Island Review, September 2015 by NCCOAST

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Contents 35 8 Published by: NCCOAST www.nccoast.com 252-247-7442 Fax 247-1856 Mail: 201 N. 17th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: roze@nccoast.com Publisher: Allyson Sproul 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, Amy Kyrsa Production Director: Rudy J. Taitague Lead Pressman/Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressmen: Allen Henry, Anthony Stamper Plaque Production: Edd Moore Bindery Leader: Jason Yates Bindery Operator: Rudy D. Taitague Distribution Manager: Dorrie Nicholson Pre-Press: Kyle Dixon Commercial Print: Andrea Vangelist, Amy Krysa

The Island Review is published monthly by NCCOAST, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to property owners in Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Atlantic Beach who reside in North Carolina and is distributed freely in public boxes 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. Entire contents, ad and graphic design copyright 2015 by NCCOAST. Reproduction without the publisher’s permission is prohibited.

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56 News Coasting.........................................................................................................................................................8 Coastal Currents...........................................................................................................................................18 Bulletin Board...............................................................................................................................................30 Property Watch.............................................................................................................................................36 Power Squadron News.................................................................................................................................58

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................34

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................54 Horoscopes..................................................................................................................................................55 Coastal Report..............................................................................................................................................56 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................59 Turtle Tracks.................................................................................................................................................61 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................61

Townships EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................30 Indian Beach Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................52 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. Ad & Editorial Deadline For OCTOBER 2015 Issue: Thursday, September 3, 2015

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Compassion runs deep. Here in Carteret County, the tides constantly ebb and flow. Always changing, yet at once the same. Through it all, our people stand tough and proud, as each day a new sun rises on healing and hope. Like our coastline, Carteret General Hospital is changing, yet at once remaining the same. Today, there are new facilities, a new name, and new expanded services. What remains unchanged is our passion for, and dedication to, your wellbeing. The Circle of Care within our new logo symbolizes our compassion for our community. Steady as the tides, we are always there for you.

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BHA Moves Forward THE MATTIE KING Davis Art Gallery, located at the Beaufort Historic Site, is featuring the work of Meg and Dick Forward throughout September. Though both work in different mediums, the Forwards are an extremely talented couple with long ties to the area. The Duke University Marine Lab brought them to Beaufort in 1971, Richard as a marine biologist and professor, Meg as an illustrator providing penand-ink drawings, graphs and maps to the researchers there. Artistically their paths diverged with Meg working in acrylics, jewelry, and sculpting birds from gourds while Richard began turning wood. The Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition counts them both as members while Meg is on the Arts Council of 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 Oct. 10 & 25 and Nov. 19 & 22. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250.

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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, Sept. 12. 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 ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015

For more than 20 years, the Down East FolkArts Society has been bringing quality live music to Beaufort and New Bern, September through May. From Americana to blues, country to folk, the artists who visit through the annual series bring an array of talents to the stage and a fresh sound in a sea of cover bands. Performances are held at the Trent River Coffee Company in New Bern on Fridays and at Clawson’s 1905 in Beaufort on Saturday evenings. Shows begin at 7:30pm and doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15, $12 for members and active duty military and $8 for students. This year’s line-up is a mélange of new discoveries. The variety of music ranges from ballads to foot-stomping blues and everything in between, including a good dose of humor here and there. The season gets started on Sept. 11-12 with artist Spook Handy who brings a diverse style to the stage. Drawing from the blues to bluegrass, Handy is said to transcend the category of folk. To learn more, or to become a member of the Down East Folk Arts Society, visit www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Day4Kids in Emerald Isle From 10am to 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 19 Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and the Emerald Isle Business Association celebrate the 10th annual Day4Kids at the Community Center. The event takes place on the third Saturday of September every year, bringing adults and children of all ages together for a free fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Free T-shirts are available to the first 100 kids to arrive. Some of the attractions and activities this year include visits with Dexter “Love boat” Williams, a book exchange with the Friends (Cont. on page 28)

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Decks, Family Photographs and the Fourth of July IT WAS A hot, breezy Fourth of July Saturday night as we gathered with our extended family on the screened porch after a full day on the beach with our Dolphin Ridge neighbors. We watched as an unusual helicopter swept first up the beach to the east and then a half hour or so later, heard the familiar chopper sound as it headed west again. Gathered with us was a family member who works in emergency fire and rescue and he correctly identified it as a medical rescue helicopter. Moments later the text messages came in of a tragic deck collapse at a well maintained, older home on Emerald Isle. Because it was a national news lead story for the weekend of the Fourth, by now the details are familiar to so many of us who own and manage vacation rental property. Over 20 members of a family from Virginia, ages 5-94, had gathered for a photo at sunset in a small section of the deck. Investigators believe when the salt corroded fasteners failed, the serious injuries to several family members occurred due to the 14 foot drop. Our small beach town reacted with sorrow for the tragedy, fervent prayers for the injured, and compassion for our colleagues and first responders. Just four weeks later my family was gathered again for what our children call Cousins Week. We enjoy a special family time in a cluster of cottages near 2nd Street on Emerald Isle. Just after dinner on Monday, Aug. 10, we watched with hearts pounding as we witnessed a full scale emergency response turning the corner to Ocean Drive in front of our

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Harlowe Canal Site Nominated to Receive Historical Marker THE COMMUNITY OF Harlowe, located on Hwy 101 on the Carteret County “mainland,” already has a North Carolina state historical marker … but it deserves a second “history on a stick” sign … so says a reader of the Island Review. The NC Highway Historical Marker Program pays tribute to Harlowe as the home of “Core Sound Meeting,” the first gathering of Quakers in Carteret County on Aug. 1, 1733, at the home of William Borden. That’s cool. Denard Harris of Portside Marina in Morehead City says the Harlowe community has additional historical significance. In the late 1700s, North Carolina’s political leaders viewed canals as the only way to overcome the state’s natural barriers to attain a prosperous market economy ... improving what they called “internal navigation” by building ship canals to sidestep the dangers of navigating the Outer Banks and to extend shipping farther into the state’s interior. In 1815, the North Carolina legislature authorized the formation of the Clubfoot and Harlow’s Creek Canal Company to build a new canal so vessels could travel from the Pamlico Sound and take a “short cut” to proceed on to Beaufort. The plan was to construct a straight canal, about 5 miles long, from Clubfoot Creek (flowing north into the Pamlico Sound) to Harlow’s Creek, which flows south into the Newport River. Historians say: “Canal digging was the cruelest, most dangerous, unhealthy, exhausting labor in the American South. Canal builders faced

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August & September 2015

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High Tide AM PM 10:20 10:43 11:15 11:36 ----- 12:12 12:32 1:14 1:34 2:19 2:41 3:26 3:49 4:30 4:52 5:27 5:47 6:17 6:35 7:00 7:18 7:39 7:56 8:16 8:32 8:50 9:07 9:23 9:42 9:57 10:17 10:31 10:54 11:07 11:34 11:47 ----- 12:19 12:32 1:10 1:26 2:08 2:28 3:11 3:33 4:13 4:36 5:12 5:35 6:07 6:31 7:00 7:23 7:50 8:15 8:41 9:07 9:31 9:59 10:22

Low Tide AM PM 4:06 4:35 4:55 5:33 5:47 6:34 6:42 7:39 7:42 8:48 8:47 9:57 9:53 10:59 10:55 11:53 11:50 ----12:39 12:39 1:19 1:22 1:55 2:02 2:29 2:39 3:00 3:16 3:32 3:53 4:03 4:31 4:36 5:10 5:11 5:45 5:51 6:42 6:37 7:38 7:31 8:39 8:33 9:42 9:39 10:41 10:44 11:35 11:45 ----12:25 12:43 1:14 1:38 2:02 2:33 2:50 3:27 3:38 4:21

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3, 6: Night Trek. 7-9pm Stroll the nighttime beach as you explore the fascinating lives of sea turtles and look for loggerheads nesting in the sand. Age 5 and up, $10. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Museum’s annual mystery dinner. The staff prepares an entertaining evening involving a murder plot, clues and, of course, a twist. Tickets are $30. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

3, 10, 17, 24: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

5-6: CCACC Fall Show. This juried sale of arts and crafts takes over the Beaufort Historic Site three times a year thanks to the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition. Expect painting, photography, wood carving and much more. Details: ccartsandcrafts.com. Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10:30am & 2:30pm. Learn about the history of the Civil War era musket, along with loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon State Park. Details: 252-726-3775.

4-6, 11-13: “Oliver.” The actors of the Carteret Community Theatre bring this English classic to the stage in Morehead City. Evening shows begin at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets are $30-$40. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com. 4, 11, 18, 25: Fall Walking Club. 9am. Join friends and neighbors at the Emerald Isle Community Center to walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Different 2-3 mile routes used each week. Open to all ages. Details: 252-354-6350. Fri. 4: Alive at Five. 5-8pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. This month North Tower closes out the concert season. Details: www. downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252808-0440. 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: 910-326-2600 or swansboro.recdesk.com. Marsh Madness.10am-Noon. Put on your water shoes for an exciting morning wading in Bogue Sound in search of cool marine creatures with the NC Aquarium. Age 5 and up, $10. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums. com. Aquarist Apprentice. 1-4pm. Join aquarium staff on a behind-the-scenes tour, help prepare animal meals and participate in some daily care and maintenance tasks. Educators teach you about the animals as you assist aquarists with their caretaking responsibilities. Age 14 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums. com. Murder Mystery Dinner. 6pm. End your summer with a bang at the NC Maritime

Sat. 5: Stanly-Spaight Duel. 4pm. Step back in time to an era where a man’s personal honor was his most cherished quality and any incursion on this prized value could result in fiery and violent retribution. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students and included with regular admission. Details: www.tryonpalace. org. 6, 12, 19, 26: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-thescenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com. 6, 13: SwanFest. 6:30-8pm. Enjoy live music at Olde Town Square in downtown Swansboro. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner if you’d like. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Free. This month’s performers include Chris Cavanaugh (6th) and Scearce & Ketner (13th). Sat. 6: Concert in the Park. 7-8:30pm. Join the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free summer concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested. The season rolls to a close with this Carolina Beach Club performance. 252-7265083. Mon. 7: Otter Antics. 1-2pm. Meet the aquarium otter keeper and help prepare (Cont. on page 44)

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Celebrating 100+ Years of Coast Guard History THE MODERN-DAY US Coast Guard was formed more than 100 years ago, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the law in 1915 that combined the US Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service. The Revenue Cutter Service was established on Aug. 4, 1790, by US Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, so this date is regarded as the Coast Guard’s “day of birth.” It was a glorious 225-year anniversary observance … as Carteret County re-affirmed its longstanding partnership and friendship with the Coast Guard. The truth is: Carteret County’s Ca’e Bankers (residents of the Cape Lookout area) have always been sensitive to victims of the perils of the sea, and whaling crews would respond when a ship was wrecked off of Cape Lookout. Great American storyteller and historian Rodney Kemp recalls the tragic story of the wreck of a three-masted schooner Crissie Wright in January of 1886: “She ‘come’ ashore on the sea beach side of Shackleford Banks near the Wade Shore community having lost her rudder. The whaling crews were prepared to attempt a rescue when the wind shifted and caused mountainous waves to prevent their launching. The temperature dropped to 12 degrees (F), and the wind and water roared… “The would-be rescuers built a large fire on shore to signal the Crissie Wright’s crew that they would rescue them when nature so obliged. When finally rescuers were able to get aboard, two of the crew had washed overboard, three were frozen to death and only one survived….

“And the publicity of this tragedy helped encourage the building of the US Life-Saving Stations in Carteret County at Core Banks (1888), Portsmouth (1894) and Cape Lookout (1896).” Those early Life-Saving Stations were staffed by courageous surfmen who nightly scanned the water for vessels in trouble along the stormy ocean beaches; while in the boathouses, oar-powered surfboats and crews were waiting, ready to be sent down the ramp and out to sea. Another Life-Saving Station was authorized to be built in 1904 at the Fort Macon Military Reservation on the eastern tip of Bogue Banks at Beaufort Inlet. Later, the property became Coast Guard Station Fort Macon. Records show that the very first rescue accomplished by the “new” Coast Guard occurred in the winter of 1915 off Cape Lookout Shoals, when the Coasties saved the lives of five crew members of the Sylvia C. Hall. The Coast Guard has continuously had a presence in North Carolina and Carteret County for 100 years now, and today there are 11 Coast Guard units based at the Fort Macon site as well as a station in Emerald Isle. The board of directors of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce issued a Resolution of Appreciation to the Coast Guard, dated Aug. 3, stating the “entire community takes great pride in the fact that The SMILAX, commissioned in 1944, is now the ‘Queen of the Fleet’ (the oldest cutter in the Coast Guard) and homeported at Fort Macon. She continues to carry out her mission as a construction tender, responsible for maintaining aids-to-navigation (ATON) in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.”

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September in Emerald Isle IT IS DIFFICULT to believe that it is September already. I hope everyone had a great summer. It was a very busy three months in Emerald Isle. We had a lot of visitors and from all reports from our businesses it was a great summer. September is still a wonderful month to enjoy the beach and to bask in the warm sun, the water and to enjoy the cooler nights at the beach. September is one of my favorite months at Emerald Isle. September means back to school, football games, great fishing and the changing from summer to fall. As our children and youth go back to school, I encourage our citizens to obey the speed limits and watch out for the school buses. Sometimes we all get impatient driving behind a school bus, but remember they are carrying our wonderful children. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who works in our public school system. I thank you for your service, leadership, commitment and dedication. All too often we take our public educators for granted. Thanks for a job well done! I would also like to encourage our community to become involved in our schools. Volunteer to read in a reading program or to help a student that might need additional help. Show your support for our youth by attending an athletic event at a middle school or high school. It is so much fun attending a football game on Friday night or a soccer game or any other athletic event.

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September also brings the threat of a Mayor Eddie Barber hurricane. Closely monitor the watches and warnings from the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. We will keep you informed by our emails from the town in the event of a hurricane. It is the Town of Emerald Isle’s goal to return residents, property owners, and business owners back to the Island as quickly and safely as possible after an evacuation. The Hurricane Re-Entry Permit Program is a tool that facilitates that goal by maximizing security while providing authorized persons the quickest possible access to their properties. The cost for permanent reentry permits is $25. Please check to make sure you have your permanent permit on hand. To purchase new or additional permits please visit the Town Administration Building located at 7509 Emerald Drive during our office hours Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm or call the office at 252-354-3424. Carteret County Emergency Services also provides special medical care and/or help during disasters. To obtain a Carteret County Special Needs Registry Form please visit the following website link – www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ SpecialNeedsForm. This form should be completed well in advance of impending disasters. The weather is still great and the water is fantastic. Have a great month of September.

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AS WIDELY REPORTED in the media and by the town, an extended family visiting Emerald Isle was injured on July 4 due to the collapse of an approximately 9 foot by 10 foot section of the deck floor. The family had gathered that evening for a group picture, and a total of 24 people were treated for injuries, some very serious. This unfortunate accident serves as an important reminder to all Emerald Isle property owners (permanent residents, second homeowners, and vacation rental unit owners) to check 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 licensed general contractors and home inspectors in our area that would be happy to assist, along with area vacation rental companies. 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 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.

Additional Yard Debris Truck Ordered

The town continues to experience heavy yard debris collection demands, and town staff is working hard to keep up with the demand and provide timely service for our customers. Town staff currently provide service with a town-owned yard debris collection truck, and the town has also relied on a rental truck during peak demand periods, along with longer collection hours, additional collection days, and the use of a closer disposal facility. Despite these efforts, demand continues to outpace the town’s capabilities. In an effort to improve the timeliness of yard debris collection services, the town has ordered a second yard debris collection truck, and is currently recruiting for a new position to operate the truck. The new truck is expected in service by October, and should enable the town to better meet service demands in the future. The new truck and new position are funded by an increase in the town’s annual solid waste fee that was authorized in the FY 1516 budget. Thank you for your patience!

New Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan Adopted

The board of commissioners recently adopted a new, formal Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan that outlines the town’s commitment to future beach nourishment efforts in order to maintain a healthy, wide, protective beach strand. The new plan replaces the town’s current plan adopted in 2003, and includes historical data, annual beach profile surveys, identifies future sand sources, establishes new “triggers” for future nourishment activities, and outlines the town’s financing plans. The town’s current plan has been invaluable in monitoring the condition of the town’s beach strand over the years, and has enabled the town to remain eligible for FEMA 24 ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015

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financial assistance to replace sand lost during federally-declared disaster events. The town has been fortunate to receive approximately $15 million from FEMA since 2004 for such efforts. The adoption of the new plan will maintain the town’s eligibility for future FEMA assistance. Overall, the town’s entire beach strand is currently in good condition, and no specific beach nourishment projects are currently planned. The town continues to reserve room occupancy tax revenues, General Fund property tax revenues, and municipal service district property tax revenues for future nourishment efforts, and expects to have sufficient funds to implement the Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan.

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moment of heightened awareness of deck safety to do a very detailed and thorough inspection of our decks, exterior stairs, railings, porches and boardwalks to the beach. Decks may look good after a superficial inspection because the decking is still in good shape, but unfortunately, the construction inspection phrase “you can’t see what you can’t see” is never truer. Property managers agree the best recommendation is to hire a licensed general contractor familiar with coastal construction and the harsh elements we endure to perform a deck inspection and provide you with an estimate to repair or replace as necessary. The town of Emerald Isle is also taking a very proactive stance: town staff has prepared a “Citizens Guide to Deck Safety,” which can be found online at www. emeraldisle-nc.org/pdfs/DeckHandout2.pdf. Your vacation rental manager will be happy to recommend a knowledgeable and reputable general contractor. Too many of our decks are now over 20-25 years old and will need more than a “band-aid” approach to temporarily repair decks built to the standard of earlier building codes and practices. We do need a public awareness campaign, however, that addresses the fact that decks are not engineered to withstand over-occupancy, especially overcrowding at one end of a deck. Not always, but often deck failure occurs when large families cluster for a group photograph. An NBC News report corroborated that photographs of large groups are often being taken during deck collapses. Family photographs of large groups should be taken on our beautiful beach with the ocean providing the backdrop. The public needs to understand this probable cause that also contributes to deck failure and you may want to post a small sign in your rental home and discourage overcrowding by your rental guests, friends and

family, too. My family business enjoys a long history on Emerald Isle and we have such great affection for the wonderful families who have chosen to vacation here with us for decades. No one in our beach community wants a heartbreaking deck accident to ever occur on our island. Our job is to create beautiful vacation memories. Don’t procrastinate, immediately schedule a deck inspection so that work may commence, if necessary, this fall and winter during the off season months. It is important to note that already the general contractors are booking up for the fall and this is not work that can wait until late spring and be complete for the summer of 2016. If your property manager has to make the difficult phone call to tell you your deck is unsafe, please know that this was well thought out, a decision never lightly made, and ultimately in your best interest to prevent a calamity at your beach home. Your understanding and cooperation is essential to begin planning your deck repair or replacement. The festive mood for our gathered family that night of the Fourth grew somber. We had spent many happy hours at this well loved house that has seen 19 summers; this deck was aging, too and had already seen repairs on occasion. My family had carefully lined up beach chairs movie theater style on the sandy beach and we gazed to the east to watch brilliant fireworks over Bogue Inlet pier. Excited grandchildren leaped around us in the twilight. I sent a quiet prayer up for another family, gathered that night in an emergency room. Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com

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Let Your Pirate Flag Fly Avast, me maties. X marks the spot at the Western Carteret Library for Family Pirate Day scheduled from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Pirate Friends of the Library and Capt. Christine Brin of the NC Maritime Museum will hoist the colors for pirate fun and adventure.

Enjoy North Carolina beer and wine, samples from local restaurants, chef demonstrations, vendors, giveaways and music during the Flavor 2015 festival at The Islander, Emerald Isle. The event begins at 1pm on Saturday, Sept. 12, however, early admission VIP tickets are also available, allowing guests to arrive at noon. General admission is $45; VIP tickets are $65. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Designed to showcase the best of North Carolina, guests will received a tasting glass, a beer koozie and a beer and wine guide to help through the festival. Area restaurants will be on hand with samples of their favorites. Shuttle service will be provided off-site parking at Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro Town Hall and Christina’s Collectibles. To learn more, visit www.swansboroareaflavor.com.

New Book Sale Space in PKS The Friends of Bogue Banks Library have opened the Big Book Nook on the second floor of the Pine Knoll Village commercial building, above the Bogue Banks Library. This new space provides the opportunity for continuous book sales, and is open to the public during regular library hours, MondaySaturday, 8:30am-5pm. The elevator and stairs are clearly marked and signs on the second floor make it easy to find the Big Book Nook. Books, puzzles, paperbacks and nonfiction selections have prices similar to those at past semiannual book sales. A lockbox for book purchases will be available, allowing patrons to pay for their books on the honor system. Be sure to stop in and check out the new space.

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Create a pirate hat, get pirate tattoos, make merry with a Beaufort pirate, join in a costume contest, get a pirate photo taken, go on a scavenger hunt, listen to pirate stories, learn about the infamous Blackbeard, and collect pirate booty. “The Friends of Western Carteret Public Library are happy to provide another Family Pirate Day for the communities served by our library. Last year, over 100 children and their families came to the library to be pirates for a day. We look forward to having more families attend this year,” said Karen Naftzger, program chair for the Friends. Thar’ll be no walking of the plank at Family Pirate Day, so join in for some pirate fun.” No registration is needed and the events are free. For more information, call the Western Carteret Library, 3936500, www.carteret.cpclib.org.

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The engaging Elliot Engel returns to the newly renovated Coral Bay Club for Carteret Arts Forum’s (CAF) fundraising opener to dazzle the audience with tales of James Michener. Dr. Engel says: “Though his books sold tremendously, Michener has never had the respect of critics or English professors.” Dr. Engel traces the very peculiar early life of this foundling child and demonstrates how Michener’s lack of familial background led to his particular virtues and shortcomings as an author at 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 27. Dr. Engel consistently attracts large audiences with his informative and humorous talks full of delightful, surprise twists. Originally from Indianapolis, Dr. Engel now lives in Raleigh, where he has taught at UNCChapel Hill, NCSU and Duke. The author of 10 books, Dr. Engel has been published in England, Japan, Turkey as well as the United States. His mini-lecture series on Charles Dickens ran on PBS television stations around the country and his articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and national magazines including Newsweek. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www. carteretartsforum.com or at the door. (Cont, on page 50)

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All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted. The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call 252-354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www. emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs

•AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall. •Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12:45-4pm at Parks & Recreation. •Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd& 4th Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall.

Athletics (fun for all ages!)

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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: Saturday 10:15am $2 members & $7 non-members. •Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon, 10:30am & Wed, 9am: $5 members, $10 non-members.

Special Events and Information

Sept. 4-Oct. 23, 9am, Walking Club. Join neighbors and friends in an attempt to create a healthier lifestyle. Each walk begins and ends at the Community Center with different routes walked each week; most walks will be 2-3 miles. Rain location will be the gymnasium. This program is open to participants of all ages. For more information, contact call (252) 354-6350. Sept. 11, 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 $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call for movie title one week prior to showing. Sept. 15, 10am & 6pm, PEP Program. The Emerald Isle Police Dept. is proud to introduce the PEP program to Emerald Isle. 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. These classes will cover a variety of subjects relevant to issues being faced by communities across the country. PEP Class topic: “Youth Safety: Child Abuse/Bullying” with Maj. Tony Reese Sept. 17, 6:30-8pm, Supper Club of Emerald Isle. “Bring a dish and get a feast” Supper Club of Emerald Isle takes place at the town board meeting room. Hosts are Bernie & Deane Whalley. For information, contact Mary Leohner, 252-354-6079. Sept. 19, 10am-2pm, Emerald Isle’s Tenth Annual Day4Kids. Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them. Call for details 252-354-6350 or email smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org. Sept. 24, 9-10am, Coffee with a Cop-Mike’s Place. 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! Sept. 26, 10am-2pm, Family Pirate Day. Avast, me maties. X marks the spot at the Western Carteret Library for Family Pirate Day. The Pirate Friends of the Library and Capt. Christine Brin of the NC Maritime Museum will hoist the colors for pirate fun and adventure.Create a pirate hat, get pirate tattoos, make merry with a Beaufort pirate, join in a costume contest, get a pirate photo taken, go on a scavenger hunt, listen to pirate stories, learn about the infamous Blackbeard, and collect pirate booty. No registration is needed and the events are free.Shiver me timbers and keep a weathered eye open to collect even more pirate booty.

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REDUCED SOUNDFRONT CUSTOM BUILT ELEGANT HOME 10502 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle $899,000 (MLS 15-1624)

FANTASTIC 2ND ROW LOCATION 7024 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle $539,000 (MLS 14-1615)

EMERALD PLANTATION PREMIUM HOME 413 Emerald Plantation Road, Emerald Isle $525,000 (MLS 14-3875)

SOUNDFRONT WITH OCEAN VIEWS 112 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle $525,000 (MLS 15-2570)

2ND ROW OCEANVIEW 200 Sea Dunes Drive, Emerald Isle $429,000 (MLS 15-2708)

SOUNDVIEW HOME ON MAINLAND 506 Blue Heron Drive, Newport $425,000 (MLS 15-2309)

2ND ROW EAST SIDE DUPLEX CONVERTED TO TOWNHOME 3504 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle $394,900 (MLS 15-2945)

SOUNDFRONT DOUBLEWIDE ON PERMANENT FOUNDATION 8516 Woodcliff, Emerald Isle $379,000 (MLS 15-2288)

REDUCED OCEANSIDE HOME 6705 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle $279,000 (MLS 15-2084)

MOVE-IN CONDITION HOME FOR INVESTORS 136 Tifton Circle, Cape Carteret $269,000 (MLS 15-2784)

WATERFRONT 2 BEDROOM CONDO Cedar Point Villas, Unit B-12, Cedar Point $255,900 (MLS 14-1101)

OCEANSIDE MOBILE HOME RETREAT 8520 Reed Drive, Emerald Isle $179,000 (MLS 15-2792)

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OCEANFRONT CONDO AT OCEAN SANDS 2401 Ft. Macon Rd., 221 Bldg. B, Atlantic Beach $169,000 (MLS 15-2725)

ONSLOW COUNTY HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND CAMP LEJEUNE 885 Sandridge Road, Hubert $154,900 (MLS 15-3170)

BUILDING LOT WITH MODULAR PLANS 306 Spell Drive, Emerald Isle $129,000 (MLS 11-577)

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OCEANSIDE LOT STEPS FROM THE BEACH 127 Eastview Drive, Emerald Isle $107,000 (MLS 14-3406)

BUILDING LOT IN CRYSTAL SHORES 406 Shoreline Drive, Cedar Point $91,500 (MLS 13-3062)

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at the AQUARIUM See you in September COME ON IN, the water’s fine. The aquarium is open its usual, year-round, daily hours – 9am-5pm – on Labor Day, Sept. 7, and throughout the holiday weekend. See the website for the fall and winter line-up of programs and activities.

Virtues of Vultures The aquarium wants to help vultures out with their image problem, and also wants to spread the word about the dangers threatening these big birds worldwide. Join the International Vulture Awareness celebration Sept. 5- 6. The effort is aimed at illuminating vultures’ essential role

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in the ecosystem as part of nature’s clean-up crew. Their consumption of carrion may sound unappealing, but it helps prevent the spread of many diseases. As with other wildlife, a range of threats imperil these intelligent animals around the globe. Some of their woes include lead poisoning from bullets in carcasses left by hunters, toxicity from drugs used in livestock in some countries, being killed as pests, and the lingering effects of the pesticide DDT on eggshell strength. At the aquarium, find out how you can help vultures while you experience close-up encounters with live vultures, make a craft vulture to take home and participate in interactive activities in the Discovery Classroom, get a feel for vulture anatomy by touching wings, feet and other biofacts, and enjoy other programs about vultures. Native black vultures and turkey vultures are popular stars of Bird’s-Eye View. The 10am and 2pm show featuring these birds and other native raptors and shorebirds is free with admission.

Aquarium Homeschool Day The aquarium invites home school families to enjoy a day of educational programs and activities on Homeschool Day, Sept. 10. Registration begins at 9am. This year’s theme is “The Ocean and You!” Participants complete activities related to that theme in each gallery. Creature Connection programs, crafts and other activities also feature how visitors can have a positive impact on marine life. Behind-the-scenes tours are discounted to $4 per person for homeschool families and are scheduled for 11am and 2:30pm. Advance registration earlier in the day is required,

tours are limited to 15 people and children must be at least five years old to participate. The Shark Survivor Lab program is offered at 10am and 1pm free of charge for homeschoolers, but registration is required earlier in the day. Participants must be at least 5 years old, and tours are limited to a maximum of 30 people. Aquarium admission and Homeschool Day activities, except the behind-the-scenes tours, are free for homeschool families â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please bring your identification. The aquariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Homeschool Day is a special event in addition to the one free admission per year allowed for homeschool families. The aquarium is open to the public normal operating hours and will conduct daily programs as usual for all visitors on Sept. 10.

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ATLANTIC Phillip and Elizabeth Goodwin and Meriam and Leonard Goodwin, Jr. to Bradley Brown and Yolanda Guerra, 298 Seashore Drive, $70,000. ATLANTIC BEACH CTT Bennett, LLC to Burch Properties, LLC, 602 Fort Macon Road #141, $30,000.

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

Lindsay and M.C. Newsom, III to Raymond Mulkey, III, 2111 Fort Macon Road #233, $266,500.

BSR Properties, LLC to Larnett Eckles, 109 Anglers Way, $169,000.

Michael and Margaret Larson to Paul and Karen Emanuelson, 302 Sound View Court, $305,000.

Audrey Foushee to Allen and Conelia Bernstein, 105 Island Quay Drive, $330,000.

Gregory and Wendy Piniak to Guy and Kathleen Robert, 410 Tradd St., $180,000.

Graham and Nanette King to Sang and Hwa Chung, 206 Bayside Drive, $530,000.

David Ball to Jeffry and Tamara Tabor, 127 Bogue Blvd., $362,500.

Robert and Brooke McCall and Donald and Susan McCall to William and Sandra Thompson 233 Russells Creek Road, $185,000.

CEDAR POINT Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Jerri Builders, Inc., 110 & 113 Abaco Drive East, $83,000.

David and Jill Bolding to Charles and Mary Baker, 127 Old Causeway Road #36, $65,000.

Darrel and Patricia Lawrence to Michael and Sarah Lawrence, 204 Asbury Ave., $380,000.

Angela and William Rose, Jr. to Andrew Rose, 131 Coral Bay Court, $70,000.

Michael Woodard to Cameron McRae, 136 Bayview Blvd., $450,000.

Judith and Ralph Wallace, Jr. to Peggy Churn, 2008 Fort Macon Road #2, $78,000.

Thearessa May to Allen & Harris Properties, LLC, 227 Sea Dreams Drive, $480,000.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Ryan and Jessica Piorkowski, 921 Eastman Creek Drive, $200,000.

Donald and Mary Daria to Eileen Conroy, 2008 Fort Macon Road #15, $139,500.

William and Margaret Wooten to Michael and Wanda Fox, 107 Ocean Ridge Drive, $975,000.

William and Kathleen McDade to Justin Mason and Darla Vick, 306 Steep Point Road, $211,000.

Laura and Peter Sanders and Richard Clapp to Michae and Kasey Mazzarone and Cheryl and William Downey, Jr., 1904 Fort Macon Road #362, $153,000.

BEAUFORT Dallas and June Smith to Tiffany Hunter, 469 Tuttle Grove Road, $25,000.

Christopher and Jean Ann Holder to Dakota Daniels, 112 Tiffany Way, $211,000.

Dianna and William Downey to Jennifer and Ernest Coachman, Jr., 2008 Fort Macon Road #5, $160,000. Susan and Joseph Vartanesian, Jr. to Michael and Christina Denkins, 301 Commerce Way #235, $169,000. Richard and Toni Cox to Steven Hess and Martha Rollins, 301 Commerce Way Road #238, $170,500 Virginia and Gregory Gunsten to Arthur and Lori Smith, 301 Commerce Way Road #311, $172,000. Gregory and Frances Theodorakis to Ronald and Michelle Carlson, 207 Hoop Pole Creek Drive, $182,000. Brian and Kelley Dow to Kelly Jarman, 410 Terminal Blvd., $195,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Steve Gillooly, Lot 4, Bungalows at the Grove, $212,000. Louis and Ann Tatarski and Joseph and Catherine Tatarski to Paul Beau, 101 Beachwood Drive, $227,000.

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Family Trust Federal Credit Union to Jonathan and Kelly Worrall, 104 Pin Oak Court, $45,000. Heavyweight Properties, LLC to Kevin and Chelsea Buttry, 260 Firetower Road, $62,500. Southgroup Real Estate Marketing, LLC to Hillman Bass, Jr., 309 Rowland Court, $67,000. Spacey Projects Too, LLC to Henry Everett and Donovan Everett, 414 Craven St., $79,000. Diane Kitts to Kevin McIntosh, 311 Canal Road, $98,000. Suzan Teel to Merritt Atkins, 509 Carteret Ave., $105,000. James Arthur to Harold Knudsen, Jr., 109 Arthur Road, $112,500, Kristina and Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mellan, Kari and Michael Hallman, Kirby and JoEllen Raley, Peggy and William Pulley, III and Bradley Pulley to Ronald Minor, 2211 Lennoxville Road, $120,000. Gregory and Heidi Parker to Cammi and Gurney Collins, III, 502 Kysers Cove Lane, $167,500.

I.J. Hunter Construction, Inc. to William and Bridget Brummett, 113 Calhoun St., $185,000.

Ray West and Ruth Ann McKinney to Doyle and LaVisa Evans, 204 MacGregor Drive, $268,000. Mark Showfety to Marcus Forbes and Mary Wolf, 1533 Front St., $330,000. Michael and Donna Myers to Clive and Dawn Tolson, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #704, $335,000. Nancy Ellis, Michael Ellis and Cynthia Taylor to Terri and Tony Cripe, 101 Tranquility Court, $355,000. Mary Hurst to Kimberly Bell and Jonathan Haas, 217 Turner St., $485,000. CAPE CARTERET James and Kristi Farrington to First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc., 137 Tifton Circle, $35,000. Marion Bennett to Scott and Tresa Bedson, 288 Star Hill Drive, $153,000. Carlotta Joyner and William Maguire to James and Mary Walker, 275 Star Hill Drive, $285,000. Jerri Builders, Inc. to James and Lois Craig, 403 Ardan Oaks Circle, $296,000.

Jerri Builders, Inc. to Joshua and Amanda Morris, 104 Abaco Drive East, $229,000. Jerri Builders, Inc. to Robert Singleton, Jr. and Michelle Booth-Singleton, 209 Abaco Drive West, $238,500. Jerri Builders, Inc. to Hernani and Jennifer Conceicao, 207 Abaco Drive West, $243,500. Michael and Diane Schneider to James and Glennie Ainsworth, 303 Shoreline Drive, $258,500. Robert and Christine Goodier to Michael and Anna Miller, 104 Sun Burst Circle, $264,000. Jisup and Hyekyoung Choi to Ryan and Julianne Gnandt, 101 Sweet Grass Trail, $320,000. DAVIS Pamela Murphy to Robert and Lara Velardi, 227 Horseshoe Road, $190,000. EMERALD ISLE James and Sandra Gettings to James Farrington, 412 Bogue Inlet Drive, $100,000. Watauga Evergreens, Inc. to Paul and Rebecca Ortiz, 415 Redfish Court, $100,000. Jill Witofsky to Sondra McCorquodale, 9100 Reed Drive #101, $130,000. PNC Bank to Jason Shott, 4402 Emerald Drive, $131,000. Debra and John Baile, Jr. to Kelly Durham and Rebecca Morton, 9201 Coast Guard Road #211, $135,000. Emerald Cove Suites, LLC to Mitchell and Margaret Morgan, 202 Burlington St. #5, $138,000. Penny Pierce, Polly and Gary Smith, Scott and Deborah Pierce and Andrew Pierce to BTF Associations, LLC, 110 Yaupon Drive, $140,000. (Cont. on page 38)

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Charles and Janet Pattison to John and Anna Winston, 104 Sea Buoy Court, $145,000. Brian and Marie McHugh to Patricia Williams, 9100 Reed Drive #301, $148,000. Teresa and James Smith, Jr. to Kim Hong Lim and Kim Cheng Lim, 126 Eastview Drive, $173,000. Suzette Southern to Charlotte Rodriguez, 9100 Reed Drive #303, $189,000. Mark Lefebvre, Elizabeth Campbell, Simon Roe and A. Leigh Ibach to Judy Walker, 104 Galleon Court, $200,000. James Wilson to Jeffrey Dudley, 106 Joel Lane, $206,500. Simmons and Patsy Patrick to William and Denise Stinagle, 10300 Coast Guard Road #104, $215,000. William and Susan Dunlow and David and Luann Manning to SKT Management Corp., 134 Bogue Inlet Drive, $217,500. William Hoehn, Jr. and Geneese Gottschalk to Susan Grindstaff, 10300 Coast Guard Road #211, $235,000. Sandra and Matthew Garcy to Christopher and Diana Garcy, 416 Holly St., $250,000. Michael and Debra Bella to Andrew and Jessica Frosch, 312 Cedar St., $275,000. C. Stephen Gaillard to Karen and Charles Lucas, Jr., 130 Sea Dunes Drive, $280,000. Deborah Jefferson to Vivian Selenikas, 2801 Pier Pointe Drive, $299,000. Terry and Marlee Baum to Janet and Thomas Denny, 202 Yardarm Court, $315,000. Richard and Barbara Kunkle to Peter and Jo Ann Geoghan, 8801 Reed Drive #304, $319,000. Troy and Aubrey Myers to Stephen Nemeth, 328 Live Oak St., $324,000. Robert and Kay Oney to Barry and Susanne Hallock, 203 Fredeen St., $325,000.

Elizabeth and Gregory Schub to Marius and Theodora Brouwer, 7303 Archers Creek Drive, $325,000. Barry and Jeanine Brindle to Patricia Jones, 114 Tracy Drive, $335,000. Jenny Kelling and Carl Young to William Sanders, 1911 Ocean Drive, $341,500. Harriette Massengill to Michael and Kimberly Brown, 102 Matt Drive, $375,000.

INDIAN BEACH Donald and Patsy Cherry to Bryan and Tammy Nicklow, 1530 Salter Path Road, $50,000. Lisa Latino and Michael Latino to Susan and Richard Rose, III, 1700 Salter Path Road #101, $260,000. Kenneth Rupright, Kristy Prawdzik-Rupright and James and Karen Luther to Erick and Angela Doughty and Jacqueline and Williams Powers, Jr., 1700 Salter Path Road #103, $260,000. Ernest Baker, Jr. to Preston and Leslie Johnson, 1505 Salter Path Road #303, $278,000.

Tracie and Michael Wawrzyniak to Jason Allaire and Tantina Hong-Allaire, 313 Shipwreck Lane, $410,000.

Michael and Kathleen Barnes to Jesse and Amy Daughtridge and Thomas and Anne Reese, 1505 Salter Path Road #504, $285,000.

Glen and Sheila Watkins to Andrea Muller, 904 Ocean Drive, $420,000.

James Sproul to Betty Jean Holcomb, 1701 Salter Path Road #101, $297,500.

Daniel Weiner to Minda Ray, 114 Janell Lane, $465,000.

MOREHEAD CITY Citifinancial Servicing, LLC to Stephan and Jessica Whitt, 2915 Tootle Road, $47,500.

Lynn and Norma Ford to Theodore and Jean Fries, 3902 Emerald Drive, $475,000. David and Theresa Kester to Joseph and Susan Izatt, 712 Emerald Drive, $519,000. Oma Montgomery to Vikram and Gloria Kumar, 7901 Ocean Drive, $784,000. Stephen and Denise Stefano to Kenneth and Margaret Del Rossi, 105 Shipwreck Lane, $815,000. Eric and Adriana Henriksen to David and Rosa St. Lawrence, 9931 Louise Howard Court, $850,000. HARKERS ISLAND Rick and Amy Biedscheid to Clifton and Virginia Holland, 573 Cape Lookout Drive, $45,000. Alexander Kaszas to Kathy Knight, 549 Island Road, $66,000. Jane Wrenn to Robert Hunter and Christine Strong, 824 Island Road, $200,000. James and Rebecca Howard to Gregory and Mindy Dennis, 836, 838, 840 & 842 Island Road, $305,000. Gretchen Snyder to Aqua Sky, LLC, 211 Pintail Lane, $337,500. Sandra and James Burks, Jr. to Donald and Rachel Mohorn, 206 Branch Drive, $445,000.

Valerie and Richard Blankenship to Dennis and Denise Culin, 1809 Arendell St., $70,000. The Gerald and Ruth Moore Family Limited Partnership to Melissa Vincent, 105 N. 20th St., $79,000. Charles and Karen Snyder to Streamline Developers, LLC, 1821 Olde Farm Road, $85,000. Douglas and Joyce Creech to Gainage, LLC, 404 Penny Lane, $92,000. Linda Godumski to the Gerald and Ruth Moore Family Limited Partnership, 112 Rochelle Drive, $116,000. Kent and Helen Meacham to Samuel and Lauren Ballou, 815 Yaupon Terrace, $117,000.

Burton and Lois Turf to William Faircloth, 115 Industrial Drive, $158,000. William S. Neill to Kevan Gregalis, 3013 Old Gate Court, $167,000. Elizabeth and Norman Lewis, III to Annie Rivers, 1705 River Drive, $169,000. Ronald and Teresa Kearns to Yuwan Heinlein, 600 Worth Drive, $170,000. Nancy Gilley to Patricia Butler, 106 Jasmine Court, $179,000. Sharon and Larry Brightwell to Scott Carpenter, 304 Cedarwood Village, $180,000. Jeffrey and Keri McCann to Cathy Ingram, 104 N. 21st. St., $183,000. 81 Investment Group, LLC to Joseph Saxman, 602 Friendly Road, $195,000. Vicky and David Jones to Richard and Patricia Edmondson, 913 Lake N Shore Drive, $214,500. Gregory and Erika Burgess to Linda Ray, 207 Carefree Lane, $218,500. Emily and David Weil to Dorothy Bailey, 132 Corncake Circle #132, $229,000. Stephen and Katherine Hamilton to Norman Stoneback and Marie Isabella-Stoneback, 3502 Sunny Drive, $232,500. David Garrison and Louise Desimone to Melvin Gaston, 208 Reserve Green Drive, $244,000. Harold Vann Russell to Grayson Russell, 1403 Shepard St., $247,500. Streamline Developers, LLC to Gordon and Barbara Copeland, 1803 Olde Farm Road,$250,000.

Linda Maurer to Kacyn Willis, 600 35th St. #1, $119,000.

Murdoch & Associations, Inc. to Stephanie and Larry Lewis, Jr., 1205 Hidden Cove Ave., $281,500.

T.H. and Dorris Potter to Thomas Buff, Jr., 303 Barbour Road, $125,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to James and Robin Aydlett, 1503 Olde Farm Road, $285,000.

Laura Stephenson and EmilyKate Hannapel to Curtis Weychert, 1813 Bridges St., $127,000.

Hwy 24, LLC to RTR Temptation, LLC, 211 Jacob Drive, $300,000.

Kenady and Aaron Wilson to Jessica Van Horn, 2317 Emeline Place, $145,000.

Ralph and Mary Lyon to Edward Piskura, Jr., 211 Arendell St. #301, $328,000. Gregory and Lorna Novak to Gary and Marcia Christie, 118 (Cont. on page 46)

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Welcoming Fall in PKS CERTAINLY YOU’VE HEARD the saying, “Change is the only constant.” There always seems to be something changing as time keeps coming. When we discuss change in Pine Knoll Shores the first concern is the character of our town. There are some changes coming, but they aren’t the ones that will change the character or our town. When we do see change coming, our first question is, “What’s good for Pine Knoll Shores?” Sometimes we need to have a vision to be able to look over the horizon 10 years or more to make a decision. This is quite often the case with development. What is it, what will it look like, and how will it be in 10 years? This is the case of the property at the corner of Pine Knoll Boulevard and Salter Path Road. The property has been on the market for a while and was owned by First Citizens Bank. The proposal is to put cluster homes, triplexes and quadruplexes, that are single story and age friendly on the site. Much more to come on this development later, but as it is planned we will make sure it stays within the character of our town. Earlier this year your board of commissioners decided not to add your tax money to a grant and buy recycle containers for all single family homes. That alone would have been change, but here’s the resultant change. We have a “standing order” at ACE Hardware at Atlantic Station in Atlantic Beach, for 48 and 65 gallon recycle containers. They are blue and have the white recycle symbol on the side. Before you go to get your container, come to town hall and get a coupon for $5

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off the price of your recycle container. They’ll assemble it for you and deliver if need be. I hope you see this as a very positive change. We’ve looked at several sidewalk options. Thanks to our Pedestrian Planning Group we are looking at whether or not changes need to be made to our state DOT approved pedestrian plan based on the surveys. As change is a constant, the changes here, and the priorities, are not changing much. As you look to the not too distant future you may note that as the population increases in North Carolina, and transportation routes are improved, keeping pedestrians off of Salter Path Road will become a more important safety issue. I’m also sure by now you have heard about the new ordinance that separates swimmers and fisherman. Most of this is about common sense and common courtesy. While we have certainly separated these two beach and ocean users, courtesy should be the word of the day when surfing or paddle boarding are mixing with swimmers. These are public beaches for everyone, so like anything else, common sense and common courtesy in safety, should prevail. I thank you for this in advance. Please enjoy the seasonal changes as fall rolls into our beautiful town. Fall is my favorite season! It won’t be long before the days seem much shorter and we’re remembering those hot days on the beach. Appreciate the change!

club news PKS GARDEN CLUB THE GARDEN CLUB celebrated its annual installation ceremony presenting new officers during the last meeting of the year in June at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. The newly elected president of the 2015-2016 year is Kay Howe, first vice presidents are Arleen Graczewski and Karen Zaenker; second vice presidents are Lana Hathaway and Martha Edwards. Both recording secretary and corresponding secretary positions will be held by Linda Langheld, and our new treasurer will be Susan King. At a brief business meeting, President Donna Belanger thanked captains and workers at all the town’s gardens who toiled endlessly throughout the year, and briefly recalled highlights of the year’s meetings. She presented Lois Jean O’Keefe with a lovely rose bouquet in recognition of her 35 years with our garden club and being the member with the most years in the club. Lana Hathaway informed us that our members spent 160 hours throughout the year maintaining the town’s gardens, in addition to the 16 hours donated by garden club husbands. Our club is on hiatus during the summer months, but work on the gardens continues throughout the summer. The large island garden at the intersection of Salter Path Road and Oakleaf Drive catches your eye immediately with its vivid colorful vermillion New Guinea impatiens and vivid pink begonias nestled among the basic shrubs. Continuing on down Salter Path Road, one comes to the island garden at Mimosa Blvd. and is awed by the hot pink vinca and bright yellow lantana seasonally added to the existing shrubs. Across Salter Path Road near the beach access, the town gardens are especially lovely with their bright orange marigolds, yellow and white lilies and the stately large leafed maroon plant and the tropical spiky grass plant. Continuing down to the gardens at Pine Knoll Boulevard, more bright colorful flowers like pansies and impatiens nestle among the shrubs and crape myrtle. At Roosevelt Road stands of billowing coriopsis catch your eye. The entire stretch of Pine Knoll Boulevard is flanked on both sides with breathtaking pink and lavender crape myrtle. In front of town hall itself, the Hereth garden possesses a splendor all its own with its brilliant seductive black eyed Susans and delicate pink begonias. The first fall meeting of the garden club is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9. The program for the meeting will be Janie Price telling us all about an extra special wonderful smelling gardeners’ hand scrub, and instructing all at the meeting how to assemble ingredients like essential oils and even sugar to create our own little jar of special scrub to take home. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30am at town hall. Join the club on Sept. 9 and learn about this special fragrant gardeners’ hand scrub. Guests and visitors are always welcome at our meetings. Clare Winslow

PKS Women’s Club If you enjoy socializing with your neighbors, gaining new knowledge, contributing to the community, supporting local charities, dining with friends, meeting new PKS residents, reading and discussing books, then be sure to renew your membership in the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club or join

as a new member. Friday, Sept. 25 is the kick-off meeting of the club’s 2015-2016 year. Club membership is open to all women living in Pine Knoll Shores. Guests are always welcome at club meetings so if you are not sure you want to commit to membership come to a meeting to meet club members and learn about the events planned for the coming program year. Incoming President Pegge Knecht and her executive team of Margaret Young, Betty Thomas, Ronnie Stanley, JoAnne Ferguson and past president Bobbie Hill have put together an exciting year with a roster of informative speakers. Club members have stepped up to chair over 15 committees and special interest groups so there are diverse activities for a wide range of interests. While the club loves to see its members at all meetings during the year, busy lives and family commitments often make attendance at every meeting an unattainable goal. Join the club and do what you can; as you get involved you’ll find that you look forward to meetings and to the special interest groups’ activities. The following partial list of committees and their chairs demonstrates the breadth of activities undertaken by the club: Book Club - Sue Toms: There are 3 book clubs sponsored by the Women’s Club that meet monthly to discuss books chosen by the individual book club members. Caroline’s House - Mary Jo Jennings: the club supports this shelter for abused women and children providing furniture, toys and equipment for the children’s playroom as well as donations of needed toiletries, diapers, gift cards and donations for prescriptions Cook’s Night Out - Barbara Bagby: Club members and spouses/guests dine out monthly at local restaurants. Supper Club - Anne Clarke: Club members and spouses and guests plan periodic group dinners, picnics, cocktail parties at member’s houses to enjoy good food and conversation in small groups. Scholarship - Gail Halada, Kay Howe, Loretta Poremba: Committee chairs organize fundraising in support of the club’s scholarship which is awarded each year to a deserving female student at Carteret Community College. Special Projects - Sue Warren, Bonnie Ferneau, Pat Madson: This committee coordinates projects such as Coupons for Education & the Mile of Hope Lunch for children undergoing cancer treatment, as well as other charitable causes. Women Welcoming Women - Teresa Wilson: This committee provides outreach to new residents of the community inviting them to attend club meetings and become members. Other committees include Communications, Hospitality, Directory, Membership, Publicity, Historian that help with the administrative functions of the club. The Sept. 25 meeting will be held at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall beginning at 9:30am with refreshments followed by a dermatologist from Carteret Health Care speaking about understanding skin protection and recognizing problems. A business meeting follows the speaker with adjournment at noon. Please join us as we welcome members and guests back from the club’s summer hiatus. ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015 41

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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!

Time Warner Cable Set to Transition to All-Digital

Time Warner Cable, the primary cable television provider in Emerald Isle, has announced a full conversion to digital format beginning on or about Oct. 6, 2015. For some customers, additional equipment may be necessary to continue receiving Time Warner Cable programming. To learn more about these changes, please visit www.emeraldislenc.org/CommunityNotice/ TimeWarnerCableChanges2015.pdf. To contact Time Warner Cable in our area, please visit www. timewarnercable.com/en/residential or call 1-800-892-4357.

Town’s Feral Cat Policy

The town offers cat traps free of charge to Emerald Isle property owners concerned about feral cats. Cat traps can be picked up at the town administration building (7509 Emerald Drive) during normal business hours. The property owner is responsible for setting up the trap on their property, and any captured cats will be collected by Carteret County Animal Control on a daily basis and transported to the Carteret County Animal Shelter near Newport. Please note that these traps should not be used to capture wild /À> Ãv À ÊÞ ÕÀÊ À` >ÀÞÊV VÀiÌiÊ Ì Ê>ÊLi>ÕÌ vÕ Ê«À ÌiVÌi`Ê ÃÕÀv>ViÊÜ Ì ÊÌ iÊ Ê vÊ-Ì i]Ê- >Ìi]Ê À V Ê ÀÊ/ it

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animals (a licensed trapper should be consulted), and that it is illegal to release any captured animals in the Croatan National Forest. A local volunteer group, Island Cat Allies, has been working to help control the feral cat population in Emerald Isle for several years, and engages in a trap-neuter-release program aimed at reducing the feral cat population in a more humane manner over time. For more information about Island Cat Allies, please visit www.islandcatallies.com. Town ordinances allow the feeding of feral cat colonies only on private property with the permission of the property owner.

Island Review Magazine Announces New Mailing Policy

The town’s monthly “Emerald Tidings” newsletter is emailed each month to nearly 7,000 email subscribers, posted on the town’s website (www.emeraldisle-nc.org), distributed through Facebook and Twitter, and is printed in the monthly Island Review magazine. The town places the highest priority on keeping our residents, property owners, visitors, and businesses informed about Town issues, and works hard to ensure that accurate, timely information is disseminated. The privately-owned Island Review magazine recently announced new distribution changes for its monthly print edition. All Bogue Banks property owners who live in Emerald Isle, Carteret County, or North Carolina should receive a copy of the magazine in the mail, free of charge. Property owners who live out of state and others interested in the Island Review magazine can purchase an annual subscription for $12 per year. The print edition is also available in public racks in various locations in Emerald Isle, including the town administration building. For more information, or to place your subscription order, please email roze@nccoast.com.

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provided by the aquarium and enjoy a leisurely ride through quiet backwaters to explore the diversity of the salt marsh. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com. Sat. 12: Horse Sense & Survival. 11am4pm. 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. Bring water, lunch/ snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, a sun hat, binoculars and camera. The only charge is the ferry fee. Participants who arrive on their own boats pay no fee. Details: 252-728-2250. Tryon’s Explorers - Life is a Garden. 10am. You’re never too young for history. Chart a course to Tryon Palace for an exciting program for children ages 6-10 in the palace kitchen garden. Cost is $6 per child. Details: 252-6393524. Wed. 16: Kayak Fishing. 8am-2pm. Learn the basics of saltwater fishing from a kayak. Kayaks, tackle and rods provided. Saltwater fishing license required. For intermediate or advanced paddlers age 12 and up. Reservations required, $60. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. Antiques & Collectibles Club. 11:30am. The club meets monthly at Clawson’s 1905 in Beaufort. This month, the topic will be “What Makes a Good Piano.” Details: Beth, 252-240-2966. 19-Oct. 3: 9th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration. All flounder must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Park and Recreation Dept. and The Reel Outdoors. Details: 252354-6350. Sat. 19: Emerald Isle’s Annual Day4Kids. 10am-2pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. bring adults and children of all ages together for activities, games, face painting, vendors and fun. Free. Details: 252354-6350. Sun. 20: Tee it Up Golf Tournament. Raising funds for area high school golf teams, this annual tournament includes an awards dinner and silent auction at one of the region’s oldest golf courses, the Morehead City Country Club. Details: Marty, 336-264-6093. Downton Abbey Tea. 2-4pm. The Friends of the Swansboro Public Library will hold this special event at the Downtown Chapel in Swansboro.

Costumes are encouraged. Only 60 tickets will be sold. Cost is $25. Details: 910-326-4888. Wed. 23: Brown Bag Gam – From Lightships to Light Towers. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, for a free lunch program. Details: 252728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com. 24-26: Evening Climb - Cape Lookout Lighthouse. 7:30pm. Join rangers from Cape Lookout National Seashore for an evening climb of the lighthouse. Hear stories of the light keepers and watch the stars come out from the beach. 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. Thur. 24: 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 252354-3424 for location. Steep Canyon Rangers Perform. 8pm. The Grammy-award winning bluegrass band performs for one night only at the Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30-$40. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com. Sat. 26: Cycling for the Coast. 8am. Join the NC Coastal Federation for this cycling event that helps raise funds and awareness about North Carolina’s estuaries and beaches. Rides include a 20K, 40K and 80K group ride from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle and back. Entry fees are $50 per person or $80 for the family. Members receive a $15 discount. Details: www.nccoast.org. Sun. 27: White Oak Birding Cruise. 10amNoon. Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the river and Bogue Sound. Cost is $20$25. All ages are welcome, although the program is geared toward adults and older children. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252-3938185 or www.nccoast.org. Wed. 30: Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking and History. 9:30am-1:30pm. Experience the national park with a guided hike on the Shackleford Banks with the NC Maritime Museum. Reservations required, $30. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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Brandywine Blvd., $335,000. Uwe and Beverly Funke to Jeffrey and Joan McCartney, 306 Emerywood Drive, $349,500. Jerry Batten to Robert and Suzanne Harrell, 4106 Sound Drive, $375,000. Joseph and Suzanne Kreuser to Ste Ingle and Cathy Pleasants, 104 3rd. St. #G3, $427,500. John and Jami Powers to Tyler Highsmith, 2211 Evans St., $510,000. Anne Munden to James and Maribeth Loynes, 436 Munden Farm Road, $690,000. Charles and Patricia Rumbley to Austin Brothers Properties, LLC, 109 Spooners St., $1,250,000. NEWPORT Patriot Land Investments II, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 631 Cannonsgate Drive, $25,000. Velma Stewart to Christopher and Kristin Furr, 107 Velma Lane, $30,000. Terry and Rebecca Mintz to Sandra and John Thaxton, III, 149 Red Barn Road, $45,000. Velma Stewart to Charles and Donna Mizzelle and Carla and Matthew Marshall, 3025 Hwy 24, $50,000. Rodger and Kristina Menezes to Jay Rousse, 726 Cannonsgate Drive, $51,500. Keith and Carol Dibbern to Maggie Strawn, 115 Hammocks Landing Road, $70,000. Roxanne Taylor to Timothy and Sandra Phillimeano, 163 Sound Blvd, $70,000. Sanford and Kathy Ipock to Edward and Marie Andrews, 117 Crissy Wright Drive, $93,500. Richard and Nancy Taylor to Bobby and Joy Bell, 166 Cannon Drive, $95,000. Eastern Outdoor Marketing, Inc. to Richard and Jane McGann, 321 Oxton Place, $105,000. Linda Thompson to Christian Wiedner, 495 Newport Loop Road, $105,000.

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Donna and John Wells, Jr., Deborah and James Houlditch and Jennifer and David Kern to Cesar and Martha Echeverria, 1203 Courtyard West, $107,000. Tina Prestridge to Modular Technologies, Inc., 118 Blue Goose Lane, $110,000. Debbie Thompson to Robert and Amy Baker, 214 Snow Goose Lane, $120,000. Mary Olive to Modular Technologies, Inc., 106 Snow Goose Lane, $122,500. Brian and Jeanne Baczewski to Curtis Pearson, Gloria Pearson and Bertram Pearson, 189 Cagle Road, $128,500. Tiger Controls, Inc. to John-Mark and Miranda Ziegler, 244 BJ Taylor Road, $138,000. Conner-W, LLC to Joshua and Mary Cimbak, 212 Diamond Cove, $141,500. Sarah McNally to Joel and Janet Booker, 303 Foxhall Road, $160,000. Randy and Joy Summerlin and Stephen and Frances Hamilton to Michael and Glenda Truelove 208 Blue Goose Lane, $165,000. Cindy and Michael Faw to Arthur and Mary Ellen Ross, 105 Snow Goose Lane, $170,000. William and Kathryn McBride to Makenzie Square, LLC, 719 Old Deer Trail, $170,000. Charlotte Malone and Timothy and Brigitta Merry, 180 Avis Drive, $175,000. Vickie and Cecil Lamm and Dawn Lamm to Modular Technologies, Inc., 209 Goose Creek Blvd., $177,000. Christiana Trust to Vernon and Laura Parish, 100 Cooper Lee Drive, $177,500.

Don and Patricia Morris to Marguerite Hanford, 511 Broad Creek Loop Road, $205,000.

James and Mollie Rasor to John and Heather Fredericks, 277 Salter Path Road, $170,000.

CTT Bennett, LLC to Burch Properties, LLC, 151 Cactus St., $206,000.

Courtney Black to Susan Holland, 114 Loblolly Drive, $223,500.

Mildred and Timothy Nohe to Sadie Cribb, 2318 Lloyd Drive, $210,500.

Leon and Kim Shaw, Della Shaw, Helen Shaw, George Shaw and Kim Shaw to Roy Dotson, 331 Salter Path Road #106, $269,000.

Gary and Marcie Christie to John and Zola Chesley, 207 Tidewater Drive, $230,000. Laura and Matthew Bottoms to Steven and Suzanne Butterfield, 121 Dixon Lane, $240,000. Debra DuBois-Hilliard to John Yaskiewicz and Angela Williams, 327 Steamship Lane, $245,000. James and Anna Cole to David Henzer and Grace Czech, 188 Salty Shores Point, $252,500. Kenneth and Charlotte Bartholomew to Billy Tripp, Jr., 168 Rollingwood Drive, $253,000.

Steve and Lynn Simpson to Vicky Collie, 104 Maple Court, $367,000. Iryma Webb to Judith Matzke, 522 Egret Lake Drive, $399,000. Edward and Fayrene Adams to Paul and Ella Rodgman, 315 Salter Path Road, $432,000. Fred and Rhonda Wier to Louise and James Clement, Jr., 565 Salter Path Road #2, $465,000. Walter and Faye Barker to Thomas and Pamela Smith, 162 Arborvitae Drive, $520,000.

Caviness & Cates Building and Development Company to Linda and Raymond Hock, Jr., 103 Bogue Harbor Court, $330,000.

Timothy and Ruth Ann Ross to Andrew and Suzanne Wheatcraft, 2 West Court, $572,000.

Caviness & Cates Building and Development Company to Ian and Heather Waters, 107 Bogue Harbor Court, $330,000.

Sound Bank to Bonnie Everette, 417 Maritime Place, $700,000.

Savvy Homes, LLC to Shelly and Sarah Odom, 410 Lanyard Drive, $350,000. Ronald and Kathleen Cota to James and Rebecca Callahan, 822 Sea Gate Drive, $388,000. Paul and Heather Greenlaw to Samuel King, II, 161 Pearson Circle, $515,000. Daniel and Patricia Reitz to William and Mildred Warren, 111 Sea Trace Lane, $1,920,000.

Myriam Nantz to Audrey Page, 114 Bluewater Circle, $185,000.

OTWAY James Hamilton to Chadwick Investment Properties, LLC, 669 Hwy 70, $45,000.

Alex and Bessie Justelien to Terry Leach, 107 Elis Landing Lane, $191,000.

David and Stacy Goodwin to Dilan Solano, 892 Hwy 70 East, $140,000.

Kent and Karen Cudney to Anthony Vallone and Jessica Coffey, 109 Eudora Drive, $200,000.

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Chefs put Culinary Skills to the Test Beaufort Wine & Food is pleased to welcome regional and local chefs as they put their culinary skills to the test, all in the name of charity. The competition features an amazing pool of talent that will battle their way through three elimination events to earn a place in the final round held Friday, Oct. 23, from 610pm at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. The three preliminary rounds will take place on consecutives Tuesdays beginning Sept. 29 and running Oct. 6, and Oct. 12 from 7-9pm at the Boathouse at Front Street Village. Each round will feature a number of chefs as they compete with their selected wine and food pairing. During the preliminary rounds, chefs’ pairings will be scored by a panel of judges with expertise in the wine and culinary industry. A moderator will also walk guests through each of their pairings, with a winning chef being announced at the end of the evening. 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 once again face off and put their best dish forward, with the final champion decided by a split between the panel of judges and guest ballots. The overall winning chef will earn an additional $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. “We had such an amazing competition in 2014 and BWF

is thrilled to build on this year’s event,” said Lindsay Parker, executive director for Beaufort Wine and Food. “We have so much culinary talent on the Crystal Coast and surrounding areas, and we are thrilled to partner up with the regional chefs to give back to our community.” Tickets can be purchased to any of the four events individually or as part of an inclusive package. Tickets to the three preliminary rounds are $60 per person, tickets to the final round are $100 per person and the inclusive package featuring all four events is $250 per person. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call the BWF office at 252-515-0708, visit beaufortwineandfood.com or stop by the office at 400 Front St., Suite #8.

NC Seafood Festival Oct. 2-4 Just on the horizon, the annual NC Seafood Festival presented by NC Dept. of Agriculture is being planned for Oct. 2-4 in downtown Morehead City. All of the festival favorites will be back, including the Blessing of the Fleet, fireworks at 9pm on Saturday, Oct. 3, Southern Outer Banks Boat Show & Outdoor Expo and lots of local talent on multiple stages. For updates, news, and giveaways, follow the NC Seafood Festival on Facebook and Twitter.

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Natalie Sisk, 304 Chickory Court, $56,000. Phyllis Comer to Michael Droberg, 174 White Oak Bluff Road, $105,000. SWANSBORO Holland Farm Development, LLC to Patrick Dudley, II, 113 Holland Farm Road, $40,000. Geraldine Hoenig to Brooks and Barbara Bennett, 114 Ocean Spray Drive, $47,500. Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Adam McLain, 103 Deaton Drive, $57,000. Bobby Howard to Kitchen Kraft, Inc., 321 Silver Creek Landing, $65,000. Marsh Harbour Partners to Streamline Developers, LLC, 410 Marsh Island Drive, $65,000. Bank of America, NA to John Tantum, 208 VFW Road, $72,500. 50 ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015

Timothy Glennon to Jimmy and Barbara Gregory, 304 North Red Maple Court, $111,000. Frederick and Barbara Kitson to Nicole Moore, 206 Peartree Lane, $118,000. McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Phyllis Bernier, 550 Pelletier Loop Road, $120,000. Lester and Nancy Fuller and David and Susan Heath, 510 Ocean Spray Drive, $122,500. Mary Cuomo, John Cuomo and Anthony Cuomo to Huitt and Teresa Sharpe, 650 Cedar Point Blvd., #22, $127,000. Gregory and Jennifer Maready to Carol Braden, 650 Cedar Point Blvd #3, $130,000. McNeill & Associates, Inc. to Sandra Frame, 461 Woodland Drive, $139,000. Robert and Denise Deal to Daniel and Christa Wicker, 109 Quail Run Court, $150,000.

Vickie and Charles Roby to Charles and Cynthia Dauberman, 108 Bay Landing Road, $160,000. Jeffrey and Stephanie Britt to Ronald and Diane Sweet and Charles and Geraline Delu, 219 Bluewater Cove, $200,000. Carol and Elizabeth Henderson, Joanna Wlodawer and Trevor Nabholz to Paul and Stephanie Russick, 122 Bobwhite Circle, $200,000.

*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.

Lawrence and Nancy Maxwell to Mattew Pisto, 104 Sunset Drive, $237,000. James and Jane Creech to Ashly and Maria Thompson, 100 Marsh Island Drive, $289,000. Keith McGowen to Crystal and Jason Layton, 222 Royal Oaks Court, $358,000. Franklin and Nikita Reich to Paej Properties, LLC, 127 Dolphin Bay Estates, $475,000.

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Summer Rolls to a Close WHERE HAS THE summer gone? School is back in session, Labor Day is upon us and the days are getting shorter. Indian Beach has had an extremely busy summer and continues to be busy. New properties are being developed in our town and there is interest in the development of other properties. Our fire department has recently gone through an ISO inspection by the State Dept. of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshall. Because of the great job our fire department is doing, our rating was reduced from a 6 to a 4. This could have a direct impact on fire insurance premiums of some of our property owners. Please call you insurance provider to see if you have the most up-to-date insurance information no matter if this is your primary or secondary residence or if you are a commercial property owner. The board of commissioners recently approved the addition of another police officer position. The purpose was for increased safety. Indian Beach has been growing in recent years. With this growth comes more safety concerns for the public. This position will allow for another officer on preventative patrol and to respond to any emergency situation. The board also approved the purchase of body cameras for all of our police officers. In light of recent events nationally, the board felt the safety of our officers is of top priority. This purchase will help in that role, as well as, alleviate issues that could arise from any interaction with the public. Call the police department at 252-247-6700 to talk with Chief Sutzko or any of our officers and see one of the new cameras. The town manager has been investigating creating an ordinance to prohibit leaving items on the beach overnight. When items are left on the beach, it creates hazards for individuals as well as various wildlife, such as turtles and sea birds.

This ordinance may also include any large holes being dug in the sand. We ask in the meantime that you be mindful of leaving items on the beach and digging large holes. The town has also created an emergency vehicle lane on the beach. This was necessary because our emergency personnel had problems responding on the beach during emergency situations. We ask that you stay out of this lane so emergency response won’t be hindered. Please be advised that violations will be strictly enforced. If you have any questions or concerns within the town, feel free to contact town hall at 252-247-3344.

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Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition. The times are 10am5pm Saturday and Noon-5pm Sunday. Admission is free. Emerald Isle’s Day4Kids on Sept. 19 brings adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more. The Crystal Kai SUP Cup takes place Sept. 25-27 at Atlantic Beach (201 W. Atlantic Boulevard). This is the Crystal Coast’s first Stand up Paddle Board weekend – with racing action for elite, open & groms. Clinic instruction by some of the sport’s best, a noncompetitive eco-paddle to explore the Crystal Coast, and some of the Coast’s best food and drink! Major awards to take home for all race winners. The Crystal Kai SUP Cup supports the Horses of Shackleford Banks. To learn more, visit paddleguru.com/races/2015CrystalKaiSUPCup. The NC Seafood Festival takes place Oct. 2-4 on the Morehead City waterfront. The festival is planned for the best fishing time of the year which renders plentiful seafood. Music, arts and crafts, informational exhibits and lots of kid’s activities makes it a full family weekend, and most events are free. It’s easy to see why this is the second largest festival east of Raleigh with over 225,000 in attendance. Enjoy watching some great kite flying on the ocean at Atlantic Beach (main public beach access “The Circle) during the Carolina Kite Fest, Oct. 24 & 25. Call 252-2477011 for more information. The Promise Land Festival on Oct. 24 celebrates the heritage of the historical “Promise Land” neighborhood in Morehead City, and then prepare for an exciting array of upcoming holiday events countywide. For information on all activities, accommodations and dining on the Crystal Coast, visit www.crystalcoastnc.org. Elizabeth Barrow, Dir. of Local Public Relations Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 20) Conflicting instructions make it difficult to please others early in the month. Try your best to meet others’ needs and look to others for help if the need arises. We knew it was coming, Aries, and you are ready to move in new and unexpected directions. Your boss or supervisor may appreciate any new ideas you have and your willingness to try new things. Explore a new way of thinking and keep an open mind. Maintain energy and enthusiasm about new projects. Your energy will inspire others. Hasty reactions can lead to unnecessary problems. Instead of making assumptions, wait until you get a clear picture before you come to any major conclusions towards the end of the month. TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Taurus, your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this month. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit opinions. Many fun things are expected to unfold this month. With so many people to see and errands to run, try to make some time to relax so you don’t fall victim to fatigue. You may need to get a little pushy to get what you need mid-month. Don’t overdo it. Others are impressed with your analysis and ability to get the job done at work. Don’t be surprised if you soon find yourself in line for a promotion. Be sure to find balance as you take on new roles. Many activities are coming up, and you have to figure out a way to juggle them all. This will take some creativity. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand early in September, others know what’s on your mind. It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book. You have a desire to take in the great outdoors this month. Enjoy boating, swimming or even just lounging around on the beach. You will return home feeling recharged. The third week of the month is a great time to share your positive thoughts and hopes with others. It’s advantageous to have as many people on your side as you can. There is nothing wrong with trying to make special moments last as long as you can. If you want to linger over a romantic dinner or keep the party going, do so. But don’t overindulge toward the end of the month. Even though it may seem like you can never

get enough, practice moderation, instead. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You are full of energy as the month begins, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well. Expect to expend a lot of energy sorting out your calendar and getting things organized. Make the most of any leisure time that comes your way. With so much going on it’s important to schedule some rest and rejuvenation. Try to find a balance between your need for connection and a desire to be alone, Cancer. You may have to do some juggling at the end of the month, but it is nothing you can’t handle. Everything will work out the way it should if you keep a smile on your face and continue with the status quo. Soon you can shake things up. LEO (July 23-August 23) Leo, don’t take anything for granted this month. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not. Remain aware. Goals and friendships at the workplace evolve early in September. This may be a time of new beginnings for you, and you find yourself enjoying all the new opportunities. If you learn something new it very well may be something important, Leo. Stay attuned to the things going on around you, so you know when to act. You may feel free and adaptable right now, but in reality your plans are much more fixed. You may not want to stray too far from what’s expected. As the month closes, you may be compelled to get more involved in your community or a volunteer project this week. A desire to give something back propels your actions. VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Virgo, you may be so engrossed in your own routine that you miss some of the subtle goings-on at work. If suddenly you feel out of the loop, make an effort to be more in the know. Early in the month learn to work with any limitations you may have instead of feeling boxed in by them. Getting your point across will be difficult mid-month. Take a patient approach and give others the time to explain their points of view before sharing your own. The depth of your feelings may come as a surprise to you. Everything makes you feel a bit more emotional than usual. It is okay to spend some time in thought. You have a soft spot for underdogs.

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coastal report Scenic Cycling on the Coast AS I PUSH my bike down the gravel driveway, the sun is absent; however, a faint glow on the western horizon indicates its arrival is imminent. Hopping onto my bike, I begin peddling down the dark deserted road with the summer cicadas cheering me on. This warm and humid early July morning benefits from a strong southwest breeze that makes the temperature feel cooler that it is. I guess the heat index was invalidated by the wind chill. I’m riding on Bogue Banks, home to the towns of Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Salter Path, Pine Knoll Shores and Atlantic Beach. This beautiful barrier island along the central coast of North Carolina has become a popular cycling destination for locals and tourists. Thirty years ago, I wouldn’t have seen another rider putting in the miles this early in the morning. Yet, within a few miles I have already seen a number of the bright pulsating halogen lights of riders zipping down Highway 58. With an orange sun reaching into the sky I decide to ride to the top of the Cameron Langston high rise bridge for one of the best views in Carteret County. The low angle of the sun draped everything is a soft warm golden glow. The green marsh islands look like pieces of a puzzle drifting on the emerald waters of the sound. Among the islands, a number of great egrets are poised to begin the morning in search of a meal. The channels that cut through the marsh islands creates a maze for the fishermen checking their crab pots. Turning around at the top of the bridge I then speed down the incline and head east towards Fort Macon. The west wind feels like a hand pushing on my back allowing me to race along like a pro cyclist. Along the way, where ever possible, I would drop down to the beach roads that parallel the main highway. Here, I could see the dunes that were sprouting a feathery stubble of new sea oats swaying in the wind. I could see the ocean through gaps in the dunes and even smell and taste

the salty air. As if under a trance, people were already heading to the beach under a heavy burden of coolers, chairs and fat beach bags. Others seemed in a state of bliss as they returned from a sunrise beach walk with coffee cup in hand. Thanks to the wind, I arrived at Fort Macon State Park in what seemed like no time. Now it was time to pay the piper and head into the gusting winds for the 25 mile ride back to the western point the banks. After a while, a got into a rhythm and it didn’t seem too bad. All along the way back, in each town, people were 56 ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015

headed to the beach or out into the sounds in their boats. The public beach access areas, boat ramps and rental houses were full. The allure of the coast, its esthetic beauty, swimming, sunbathing, shelling, fishing, boating and just plain old relaxing are a tonic to sooth the soul. However, it’s easy to take these magical natural resources for granted and forget that our enjoyment of these coastal habitats depends on clean water. The NC Coastal Federation has been the leader for over thirty years in addressing issues of water quality, wetland restoration and eliminating and reducing pollutants from reaching our waterways. Through the creation of hundreds of acres of marsh and oyster reef habitats, plus numerous education and outreach programs, the federation and its army of volunteers help to restore and protect the coast, making it a healthier place to live, play and work. But they can’t do it alone. You can help and have fun by simply riding your bike on Sept. 26. Cycling for the Coast is a federation sponsored event to help support its restoration and education programming. This is a cycling event for all levels of cycling experience with three different distances. Yes, there will be riders in their racing jerseys that will smoke the course, but don’t let that intimidate you. There will also be families out for a leisurely ride. Heck, just come and ride a mile or two if you want. Not in shape to ride, no problem, you can even sign up as a virtual rider to show your support. Spread the word and challenge your family, your friends and your coworkers to come out for the ride. Let’s make this a big event to help the federation protect our coast, your coast. The NC Coastal Federation is a charitable nonprofit organization that works to protect and restore our beautiful and productive North Carolina coast. Visit them at nccoast.org. Sam Bland NC Coastal Federation

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Aids to Navigation Class, Dinner, and Harbor Cruise ACCORDING TO THE glossary of terms in the US Coast Guard Light List, an aid to navigation is any device external to a vessel specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation. These include lighthouses, floating buoys, beacons, fixed day markers and ranges. These are the “road signs” on the water; safe boaters must learn to read them. The US Power Squadron’s Crystal Coast affiliate, Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, will present its tenth aids to navigation class, dinner and day/evening harbor cruise on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Morehead City. The class will teach novice boaters about navigation aids and how they point to safe water and serve as a review for experienced boaters who may not have been on the water at night. The classroom session at the Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant, 501 Evans St., teaches guests how to identify aids on a nautical chart and on the water. Sign in for the slide presentation at 2:30pm, class begins at 3. Before boarding the Carolina Princess at the Morehead City docks, those attending will enjoy a meal from the group menu at 5pm following the afternoon presentation. On the water, participants will apply classroom knowledge to recognize channel markers, ranges and other aids, cruising Bogue Sound and out the Beaufort Inlet channel between Shackleford Banks and Bogue Banks. The ship returns to Morehead City docks at 8pm. On the last Aids to Navigation Cruise, guests spent the first half identifying buoys, beacons and ranges during daylight; then eager boaters had the opportunity to view them at night. For those who previously had not had the opportunity to be on the water after dark, the change was enlightening. Lights of every description on shore made identifying a specific aid to navigation light

difficult. Passengers used flashlights with red filters to protect their night vision, and then they matched aids shown on the chart with their visible lights. Certified squadron instructors helped participants recognize lighted aids to navigation and distinguish them from city lights on land. The cost to participate in the Oct. 17 program is $50, which includes the class, dinner and harbor cruise; $25 for ages 7-16. Registration must be done prior to Oct. 1. For more information, or to sign up, email David Aitken at dlaitkeng@gmail.com or call 252-503-7124. You can also visit the squadron’s website for additional details, www.fmsps.org. The US Power Squadron is the boating organization dedicated to “Safe Boating through Education” since 1914. Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron is one of 20 local squadrons in North Carolina and one in South Carolina that make up District 27, a regional unit of the US Power Squadrons.

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it takes your mind off of other things and restores some of your natural joviality. You can appreciate all the little details that come with tasks this month. You may see things that others don’t because you are paying extra attention to your surroundings. You will enjoy downtime much more after you complete an important task and feel a sense of accomplishment. Rest may still be a few days away, so be patient. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) A big payoff awaits if you work hard and exercise patience early on in the month, Capricorn. Although you may be pushing for immediate results, the outcome will take some time. You are feeling confident and capable. Things at work are moving along smoothly, and you can focus more of your attention on affairs at home. Mid-month, someone is proud of all you have accomplished. Don’t feel badly about bragging a little about the things you have done. It’s good to also be proud of yourself. Later 58 ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015

in the month, you aren’t very happy about having to deal with someone who isn’t always honest with you, Capricorn. Just maintain a neutral attitude and you will find happiness. Things may be a little confusing, but you will find a clear path to get things done. Ask a friend or colleague to lend a helping hand if things get too hectic. AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Don’t abandon your spontaneity early in September, Aquarius. Hang out with others who appreciate flying by the seat of their pants. Your ability to convey complicated messages in an easily understandable way puts you in high demand during the second week of the month. Enjoy your time in the spotlight. Aquarius, your generosity knows no bounds this week. All that you do unselfishly will come back in spades. Keep up your charitable efforts. Toward the end of the month, you appreciate all the positive feelings coming your way, especially during weeks as challenging

as those at the end of the month. Make the most of all of the positive vibes. Relationships are very important this month. Nurture both the personal and professional relationships that you want to grow, and you will be happy you did. PISCES (February 19-March 20) A sense of self-confidence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right. Take a measured approach to tasks at the beginning of the month. Do things in moderation so you can make progress with all of the projects on your plate. If things seem a little confusing, take some time to sit and reflect. The answers will come to you eventually. Pisces, you may have a hard time distinguishing between fantasy and reality at the end of the month. But enjoy the extra time to daydream. It may seem hectic as the month closes, but things will return to an even keel as the days press on.

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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. (Cont. on page 60) ISLAND REVIEW • September 2015 59

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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 • September 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 Fourteen Nests Observed THE TURTLE NESTING season for Emerald Isle began in May and so far there have been 14 nests at various locations. Four of the nests have hatched with an over 80 percent hatch rate of live hatchlings into the ocean. Volunteers count empty shells from a fully hatched nest to determine live hatchling numbers. This process is also used to keep count of the total number of eggs per nest. Our highest this season to date is nest #3 which had 138 eggs in the nest. Our nest 13 was put in by a green sea turtle. This is a rare occurrence since most of our nesting turtles are the loggerhead variety. Both are listed as endangered or threatened by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We know this was a green because the female was observed nesting by visitors and volunteers after dark one night. The green sea turtle had a wide (41 inch) crawl and a distinct track pattern. The hatchlings are distinguished by coloration and shell pattern. Volunteers, some of whom are first year rookies, have done a great job identifying tracks in the sand and nest sites as they walk the beach in the early morning hours. It is always exciting when a visiting family observes a nesting event. This was especially true when the Rose family from Clintwood , Va. witnessed a loggerhead nesting in front of their beach house on the night of July 4. The two boys in the family named her Lady

Liberty. The whole family was on hand the next morning to witness the digging and discovery of the eggs in the new nest site. Emerald Isle volunteers continue to monitor the beach in the early morning hours and are awaiting hatches at various locations on our beach strand. The program always welcomes new resident volunteers. Please contact Pam Minnick (paminn@aol. com) or Emilie Zucker (ezucker@ec.rr.com) if you are interested in getting involved next season.

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 Battlefield Tire..................................................... 27 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 Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness..................... 51 Carolina Home & Garden................................... 23 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 Dream Maker Estates......................................... 23 Emerald Isle Beach Gear................................... 48 Emerald Isle Books............................................. 13 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 Island Homes – Pat Patteson............................. 53 Just Hair............................................................. 17 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 Ocean Bluffs - Diamondback Development.........11 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.......................................................... 42 Shorewood Real Estate...................................... 45 Sound Furniture.................................................. 57 Southeastern Elevator........................................ 33 Southern Glass & Mirror..................................... 47 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.................................. 48 William’s Floor Coverings................................... 26 William’s Hardware............................................. 15 Window, Wall & Interior Décor............................ 53 Window Wizard................................................... 48 The Yard Barber................................................. 47 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care........ 23

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Oceanfront 3111 Ocean Drive West $599,500

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Oceanfront 9511 Ocean Drive $895,000

Oceanview 107 William Street $470,000

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Oceanview 1604 Ocean Drive E&W $535,000

Oceanfront 7301 Ocean Drive West $600,000

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Island 115 Pinewood Place $595,000

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Breakers B-24 $284,999

Soundfront 8808 Sound View Court $1,050,000

Island 407 Emerald Circle $345,000

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Grande Villas $535,000 - $849,000

Soundfront 3004 Emerald Drive $975,000

Mainland 201 Taylor Notion Road $257,500

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Soundfront 205 Burlington Street $639,900

Mainland 319 Yaupon Drive $324,900

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Point Emerald Villas C-306 $227,000

Soundfront 7010 Sound Drive $950,000

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