30pm on Saturday and 10:30am5pm on Sunday.

2-4: 29th NC Seafood Festival. Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. Special events include: Blessing of the Fleet, annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show and Outdoor Expo, Twin Bridges 8K Road Race and opening ceremonies. Average attendance is around 125,000 for the three days. Details: ncseafoodfestival.org.

10, 25: Horse Sense & Survival. 11am-4pm. Join Dr. Sue Stuska for a half-day walking trip to find horses and watch their behavior. Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes that can get wet and muddy are a must. The only charge is the ferry fee. Details: 252-728-2250.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Surf Fishing. 8-11am. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience through this NC Aquarium program. No license required. Equipment and bait provided. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 2: Kids Night In, Parent’s Night Out. 6-8pm.

Calling all K-6th graders – get into the Halloween spirit with Swansboro Parks and Recreation with an evening of fun and creative crafts, games and activities. Details: 910-3262600 or swansboro.recdesk.com.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Early Bird Paddle the Roosevelt Natural Area. 911am. Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters as you become aware of the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment through this NC Aquarium program. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Mon. 5: Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar. 6pm.

Held in conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will offer a special free seminar at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept.

Details: 252-354-6350.

6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

9-11am. Kids explore the sport of stand-up paddle boarding and see Bogue Sound from a new perspective through this NC Aquarium program. Age 8 and up. Cost is $50. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

9-10: Tryon Palace Heritage Plant Sale. 10am-5pm.

Fall is for planting and this annual plant sale of native species is a great place to get started.

Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Fri. 9: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

10-11: Mullet Festival. One of the area’s oldest festivals brings a street carnival atmosphere to the historic streets of downtown Swansboro.

Expect arts and crafts, music, food and plenty of fried mullet. Admission is free. Details: 910326-7370.

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Sat. 10: Lobster Festival. Noon-4pm. The annual Lobster Fest will take place at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Indian Beach.

Enjoy a complete lobster dinner, including homemade dessert, at the church for $23.

Details: 252-240-2388(church office).

Tue. 13: Voter Forum. 6pm The League of Women Voters hosts this forum at the historic Beaufort Train Depot on Broad Street for Beaufort candidates. Details: 252-728-7346.

14-17: 35th Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament. Sponsored annually by the Swansboro Rotary Club, this popular tournament brings droves of anglers to the historic town of Swansboro. Details: www. swansboro50.com.

Wed. 14: Merry Time for Tots – Hatteras Jack.

10-11am. Youngsters ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to learn about the infamous albino dolphin Hatteras Jack at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs. 11am. Hear a story about a boy that joined a pirate crew, make your own pirate hat and explore what is inside the treasure chest during this NC Maritime Museum program for kids ages 2-5. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Oil Pressure – Cetaceans in the Crosshairs of our Search for Oil. 7pm. From hunting whales to seismic exploration, man’s search for oil in marine environments continues to involve whales in some way or another. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com Fri. 16: Fashion Show and Luncheon. 11am. The Crystal Coast Republican Woman are hosting this fundraising event at the Dunes Club, Atlantic Beach. Cash bar opens at 11am, lunch is served at 11:30. Fashions will be presented by Ann Lynn’s of New Bern. Details: 252-726-0719.

16-17: Havelock Chili Festival. The annual NC Chili Festival and Big Boy Toy Show will be held at Walter B. Jones Park. There will also be arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Details: 252447-1101 or chilifestival.org.

17-Nov. 28: Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament. Free to register. All trout must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle.

Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 17: Fall Fundraising Party. 6:30pm. The gala Fall Fundraising Party for the Beaufort

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Crystal Coast Con. 10am-6pm. MacDaddy’s, Cape Carteret, hosts this annual event featuring special celebrities, games, contests, giveaways, food, fun and more centered on the gaming and science fiction community. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Details: www.crystalcoastcon.com.

22-25: SKA National Championship. The Southern Kingfish Association hosts its national championship on the Morehead City waterfront and features more than $83,000 in case and prizes. Details: www.fishska.com.

Thur. 22: Coffee with a Cop. 9-10am. Join neighbors and Emerald Isle police officers for a casual cup of java while discussing concerns or ideas. Call 252-354-3424 for location.

23-24: Evening Climb - Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

7:30pm. Join rangers from Cape Lookout National Seashore for an evening climb of the lighthouse. Tickets are $23 per person and include ferry service to the Cape. Reservations are accepted one week prior to the event date by calling 252-725-9373. Details: go.nps.gov/ lighthouse.

Fri. 23: Swansboro Halloweenie Roast. 5:30pm.

Swansboro Parks and Recreation hosts its 3rd annual Halloweenie Roast. Head to Swansboro for Halloween activities, food and spooktacular fun. Includes a costume contest with various age categories and a hayride through the streets of Swansboro. Details: 910-326-2600.

24-25: Carolina Kite Fest. Sponsored annually by Kites Unlimited in the Atlantic Station shopping center and held on the beach at The Circle, Kite Fest takes advantage of the fall ocean breeze to raise this fun-filled weekend to new heights. Watch some of the most talented kite handlers in action during demonstrations and contests. Free.

Sun. 25: White Oak Birding Cruise. 10am-Noon.

Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro.

Cost is $20-$25. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252-393-8185 or www. nccoast.org.

28-29: Trick or Treat Under the Sea. 4:30-7:30pm.

The NC Aquarium comes to life with Halloween fun. Trick or treat at booths by area businesses and organizations, check out the special exhibits and show off your costume. Tickets are $11 per person, age 3 and up. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Wed. 28: Brown Bag Gam – Barbour Boatworks.

Noon-1pm. Share your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and Curator Paul Fontenoy for an informal discussion. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Fri. 30: Halloween Carnival. 6-8pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors this evening of family fun. Help create a glow in the dark mural, have your face painted, try your hand at the liver toss or enjoy the donut eating contest.

Emerald Isle Police Dept. will be on hand to create youth ID kits. Admission is two bags of candy per child. Details: 252-354-6350.

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Carteret County Qualifies as America’s Second ‘Coast Guard Community’ AS A FOLLOW-UP to last month’s article on the US Coast Guard’s presence in Carteret County, it’s now official: Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, DC, has confirmed that Carteret County has been selected to formally become “A Coast Guard Community.”

Only one other location in the country – Camden County in southeast Georgia – is “A Coast Guard Community.”

It received the honor on April 25, 2014.

Similar to Carteret County Guardsman Michael Clements II and his wife, – with Coast Christina, boarded The SMILAX, the “Queen of the Guard facilities Fleet” at Fort Macon, for the christening of their son, Rylan, on March 16, 2012. Officiating was Fleet at Fort Macon Reserve Association National Chaplain and Senior and Emerald Isle Chief Petty Officer Katherine Grey (shown at right).

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has Coast Guard operations at Saint Marys and Kings Bay. Cmdr. Javier Delgado of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Field Office Fort Macon gave the good news to members of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting on Aug. 17.

Additionally, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft has sent notification to Carteret County Manager Retired Coast Guard Chief Ira Lewis Russell Overman that the of Harkers Island is 97 years old. required federal approval He’s shown here riding in the 2014 (under Public Law 105-383) by the appropriate committees Carteret County Veterans Day Parade in Morehead City. (Kevin Geraghty of the US Senate and the US photo) House of Representatives has now been attained.

The next step in the process is for the Commandant to come to Carteret County to issue the formal resolution and proclamation. The event will be arranged by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

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OCTOBER BRINGS US warm days and cooler nights. I love October in Emerald Isle. The weather is still great and I love to walk on the beach in the fall. It is hard to believe that in a few weeks the leaves will begin to turn brilliant colors.

October also means that it will soon be time to elect three persons to serve as town commissioner. Two of our current commissioners have decided not to seek re-election. I would personally like to thank John Wootten and Tom Hoover for their dedicated service to the Town of Emerald Isle. Between them they have given over 27 years in service to Emerald Isle. John has served for 14 years and Tom has served for 13 years. Thanks Tom and John for a job well done. You have been great leaders and we will miss your leadership.

We have seven persons running for commissioner. They are our Mayor Pro-Tem Floyd Messer, Don Wells, Mark Taylor, Candice Dooley, Ryan Ayers, Mike Campbell and Steve Finch. All seven candidates are good people and I encourage everyone to seek these candidates

out and ask them questions and see where Mayor Eddie Barber they stand on issues facing Emerald Isle.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20 beginning at 6pm we will have a candidate forum sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association. A reception will begin at 6 pm and the forum will start at 6:30pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet and to hear each candidate speak on the issues. I encourage you to attend this forum sponsored by our own Emerald Isle Business Association under the capable leadership of Morgan Shipp Sanderson president of the Association.

One stop absentee voting will take place on Oct. 22-30 from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday Oct. 31 from 8am-1pm. Early voting will be held at the Western Park Community Center, 275 Old Hwy 58 in Cedar Point. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Emerald Isle Community Center from 6:30am until 7:30pm. I encourage everyone to meet the candidates, discuss the issues and to VOTE! Each and every election is important and this will be an important election for the Town of Emerald Isle.

If you have not stopped by the new Welcome Center I encourage you to do so. It is a beautiful building and it will greatly enhance tourism in all of Carteret County. I would like to thank everyone who made this building possible. It will be a great addition to Emerald isle.

Enjoy October at Emerald isle. May God bless each and every person.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Emerald Isle Maintains Second Lowest Tax Rate Among Beach Towns

Emerald Isle’s FY 15-16 General Fund property tax rate of 14 cents (plus 1.5 cents specifically for beach nourishment activities; for a total of 15.5 cents) is the second lowest tax rate among the 21 oceanfront towns in North Carolina.

1: Wrightsville Beach .1330 2: Emerald Isle .1400 3: Holden Beach .1500 4: Sunset Beach .1600 5: Ocean Beach .1615 6: Atlantic Beach .1650 7: Topsail .1725 8: Indian Beach .1950 9: Pine Knoll Shores .1970 10: Caswell Beach .2100

Duck .2100 12: Carolina Beach .2140 13: Southern Shores .2200 14: N. Topsail Beach .2361 15: Nags Head .2400 16: Surf City .2600 17: Kure Beach .2615 18: Oak Island .2750 19: Kitty Hawk .3000 20: Kill Devil Hills .3508 21: Bald Head Island .5113

Sales Tax Distribution Issue Not Yet Resolved

The NC General Assembly continues to consider potential changes to the sales tax distribution formula in North Carolina, and there remains considerable controversy about the proposal that is now included in House Bill 117. As discussed previously, H117 would rely more heavily on official population estimates to distribute sales tax among North Carolina counties, and places like Emerald Isle, Carteret County, and other tourism communities are harmed by this proposal because second homeowners and visitors are not counted in official population estimates. Emerald Isle’s official population (for sales tax distribution purposes) is estimated at approximately 3,800, however, the seasonal population ranges from 10,000 to as much as 40,000, depending on the time of year.

H117 would result in Emerald Isle losing approximately $150,000-$200,000 of sales tax revenue annually beginning in FY 16-17.

The NC Senate has approved H117, however, the NC House has voted to “not concur” with H117. The bill will now be considered by a conference committee of select members of the NC Senate and NS House, and if an agreement is reached the bill will be re-considered by the full membership of the NC Senate and NC House.

Town and county officials remain engaged in this issue and are working closely with our Sen. Norman Sanderson and Rep. Pat McElraft to attempt to affect a positive outcome for Emerald Isle and Carteret County. Alternative proposals have been presented for consideration, including one that would maintain the current sales tax distribution formula and rely on state funding to assist rural North Carolina counties (the stated goal of the proposal’s sponsor), and another that would incorporate a seasonal population adjustment. Other alternative proposals are also being discussed and the final outcome is highly uncertain.

If you’ve not already done so, PLEASE contact your NC General Assembly members. A full roster is available at www.ncleg.net.

New Welcome Center is OPEN!

The Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority (TDA) officially opened the new Welcome Center in Emerald Isle on Aug. 21. The new Welcome Center is located on Hwy 58 at the site of the former Merchant’s Park near the center of Emerald Isle, and is a partnership between the town, the 24 ISLAND REVIEW • October 2015

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TDA, and the NCDOT. The town expresses its sincere appreciation to all involved in the project and appreciates the good work

by Jordan Building Company of Emerald Isle. The town expresses special thanks to the Carolinas Irrigation Association for donating the irrigation system for the attractive landscaping on the site, and also thanks Artisan Granite and Marble (of Emerald Isle) for donating a beautiful countertop for the project.

The east side of the new building includes a nice lawn for public gatherings, and also includes two public cornhole courts. Come on down, hang out and throw some beanbags!

Commissioner Candidate Forum - Tuesday, Oct. 20 The Emerald Isle Business Association is hosting a Candidate Forum (for the upcoming board of commissioners election) on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The forum will be held at the Emerald Isle Community Center at 6pm, with the first candidate comments scheduled for 6:30pm.

The town election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. A total of seven candidates are

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You can meet Kevin Keeler, the man with boots on the ground at the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge, which spans about 15,000 acres and is maintained by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

Keeler has worked with Dr. John Weske, a renowned ornithologist (scientific study of birds) with the US Geological Survey, on bird banding programs involving terns and brown pelicans. Keeler has earned the reputation of being a bit of a “tern whisperer.”

“The trick is that you’ve got to find the tern that does the talking, the one who is the leader, and look it straight in the eye and let it know who’s boss,” he said.

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BHA Fall Party Planned The tradition continues with the Beaufort Historical Association’s annual Fall Party. Each October, music is selected, a menu is created by Beaufort Grocery Co. and an artist is chosen to display their artwork in a beautiful Beaufort home.

Guests are in for a treat as the fundraiser welcomes Apex artist Susan B. Hecht to the waterfront home of Charlie and Martha Ann Harrell, at 909 Front St. Susan’s energetic brush strokes and warm palettes are sure to delight especially when paired with the light, live jazz sounds of the Mike Minguez and Lou Pedro duo.

covers a two-day span of events and entertainment. From 59pm on Friday guests can expect a chicken wing and chile verde competition and a live music. On Saturday, the red chili competition will be from 10am-4pm.

In addition to the competitions and live music there will be arts and crafts, food, vendors and live entertainment throughout the festival grounds each day, along with displays from MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock. Activities for the children are planned, such as bounce houses and slides, face painting, race cars and fire trucks. Food vendors have everything from funnel cakes to crab dip and a large variety of non-alcoholic beverages are available. Parking is free, plentiful and within easy walking distance.

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The Harrell’s waterfront home stands out from its neighbors in several ways. Sitting much closer to the street and Taylors Creek than it counterparts, the home was constructed to recreate the historic appearance of the Beaufort Historical Association’s John C. Manson House. The original builder, Charles Barnes, mimicked the construction of the restored Federal era home so much so that the home was considered by some local historians to be architecturally pure in the distinctive style of Beaufort houses.

Tickets for the party are $75 per person. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Annual Chili Fest in Havelock The annual NC Chili Festival be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17 in Havelock, and has a long history of raising funds to give to local nonprofit organizations in the community.

Proceeds benefit a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the Cherry Point Young Marines, Craven-Cherry Point Child Development Center, Girl Scouts, March of Dimes and the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. In its more than 30 years, the NC Chili Festival in Havelock has donated more than $215,000 back to the community.

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Folks won’t want to miss Jack Gibbons, one of England’s most exciting pianists, at 7pm on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Carteret County Museum of History (formerly The History Place), Morehead City. The program is sponsored by the Carteret Arts Forum, which focuses on brining enriching cultural experiences to Carteret County.

Gibbons has established a remarkable reputation as one of the finest pianists of his generation and his concerts are regularly received with standing ovations at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, where he has appeared annually for more than 16 years.

In 2002, he won special praise for having fought his way back from a near-fatal car accident to perform once again to a capacity crowd at both Carnegie Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall. The British press described his achievement as “miraculous” and “gutsy” and the BBC again hailed him as “THE Gershwin pianist of our time.”

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www. carteretartsforum.com or at the door. Youth and college students with a valid college ID may purchase tickets for only $5. Email sales@carteretartsforum.com for more information.

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Adult Programs

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7pm, age 15 & under; 7-8pm, age 16 & up *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

Aerobics

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

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga: Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Tues 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga: Sat 10:15am $2 members & $7 nonmembers.

•Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon, 10:30am & Wed, 9am: $5 members, $10 non-members.

Special Events and Information

Oct.-Nov. 28, 12th Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament.

Free tournament with excellent prizes! All trout must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by EI Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors. Call 252-354-6350 for more information.

Oct. 3, 11am-2pm, Fire Department Open House. Firemen will conduct fire station tours, fire extinguisher demonstrations, fire truck activities, Sparky the Fire Dog will be there and more! Food and drinks provided.

Oct. 5, 6pm, Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar. In conjunction with the Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus is offering a free seminar.

Learn about speckled trout surf fishing from one of the area’s most renowned experts. At the EI Community Center. For more information, contact 252-354-6350.

Oct. 9, 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1.

Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-3546350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

Oct. 15, 6:30-8pm, Supper Club of Emerald Isle. Supper Club of Emerald Isle meets in the town board meeting room next to the police department. Potluck buffet – Bring a dish; get a feast. For information, contact Mary Leohner, 252-354-6079.

Oct. 20, 10am & 6pm, PEP Program. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room. PEP topic: “Domestic Abuse” with Instructor: Investigator Sandra Delorme.

Oct. 22, 9-10am, Coffee with a Cop. Join your 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! This month meets at RuckerJohns. Contact Chief of Police Jeff Waters at 252-354-3424.

Oct. 22, 9am-1pm, First Aid & CPR Certification. Is it time to renew, or receive for the first time, your CPR certification? American Heart Association First Aid & CPR certification provides training on how to correctly perform First Aid and CPR on adults, children and infants. All students must pre-register and prepay. Class is at the Community Center. There will not be a break for lunch, but snacks are welcome. Maximum class size is 9, minimum is 6. Class fee is $35 and due at registration. Contact Sarah McNally at 252-354-6350 or smcnally@emeraldislenc.org to register today! Please give!

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If you can’t make the weekend, shorter sessions cover the basics of surf fishing every Friday morning throughout the fall. These sessions also include beach time to put new skills to use. Advance registration is required for this program also – see the website for more information.

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Trick or Treat Under the Sea, aka TOTUS, casts its spell of treats and sweets over little ghosts, goblins, creatures and characters on the evenings of Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29.

Trick-or-treating headlines each night. Children gather goodies at decorated booths sponsored by local businesses. People of all ages enjoy underwater pumpkin carving demonstrations, otters playing with jack o’lanterns, and other Halloween hijinx with an aquatic twist.

Venture out on the Marsh Boardwalk – if you dare – for a

spooky evening stroll.

Tickets are sold 4:307:30pm each night.

Regular admission ends at 1pm each day of TOTUS. Admission after 4:30pm each night is $11 plus tax per person; $9.90 plus tax for members; age 2 and under are admitted free. Daily admission tickets and passes do not apply for this special event. The aquarium will close early at 2pm in preparation of the event.

Preschool Pumpkin Patch The tiniest of trick or treaters can have a sweet time at the Preschool Pumpkin Patch on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9am to noon. The event is specially designed for youngsters, offering games, stories, animals, face-painting, crafts and treats. Have your camera ready for costumed characters and a pumpkin-patch photo op.

Tickets are $3 per person in addition to regular admission or membership.

Fall Fun Enjoy fall’s glorious weather with the aquarium’s stand-up paddle-boarding sessions, fishing programs and paddling trips. These programs continue through fall as weather permits. Behind-the-scenes tours are available five days a week throughout the winter. Also watch for the return of the Succulent Seafood series. See the website for the full schedule of fee-based activities such as these, and daily programs free with admission or membership.

The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily except special hours Oct. 28-29 and closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61, $9.95 for age 62 and over and military, and $8.95 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members are admitted free. The aquarium is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knollshores or call 252-247-4003 for more information.

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ATLANTIC Julia and Scot Buffington to Tina Pavone and Donald Gray, 152 Lee Daniels Road, $22,000.

June and Clayton Fulcher, III to Teri Lomax and William Winner, 1070 Seashore Drive, $215,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH Mark and Karen Bender to Christopher Gagliano, 602 Fort Macon Road #247, $29,500.

Thomas and Nikki Whitley to Courtney and Robert Tompkins, 602 Fort Macon Road #236, $41,000.

Joshua and Jessica Whichard to Bishopstrow Properties, LLC, 602 Fort Macon Road #246, $41,500.

Roy and Vicky White to Jesse and Loretta Branch, 127 Old Causeway Road #18, $56,000.

John Tyler to James Elzy, 1918 Fort Macon Road #131, $61,000.

Robert and Barbara Holman to Jimmy and June Hua, 1918 Fort Macon Road #127, $71,500.

Wilson and Suzette Marshall to James and Betty Lawson, 1904 Fort Macon Road #242, $101,500.

Mavis and Charlie Armstrong, Jr. to Steven Ross, 121 Old Causeway Road #12, $140,000.

Kathy Medders to Amanda Smith, 2304 Fort Macon Road #115, $187,500.

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

Denny and Brenda Spence to Dustin and Summer Adams, 522 Kinston Ave., $375,000.

Frances Harding to Gregory Meares, 601 Flybridge Lane, $160,000.

Albert and Debra DeRonda to Kathryn Green, 328 Winding Woods Way, $510,000.

Drew and Charlie Hoover, Jr. to Ed and Jenny Modlin, 205 Ocean Blvd., $432,500.

Carol DeWitt to Bryan and Wendy Horvat, 118 Charles St., $170,000.

Robert and Margaret Leone to Donnie and Barbara Hinson, 138 Pond Drive, $575,000.

Bradley and Amber Pogue to Cynthia Safrit, 207 Vine St., $180,000.

Donald and Judith Currier to Grant Murray and Elizabeth DeMattia, 1539 Front St., $725,000.

BEAUFORT C.R. Wheatley to Rolanda Golden, Acreage, Hwy 70, $7,000.

C.R. Wheatly to Robert Green, 729 Russells Creek Road, $18,000.

Corbitt and Danielle Norris to JC Jackson Builders, LLC, 707 Captains Point, $31,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to David Taylor, 301 Bell Creek Drive, $35,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Tony and Susan Moore, 2361 Hwy 101, $49,000.

Cynthia Safrit to Robert Safrit, IV, Marlene Green and Henry Safrit, 1390 Lennoxville Road, $180,000.

Patricia Cockrell to Larry and Debra Jones, 116 Turners Creek Way, $190,000.

Robin and Lou Anne Cheshire to Paul and Deborah Dettor and Donald and Judith Williams, 157 Windy Point Road, $235,000.

Robin and Lou Anne Cheshire to Paul and Debora Dettor and Donald and Judith Williams, 157 Windy Point Road, $235,000.

Wilmington Commercial Properties, LLC to Tancred Miller and Nancy Dupuis, 229 Willet Drive, $55,000.

Teresa and Robert Brown, Debra and Ronnie Griffin and Jeffrey and Jennifer Pilcher to Josef and Christina Schmitt, 303 Canal Road, $250,000.

Willis Garner to Bluefin Properties, LLC, 2142 Hwy 70, $60,000.

Hassinger Properties to W. Trent Ragland, III, 380 Hwy 101, $255,000.

Sharon Ellis to Tammy Golder, 1315 Hwy 101, $67,000.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Granville and Rachel Nelson, 924 Eastman Creek Drive, $261,000.

H. Ronald and Mary Stone and Jerry and Carolina Stone to JC Jackson Builders, 802 Sea Chaser Court and 705 Captains Point, $70,000.

Joseph and Martha Naset to George and Traci Carr, 827 Hwy 101, $265,000.

Danny and Anna Meyers to Amelia Burton, 100 Johnathan Court, $75,000.

Guy and Kathleen Robert to Derek and Debora Ritzel, 117 Chelsea Circle, $265,000.

Johnise Sapundjieff to Elizabeth Forbush, 128 Crystal Pines Court, $82,000.

Nancy Rains to Timothy and Nancy White, 177 Gibbs Court, $280,000.

Michael and Carolina Spissu to David and Linda Eisenhauer, 114 Robin Ave., $340,000.

Barbara and Charles Wilson, II to Robert and Dawn Birmingham, 193 Sunset Point Road, $110,000.

Clifford and Rhonda Sears to Steve and Jill Hamilton, 149 Morgan St., $350,000.

Anne and Floyd Rains, Jr., Donna and Larry Benton and Nancy Rains to Marcus Perry, Jr., 101 Glenn St., $375,000

Kathleen and Denny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal to Richard and Justine Kilby, 107 Chestnut Drive, $120,000.

Beverly and Thomas Stevens, Jr. to William and Susan Dunlow, 2308 Fort Macon Road #301, $210,000.

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Beach Holdings NC, LLC to Harold and Jane Youngblood, 141 Morgan St., $350,000.

Luther Smith & Son Partnership to Jonathan Fulcher, several lots, Old Causeway, $1,150,000.

CAPE CARTERET Elizabeth Holz and William Holz to Mt. Pleasant Construction Co., 301, 303 & 305 Bonita St., $180,000.

Gary and Pamela Marshburn to Silvia Morales and Sergio Zambrano, 554 Neptune Drive, $200,000.

David Schwind to Kevin Zuercher, Jr. and Ashley Lance, 327 Star Hill Drive, $205,000.

Paul Lenzner to Ricky and Kim Anderson, 308 Sound View Court, $270,000.

Susan Hogan to Willis and Martha Lee, 124 Sutton Drive, $305,000.

CEDAR POINT Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Jerri Builders, Inc., 100 Abaco Drive East, $83,000.

Jeri Builders, Inc. to Michelle King, 102 Abaco Drive East, $234,500.

Jerri Builders, Inc. to Meredith and Steven Allo, Jr., 200 Abaco Drive West, $242,000.

Robin and Richie Frost to Carol and Danice McLeod, 114 Casey Court, $307,000.

Pauline and Phillip Turcotte to Paul Lenzner, 174 Jones St., $382,500.

DAVIS Claude and Joan Johnson to Violet Gillikin, 112 Croaker St., $113,000.

EMERALD ISLE Sandra and James Cutchins, Jr. to Brenda and Lester Smiley, Jr., 149 Doe Drive, $98,000.

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Alan and Jean Viglione to David and Carolyn Allen, 205 Old Cove Road, $130,000.

Alan and Jean Viglione to Allison Faulkner, 207 Old Cove Road, $130,000.

William Head to Carol Latham, 107 Edna St., $145,000.

Frank and Patricia Snyder, 308 Bell Cove Court, $357,000.

James and Nancy Sorenson to Robert Walden and Antonietta Falbo, 214 Sandfiddler East, $363,000.

Peter and Suzanne Cochran to Sunland Builders, Inc., 10112 Coast Guard Road, $400,000.

PT Vogler Properties, LLC to William and Michelle Mulchi, 118 Page Place, $158,500.

Charles and Carolyn Vickers to James and Elizabeth Wright, 202 Shrimper Court, $402,000.

William and Mary Hewson to John and Karen Ferguson, 110 Gulf Stream Drive, $165,000.

Peter Blaetz to Robert and Deborah Smith, 8204 Sound Drive, $425,000.

Terence and Sandra Smith to Christopher and Lauren Abee, 8301 Sound Drive, $174,000.

Michael and Sonya Van Gheem to Sunny Blue Skies, LLC, 9902 Chrissie Wright Court, $175,000.

Alvin and Louise McArthur to Michael and Pamela Spatola, 9100 Reed Drive #103, $192,000.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Inc. to Timothy Glennon, 107 Pelican Court, $200,000.

W. Randy and Patricia Campbell to Dori and George Mathews, Jr., 9901 Colonel Hanson Court, $225,000.

Michael and Camille Archie to Linda Czako, 2504 Ocean Drive, $248,000.

William and Sharon Godwin to Matthew and Holly Bishop, 104 Connie St., $282,000.

Sam Perry to Phillip and Shannon Renfrow, 1305 Emerald Drive, $330,000.

John and Dale Batchelor to Robert Garlick and Claire Stoddard-Garlick, 106 Jackson Ave., $335,000.

Martha Isenberg to Ajay Loganadan, 101 19th St., $345,000.

Bell Cove Ventures, LLC to

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Martha and Willis Lee, Jr. to Loney and Kathy Reed, 504 Emerald Drive, $440,000.

David and Susan Jones to Amy and Jerry Rucker, Jr., 1212 Timber Trail, $444,000.

George and Lydia Morris to Matthew and Laura O’Connell and Juan and Sebrina Hernandez, 6614 Ocean Drive, $472,500.

Arbor Holdings, LLC to Stuart and Susan Hamm, 5804 Landing Drive, $550,000.

Teresa and Joe Schneider to Paul and Sandra Brey, 7220 Sound Drive, $805,000.

Peter and Suzanne Cochran to Charles Williford, 10110 Coast Guard Road, $1,100,000.

HARKERS ISLAND Elizabeth Willhauck to Richard and Janey Cafro, 1684 Island Road, $380,000.

INDIAN BEACH David and Jane Ahles to Bryan and Lisa Berry, 128 Sea Isle North Drive, $720,000.

MARSHALLBERG Richard Johnson and Joyce Johnson to Jason and Lisa Hawley, 142 Goose Pond Road, $78,000.

MOREHEAD CITY Billy and Jeri Buck, Jeffrey Buck, Cora Bell, Lucy and Wayne Kettner and Sue and

John Bell to Mark and Joni Mansfield, 1004 Fisher St., $24,000.

Linda Kristensen 4109 Country Club Road, $150,000.

Brian Fowler to Johnny and Debra Gibson, 1808 Olde Farm Road, $50,000.

Theresa and Theodore Sowa, Benjamin and Marilyn Selvitelle and Michael Selvitelle to Levi and Cori Schultz, 4202 Country Club Road, $152,000.

Pamela Mason to Judith Delong, 2035 Mason Lane, $55,000.

RJP Newport Corp. to Michael and Angela Grissom, 1103 Pinnacle Court, $75,000.

Suzanne and Joseph Fulcher, Jr. to Boyd & McCann, LLC, 709 Bay St., $75,000.

John and Joanna Whitehurst to First United Methodist Church, Inc., 904 Bridges St., $81,500.

James and Karen Dorsey to John Whitehurst, 903 20th St., $84,000.

Patricia Goodwin to Robert and Elizabeth Jones, 4002 Oak St., $100,000.

Walnut Street Investors, LLC to Frances and Sarah McCarriar, 804 Yaupon Terrace, $106,000.

Philip and Kathleen Lindsey to Russell Dippman and Janet Drake, 2805 Arendell St., $110,000.

Douglas and Diane Griffin to Leighann and Mahlon Whitehead, III, 2409 Fisher St., $110,500.

Jesse and Audrey Davis, Clarence and Patricia David and Ronald Davis to Katharine Parks, 3024 Fairway Road, $131,000.

Walter and Teresa Aiken and Janet and George Lott to Curtis Pearson, Gloria Pearson and Bertram Pearson, 3011 Fairway Road, $134,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to Starbuck Holdings, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $134,500.

Geoffrey and Brenda Brown to Thomas and Phoebe Hayes, 119 Bay Club Circle #E3L, $141,000.

Annie and David Morris, Jr., Edward and Lynn Morris and Frances Mason to Paul and

Bobby and Deneen Jones to Justin Phillips, 101 Windchime Court, $157,000.

John Van Horn to Rodney Kemp, 1711 Evans St., $160,000.

BSR Properties, LLC to Keelie Michael, 2013 Fisher St., $164,000.

Leigh Baker and RSF Land & Cattle Company to Empire Ventures, LLC, 106 S. 26th St., $195,000.

Wesley and Lynn Lail to William and Kelly Simmons, 103 Woodridge Drive, $212,000.

Titus and Barbara Lowell to James and Sara Shearin, 2705 One Iron St., $235,000.

Brian and Catherine Parker to Brian and Elizabeth Maness, 5119 Webb St., $237,000.

MGM, Inc. to Gregory and Elizabeth Schub, 1202 Strange Court, $240,000.

Joseph and Rose Covelli to Douglas and Katherine Eriksen, 107 Cottage Row, $244,000.

Conch’s Point I, LLC to Matthew and Nicole Schmitt, 2107 Evans St., $266,500.

N. Bruce and Ralphalina Wetmore to William and Kathryn Coffey, 3515 Meadow Drive, $285,000.

Peggy Raper to Keith and Susan Gunnet, 1101 Mickelson Way, $290,000.

Elaine Parrish to Neil Booher, 218 Pamlico Ave., $295,000.

Claire Wyatt to Terrance Senich and Lynn Greer, 909 Ridge Water Blvd., $305,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Joseph and Kelly Williams, 1400 Fathom Way, $310,000.

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The Haves or the Have-Not’s SEEMS LIKE A good time of year to talk about government since we have elections in the next few weeks. As many of you know we have been in several challenging positions this year and I don’t look for any of that to change any time soon.

Our state legislature is going to try to fix the problems in every municipality they have ever known. The sales and use tax redistribution, (a.k.a. wealth redistribution) is the latest activity we have had to conquer. This is so misguided I can’t begin to put it in words. This doesn’t have anything to do with economic development, which would have slowed me down a little. Jones County, to the west of the southern part of Carteret County, would be the biggest winner in the state, while we are number four in the list of counties to lose the most. This is not about the haves and the have not’s, it’s about fair and need … and not want.

I have always been of the opinion that the best government is the government closest to the people. This is one of the reasons I think Homeowners Associations are so important. If you want to know the opinion of the people and can’t get to them directly, ask the next level down, the home owners’ association, and then the next level down, local government and so on.

North Carolina is as diverse geographically from the ocean and outer banks to the Appalachian Mountains as

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Mayor Ken Jones any single state in our nation. The economic differences are also as diverse. Tourism, agrarian economies, manufacturing, and more tourism; North Carolina has it all! And every economic problem cannot be solved with just money.

Sales and use tax distribution openly displays the struggles local governments are having with cash flow management. Services cost more with inflation and contract increases that are set in concrete. If you cut and cut and add more and more efficiencies, eventually you run out of options.

Locally, we have had this same struggle for a few years now. The same argument applies locally. The economic engine in Carteret County is without question our beaches.

To change the sales and use tax we can only hope that our unified fight against the state legislature will cause our county to look in the mirror and make any decision in the future to change the sales and use tax distribution sound ridiculous.

We have had threats to our tree ordinances, threats to our municipal service districts, and sales and use tax redistribution, to name a few. Let’s hope the other levels of government can find something to do other than try to regulate us!

It is an honor to serve and represent you and your interests. “One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!”

club news PKS Women’s Club PINE KNOLL SHORES Women’s Club President Pegge Knecht welcomed the newly elected officers and committee chairs at an organizational meeting and luncheon held at St. Francis by the Sea in late August. The starfish continues as the club’s theme representing the club’s commitment to the five principles laid down by the founding members in 1984 – community involvement, intellectual advancement, local charitable giving, social opportunities and provision of an annual scholarship to a deserving Carteret Community College female student. Meeting dates were established for the club year and Vice President Peggy Young outlined the roster of diverse speakers planned for the 2014-2015 program year. Meetings are held at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall beginning at 9:30am, unless otherwise noted.

Mark your calendars for the following dates and topics so you won’t miss these informative talks:

Seasonal Allergy Triggers Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune system attacks an often harmless substance like animal dander, food or pollen. Medication can help reduce the severity of such reactions, but some allergy sufferers find allergic reactions inconvenient nuisances even with medication.

Understanding what triggers allergic reactions may help some people avoid them or make them easier to handle. The following are some of the more common fall allergy triggers and how men and women suffering from allergies can avoid them.

Pollen Pollen is perhaps the best-known allergy trigger. A fine, often yellow substance that’s essential to the fertilization of flowers, pollen can be spread by wind, insects or other animals. Hay fever sufferers may sneeze or experience a runny nose and itchy eyes when pollen spreads. Over-the-counter medications, such as Claritin, can be especially effective at relieving symptoms of seasonal allergies. But allergy sufferers also can combat high pollen counts by staying indoors on windy days and closing their windows and running their air conditioners.

Officers and committee chairs from the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club. (Margaret Young photo)

Oct. 23: Understanding Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory loss and treatments and resources. Speaker: Neurologist from Carteret Health Care Nov. 20: Dr. Oz would have you buy a roomful of supplements but can you really prevent disease and improve your health by what you eat, what you don’t eat and the supplements you take? Speaker: Nutritionist from Carteret Health Care.

Dec. 4: 11:30am – Christmas Luncheon at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast with pianist Cathi Tanner.

Jan. 22: Should you be speaking German? World War II and close encounters on the North Carolina coast. Speaker: Mary Ellen Riddle, director of Education at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.

Feb. 26: Start the new year with a fresh look. Fashion show from Belk’s to benefit Women’s Club charities.

March 18: Insights into family culture and love; we are as different as the food we eat but we share the same dreams.

Speaker: Sue Toms April 22: Should you stay out of the water? The truth about sharks and other sound and sea critters. Speaker: Hap Fatzinger of NC Aquarium at PKS. May 20: Getting ready for summer guests. Is your house safe? Speaker: Local building inspector.

June 3: 11:30am – Installation Luncheon at the Coral Bay Club Remember, guests are always welcome.

by Michelle Powers

Pet Dander Dander is flakes of skin in an animal’s fur. Because of their microscopic size, these flakes of skin can easily attach and remain attached to bedding, fabrics and furniture. Many people keep their pets even if they develop allergies to dander. Should such a situation arise, do not allow your pet into your bedroom, bathe the animal regularly and remove carpeting in favor of bare floors or washable rugs.

Mold Mold is a furry growth of minute fungal hyphae that is often found in damp parts of a home, such as basements and bathrooms. Mold also can be found in grass and mulch, triggering allergic reactions when men and women spend time in their yards. To avoid an allergic reaction triggered by mold, make sure moist areas of your home get fresh air regularly and routinely clean ceilings or other areas where mold may grow.

Dust Mites Tiny bugs that live in bedding, carpets, curtains, upholstery, and mattresses, dust mites feed on dead skin cells from people and pets. Dust mites also may feed on bacteria, fungi and pollen. Dust mites thrive in humid conditions, but these pests can be combatted with hypoallergenic pillows and mattress covers. Removing materials that collect dust, such as carpet, also can reduce the number of dust mites.

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people. But such sufferers can combat their seasonal allergies by taking several proactive approaches to eliminate allergens before reactions occur.

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Sponsor a Rescue Tube

Tragically, a 16-year old boy visiting from Missouri drowned in the ocean at Emerald Isle on July 28. Thankfully, a 13-year old boy from the same group was rescued by brave bystanders on the beach, and the bystanders were assisted by a town “rescue tube” in place at the Bluewater Drive public beach access.

The town has installed rescue tubes at several public beach access locations in recent years, with many sponsored by concerned citizens. The town is now seeking to expand the rescue tube program to all public beach access locations in Emerald Isle, and welcomes any new sponsors. The town’s initial cost to install a new pole, sign and rescue tube is $90, and we hope to add up to 50 more locations prior to the 2016 tourism season.

If you’d like to sponsor a tube in your neighborhood, please contact Alesia Sanderson, parks and recreation director, at 252-354-6350 or asanderson@emeraldisle-nc.org. Once installed, the town will provide all necessary maintenance and replacement of rescue tubes in Emerald Isle.

Town Planning Community Information Signage

The town is currently planning the installation of a new, electronic community information sign near the intersection of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road. The new sign will be used to display important community information, including information about special events in Emerald Isle (both town-sponsored events and charitable events sponsored by other groups). The new sign will have an attractive design, with landscaping, ideally in the wide Hwy 58 right of way. This location is preferred due to the fact that many residents and visitors travel through this area (near the EI bridge) on a frequent basis.

The new sign is intended to replace temporary banners and signs in the Hwy 58 right-of-way that are currently used to promote town-sponsored events and charitable events. The town seeks to continue to support these great community causes by allowing them to display on the new electronic sign, however, the town would prohibit the temporary banners and signs on the Hwy 58 right-of-way in the future. Additionally, a recent decision by the United States Supreme Court has created uncertainty in the town’s ability to continue to allow such temporary banners and signs in the future.

The board of commissioners will be considering the exact placement of the sign and formal policies governing the use of the sign and the prohibition on temporary signs and banners in the coming months. The town’s goal is to have the new community information sign in place by spring 2016.

Important Golf Cart Regulations

The town’s golf cart program, which allows the operation of specially equipped golf carts on town streets, continues to grow in popularity, with more than 600 golf carts now registered in the program!

Please note the following important golf cart regulations that are designed to promote the safety of golf cart operators, other motor vehicles, and bicyclists and pedestrians: • Golf carts must meet certain safety requirements and be registered and permitted by the town (and must display a town golf cart license plate), • Golf carts registered with the town are not permitted to operate on Hwy 58 or Coast Guard Road, but may cross over these roads (note that golf carts with a State of North Carolina license plate are designed to travel at higher speeds, meet state standards and are treated like other motor vehicles, and thus may operate on Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road), 42 ISLAND REVIEW • October 2015

• Golf carts (nor other motorized vehicles) are strictly prohibited on the Hwy 58 bicycle path and Coast Guard Road bicycle path, and • Golf cart operators must be 18 years of age.

The list above includes only the most common questions about the town’s requirements. A complete listing of the town’s golf cart regulations is posted at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/pdfs/ GolfCartSummary.pdf.

Enjoy your golf cart, and be safe!

Please Make Sure Your Decks Are Safe

The town continues to remind residents and property owners to check your decks. Two separate deck collapses occurred in Emerald Isle this summer, with one resulting in serious injuries.

These unfortunate incidents, while rare, serve as an important reminder to all Emerald Isle property owners (permanent residents, second home owners, and vacation rental unit owners) to be diligent in monitoring the condition of the decks at your property in Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle includes more than 6,700 housing units, and many of these units were originally constructed more than 25 years ago. Additionally, the corrosive nature of the coastal environment can take a heavy toll on wood and fasteners, and it’s important to routinely inspect the condition of your property and take any necessary corrective action. There are many reputable general contractors, home inspectors, and rental management companies in and around Emerald Isle who can assist in inspecting the property and/or completing necessary repairs.

In accordance with North Carolina law, the town inspects any new construction and significant repairs or renovations at the time the work is completed, but does not engage in routine, periodic inspections. This responsibility ultimately falls on the property owner, although the town’s inspectors will inspect any property for which a specific complaint is received. In an effort to assist our property owners, town staff has prepared a simple, helpful “Citizens Guide to Deck Safety” that can be viewed at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/pdfs/DeckHandout.pdf. The attached flyer includes a graphic illustrating typical deck construction along with illustrations of common problems and other helpful tips.

Additionally, it’s important for everyone (property owners and visitors) to be mindful of the number of people gathered on a particular deck or section of deck.

If you have questions or need additional information or assistance, please contact Town Planner Josh Edmondson at 252-354-3338 or jedmondson@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Beach Driving Permits on Sale Now

The town allows driving on the beach strand between Sept.

15 and April 30 for four-wheel drive vehicles with a town-issued permit. Permits are now available at the Town Administration Building (7509 Emerald Drive). To learn more about this program, and to download the appropriate form, please visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org/beachdrivingpage. Be safe, respect others enjoying the beach strand, avoid the dunes, and have fun!

EIFD Open House – Saturday, Oct. 3

Emerald Isle is fortunate to be served by a dedicated and professional group of firefighters, and Saturday, Oct. 3 is your chance to meet our team!

The Emerald Isle Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Fire Station 1 from 11am-2pm. EIFD personnel will be conducting fire station tours, fire extinguisher demonstrations, fire truck activities, and more, including an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog! Food and drinks will be provided.

Come on out, meet EIFD’s finest, and learn more about fire safety!

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Inner Nerd at the Crystal Coast Con

By Michael Candelario Joey Harker photos

GEEKS, GAMERS, NERDS and general fans of science fiction and fantasy can rejoice! The Crystal Coast Con is back for its fifth year running. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 at MacDaddy’s of Cape Carteret, bills itself as “Eastern Carolina’s premier sci-fi/fantasy convention” and local opinions agree.

“We’ve been dubbed the ‘little con with heart,’” said the event’s organizer Connie Milter, citing the words of many of the convention’s faithful attendees.

It’s easy to see why the convention is so successful. Attendees can expect to be entertained in myriad ways. Celebrity guests galore are booked for the event, like Kevin Sorbo (from the film “God’s Not Dead” and the television series “Hercules”), Richard Harmon (from “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as well as several television series, including “The 100” and “Fringe”), Bill Blair (“Star Trek,” “Babylon 5” and “Robocop”) Rick Mora (“Twilight” and “The Dead and the Damned”) and a host of other amazing actors from popular shows like “The Walking Dead” and “Power Rangers: Time Force.” There will even be an appearance by MWF Wrestling Hall of Fame member Stro “The Maestro,” who is also known by his hereditary wrestling nickname “Gorgeous George III.” Guests are encouraged to bring a few extra dollars to buy autographs and take pictures with these iconic celebrities.

The fun doesn’t stop at celebrity appearances, though. The Con also features an impressive array of science fiction and fantasy authors – many of whom are local North Carolinian success stories – as well as costume contests, themed food and drinks, and vendors selling items like the steampunk memorabilia of Curious Goods Curios or the green-screened photo ops of Geektography. Milter stressed that there will be giveaways and door prizes for guests, too – beautiful gems, signed comic books, artist renderings and all sorts of wonderfully nerdy collectibles to tickle the itch of the inner-geek. There are even game tournaments that last throughout the day. In the past, games like Halo and Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe have been featured.

Of course, no convention would be complete without special sideshows to intrigue and inform the guests, and the Crystal Coast Con is no exception. This year’s event includes a Hollywood-style make-up demonstration by none other than the man who holds the world record for number of special effects/make-up characters played throughout a career – Bill Blair.

“He’s played a Klingon, a Romulan, and everything in between,” joked Milter.

Guests at the convention will be offered the exciting treat of watching Blair become a Klingon before their very eyes.

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“We’ll take him from plain to Klingon in three to four hours,” Milter said. And, afterward, guests will have the opportunity to take pictures with Blair in front of an official Klingon banner from one of the “Star Trek” films.

The convention’s popularity has been steadily growing in the five years since its inception. Milter said that the first year of the con saw 30 tickets sold in advance and a total of about 300 guests, while the second year actually presold 300 tickets and saw 800 attendees. This year, she expects to see well over 1,000 people at the Con. It would be easy to see the event as MacDaddy’s-turned-sci-fi. After all, plenty of changes are made to the local business in order to accommodate guests of the Con. Ecto-1, of “Ghostbusters” fame, will be stationed out front as in previous years, and as Milter said “we change our [food and drink] menu … we go all out.” But at the heart of the Con is a remarkable and charming local, small-town mentality.

“People who go to the bigger Cons say they love coming to our Con because it’s so intimate,” said Milter. There are no five- or six-hour waits standing in line, no sense of big corporate giants dictating all the fun. Instead, the feel is of a group of people who all love the same things getting together, having a great time, and meeting some of the people who have worked on their favorite shows or written their favorite books.

Though her team works incredibly hard to ensure the enjoyment of all the guests, at the end of the day, Milter said, even the event coordinators have smiles on their faces. “It’s like being at an awesome party all day,” she said.

Tickets for the fifth annual Crystal Coast Con can be purchased in advance for $20 or at the door for $25. The fun starts at 10am on Oct. 17. A full list of celebrity and event information can be found at crystalcoastcon. com.

property watch (Cont. from page 38)

Streamline Developers, LLC to Richard and Julie Moritz, 1724 Olde Farm Road, $328,000.

Bobby and Norma Floars to Vu Khuong Nguyen and Hang Nguyen, 200 Glenn Abby Drive, $370,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Brian and Amanda Vick, 1514 Galley Circle, $413,000.

Larry and Betty Worthington to Robert Frye, Jr., 4801 Shore Drive, $425,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to Starbuck Holdings, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $502,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to Ward at Seabreeze, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $553,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to P Cubed Holdings, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $568,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to P Cubed Holdings, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $586,500.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to Point Clear Holdings, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $598,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to P Cubed Holdings, LLC, part of 4251 Arendell St., $623,500.

Phillip and Kim Lewis to Michael Davis and Sharon Boyer, 1015 Shepard St., $683,000.

E&A Ventures, LLC to NLP II, LLC, 4205 Arendell St., $1,275,000.

William and Dolores Seeley to Jerry and Marianna Tillman, 406 Sand Fiddler Court, $1,500,000.

NEWPORT Holland Reit Advisors, LLC to Misty Jenkins, 1867 Nine Mile Road, $15,000.

R.L. David and Leah Boggs to Gary and Michele Faw, 122 Hatcher Drive, $16,000.

PMC REO Financing Trust to Jeannine Mitchell, 152 46 ISLAND REVIEW â&#x20AC;˘ October 2015

Country Club Lane, $37,000.

Billy Ray and Virginia Cannon to Peter and Lynette Brade, 1537 Nine Mile Road, $37,500.

Gary and Rosemarie Wood to Wood Lawn & Landscaping, LLC, 845 Hibbs Road,$51,500.

Sarah Hill to Robert and Linda Chambers, 752 Roberts Road, $85,000.

Ronald Compton and Donna Compton to Adam and Anna Brooks, 190 Cyrus Pollard Road, $185,000.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Jeremiah and Crystal Tryon, 533 Park Meadows Drive, $189,000.

Marketplace Property Services, LLC to Nicholas Reid, 355 Barrington Ridge, $192,000.

Sarah and David Hopkins to Jackson and Carol Conner, 141 Ridge Road, $90,000.

Clinton and Megan Baysden to David Sargelis and Jennifer Cargill-Sargelis, 115 Wild Oak Drive, $195,000.

WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Thomas and Pamela Beikirch, 513 Sanders Lane, $120,000.

Dorothy Dorsett and Jenny Bowman to Jeremiah and Tara Beth Anderson, 115 Gull Harbor Drive, $195,500.

Christopher and Lacy Gorrie to Rachelle and Allison Bradshaw, 519 Sunrise Walk St., $122,000.

James and JoAnn Teachey to Robert and Phyllis Gamble, 313 Clear Water Drive, $211,000.

Karen and Harold Shipp, Jr. to CVASC, LLC, 108 Bogue Commercial Drive, $125,000.

Shawn and Jamie Wood to Peyton and Amber Ware, 710 Mandolin Lane, $219,000.

Ronald and Pamela Thorne to Scott and Michael Tomlin, 197 Beulah Lane, $128,000.

Kevin and Mary McCorkle to Gerald Lovy, Jr., 105 Port Lane, $220,000.

Donna Salvaggio to Jamie Boring, 116 Bayberry Road, $130,000.

Douglas and Sue Lewis to Richard and Joan Murdoch, 105 Cone Circle, $245,000.

Cheryl Gilbert to Sherri Taylor, 821 Sand Hills Drive, $145,000.

Francis Delehman to David and Stacy Goodwin, 176 Guthrie Drive, $270,000.

J&J Peterson, Inc. to Nancy Bullett, 3311 Railroad Blvd., $146,000.

Chandler and Rachael Lenoir to Andrew and Amy Wyborski, 106 Breakwater Drive, $311,000.

Peggy Mathis, Patricia and Wade Griffin, Jr. and Tina Duckett to Thomas and Tamera Melton, 105 Merrill Drive and additional lot, $150,000.

Richard and Rebecca Brown to Oliver and Lisa Harrison, 651 Pearson Circle, $170,000.

Richard Taylor to Thomas and Anne Waller, 107 Salty Shores Point Drive, $173,500.

Thomas Mason to Louis and Sandra Furna, 904 Sunset Blvd., $173,500.

Dorothy Carroll to Julian and Pamela Mullaney, 174 South Guthrie Lane, $376,000.

Bogue Front, LLC to Scot and Bridget Brennan, 120 Breakwater Drive, $446,000.

PELETIER Larry and Cheryl Watson to Michael and Colleen Thomas, 112 West Firetower Road, $100,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES George and Lou Ann Pittman, Jason and Nina Pittman and G. Andrew and Kelly Pittman

to David and Ewa Silver, 273 Salter Path Road, $164,000.

Michael and Janelle Harron to Nancy Carrier and Stephen DeCracker,112 Hawthorne Drive, $176,500.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Scott and Lou Norris, 113 Willow Road, $190,000.

Martha Adkins to Peggy Flowers, 570 Coral Drive #3, $225,000.

Anthony and Ruth Izzo to Matthew and Casey Eure, 136 Salter Path Road, $287,000.

Ann Simpkins and Graham Pratt to PKS Properties, LLC, 101 Maple Court, $287,500.

Theodore and Melanie Chapoton to Pamela Lewis, 12 Bermuda Greens Road, $290,000.

Kay Phillips to Connie and Charles Strickland, 149 Oakleaf Drive, $295,000.

Clayton and Martha Matthews to Kay Minges and Matthew and Kristen Nobles, 570 Coral Drive #2, $301,000.

Charles and Judy Powers to Cynthia Kornegay and Ina Seitz, 319 Salter Path Road #5, $310,000.

George and Traci Carr to Gregory and Cheryl Poplett, 151 Arborvitae Drive, $315,000.

Nancy and Robert Edwards, Linda and Robby Griffin and Carol Franklin to Keith Beard and Sharon McMannen, 103 Magnolia Court, $315,000.

PKS Properties, LLC to Segrave Pine Knoll Shores Properties, LLC, 101 Maple Court, $375,000.

Carey and Page Aman to Justin and Jullian Good, 301 Salter Path Road #6, $385,000.

Arthur and Patricia Chambers to Theodore and Melanie Chapoton, 131 Beechwood Drive, $425,000.

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Coast Guard operations.

For one, we also used to have “flying boats,” as they were called in 1920, when America’s first Coast Guard Air Station was built and opened in 1920 in Morehead City at Camp Glenn.

Morehead City was selected as the site “best suited to prove the worth of Coast Guard aviation” by being located in close proximity to the Graveyard of the Atlantic – where there would be more opportunities to locate vessels in distress … and to provide surveillance of rumrunners. The fleet contained six HS-2L Curtiss flying boats.

Camp Glenn is recognized with one of the NC Highway Historical Marker Program signs, located on Arendell Street in Morehead City, near the Crystal Coast Visitor Center.

Leading the way on a 5K beach run in Atlantic Beach (in 2010) was BM3 Kevin Hallenbeck of the Coast Guard, who carried the American flag the entire distance.

(For the record, earlier this year on May 29, Elizabeth City became the 16th “Coast Guard City” in the country.

Wilmington has been a “Coast Guard City” since July 2003 and was the fourth city in America to receive the designation.)

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

State Judge Approves North Carolina Appeals Court Judge Doug McCullough, a resident of Atlantic Beach, is one of the local citizens who endorsed Carteret County’s application to be designated as “A Coast Guard Community.

Judge McCullough’s novel, “Sea of Greed,” was published in 2008. It’s a true story of the investigation and prosecution of Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega and the largest drug ring in US history.

The author says it all began on the night of July 7, 1982, when the two-member crew on a Coast Guard patrol boat out of Fort Macon boarded a suspicious shrimp trawler, the Bobby M, in Beaufort Inlet.

Judge McCullough, who is a retired Marine Corps Reserve Colonel, says: “I totally supported designating Carteret County as A Coast Guard Community. My admiration and respect for the men and women who serve in the Coast Guard is boundless. The courage and valor that was demonstrated by those two Coasties who came upon the Bobby M, is the norm – not an aberration.

“The crews based here at Fort Macon and in Emerald Isle are true professionals and are firmly dedicated to serving and protecting our nation. They are heroes and great Americans. I am sure that all citizens of our great county will join me as we stand and salute them for their contributions for freedom and justice for all,” Judge McCullough concluded.

property watch

(Cont. from page 46)

Cynthia and John Jolly, Jr. to David and Susan Chapman,106 Bogue Pines Circle, $450,000.

SEA LEVEL Nelton Wiley and Allan Black to Warren and Tamara Fleischer, 853 Hwy 70, $29,000.

Ann Simpkins and Graham Pratt to PKS Properties, LLC, 184 Salter Path Road, $477,500.

SMYRNA Arnold and Tracy Wade to Nathan Wade, 165 Whitehurst Road, $9,000.

James and Elaine Woodard to David and Mary Wynsen, 351 Salter Path Road #405, $500,000.

Philip Golden and Patricia Tester to Jeffrey and Leena Wells, 185 Old Carteret Road, $100,000.

Barnett Real Properties, Inc. to 451 Maritime, LLC, 451 Maritime Place, $587,500.

STELLA Billy and Susan Hammond to William and Janet Wood, 124 Wetherington Landing Road, $15,000.

Christie and Willard Barbee, Jr. to Robert and Mary Irwin, 121 Knollwood Drive, $799,000.

SALTER PATH Elmer Garrett to Kalee Guthrie, Sharon and Randy Guthrie and Bernie Guthrie, 247 Shore Drive, $200,000.

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National Christian Foundation Real Property, Inc. to John and Kate Little, 202 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $229,000.

Carolina South Builders, Inc. to Rachel LeBlanc and John

Abney, 307 Stella Bridgeway, $250,000.

SWANSBORO Michael and Katrina McDaniel to 2BI, LLC, 166 Pleasant Nook Road, $60,000.

Intracoastal Investors, LLC to David Jernigan and Darrell and Loretta Jernigan, 208 VFW Road, $82,500.

Dalton Waters to Richard and Eileen Lazevnick, 401 Persimmon Lane, $114,000.

David Bate to Stanley and J. Claire Webster, 206 Palomino Lane, $154,000.

Evelyn Harvey to Samuel Ramos, 134 Silver Creek Drive, $205,000.

Brian and Laura Alexander to Joshua Wells and Shelley Hancock, 302 Divot Court, $227,000.

Erin McHale to Paul and Kimberly McGowan, 216 Mulligan Drive, $254,000.

Michael and Katrina McDaniel to Aaron and Heather Horton, 164 Pleasant Nook Road, $255,000.

David and Rene Hall to Erick and Jill Priest, 329 Divot Court, $263,000.

Christopher and Amber Kollar to Henry and Alexis Alvarez, 114 Little Bay Drive, $333,000. *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.

Fall Festivals

Celebrating the Changing Season in Coastal Carolina

SEASONABLY COOLER WEATHER and less traffic are certainly a draw for the fall months on the Crystal Coast. But in October, there is plenty more to sing the praises of as well. It is festival time in Eastern North Carolina – from fish to flowers to kites – a time for celebration, a time for fellowship and a time for fun.

First on the agenda brings the smell of seafood to the salty air in downtown Morehead City. The 29th annual NC Seafood Festival takes place on the streets of downtown Morehead City Oct. 2-4, and provides an abundance of seafood options to fill every appetite. The streets come alive with vendors, exhibits, live entertainment, games, rides and plenty more.

The award-winning festival has become an anticipated tradition for locals and regular visitors.

Country music artist Dustin Lynch heads the Saturday night entertainment lineup on the Agri Supply Main Stage. Tickets for this performance are $30. Other acts include Acoustic Highway, Slammin’ Dixie, Pure T Mommicked, Dakota Blue, Band of Oz and more.

Associated with the festival are the Twin Bridges 8K Road Race, the annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show & Outdoor Expo and the moving Blessing of the Fleet, where those who sacrifice their lives to provide seafood for our community are recognized by other commercial fisherman with a parade of vessels at the NC State Port. Other activities include a family fishing tournament on area piers, the always-popular flounder fling and the sailing regatta on Sunday.

The historic streets of downtown Swansboro host the 61st annual Mullet Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, as it pays homage to the bait fish that can also provide a tasty meal. The festival began as a small community cookout and has blossomed into an event that is part of the small town’s heritage and culture. An estimated 20,000 visitors invade for two days of festivities, which is quite a draw considering the coastal village is home to less than 2,000 residents.

Thinks kick off Saturday morning with a parade on Hwy 24, leading the way to downtown Swansboro where visitors will find an array of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and inflatable rides for the youngsters. Don’t forget to stop in for the mullet toss. This year’s entertainment includes Jim Quick & Coastline Band, The Tams, the Holiday Band and others.

To learn more about the Mullet Festival, visit www.swansborofestivals.com.

Scheduled the same weekend, Oct. 10-11, is one of New Bern’s largest annual events, MumFest, featuring more than 300 commercial and nonprofit exhibitors, including pottery, crafts and art. Some might say the temptation is too much when they discover dozens of booths filled with a wide variety of savory foods guaranteed to tempt anyone’s appetite.

With two full days of entertainment, MumFest brings a variety of free entertainment including live bands, dance troupes, magicians, roving street performers, face painters and mermen and mermaids. In addition to all of the free entertainment there’s a riverfront amusement park with lots of exciting rides, including a waterfront Ferris Wheel.

Throughout the weekend be sure to catch the New Bern Police Department’s K-9 demonstrations, Down to Earth Aerial Acrobatics, Yo Yo Guy Comedy, the Purina Incredible Dog Team with canine athletes, the Silver Drummer Girl, a huge model train show and other favorites.

Back on the Crystal Coast for the weekend of Oct. 24-25, the Carolina Kite Fest takes to the skies over Atlantic Beach, thanks to its longtime organizer, Kites Unlimited. This free event brings kite enthusiasts from around the country to enjoy our uplifting fall breeze and mild temperatures.

The festival runs from 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, with a night fly slated for Saturday. Spectators can see kites of all shapes and sizes soar through the salty air. As long as the wind cooperates, everything from team flying, extreme ascensions and drops, dragons, facets/boxes, sky skimmers and more are demonstrated. Youngsters will even have a chance to make a kite of their own – and if they’re lucky, catch a few tips from the pros.

Be sure to take a camera, kite or both and watch these kites speckle the sky with color, size and creativity. For more information, call Kites Unlimited at 252-247-7011 or visit www. kitesandbirds.com.

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Rethinking Beach Renourishment IN MY LAST article in the Island Review I gave a brief overview of the history of beach nourishment in Atlantic Beach and relayed that we will have to adapt to changes in state regulations and federal funding in order to nourish the westernmost parts of our town.

Since the Beaufort Inlet leads to the State Port of Morehead City, the US Army Corps of Engineers (the “Corps”) has maintained the inlet through dredging. A byproduct of this dredging has been the beneficial use of some of the sand to nourish our beaches at Fort Macon and Atlantic Beach. Our arrangement with the Corps has evolved over time and is the result of a lot of work both at the local level and from our representatives in Washington, DC. It has been guided by grass roots movements and, in large part, by a major lawsuit filed against the Corps by the Carteret County Beach Commission several years ago. Through these efforts and the work of the County Beach Commission (which has become a model for the rest of the state), our beaches are in great shape.

In order to keep our beaches healthy, we are going to have to adapt to changes that have taken place in Washington, DC and Raleigh. Whether we like it or not – and I usually don’t – what happens in these two capital cities impacts us at the municipal level.

The Corps operates under a “least cost disposal” policy that dictates what they can do with dredged sand from the inlet. If they can put the sand on the beach at a lower cost than dumping it offshore, they will put it on the beach. If, however, it is less expensive to dump it offshore, the sand will go offshore. We have been able to nourish nearly all of Atlantic Beach under this least cost disposal policy in the past. But, a recent change in state law has forced us to rethink how we get sand to the western portion of Atlantic Beach.

The majority of Atlantic Beach and Fort Macon – the area from the inlet and Fort Macon to just west of the Circle – have continued to receive nourishment under the least cost disposal policy and we are working with the Corps to make sure this does not change.

But, since it costs the Corps a lot more money to pump sand to the western end of town, it is harder for them to do so under their least cost disposal policy.

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out of Brandt Island across from the Port of Morehead City. This area is located closer to the west end of Atlantic Beach than the inlet and the Corps pumps could reach farther west without the additional costs of expensive booster pumps and piping. But, the “sand” stored in Brandt Island was from the inner harbor at the Port and was a much more fine-grained, silty material that when placed on the beach looked a bit like mud. The State of North Carolina has since changed its laws to prohibit the placement of this finegrained material on beaches. In other words, due to federal least cost disposal rules, the Corps may not be able to pump good sand from the inlet all the way to the western end of town and, due to state laws, the Corps cannot put the finegrained material in Brandt Island on the beach at all.

These impacts of federal policy and state law are making us rethink how to nourish our beaches west of the Circle.

In the next issue of the Island Review, I will relay how we can do it at minimal cost to Atlantic Beach.

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By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr. protectthebeach.com

State of the Beach – 2015 IN LATE AUGUST, the engineering firm of Moffatt & Nichol provided the Carteret County Beach Commission a presentation highlighting the most significant results of a comprehensive beach survey conducted along Bogue Banks. The survey, or “monitoring event” was completed during March to June 2015 timeframe and included our neighboring islands to the east and west of Bogue Banks as well - Shackleford Banks and Bear Island, respectively.

Figure 1 – Site map depicting the location/identification scheme of the 122 profiles positioned along Bogue Banks utilized for beach/nearshore monitoring purposes and the management reaches recently provided in the Bogue Banks Beach “Master Plan”.

If we compare the March to June 2015 survey to that of the year prior (May to June 2014) we are capturing ALL of the events (e.g., a coastal low or distant tropical storm) that transpired during this roughly yearlong time period. It would be cost-prohibitive to survey after each and every individual event, thus we have to make inferences to what “minor” events triggered episodes of erosion and accretion throughout the year.

To this effect, we rely heavily on a “credit – debit” volumetric approach with respect to our overall beach management philosophy and in tracking changes throughout time. During the survey period, Bogue Banks did not experience any particularly notable “debits” in the form of tropical cyclones (hurricanes/tropical storms), nor winter storms. No large “credits” were realized in the past year either.

The last significant nourishment event (i.e., credit) was completed in May 2014 associated with the Morehead City Harbor Federal Navigation Project that placed 1,107,585 cubic yards (cy) of sand along 1.8 miles of Fort Macon and Atlantic Beach. This addition of sand was recorded in the 2014 survey and the 2015 survey captures some erosion and equilibration of the fill along this reach. The remaining portion of Bogue Banks (Pine Knoll Shores westward towards the Point in Emerald Island) experienced accretion over the past year if we examine the beach in cross section from the submerged outer bar landward past the recreational beach area and up into the frontal dune. The justification for this “gain” is detailed below.

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Monitoring Background So what exactly constitutes a beach survey?

We can trace the origins our program to 1999 when 111 shore-perpendicular profiles were established along Bogue Banks to gain baseline information and begin assessing the overall health of the beach in the wake of the hurricanes that impacted the region in the decade of the 1990s – most notably Bertha (1996), Fran (1996), Bonnie (1998), Dennis 1 & 2 (1999) and Floyd (1999).

Elevations of the dry and underwater (nearshore) portion of the beach have been obtained along these same profiles on a routine basis since 1999 and these measurements have been utilized to monitor two important beach parameters: (1) the volume of sand residing in the beach system, and (2) shoreline movement.

The monitoring program has grown since its formative years and now includes 122 profiles along Bogue Banks (Fig. 1), in addition to 24 profiles along Shackleford Banks, and 18 along Bear Island. The beaches are ideally surveyed in the “pre-hurricane season” timeframe prior to July of each year.

As implied above, the monitoring program has continued to serve several very important functions, including; (A) Establishing a monitoring network to determine volume deficiencies during formulation of the Bogue Banks Restoration Project (early 2000s) and future nourishment efforts, (B)

Helps assess the volume of sand lost during Hurricanes Floyd (1999), Isabel (2003), Ophelia (2005) and Irene (2011); and where applicable, obtain FEMA reimbursement to replace the sand lost during many of these disasters, (C) Serves as spatial control during beach construction events, (D) Assesses the fate of various beach fills constructed along Bogue Banks since 2001, (E) Provides a method to determine the overall condition (health) and changing geomorphology of Bogue Banks and adjacent islands, and (F) Serves as the primary database foundation in formulating the Bogue Banks “Master Plan.”

island management reaches are also well in excess of our new Master Plan “volumetric thresholds” or perhaps better conceptualized as beach nourishment triggers. Our Master Plan management reaches as depicted in Figure 1 were developed by; (A) evaluating dune/berm shape and height to group similar profiles into discrete reaches, and then (B) we subsequently utilized a 25-year storm event to model the volumetric needs in each of the new management reaches. Our 2015 management reach values in terms of average cy/ft and our minimum volumetric thresholds (i.e., nourishment triggers) are presented graphically in Figure 3 as well.

Shoreline Change

Figure 2 – Characteristic Bogue Banks profile in cross-section depicting the key “landmarks” that are monitored for changes in sand volume. Although changes are recorded above each of the landmarks depicted in the figure, the orange-colored fillet represents the positive or negative changes occurring at the elevation above “-12 ft. NAVD88”, and is utilized as a common reporting baseline.

Beach Volume

One of the means to quantify beach health is to compare the volume of sand lost or gained over time along Bogue Banks and the adjacent islands. Engineers and scientists most often use the measuring unit of a cubic yard (cy) to describe volume change, which can be envisioned as a 3 foot by 3 foot by 3 foot block of sand, or 27 ft3. A standard dump truck holds roughly 15 cubic yards of dry sand as a convenient mental image. The “volumetric approach” has been a primary tenet of our beach monitoring program, and the 128,393 linear feet of oceanfront along Bogue Banks (profiles 1-112, figure 1) gained 341,840 cy of sand in 201415, equating to an average gain of +2.7 cy per linear foot (cy/ft).

By now you might be questioning why and how the island gained a considerable amount of sand last year without any tangible sources of beach nourishment to point to as a credit. We have to view the beach in cross-section and realize we normally reference the compartment encompassing volume changes above -12 ft. NAVD88 to help make the data more manageable/ understandable and to consistently measure changes over time. Although we extend our surveys much deeper, the zone above –12 ft. NAVD88 can be considered as the main “shock absorber” for storms and undergoes the most change from year to year (Fig. 2).

Because we “cut off” our analysis at the above -12 ft. NAVD88 benchmark, any sand below -12 ft. NAVD88 migrating upslope can be considered as a source of credit. Likewise sand eroding off the dry beach but doesn’t migrate underwater past -12 ft. NAVD88 is also a credit. This, in effect, is our justification for the gain last year – sand migrated from both upslope and downslope into the outer bar zone above -12 feet NAVD88.

Of course sand also moves in a shore parallel direction as well in between profiles, however, we do not think there is much sand from a gross standpoint that migrated (and stayed) from one management reach to the other. In other words, we did not experience a large loss in one management reach coupled with a significant gain in an adjacent reach. Accordingly, we think most of the gains realized in 2015 was along the shore perpendicular axis.

Continuing on the concept of “cubic yards per linear foot” (cy/ft), the volume of sand residing along the entire island is significantly higher than our self-termed yardstick year of 1999, and is attributable to the many beach nourishment projects that have been constructed since 2001 (Fig. 3). All the

Another and more common/familiar measurement of beach health is shoreline change. To quantify and consistently compare shoreline positions over time, the “shoreline” is determined as the mean high water elevation established at +1.1 ft.

NAVD 88 (Fig. 2). This measurement parameter is sometimes referred to as a “datum-derived shoreline” as we can numerically determine where along a profile the +1.1 feet elevation resides rather than depending upon more subjective determinations that are required by other methods, such as aerial photography (i.e., wet/dry line, the wrack line, etc.).

Utilizing a datum-derived shoreline, the average shoreline change from spring 2014 to spring 2015 for Bogue Banks ranged from +21.3 feet seaward (“accretion”) to -41.0 feet landward (“erosion”) resulting in a net average change of -9.0 landward for the entire oceanfront. However if we tease out Atlantic Beach (-24.3 feet) and Fort Macon (-41.0 feet) from the analysis, the average is actually -0.1 feet landward for Bogue Banks. It is believed the shoreline erosion rate for Fort Macon and Atlantic Beach are attributable to fill loss associated with the 2014 Morehead City Harbor nourishment event. These losses are also seen in the volumetric data as well (Atlantic Beach -2.5 cy/ft and Fort Macon -0.1 cy/ft). These are the only two oceanfront reaches along the entire island that lost sand volumetrically in 2014-15 above the -12 ft NAVD88 elevation except for the reach immediately adjacent to Bogue Inlet.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 20) Aries, it may be challenging to express your true feelings, especially when you fear what others may think. Just do what feels comfortable to you. Get to know a new acquaintance at the beginning of the month. There may be more to this person than meets the eye, so don’t hesitate to connect. Mid-month, you can’t seem to focus your attention on one thing, however, wandering thoughts can bring good ideas. We all know you like to be in control of your fate, but you may have to relinquish some control to someone else toward the end of the month. It can be an eye-opening situation.

on every word you say as October begins. Don’t worry about performing, just continue to do what gravitates people toward you. Leo, you will be the king (or queen) of your domain mid-month. Others will respect your final decision on many issues, and you will feel comfortable being the head honcho. But be warned, it is important to listen more than you speak in the coming days. You can learn so much more by remaining quiet and taking it all in. You may find that something takes up much of your time as the month rolls to a close, even taking up your weekend time, forcing you to postpone plans for a later date.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Take a sentimental journey with a loved one, Taurus. You never know what examining your emotions will uncover, and you will get to spend quality time together. Expect to be pulled in a million directions early in the month. Keep a cool head and you will handle this situation with the same flare you always do. You may like to tackle projects on your own, but sometimes letting someone else pitch in can provide a fresh perspective and a new way of doing things. You have high hopes of solidifying a relationship as the month closes and things will go according to plan so long as you stay focused.

VIRGO (August-September 22) Virgo, although you’re not a big fan of the spotlight, this week you will be asked to handle a situation on center stage.

Be warned though, you cannot dictate every situation that comes your way. Not only can you get frazzled, but others may begrudge your taking over all of the time.

Go with the flow once in a while. After a bout of excitement, life may seem a little mundane for a while. Happiness is what you make of it. Try a new hobby or make some new friends. Focus your attention on maintaining a healthy perspective on information that comes your way.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, you can strike up a conversation with just about anyone. Your gift for gab makes you a fun person to have around and a welcome member to any new group. Mid-month you may have to take a step back and reassess a particular situation. A step back and a new perspective might be just what you need to make the most of it. The end of the month, is the time to get serious about your job-seeking efforts, Gemini.

Start putting out feelers and see what is available. Also, fine-tune your resume to get noticed and it seems some interesting things might unfold.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Share your long-term goals with colleagues and you may find some unexpected allies. Support can only help your efforts even further. Libra, if you have any tricks up your sleeve, now is a good time to pull them all out. People are expecting serious productivity and you can deliver.

Expand your social circles and you may meet some influential new people.

This can open up new doors to various opportunities. At the end of the month, good things are on their way. Both your personal and professional lives are about to take a turn for the better, and you deserve these positive developments.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Someone may catch you off guard as the month opens and you don’t have your go-to plan in place. Worry not, as you will rebound quickly and bounce back in a big way. Cancer, you sometimes have a sixth sense about you that guides you through the tough decisions. Rely on your intuition for something major this month.

While success brings you many things, it can feel lonely at the top. Make some time to reconnect and hang out with friends. But don’t let your weekend plans distract from the business at hand.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, set personal feelings aside when dealing with professional matters.

Allowing emotion to get in the way of your goals will only end up affecting you. The second week of the month presents a great opportunity to allow a colleague to take over the reins of a big project. This person is fully capable and ready for the responsibility. Chances are you will be an excellent leader. Scorpio, insecurities can hinder your plans at the end of the month.

Think positively and you can accomplish whatever comes your way. Lean on a friend or two if need be.

LEO (July 23-August 23) It may seem like everyone is hanging

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) This is a great time to try something

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new. Whether it’s a new food or a new experience you’ve been looking to try, dive right in and enjoy the excitement.

Others may turn up at your door early in October seeking assistance. Don’t be surprised by the sudden visitors and do your best to send them off with what they need. You may be unable to keep everything organized mid-month. Don’t fret, as you need not be in complete control at every moment. Enjoy the company of others during Halloween week. Spend time with your friends and family and don’t be afraid to try new things. Fun times are ahead.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Capricorn, expect to be excited by a budding relationship in the weeks ahead. Open up to friends or family members so you can share this positive development with loved ones. With so much on your schedule, you have to give some serious thought to prioritizing.

Otherwise, you may expend energy that cannot be wasted. You may be inspired to do something creative this month but don’t know where to begin. Pisces may be a good source of inspiration. You can work on a project together. The more you can focus on the tasks at hand, the faster you will accomplish each of your goals.

Procrastination has no place in your life at the end of the month.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Waiting patiently this week will not get the job done, Aquarius. You may have to be more assertive. Others will understand and prove helpful. You have been indecisive of late. While you may not know which way to go regarding an important decision, trust your instincts and you won’t be unhappy. Mid-month, make the necessary changes in your life to put primary goals back on target.

These may be career or fitness goals or even plans to increase family time.

You thrive on mental puzzles and complex concepts, Aquarius. So you’re ready to tackle whatever gets thrown your way this week. Challenges are your strong suit.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, a problem at work seems tough to crack. Take your time and try a new approach, and you will be happy with the results. Treat yourself well mid-month.

Dine out at an upscale restaurant or indulge in a spa treatment. You deserve something special. The month may start off a little different than most, but by mid-month you will find your groove.

Carve out some time for going over your finances, Pisces. You may have some opportunities coming your way, and you want your finances in order.

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tourism BAROMETER Fall is a Great Time to Visit the Crystal Coast THERE ARE MANY reasons to plan a beach getaway during the fall shoulder season. The accommodation rates have dropped, kids are back in school so the crowds have thinned out and the weather is perfect for outside activities that you can’t do when it’s too hot. Now is a good time to book a much needed trip for a little relaxation and outdoor adventure.

The temperatures usually range in the mid 70s during the day in October, so spending time on our pristine, uncrowded beaches is a favorite pastime. The Crystal Coast is widely known as a choice year-round fishing location, but fall fishing is especially spectacular. Whether you choose inshore, offshore, pier or surf fishing here’s what’s biting: King mackerel, bluefish, snapper, grouper, channel bass, spot, speckled trout, flounder, oysters and tuna.

Several fishing tournaments are planned for this month: Cape Lookout Shootout is Oct. 9-11 at The Boathouse at Front Street Village in Beaufort (252-838-1524).

The Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament takes place Oct. 17-Nov. 28 and is sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation and The Reel Outdoors (252-354-6350). The 24th Mercury Southern Kingfish Association National Championship will take place Oct. 22-25 on the Morehead City waterfront for the first time and is SKA’s largest event of the year, (www.fishska.com).

The signature event for this month is the much anticipated 29th annual NC Seafood Festival on Oct. 2-4, drawing approximately 200,000 people to the Morehead City waterfront. The festival offers amusement rides, live music, fireworks, boat and car show, road race, vendors of all kinds and seafood galore – three full days of fun and excitement for the whole family, www. ncseafoodfestival.org.

New this year is a 5-acre Corn Maze and Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch at Garner Farms in Newport, complete with a little kids straw bale maze, hay rides, bouncy houses, pumpkin chunker, Life of Corn education station, food and games. Bring the kids out to the Fall Festival at The Farm on Oct. 10, www. wherevent.com/detail/Garner-Farm-Fall-Festival-at-The-Farm

Join in the celebration of the historic Promise Land neighborhood in Morehead City. The Promise Land Festival will take place Oct. 24 on 14th Street between Shepard and Shackleford streets from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. The Carolina Kite Festival is Oct. 24 & 25 at the main public beach access in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy two days of high-flying fun with over 100 colorful and unique kites and kid’s activities.

If you are a running and/or cycling enthusiast, the Crystal Coast offers many miles of multi-use paths. In fact, the trail in Emerald Isle runs the entire length of the island-11 miles! (Both Visitor Centers offer trail guide mapsthe new Visitor Center location in Emerald Isle-8401 Emerald Drive, and the Morehead City Visitor Center, 3409 Arendell Street).

So now that summer has faded into autumn, there’s no better time to experience what many folks consider the best time of year on the Crystal Coast! www.crystalcoastnc.org Elizabeth Barrow, Director of Local Public Relations Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

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Shoreline positions have reacted to an influx of nourishment sand or efflux of sand related to storms/ background erosion over the past several years and movement of that sand in the alongshore and shoreperpendicular directions. Sand may be moving east or west along the beachfront or in some places, could be migrating in the offshore direction or conversely even welding itself to the visible dry beach. Again, the 2015 numbers most certainly reflect the migration sand from; (A) the downslope part of the beach profile up above our -12 feet NAVD88 analytical cutoff. And (B) the gains reported are also partially derived from the migration of sand from the upper part of the beach (near the mean high water demarcation of +1.1 NAVD88) downward, but not past the -12 feet NAVD88 cutoff. This very lattermost process helps explain why the shoreline position is signaling “erosion” yet the volume changes are indicating accretion (gains).

This is obviously a brief review of the monitoring report, but don’t hesitate to visit www.carteretcountync.gov/329/ monitoring if you would like more information regarding the report itself or the monitoring program in general.

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Figure 3 – Average profile volumes for September 1999, July 2008, July 2009, June 2010, June 2011, April 2012, July 2013, June 2014, and May 2015 for seven oceanfront management reaches along Bogue Banks. The minimum volumetric thresholds (i.e., nourishment triggers) are provided in the white call-out boxes with black font lettering while the 2015 average volume is represented in the callout boxes including purple font lettering.

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Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

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

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

HEALTH & BODY

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

HOME SERVICES

AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic 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, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated

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

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

Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, helping extend the life of coastal HVAC units by rinsing units monthly

to eliminate accumulated salt. See how efficient your HVAC can be. Call 252-5031573.

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

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

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 252725-1235 for a quote today.

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

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3542883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

Window Wizard: Your local professional power washing and window cleaning company.

Call for a free estimate – 419-357-7712 or 252-354-3370, or email owner Virgil Kill at virgilkill80@gmail.com.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

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

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

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

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

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters:3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

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

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

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

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

Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252-3938130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Quality at exceptional prices.

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

OUTDOORS & MARINE

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

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com.

Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

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(Cont. from page 59) Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-240-2525, outerbanksmarineconst.com. Specializing in residential docks, seawalls, boatlifts, floating docks, boat ramps, boatlift service & dock repair, plus some commercial docks & seawalls.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-3939005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, 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: 252-354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-7268800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties. com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

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

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc. com. Call the owner hotline at 866-8488080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

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

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our 60 ISLAND REVIEW • October 2015

courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs.

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

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

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or katmarshall101@ gmail.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-3542128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail. com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Marcia Jordan, Real Estate Broker: 100 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8000.

Marcia, a certified residential specialist, has been with Bluewater Real Estate since 1988 but has been listing and selling real estate in Emerald Isle since 1983. All real estate needs are available: listing, selling and longterm or vacation rental info. Call Marcia for your investment, vacation or primary home purchase, lands, lots, on or off the water.

Visit bluewaternc.com/Marciajordan or email mariaj@bluewaternc.com.

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.

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

Sun Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald

Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

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

SHOPS & SERVICES

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided

by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

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

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family.

Hardback books discounted 10%.

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

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

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 4 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted, fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the new Onex and Alegria shoe selection.

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

turtle tracks Watching and Waiting Volunteers have stopped walking the early morning beach but are now watching each of the remaining sea turtle nests along Emerald Isle’s beaches for signs of a hatch. Emerald Isle has 15 nests to date, two of which belong to rare green turtles.

The sea turtle volunteer program is excitedly waiting for these eggs to hatch because the hatchlings have a distinctive size and underside markings. Green turtles are a rare occurrence on this area of the Atlantic coast, although they are much more common on the Florida and Mexico coastlines.

Recently, nest number 8 hatched and when the nest site was excavated by volunteers for the purpose of empty egg shell counts, the group was thrilled to find all 92 eggs had hatched successfully, a perfect 100% hatch rate. A large crowd gathered to see the excavation hoping to witness a hatchling or two headed toward the ocean but they cheered a perfect empty nest, knowing it was the outcome always hoped for.

Information about the turtle program can be obtained by contacting Pam Minnick pammin@yahoo.com or Emilie Zucker ezucker@.ec.rr.com. Volunteers are always needed.

advertiser INDEX

AA Express Plumbing.................................... 25 Ace Builders ................................................. 25 Advantage Coastal Properties....................... 25 ALB Decorator Fabrics.................................. 10 Al Williams Properties .................................. 13 Artistic Tile & Stone....................................... 48 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters..................... 37 Beaufort Furniture.......................................... 12 Bluewater Builders......................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance...................................... 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Bucky & Teresa Smith.............................. 35 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt....... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Marcia Jordan.......... 37 Bluewater Real Estate Sales...........Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals............................. 3 Braswell’s Carpet Cleaning........................... 15 Budget Blinds................................................ 20 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS..................... 13 Carolina Home & Garden.............................. 48 Carteret Health Care....................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc............... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate........ 40 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc............... 17 Coastal Awnings.............................................. 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport................. 57

Coastal Radiology Associates....................... 62 Emerald Isle Books........................................ 13 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services............... 48 Emerald Isle Insurance.................................. 27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales............................. 63 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals........... 32 Emerald Isle Self Storage.............................. 17 Future Homes................................................ 10 Great Windows.............................................. 15 Handcrafted Homes....................................... 13 Harber Marine Construction.......................... 47 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.................. 10 Island Essentials............................................ 14 Just Hair........................................................ 17 Landmark Homes.......................................... 27 Landmark Sothebys International.................... 9 Liftavator........................................................ 19 Lighthouse Boutique...................................... 37 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail............ 15 McQueen’s Interiors...................................... 21 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .............. 34 Nowell & Company........................................ 49 Outer Banks Marine Construction................. 17 Petal Pushers................................................ 13 Pine Knoll Shores Realty............................... 29 Pipeline Plumbing.......................................... 14 Realty World, Katrina Marshall...................... 25

Realty World First Coast.................................. 5 Rid-A-Pest..................................................... 16 Royal Coat..................................................... 27 Sea Classics Interiors.................................... 52 Shorewood Real Estate................................. 45 SolBloc.......................................................... 19 Sound Furniture............................................. 57 Southeastern Elevator................................... 33 Southern Glass & Mirror................................ 47 Spinnaker’s Reach.........................................11 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt..................... 31 Sun-Surf Realty Sales................................... 39 The Star Team............................................... 43 Tab Premium Builders..................................... 5 Tide Tamer....................................................... 4 Tideline Lawn Care........................................ 57 Top it Off........................................................ 35 Town of Emerald Isle..................................... 24 Trident Property Solutions............................. 52 William’s Floor Coverings.............................. 26 William’s Hardware........................................ 15 Window, Wall & Interior Décor....................... 25 Window Wizard.............................................. 48 The Yard Barber............................................ 47 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care... 23

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Oceanfront 6413 Ocean Drive East $555,000

Oceanfront 9319 Ocean Drive West $500,000

Oceanfront 1819 Salter Path Road $850,000

Oceanfront 9709 Dolphin Ridge Road $1,799,000

Oceanview 111 Arthur Drive $424,900

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Oceanview Oceanview 100 10th Street $479,500

Oceanview 107 Bryan Street East $259,000

Oceanview 203 Hoffman Beach Road $545,000

Oceanview 5407 Emerald Drive $499,900

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Oceanview 8624 Ocean View Drive $689,000

Oceanview 3804 Ocean Drive $439,500

Island 100 Kiawa Way $329,900

Island 8515 Sound Drive $199,900

Island 5713 Emerald Drive $199,900

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118 Fawn Drive East $225,000

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Mainland 319 Yaupon Drive $324,900

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201 Taylor Notion Road $257,500

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Pebble Beach $111,000 - $374,000

Mainland 665 White Oak Crossing $450,000

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107 White Heron Lane $280,000

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Queens Court $149,000 - $205,000

Sound of the Sea $219,500 - $325,000

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