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li v i n g b o at i ng fishing dreaming

Lure of

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Rising to Active Duty

Buried Treasures

Celebrating Mardi Gras With Down East Style

On the Waterfront Chocolate, Beer And the Penguin Plunge

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Carbon Monoxide at Sea

Whether you’re at home or afloat, learn how to protect yourself from carbon monoxide.

8 On the Waterfront

Festivals and fun events abound during the holiday season on the Crystal Coast.

10 Rebuilding dunes one tree at a time

The dune stabilization program at Fort Macon State Park accepts holiday trees.

12 Lure of Lore

One Virginia tugboat has a startling tie to the North Carolina coast.

18 Buried Treasures

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Graphics Eddie Boné Mimi Davis Roze Taitingfong

Louisiana isn’t the only state that knows how to celebrate Mardi Gras. See what folks are doing Down East to celebrate.

20 Making waves

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Sailing comes with many risks. The risk of a ship being stranded at sea. The risk of potential drownings should passengers fall overboard. The risk of running into a storm that proves too powerful for a boat to handle. Each of these are known risks to sailors. But one risk that not everyone associates with boating is the risk of exposure to carbon monoxide (CO). A colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that’s highly toxic to human beings, CO does not go away when a ship leaves the dock and heads for the water. Exposure to CO can happen inside and outside a boat, and boaters should be aware of CO and how to protect themselves from this harmful, and sometimes fatal, gas.

put the passengers at risk. The accumulated CO also does not go away once the neighbor turns his or her boat off. CO can remain in or around a skipper's boat even if no engines are running. CO can also accumulate while a boat is running at slow speeds or while the boat is idling or even stopped. What Is the Danger of CO Poisoning? Prolonged exposure to CO can be fatal. When a person is exposed to CO, this harmful gas enters their bloodstream through the

What Is CO? CO is produced when a carbon-based fuel burns. Carbon-based fuels include gasoline, oil, charcoal, and propane. Potential sources of CO on a boat include engines, gas-powered generators, space heaters, water heaters, and even cooking ranges. Where Might CO Accumulate? CO can accumulate in several places on a boat, both inside and outside the boat. Those places include: • Poorly ventilated canvas enclosures • Enclosed places where exhaust gas gets trapped • Blocked exhaust outlets Another vessel's exhaust, particularly when a boat is docked next to another, can also accumulate on one person's boat and |

lungs, blocking oxygen the body desperately needs to function. The longer a person is exposed, the greater the risk of CO poisoning. Significant exposure in a short period of time can also prove deadly. What Are the Symptoms? CO poisoning at sea is especially dangerous because it’s often mistaken for seasickness or intoxication. As a result, people suffering from CO poisoning at sea often

don’t get the treatment their body needs. That’s especially problematic for some boaters, as certain conditions exacerbate the effects of CO. For instance, men, women and children who already suffer from lung disorders or heart problems are susceptible to an increase in the symptoms of CO poisoning. Those symptoms can include irritated eyes, headache, dizziness, nausea, and weakness. Smokers or people who are exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke are also more likely to suffer from increased symptoms of CO poisoning. What Is the Treatment for CO Poisoning? Should someone start to suffer from CO poisoning at sea, immediate treatment is necessary. Still, boaters who aren’t exposed should be careful, as the exposed boater is likely in an area with a high concentration of CO. When treating someone suffering from CO poisoning, the United States Coast Guard recommends the following approach: • Ventilate the area if possible • Evacuate the area and move the affected person to a fresh air environment • Observe the victim • Administer oxygen, if

available • Contact a medical professional. If the victim is not breathing, perform appropriate CPR until medical help arrives. • Shut off potential CO sources Exposure to carbon monoxide is deadly on land and at sea. To learn more, visit the US Coast Guard's Boating Safety Resource Center at www.uscgboating.org/safety. WF

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Take the Plunge, Penguin Style

Start 2012 with well earned chilly water bragging rights as the annual Penguin Plunge hosts its 9th New Year’s Day event at the Atlantic Beach Circle. The dash into the frosty ocean waters will start at 1pm. Bring along friends to enjoy about 15 seconds of a cool and refreshing saltwater blast. Many first time plungers enjoy coming back each year and gladly convince others in the community to take the challenge. Last year, a record breaking 340 people participated and took on water temperatures recorded at 58.1 degrees. The Penguin Plunge rookery has expanded from the original 24 locals and has enabled the organization to make a substantial impact in the area. Penguin Plunge is a nonprofit organization that aims to raise funds for several Carteret County charities. The 2011 event raised $4,693 for the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. Pre-registration is ongoing or plungers can register on site starting at 10:30am on the day of the event. For additional details, to register or become a sponsor, contact Miriam Sutton or Renee Melby, event organizers, at 252-247-3826 or www.penguin-plunge.org.

Gather Round for Cheers and Beers

Meet with friends to hear great music, eat and drink up a grand time for a good cause at Cheers and Beers, one of the Beaufort Music Festival’s many fundraising events. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be donated by area restaurants and beverages will be provided by wine and beer distributors. The evening also includes a silent auction for items donated by local artists and businesses, as well as several raffle items. The annual event will be held at 7pm, Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Cru Wine Bar in downtown Beaufort, 120 Turner St. Tickets can be purchased starting Jan. 2 at the Backstreet Pub, 124 Middle Lane, or for $20 at the door. In 2010, this event experienced its most successful year and event coordinators recommend getting tickets in advance.

The Beaufort Music festival is host to several events throughout the year and is produced by a network of citizens in the community who volunteer with the belief that their efforts will “make a positive impact on our neighborhoods through arts, music, education and events.” Although the music weekend festival is the main occasion, events such as Cheers and Beers serve to bring people together in a fun and unique way to raise money for not only the festival, but for the heart of the community – the children. Last year’s efforts enabled BMF to present a $1,000 scholarship award to a local graduating high school senior. In addition to Cheers and Beers, the 2012 line-up of events include a Bachelor Auction, Name that Tune, Irish Golf Tournament, a Not-So-Historic Homes Tour, Beaufort Road Race and Hash Run. For entertainment details and times, visit www.beaufortmusicfestival.com.

Party Away the Summertime Blues

Winter chills will briefly become a distant memory at this Eastern North Carolina summer-themed party. The annual Summertime Blues event aims to bring out the sunshine and bright colors by mixing the joys of surfing with art. This year, Summertime Blues will be held from 7-11pm on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Watermark, Atlantic Beach. The evening will be filled with classic beach tunes, great food and surf-themed artwork. The event is sure to bring together surfers, sun worshipers, art lovers and everyone who seeks to revive that nostalgic summertime feeling. Items up for bid include abstract paintings, handmade jewelry, surfboards, surf memorabilia, collectibles and much more. Surfboards ultimately take the bidding spotlight as surfers consider such pieces to not only be a true piece of art and craftsmanship, but something beautiful and unique that they can take out into the waves. There will also be a special artist in residence working on a painting throughout the evening that will be included in the auction. Tickets are $15 and will include an evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres. For tickets and more information, call 252-723-1658 or visit www.buddy.pelletier.com.

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Celebrating Chocolate & Charity

Be prepared to be indulged with an array of decadent chocolates at the 10th annual Carolina Chocolate Festival, FridaySunday, Feb. 3-5, at the Morehead City Civic Center. There is no better way to sweeten the taste buds than with a variety of chocolate cakes, truffles, tortes, bars, ice cream and more. From the chocolate fountain to the pudding eating contest, the Chocolate Festival brings a lot to the table with its varied offerings all centered around one thing – chocolate. An array of events are scheduled throughout the weekend that will hit just about anyone’s sweet spot, including An Evening Wrapped in Chocolate at Beaufort Grocery Too; the Chocolate Spa at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach; Chocolate Uncooked at the Emerald Isle Wine Mart; PAWS Sunday Brunch at Floyd’s 1921; and the Tee Off Fore Charity golf event. Senses will inevitably reach maximum chocolate pleasure as guests see, smell, taste and buy the best of the best from a variety of vendors. The main event is open from 9am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $2 for children 5-12. Active duty military receive free admission with valid identification on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.carolinachocolatefestival.com or by calling 1-877-8484976.

Jan. 2. For admission specifics, or to register, visit www.ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003. Back for its seventh year, another option is the Saltwater Fishing School held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Participants will gain catch worthy insight on inshore, nearshore, offshore and bluewater fishing from more than 12 local captains who will share their knowledge and experience. The Saltwater Fishing School will be held from 7:30am-5pm, Saturday, Feb. 25. Each captain is carefully selected to instruct and give different perspectives on a variety of topics, including techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics and bait for the Crystal Coast area. Several rigging stations will be showcased throughout the event and will offer hands-on activities where participants can learn about, make and keep rigs. Tickets are $90 before Feb. 19 and $100 after. Price includes a T-shirt, breakfast, snacks, drinks, a chicken barbeque lunch, rigging materials and goodie bag. Order tickets by phone at 910452-6378 or go to www.fishermanpost.com/fishing-school/morehead for schedule and additional details.

Learn to Catch More Fish

Head back to school, Crystal Coast style and learn fishing tips from the best in the business. The area will offer two fishing schools this winter. The Get Hooked Fishing School, offered by the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will be held on Saturday, March 17. Several experts will present fishing techniques throughout the day including instructional sessions, workshops and hands-on demonstrations. A catered lunch is included and participants will have an opportunity to enter drawings and receive giveaways. Make your plans early to secure your seat since this class is well known for filling up quickly. Advance registration begins on

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Rebuilding One Tree Dunes at a Time By Melissa Jones uring the winter months, the Crystal Coast beach scene consists of a different type of crowd. Gone are the sunbathers who line the soft sand, and their replacement, Christmas trees. As part of an effort to fortify sand dunes, each year Fort Macon manages its “retired” Christmas tree program that can be comparative to fencing as a means to prevent erosion said Randy Newman, park superintendent. Coastal residents can contribute by donating trees to Fort Macon State Park from Dec. 26 through Jan. 21. Last year, the park collected approximately 1,500 trees and hopes to receive the same amount this year. Park officials will position trees along dam10 |

aged sand dune lines in areas where the beach is eroding. Michele Walker, NC Division of Coastal Management, said, “Christmas trees can be used to help reestablish sand dunes in areas where the dunes have been disturbed by either human action or storms. Properly placed trees trap windblown sand, which begins the process of dune building. The reestablished dunes are a natural way to buffer coastal resources, property and infrastructure against the forces of erosion from hurricanes and other storms.” Sand dunes not only contribute to the beautiful backdrop along Crystal Coast waters, but serve more imperative functions such as the prevention of shifting sands caused by frequent winds, waves and tides or foot traffic. Such shifts lead to erosion, losing sand, or accretion, gaining sand. The Christmas tree program aims to create an

economical alternative to build dunes that will eventually help reduce wind speed and allow for the necessary sand accumulation to stabilize vegetation. According to the NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as sand collects, plants adapt to the beach environment and emerge to provide a steady surface that promotes further dune formation. In the absence of firm vegetation, drifting sand creates “live” dunes that move back and forth with the wind. The needles that blow from Christmas trees and land among the sand encourage beach vegetation growth, said Newman. Vegetation is critical for dune formation and without it, blowing sand will migrate inland. Stable dunes are necessary along the coast in order to act as flexible barriers to storm tides and waves and serve as sand reservoirs for beach nourishment.

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that can lead to the destruction of established dunes.” In order to prevent such issues, North Carolina recommends that residents take their trees to established recycle programs such as Fort Macon’s. North Carolina’s coastline has received much engineering, scientific and political attention during the past 30 years according to a study conducted by the US Geological Woods Hole Science Center. Main efforts are to protect the area and the significant tourism to its parks and beaches. The area also contains a number of coastal communities and supports the local fishing industry, all of which are impacted by coastal change. Such projects provide a strong science foundation for management of the North Carolina coastal zone.

Erosion is one of the most important issues concerning beach preservation efforts.

Other issues under constant study include:

Most dune plants can tolerate “normal” beach conditions, but they are unable to withstand heavy foot or vehicular traffic. According to NC State University professor Stephen W. Broome, such trampling can lead to greater sand removal by wind. Banning vehicular traffic can reduce the need for sand control measures, however, the staff at Fort Macon believes that the public should have the opportunity to intimately interact with dunes. “The park encourages the public to have an opportunity to walk on dunes. Children having such contact allow them to learn about the dunes in natural environments. Often, damage can stem from consistent pounding of dunes from beach foot traffic. The park is committed to continuing such accessibility by maintaining and repairing any damage to dunes. Christmas trees allow us to provide a cost effective way to create

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sand fences along areas where erosion has occurred. The ‘fence’ repairs dunes by trapping blown sand. Birds will lay seeds along the trees providing a natural opportunity to quickly reestablish vegetation,” said Newman. Fort Macon makes every effort to ensure that the trees are properly lined and buried along damaged areas, however, some areas have experienced failed results with Christmas tree restoration efforts. According to the state of Delaware’s dune protection and improvement, government officials no longer promote the placement of Christmas trees and other vegetation on the beaches. “Over the years we have learned that this practice does not help as well with established dunes as the use of native vegetation and sand fencing and it can smother existing beachgrass. We have also learned that dead trees and brush are fire hazards

• Coastal and estuarine shoreline erosion (controls on erosion rates, sediment transport, response of beaches and wetlands to sea level rise) • Sand resources (location, quality, and quantity of offshore, estuarine, or onshore sand) • Storm impacts (barrier island/inlet migration, estuarine water movement, relative stability of barrier island segments) • Sea level change (history and potential impacts) • Water resources (surface and groundwater) • Habitat (ability to sustain uses, trends, identify threats) Fort Macon accepts bare residential trees that are free from all decorations including tree stands and tinsel. There will be signs at Fort Macon directing traffic to drop-off stations at the bathhouse parking lot. If interested in volunteering to assist with fence efforts along damaged dunes, contact the park at 252-726-3775. NCCOAST COMMUNICATIONS | 11

Rising to Active Duty

Rumors & stories about the Mary L. McAllister had always been rampant.

From comments of uneasy feelings by the crew, to tales of her once being sunk, Capt. Ralph Riggs of Morehead City said he had just about heard it all during his time at the helm of the 120ft, Norfolk-based tugboat. “Every once in a while someone would say that a door had opened by itself or they had seen something out of the corner of their eye, but I’m not really one to believe that sort of supernatural stuff,” Riggs said. 12 |

By Amanda Dagnino She is a challenging boat to handle, however, sometimes seemingly having a mind of her own, Riggs said. With 4,000 hp of push, the Mary only contains one engine, and while she has a flanking rudder installed to help maneuver the vessel, she was primarily designed for towing instead of being carefully finessed about the harbor. Single screw, or single engine tugs are still common today, however, it is rare to find one in use with so much horsepower behind her. And that made Riggs curious enough to start a little research project. What he didn’t expect was for his research to lead him back home to Carteret County, although that’s exactly what it did. Tracing the background of a boat can be a challenge, Riggs said, especially given McAllister Towing and Transportation Company’s tendency to name its vessels after family members – a routine followed by many of the major players in the marine industry. While this is today’s Mary L., it doesn’t mean it was the only Mary

L., he explains. In fact, records from at least one shipwreck diving website lists a Mary L. in 65 feet of water in Chesapeake Bay. “Often, when a boat is lost, sold or retired, a new boat will take the same name to carry on the family name,” he said. “It makes it easy for them to name a boat, but it can make it pretty difficult to figure out what is what. It leads to a lot of dead ends along the way.” With the help of family members, Riggs was able to find several websites with databases of commercial vessels. Most of the sites, however, would overwrite information when the name passed to a newer vessel. The family could easily find information about today’s active Mary, but rarely found mention of the shipwreck unless they searched diving sites. Nor could they find information on what the Mary’s previous names may have been because the names had already been put back into use on newer vessels. But you have a lot of time on your

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hands when you work on a boat, Riggs said with a soft chuckle. The Mary’s crew works on a two-week rotation, living on the boat for two weeks and then spending two weeks at home. “It’s definitely not a job for someone who gets homesick,” Riggs laughed. “But it’s also a job that gives you plenty of opportunity to dig into things and do a little research. We’re always looking for something to fill our time. And Mary’s history had become something of folk lore. It had become such a mystery that the crew and my family really wanted to figure out where she came from and what her story was.” He began taking stock of the information he did have about the vessel – her weight, length, breadth, year of construction, how her hull was put together and her hull number. At first it seemed like searching for a “needle in a haystack,” said Capt. Riggs, but in his spare time, he continued to search the internet for any historical tugs that matched the Mary’s specifications. It’s a daunting task, but tugs are a specialized vessel and there are only a few thousand of them in service around the country at a time. The St. Louis Shipbuilding and Steel Co. closed shop in 1984, however, a website Riggs came upon includes an historical record of hundreds of the boats constructed at the shipyard. In 1968, two identical boats were built for what was then McAllister Brothers – two 198-ton, 120-ft., single-screw tugboats. The 4,000 hp “supertugs,” as they were called by McAllister at the time of construction, were some of the most powerful tugs in the industry when added to the company’s fleet. “And that’s when things really got interesting,” Riggs said.

Below and left, photos provided by Beaufort’s own Sinbad show the Marjorie McAllister as she was brought to the NC State Port at Morehead City. Bottom, the vessel at work in Norfolk, Va., as the Mary L. McAllister. Photos courtesy of Sinbad.

Reviving History Most local residents who are old enough to remember the 1970s will recall the excitement in 1978 when the Marjorie McAllister took up residence at the port. While based in New York, the new tugboat was home to four Down East mariners as she towed barges from New York to Jacksonville,

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continued from page 13 Fla. She had a crew of six when she was lost at sea on Nov. 2, 1969 about 6 miles west of Cape Lookout Shoals buoy 14. In what at least one report calls “mountainous seas” the captain reported that the vessel was taking on water in its engine room and having “electrical problems.” Later reports registered winds at 50 knots and seas as high as 20 feet. The crew included Capt. Robert Davis, Edwin G. Piner and Lincoln Piner, all of Williston; E. Keith Piner (Edwin’s son) of Newport; Antonio Lomba of Jersey City, NJ; and Joseph B. Clark of High Falls, NY. Her last communication with the Coast Guard was at 12:45am. While two US Coast Guard cutters, Chilula and Laurel, were dispatched to the scene, the Marjorie McAllister, supertug that she was, was nowhere to be found just 9 months after being put into service. Coast Guard reports state that items found to be part of the ves-

sel later surfaced, including life vests, railing and part of the chartroom, however, divers were never successful in finding the hull. The vessel was headed south when the storm struck, and Capt. Davis, who had more than 20 years experience as a commercial fishermen in local waters, made the decision to head toward Beaufort Inlet, into waters that he knew, to seek refuge. And it was here, in locals waters, where the Marjorie McAllister laid at rest for almost 10 years. In November of 1969 the Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board convened in New York to discuss the sinking. Seven potential causes were pinpointed – three citing crew error and four that pointed to the design of the vessel. Subsequent research determined that both the Marjorie and her sister tug, Helen, had fatal design flaws, including vents on the weather deck that lacked clos-

ing devises, allowing water to “accumulate sufficiently to inundate the vents” reads the Coast Guard’s report. It also notes the habit of leaving the back door secured in an open position while at sea and the placement of all three generators in one location. All could have contributed to the vessel’s demise. It was salvage company Ocean Agents of Southport, led by owner Denny Breece, that took on the task of raising the tug. Breece had a colorful history of his own. Just a few years prior he had been the lead diver on the major motion picture “The Deep.” In June of 1978, however, he was in Carteret County, beginning what became something of a big adventure for him and his crew. Among them was Sinbad, Beaufort’s own private privateer. Four local divers discovered the wreckage in 105 feet of water in the early 1970s. The late George Pucontinued on page 22

Mary L. McAllister’s 4,000 hp make her as viable today as she was when she was constructed in 1969. As the Marjorie McAllister, the vessel was lost at sea off the coast of Cape Lookout, to be resurrected nearly 10 years later.

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Mardi Gras

Down East Style By Melissa Jones | Scott Taylor photos

ach year, one festive weekend in February transforms the streets of Gloucester into a Down East style Mardi Gras. Featured in Our State magazine as one of the top 12 destinations in North Carolina, the annual Gloucester Mardi Gras returns from 11am-6pm on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Gloucester Community Club on the corner of Pigott and Ferry Dock roads. Tunes will fill the area with the classic rhythms of Cajun and Zydeco

Louisiana. Zydeco, known as “la la” music, was formed by workers who once struggled in the fields as sharecroppers so their children might one day live a better life. According to the Zydeco Historical and Preservation Society, these backbreaking hard times define one of the most vibrant and successful musical traditions in the world. The music draws upon French Creole, West African, Cajun, Caribbean and R&B musical traditions and is characterized by the use of the accordion, spoons, scrub board, fiddle and triangle.

Down East. The event was founded after their band, the Unknown Tongues, a Cajun Zydeco band, gained regional fame for their music and encouragement of fundraising events. Bryan decided that instead of having several small events throughout the year, the band should host one big event and established the first Mardi Gras. The event has grown from a small community potluck of about 50 people to a huge event that people from around the state are sure not to miss. Each year, according to their website, the Unknown Tongues provide

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~ Barbara Garrity-Blake Gloucester couple, Bryan Blake and Barbara Garrity-Blake take claim for bringing this historic musical tradition

entertainment as a thank you to local fans and friends who “keep the Tongues afloat.” Barbara said it’s “no

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grant, no sponsor, no price of admission. It’s a donate what you can, eat all you can fun event.” Unknown Tongues will accelerate the event around mid-afternoon as the scenery picks up the beat with plenty of music for all to enjoy. Festival goes can join friends on the dance floor as children and celebrants catch beads thrown from the stage and kick back to enjoy the smooth sounds and mixture of country, Cajun, Zydeco and rhythm and blues. Bryan, Barbara and the rest of the Unknown Tongues can be spotted on stage or walking throughout the event. Bryan will sing and jam on his accordion, fiddle or guitar and Barbara keeps up with smooth vocals and bass, guitar or a rub board. Other members include Todd Humphreys on bass and guitar and Tom Parker on the drums. Mardi Gras in rural southwestern Louisiana, also known as rural Acadiana, draws on century old French Creole traditions according to folklorist Barry Ancelet’s “Capitaine, voyage ton flag: The Traditional Cajun Country Mardi Gras.” Revelers were said to go from house to house wearing costumes to conceal their identity while singing, dancing and begging to obtain ingredients for the traditional communal meal, gumbo. To honor such traditions, Gloucester residents make ingredient donations for the gumbo preparation and music jam that will take place at 6pm on Friday night at the Community Club. Participants will also cook up gumbo and fried turkey Saturday morning. Instead of Louisiana crawfish, expect to feast on local foods that represent Down East such as shrimp, crab and fish including frames of snapper or triggerfish donated by local fish dealers. Following an announcement from the “Fool’s Procession” food will be served early afternoon. Stop by the tents where you will find enormous cauldrons of gumbo bubbling on gas burners. Spectators decorate the event with extravagant costumes. For those who wish to add more Mardi Gras flare, feathered mask and hat making will be available for all. The Mardi Gras dance will start around 3pm and will include a king and queen coronation, march and bead toss. Gloucester’s Mardi Gras is free and open to the public, thanks to cash and food donations. To donate, contact Margie at 252-7296261, Barbara at 252-729-8021 or visit www. unknowntongues.com for additional event details. WF

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Making Waves

uke University’s Marine Laboratory team recently launched a one of a kind customizable digital textbook application for the Apple iPad, Cachalot: Mobile Marine Megafauna. The application is free and available for students and the public to download on iTunes. The new tool was created to provide information on the biggest and most compelling creatures of the sea from the expert scientists who study them. Having an application such as Cachalot, enables boaters the opportunity to have mobile access to content that will help them better understand the marine environment that surrounds them. Megafauna are large marine species such as sharks, rays, marine mammals 20 |

Duke University’s Marine Lab Designs Mobile Marine iPad App by Melissa Jones and turtles. Such animals are key components of our area’s marine ecosystems, but have low reproductive rates and populations are usually the first to be reduced by human environmental harm. Dr. Johnston, professor and research scientist at Beaufort Duke’s Marine Laboratory, was inspired as an educator by how well and frequently students use mobile devices. He believes such usage truly represented a significant opportunity for teachers and pitched the Cachalot concept to the Duke Computer Science Department and the Duke Center for Instructional Technology. Johnston firmly believes in integrative teaching methods and prefers to employ examples relating to marine megafauna since such compelling species act as “natural hooks” to gain the interest and

maintain the interest of students helping them learn and retain key concepts. Educators, like Johnston are seeking innovative ways to connect to the wave of technologically advanced students. Today, learning can be accomplished with only textbooks, but utilizing devices such as an iPad allows students to ultimately have more interaction with their subject, creating a more memorable experience that stimulates learning in a fun way. Johnston aimed to and successfully created an enhanced textbook experience that incorporates information from several megafauna experts from around the world. There currently is no textbook available that can combine journal articles with such mixed media. Cachalot includes cutting edge data and research while also highlighting lecture materials

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Digital textbook application for the Apple iPad, Cachalot, enables boaters the opportunity to have mobile access to content that will help them better understand the marine environment that surrounds them. with video examples from a variety of specialists. Such specialists are able to not only upload text articles, but also attach coordinating video, on-site photos, underwater audio sound bytes with frequency levels and map coordinates of megafauna habitat locations. One area expert who contributes to Cachalot is Dr. Cindy Lee Van Dover, deep sea biologist and current director of the Duke laboratory in Beaufort. Van Dover is the first and only female deep-submergence pilot for the Alvin, one of the world’s first deep ocean submersible vehicles. Her contribution to Cachalot includes research from her command of 48 dives. Cachalot was also designed to be “green” and more cost effective for students. Instead of purchasing several textbooks, students can purchase an iPad featuring new content that is uploaded daily. The application enables students to have several resources from a variety of specialists all on one application versus having the need for several textbooks that only highlight one specific subject from one specialist. Students are also able to utilize the application’s note feature and will soon be able to share and collaborate with group members.

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Johnston said, “Adding collaboration and note annotation opportunities essentially creates something that is not only cutting edge, but also something that is better for the environment in its lessons about science and conservation and through student usage.” Christine Jensen, biologist from the habitat protection section of NC Marine Fisheries, thinks the new app is “cool.” “I think it is neat, and in addition to bringing attention to caring about the environment, it could be used to highlight particular issues currently being addressed with some of the species. For example, sea turtle interactions with fishing gear, right whales and ship strikes, etc.” The Marine Laboratory is a campus of Duke University located in Beaufort, an area well known for its historic and scenic attractions. The Crystal Coast is perfect for Duke researchers in pursuit of marine science since its surroundings include a system of barrier islands, sounds, estuaries rich in flora and fauna, diverse habitats that include rivers, creeks, mud flats, unspoiled sand beaches, dunes, marshes, peat bogs, cypress swamps, bird islands and coastal forests. Laboratories are all within range of both temperate and tropical species of biota. The edge of the Gulf Stream oscillates between 30 and 40 miles offshore, with reefs on the wide continental shelf. According to David Lee of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina’s abundance of marine

mammals and turtles off the coast are a direct result of the underlying topography of the continental shelf and slope combined with oceanic currents. “At the shelf edge, the sea floor begins to slope away into the ocean depths, where the warm waters of the Gulf Stream collide with the deeper coldwater currents flowing south,” said Lee in a study produced by NOAA. Such merging conditions create a series of huge eddies and rings that serve to concentrate plankton and small species of fish that provide food for larger species and are well recognized sources for nourishment for marine mammals and sea turtles. Five other facilities throughout Beaufort-Morehead City help contribute to the area quickly becoming one of the nation’s highest concentration of marine scientists including the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, the NC State University Seafood Laboratory, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, the NC Division of Marine Fisheries and NOAA’s National Ocean Service Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research. Such an extensive quantity of marine scientists proves the area offers a large mass of marine life for those seeking the quest of science and education. Cachalot was created by faculty and students of Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and computer science department in collaboration with National Geographic and the Society for Marine Mammalogy. WF NCCOAST COMMUNICATIONS | 21

continued from page 15 rifoy was joined by Tommy Styron, Ben Day and Claud Hull when he made the discovery. When Breece set out on what he thought would be a 1month project, he had no idea what he was getting himself in for. Come Christmas, the crew was still calling the county home. Reports indicate that the boat sank

more than five times on its way to the inlet alone, finally arriving sometime in October, upside down. Once at the NC State Port at Morehead City, the comedy of errors continued, with the boat being righted … and then sinking again at the fuel docks. Candid photos of the period show crewmen sitting around a card table atop the floating upside down hull – illustrating the humor with which the project was ap-

proached and the unsightly addition to the landscape it had become. According to records, she next went into service as the Tracy Anne Witte for Donjon Marine Co. of New Jersey in 1980. Her sister tug, the Helen, was also acquired by the company to work as the Witte III. The pair transferred to Eklof Marine Corp. in Rhode Island in the early 1980s, working as the Thor and Scandia. A scathing article on the tugs’ design and the mishaps that have surrounded them appeared in the Providence Journal-Bulletin in 1996 calling for more regulation and inspection of marine vessels. But by the late 1990s they were home again, with hull modifications to make them safer for the crew. The Marjorie returned as the Mary L. McAllister and the Helen as the Fournier Girls, based out of Portland, Ore.

Coming Full Circle The Mary L. McAllister is a big boat. Her 120-feet holds four stories, five bunk rooms, two bathrooms and a galley the size of a small high school burger joint. There’s a coolness about her, but nothing that can’t be explained away by the steel of her hull. Her new wheelhouse shows no scars of her spotted past – but Riggs said her energy certainly speaks of her spirit. “She’s a work horse. It’s a boat that, despite her age, she can keep up with the newer ones. There are things she can pull around that some of the newer boats can’t. It’s the reason she continues to be in service – she still has something to offer,” said Riggs. The captain said he has never minded being on the boat – if anything, he feels more connected after having a little insight into her past. “There are a few people who feel a little uncomfortable about the Mary, but that hasn’t been a problem for me at all,” he said. “We have a good relationship.” WF

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Don’t put off seeing a doctor

Some people simply refuse to see a doctor. While men and women might know their bodies well enough to make it through ailments at home without seeing a doctor, it’s best not to take any chances when traveling, especially when traveling in a foreign country. Travelers should see a doctor immediately if: • They experience diarrhea and a fever 102 F or above. • They experience bloody diarrhea. • Fever or flu-like illness appears when visiting a malaria-risk area. • They get in a car accident. • They are bitten or scratched by an animal.

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pared for sickness when it strikes. Insect-borne diseases and gastrointestinal illnesses are some of the major health risks for travelers, particularly those visiting developing nations. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, travelers should heed the following advice, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, should an unexpected illness rear its ugly head while away from home.

to find an ORS in stores and pharmacies in developing countries. Just be sure that when adding water the water has been treated or boiled.

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Symptoms of illness don’t always manifest themselves right away. Sometimes it happens when in transit. Travelers who are on a plane and suddenly stricken with illness should tell a crew member immediately. Respiratory illnesses or any illness characterized by lots of coughing might prompt the crew to request the ill passenger wear a surgical mask. This is to protect fellow travelers and the crew and should not be taken as an insult. Instead, travelers should be mindful of other passengers and cooperate with the crew as much as possible. If on a cruise ship or a boat, the ship will likely have a medical facility on board. It could just be seasickness, something the crew aboard the cruise ship will likely be adept at handling. If the condition is something more serious, the crew might arrange to move a sick passen-

ger to a hospital at the next stop. Whatever the case, contact staff or crew immediately. A typical crew has seen it all before and should be completely capable of handling a sudden illness.

Contact insurance providers

Travelers who purchased evacuation insurance should contact their provider the moment any trouble arises. Have the name and telephone number of the provider on hand at all times. It’s also a good idea for individuals to have the contact information for their standard healthcare provider with them when traveling. Some travelers might be covered even when traveling overseas. More information is available at www.cdc. gov. WF

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Soup’s On! Warm Yourself This Winter with Regional Seafood Favorites As the cold weather extends its fingers over Carteret County, there may be no better way to warm ourselves from the inside out than with a bowl of hearty clam chowder or local favorite, she-crab soup. For some favorite recipes, we turned to the ladies of “Mariner’s Menu.” Beginning in the early 1970s a group of women from Carteret County Extension clubs would meet in the Morehead City kitchen of NC Sea Grant. Led by Joyce Taylor, the women perfected recipes, developed proper handling instructions and tested new storage ideas. The result of their labor was illustrated quarterly for more than 30 years in the “Mariner’s Menu” newsletter and the project culminated with the “Mariner’s Menu” cookbook in 2003, showcasing more than 150 of the group’s favorite recipes. Here are a few of their soup offerings: Shrimp Bisque 2 pounds shrimp, unshelled ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped celery 4 tbsp butter or margarine 4 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp ground white pepper ¼ tsp paprika 2 cups milk 2 cups light cream ¼ cup finely chopped parsley Boil shrimp, peel and puree in a food processor. In medium saucepan, melt margarine. Add onion and celery and cook until tender. Blend in flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add milk slowly and cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Add cream and continue to cook until thick, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp and heat. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serves 8 to 10. Down East Clam Chowder 1 quart coarsely chopped chowder clams ¼ pound salt pork, sliced 1 quart water ½ cup chopped onion 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper 4 cups diced potatoes 1 cup instant potato flakes In large saucepan, fry pork over medium heat until crisp. Remove pork and discard. Add clams, water, onion, salt and pepper to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook slowly until clams are tender, about 1 ½ hours. Add potatoes and onion and 26 |

cook until potatoes are done, about 20 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serves 10-12. She-Crab Soup 1 pound lump crabmeat 6 tbsp margarine or butter 3 tbsp flour 2 cups light cream 2 cups milk 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp lemon zest ¼ tsp mace ¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper Yolks of 4 hard-boiled eggs 2 tbsp dry sherry Paprika In top of a double boiler, melt margarine. Blend in flour. Stirring constantly, add cream and milk, then Worcestershire, salt, lemon zest, mace and pepper. Add crabmeat and cook slowly for 20 minutes. Do not allow to boil; cook just below the simmer temperature level. Remove from heat. Crumble egg yolks and sprinkle bottom of individual soup bowls. Stir sherry into soup. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with paprika. Serves 6-8. Spicy Seafood Gumbo ¾ pound small shrimp, peeled 1 pint standard oysters, undrained ½ pound back fin crab meat ½ pound firm skinless filets, in 1 inch pieces ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup flour ¾ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery 2 tsp pressed garlic 1 14 ½ oz can chicken broth 1 14 ½ oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ¾ tsp Tabasco 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley ¼ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp dried basil ¼ tsp oregano ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp salt 1 10-oz package of frozen cut okra Cook rice – optional Remove any shell or cartilage from crabmeat. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour and cook until the mixture is copper colored, about 15-20 minutes. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire, Tabasco, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add okra and simmer 25 minutes. Add fish, shrimp and oysters and simmer 5 minutes. Add crabmeat and continue to simmer until fish, shrimp and oysters are done, about 5 minutes more. Serve as a soup or over rice if desired. Serves 8-10. WF

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9-14: Festival of Trees. Free and open to public at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Details: 252-808-6085.

2-4: Train Show. Beaufort’s old Train Depot. Hours are 4-8pm, Friday; 9am-6pm, SaturFri. 9: Lunch with History. The History day; and 1-4pm on Sunday. Details: 252-728Place. Tickets are $12 including lunch, $4 4027. without lunch. Details: 252-247-7533. Champagne Beer Party. 5-9pm. Live Fri. 2: Core Sound Seafood & Wild Game music and advice on Champagne Beer to Extravaganza. 6-9pm. Core Sound Waterfowl compliment holiday events. Harrika’s Brew Museum & Heritage Center, $150 per couple, Haus, Swansboro. Details: 252-354-7911. $75 per individual. Details: 252-728-1500. Santa by the Sea. 6:30-9pm. NC Aquar Christmas Tree Lighting. 5-8pm. Katherium. Tickets are $9 per person. Details: 252ine Davis Park, Morehead City. Details: www. 247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. downtownmoreheadcity.com. 10, 17: Christmas Candlelight at Tryon 3, 4, 17, 18: Christmas at the Beach. ProPalace. 5-9pm. Experience an 18th century duced by Phil Routszong, this holiday funfest candlelit Christmas during this special tour features the stars of Christmas shows past, of Tryon Palace. Tickets are $20 for adults including Frosty, Santa, Rudolph and more. and $10 for students. Details: 252-639-3524 Shows at 2 and 7pm Saturday and 2pm, Sunor www.tryonpalace.org. day. Details: www.themoreheadcenter.com or 252-726-1501. Sat. 10: Contemporary Boat Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Reservations are required and 3-4: Waterfowl Weekend. Core Sound Wateradmission is $135. Details: 252-728-7317. fowl Museum & Heritage Center. Demonstra Morehead City Parade. 11am. Downtions, local music, decoy carvers and exhibitown Morehead City. tors, educational exhibits, competitions, arts Christmas Candlelight Tour. 5-8pm. and crafts and plenty of food. Details: 252Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on 728-1500. the double-decker bus with carolers from loth Decoy Festival. The 24 annual Core cal churches. Cost is $12. Details: 252-728Sound Decoy Festival, held at Harkers Island 5225. Elementary School, will feature silent and live Breakfast with Santa. 10am. Emerald auctions, approximately 100 vendors and exIsle Parks and Recreation. Admission is one hibitors, raffle tickets to win prizes and several unwrapped gift per child or five cans of food. competitions for adults and youth. Details: Details: 252-354-6350. 252-838-8818. Sat. 3: Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm. Downtown Morehead City restaurants compete to win votes. Tickets are $20. Details: www.downtownmoreheadcity.com. Carolina Maritime Model Society. 2pm. Meetings are open to the public and located in the NC Maritime Museum auditorium. Details: 252-728-7317. Holiday Flotilla. 5:30pm. Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts at sunset. Indoor Craft Fair. 9am-4pm. The History Place, Morehead City. Details: 252-247-7533. Floyd’s Breakfast with Santa. 8:3011:30am. Join Santa at Floyd’s 1921 restaurant for breakfast with Santa. Three seating times. Reservations are required. Details: 252727-1921. Tues. 6: D-Day Film Screening. 6:30pm. The History Place, Morehead City. Details: 252247-7533 or historyplace@thehistoryplace. org. Thur. 8: Brown Bag Gam – Offshore Ship Life and Wildlife. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. 28 |

New Year’s Day Kite Fly. Noon. Atlantic Beach Circle. Free. Details: 252-247-7011. Wed. 11: Brown Bag Gam – Heritage Watercraft of Carteret County. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. Sat. 14: Bridal Fair. 10am-4pm. Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Details: 252-240-3256. The Pevensey: Civil War Shipwreck Lecture Series. 3-4pm. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. Melissa Greener in Concert. 8pm. Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-633-6444 or downeastfolkarts.org. Mon. 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. 11am. Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Details: 252-726-3754. Free admission to Aquarium. Bring along a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food pantry. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com. Wed. 18: Brown Bag Gam – Beaufort’s Dolphins. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum Details: 252-728-7317. Thur. 19: Cheers and Beers. 7pm. Cru Wine Bar in downtown Beaufort. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Details: www. beaufortmusicfestival.com.

10-11: TG Sheppard in Concert. 2 and 7pm, Sat. and 2pm, Sun. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for 16 and under. Purchase at www.themoreheadcenter.com or 252-726-1501. Sun. 11: NC Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting. 2-3pm. Details: 252-728-7317. Wed. 14: Brown Bag Gam – Maritime Folklore. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. 30-31: Year of the Whale. 10am-4pm. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. Sat. 31: New Year’s Eve Dragon Run. 8:30 and 11:30pm. Oriental. Details: www.towndock.net.

january Sun. 1: Penguin Plunge. 1pm. Atlantic Beach Circle. Details: 252-808-7485.

Fri. 20: Clam Chowder Cook-Off. 6-8pm. NC Maritime Museum. Cost is $25. Details: 252-728-7317. 21-22: Traditional Boat Building Carpentry. 9am-4:30pm. NC Maritime Museum. Cost is $135. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com. Wed. 25: Brown Bag Gam – Oysters in Local Culture. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317.

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Sat. 11: Gloucester Mardi Gras. 11am6pm. Music, food and Fool’s Procession. Details: www.unknowntongues.com. Civil War Lecture – African Americans in NC. Noon. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. Seduction in the Seas. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. Molly Andrews Performs. 8pm. Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $15

Wed. 2: Brown Bag Gam – Bonehenge. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. 3-5: Carolina Chocolate Festival. Crystal Coast Civic Center. Details: www.carolinachocolatefestival.com.

for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-633-6444 or downeastfolkarts.org. Sun. 12: Valentine Membership Drive. 24pm. Beaufort Historical Association. Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org. Tues. 14: Brown Bag Gam – Love at Sea. Noon, free, NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317. Wed. 22: Empty Bowls. 11am-1pm. Crystal Coast Civic Center. Details: 252-240-9841. Sat. 25: Carolina Maritime Model Society. 2pm. NC Maritime Museum’s auditorium. Details: 252-728-7317. Saltwater Fishing School. 7:30am-5pm. Details: 252-247-3883 or www.fishermanspost.com. Summertime Blues Surf Art and Memorabilia Silent Auction. 7-11pm. Supports the Buddy Peletier Surfing Foundation. Tickets are $15. 25-26: Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry. 9am-5pm. NC Maritime Museum. Fee is $135 and reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317.

4-12: Nine-Day Boatbuilding. 9am-4:30pm. NC Maritime Museum. Class price, $1,750. Details: 252-728-7317.

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The Crystal Coast is known for its beautiful sunsets and this wintry shot of Pine Knoll Shores proves it’s a year-round phenomenon. Taken by town resident Joe Sadlo of Silver Stream Photography, the shot was processed using popular new high-dynamic range or HDR, allowing for a sharper contrast between the light and dark areas of the photograph. See more of Sadlo’s work at silverstreamphotography.com.

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