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Truths, Tails and Tales with the Original Fish House Liars

Breaking the Mold New Park Retraces Lives Of Carteret County Veterans

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ON THE WATERFRONT ______________________10 Winter on the coast brings photo contests, dune nourishment and a little life saving history.

LURE OF LORE ____________________________12 The tradition of oral histories remains alive and well thanks to Carteret County’s own Fish House Liars.

BURIED TREASURES ________________________16 Step back into the 2010 Waterfowl Weekend with our scrapbook from this popular annual event.

EXTRAS __________________________________ REEL CONVERSATION ______________________22

20 Coastal Greens

Who needs a big boat to go fishing when you can just paddle out?

30 What’s Up Dock (Event Calendar)

TIME TRAVELING __________________________24

DOWN THE HATCH _________________________26 Join the NC Aquarium and Chef Charles Park for a taste of “Succulent Seafood.”

Vol. 4, Issue #4 Winter 2010/2011 Published by: NCCOAST Communications Phone: 252.247.7442 • 800.525.1403 Mail: 201 N. 17th Street, Morehead City, NC 28557 nccoast.com email: editor@nccoast.com Publisher Tom Kies

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28 On the Horizon

This photo of Carteret County’s Croatan National Forest, entitled “Marshland Splendor,” took third place in the NC Coastal Federation’s 2010 photo contest. For details about the upcoming contest see page 10.

(Photo by Bill Meserve of Newport).

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The NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort completed a replica of a circa 1900 US Life Saving Surfboat and McLellan Beach Cart. The two were officially handed over to the National Park Service in a public ceremony on Oct. 21. (Photo courtesy of NC Maritime Museums)

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By Amanda Dagnino Sitting down with Rodney Kemp and Sonny Williamson is something of a crap shoot. They move a little slower than they did a decade ago; they talk a little softer. But their biting wit is still intact. As is their ability to create comedy out of history – stretching the truth to its absolute limits and leaving you wondering exactly where the fact ends and where the fish house lies begin.

They banter back and forth as well as any Vaudeville duo, but for these talented raconteurs, it’s not just part of the act. It epitomizes their bond – a friendship that has brought men from very different backgrounds to a place where storytelling, history and tradition take center stage.

And there’s an art to it. A person’s style is illustrated by their intonation, pause and pitch. It’s in their hand gestures, their well-delivered Down East brogue and the speed. Where some draw out the story, keeping audiences on the edge of their seat, some just throw it out with cold, dry, abandonment, keeping a perfectly straight face regardless of its humor.

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Sharing a moment in history, Rodney Kemp, left, and Sonny Williamson tell tales at The History Place, Morehead City. (Amanda Dagnino photo)

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all 10 can be equally as enjoyable. It is entertainment in the rawest sense of the form. There are no sound or visual effects, no canned laughter, no cue cards; just a man, sometimes a sidekick or two, a microphone if necessary, and an audience.

It was the NC Maritime Museum that first suggested the idea of a Fish House Liars club in the early 1980s.

The idea was simple, explained Kemp.

The storytellers would sit at the end of a dock on Front Street and take turns spinning yarns to the delight of spectators. They started with about 15 members and by the time the program had taken shape they were down to four or five, including the late Capt.

Josiah Bailey, who gave the men the name they carry forth today.

“And now we’re the only ones who admit to being involved,” laughed Kemp.

From its inception, word-of-mouth was the most convenient way for news to spread through rural America. It preceded newspapers, getting the information into the hands of the public at a far faster pace. There were no computers, no televisions and few radios. When something of interest was heard by a farmer, he passed it to a fisherman, who told the postmaster, who retold the tale to a boat builder he passed on his route, who went home and told his brother … and slowly but surely the information fanned out across the countryside.

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the fish house. And nowhere was that more prominent than the isolated communities of Down East. Intertwined with the latest headlines were fishing tales, hunting stories and gossip about the funny situations neighbors had found themselves in.

Some bragged of prowess, while others illustrated someone’s rare lack of common sense. Yet all were presented with a tinge of humor and wit, giving life to the story of Uncle Billy and the big loon hunt on Shackleford Banks, Claudine’s mule, Mr. Carl’s pants and the proud pallbearer.

“When I was a kid most of the men would go out to the store,” said Williamson.

“They’d sit on the porch if the weather was nice, whittling on the railing. And if it was cold, they would go inside and huddle around the fire. There were quiet ones in the bunch, but they would just go around and around telling stories. I’d sit up on the feed bags and listen.”

Williamson was born in Sea Level, but not in the hospital.

“There wasn’t a hospital because I hadn’t grown up and built it,” he explains, and you can see the mischievous twinkle in his eye as he turns to his partner for approval. But so comes the truth from a Fish House Liar – so deeply wrapped in humor and untruths that it is almost impossible to unravel.

His given name was Clifford after Dr. Clifford Lewis, who attended the delivery.

This is a fact that can be substantiated. But he has been Sonny his entire life and it’s the name he has used to pen some 13 books of folktales from his wife Jenny’s family home in Marshallberg.

Kemp was born in Knoxville, Tenn., but nobody seems to hold it against him since he arrived in Morehead City at the young age of 2.

The boys didn’t know each other growing up. They both graduated and went on to successful, yet diverse, careers. Williamson made a career with the Air Force, did some long haul fishing and established the Mule Train tours on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Kemp, on the other hand, became a sports journalist, taught middle and high school and made a retirement job out of selling insurance – a position that he says doesn’t necessarily go hand in hand with being tagged a “liar.”

“Sometimes people will say, ‘now where do I know you from,’” he said with a laugh. “And the best I can do is say ‘nevermind’ as I usher them in.”

It was their mutual love of history that brought them together, however, forming that common thread that binds the pair. And it is their appreciation for the lost folk art of storytelling that keeps them coming back for more. They are quick to admit that only a limited number of the stories are original to them – instead, they’re the same stories that Uncle Billy told while sitting on the porch of the store, whittling under the weight of the summer humidity.

Few practitioners of the fine art of storytelling remain – however, among those who still claim the title, Williamson and Kemp remain the most widely recognizable in Carteret County. They’re regularly on the schedule at the NC Seafood Festival and during special events at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, which honored Kemp Dec. 3. They have performed in Raleigh and as far away as Washington, DC, during a Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2004. Kemp also offers regular lunch programs at The History Place, Morehead City.

“I think one of the reasons people keep asking us to come back is because there is some balance of truth in the stories,” said Kemp.

“I think all of them had some shred of truth in them,” Williamson returned. “They were probably all dead accurate at one time. But something happens when you start telling a story. The more it’s told, the worse it gets.”

“You try to play it like it’s true and let them figure it out,” said Kemp. “That’s part of the fun.”

And you also have to be careful. Kemp, while lecturing recently on Stella, was asked how the community got its name.

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“Well, nobody knows. There’s no record of it that I can find anywhere,” he admits.

So he drafted a theory – one we can be sure contains plenty of laughs along the way.

“But it’s not true,” he said. “Now, when I die and they go through my notes, I can see someone saying, ‘Well, here it is’ and being sure they finally have the answer to why that area is called Stella. But they don’t. And we’ll probably never know.”

A love of entertaining is also required, the men agree. There has to be that desire to make someone laugh – a trait both Williamson and Kemp can trace back to childhood. But the story has to be good, too.

“And it has to have a punch line,” said Williamson. “A funny story is great, but if there isn’t some kicker at the end, it’s no good when it comes to performing.

There are a lot of people who have great stories – they just don’t know how to deliver them. If you have to explain the story, it’s no good.”

The tales come from just about everywhere, and their repertoire continues to grow.

“People will stop me now and ask if I’ve heard this story or that. I’ll be in Wal-Mart and people will come up to me just excited as can be to tell me a story they have heard,” said Kemp.

“And sometimes they are perfect when we first hear them and sometimes they have to be changed up a bit.”

Changes can include something as big as adding that all-important punchline or as simple as modifying the names used. Never, explained Kemp, would they use the name of someone in the audience – so while some names work perfectly on Harkers Island, they would never be seen as funny on Cedar Island.

“No matter what, you have to take care of the audience,” said Kemp.

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The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center dressed up in her Christmas finery for its special event.

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Other than fishing, there is no other sport more popular for coastal visitors and residents than golf. Whether searching for a picturesque view or just another way to combine relaxation with sport, golf has taken hold of the hearts of many players along the coast. For some, that means finding a favorite course and mastering it, while others prefer to branch out and develop a more well-rounded ability by facing different obstacles at country clubs they have never played before.

To help our readers in this quest, Waterfront has added Coastal Greens as a special spotlight on area courses. This edition is dedicated to the Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores, The Golf Farm in Newport and Bear Trail Golf in Jacksonville. To be considered for the next edition of Coastal Greens, call 252-247-7442.

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game. Foust’s 19 years of experience can help develop your game or strengthen a particular skill, all while practicing in a serene setting with natural grass and a beautifully landscaped driving range. The Golf Farm is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to dusk and on Sundays from 1-5:30pm. For more information visit thegolffarminc.com.

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Have Kayak … Will Paddle

Growing Trend Unlocks New Fishing Holes

By Matthew Adkins A solution to our tricky inlets and coves has recently grown in popularity, and for good reason. The waters around Carteret County are notoriously too shallow or congested for even the lightest of boats, causing some spots to often be overlooked in favor of a more equipment-friendly location. However, these issues are easily solved if you own a kayak.

Using these small vessels to fish is an idea that is quickly catching on.

What You Need to Get Started Okay, so what you’ve heard so far sounds great and you are interested in kayak fishing but how do you begin? “Well, first of all, you need a kayak,” said Paul Stevenson of Swansboro, an avid fisherman for many years that is now retired with plenty of time to spend on the water in his kayak. “Once you have that, everything else usually falls into place,” he says.

It is not uncommon for a nice kayak to run into the thousands of dollars, although ultimately any model will do. If money is an issue, the plastic ones with the cockpit molded right into the top are best. These can be obtained relatively cheaply (around $400) and work just as well as any other.

Next up is the safety gear. “The rules are the same, just like on any other boat,” said Stevenson. “Be sure you load up your life jacket because you can get a ticket.” Also, he mentions that it’s a good idea to store your crucial belongings in a Ziploc bag or a plastic tub in case you tip yourself over while bringing in a monster.

You can’t fish without a pole and some bait. Bring those, but try to keep your pack light. There isn’t much room on a kayak, so more than one or two poles may be too much.

Additionally, unless you are confident enough to throw a cast net sitting down, leave that at home as well. It just takes up too much valuable space. Instead, try to do your bait gathering in a separate trip before you set out.

And finally, the last necessary piece is good weather. It’s hard to keep steady in the wind, and any chop will surely dunk you overboard. Also, be careful for fog rolling over the water. When it sets, you will be practically invisible.

“Fog is a day ender,” said Stevenson. “The fish love it, but it’s just too dangerous to be out there with other boats. It may be a good idea to keep a light with you just in case.”

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model, most of the crucial things we take for granted while fishing on a boat are just not included. The most important addition is a small anchor. Even on a calm day, kayaks drift due to tides and currents. It can be very tiresome trying to fish while constantly paddling every few seconds to keep that perfect spot.

An easy way to free up some precious space is with paddle clips. They are a must have for anyone serious about kayak fishing. Clips are sold in many stores and are easily attached to your vessel with blind rivets. They can serve as rod holders while paddling and paddle holders while fishing.

Weight and balance issues are magnified as the boat gets smaller. Since you cannot get much smaller than a kayak, it is important for mobility and performance to keep everything fastened. A good way to achieve this is with Velcro.

Perhaps one of the most attractive aspects of choosing kayak fishing over the traditional approach is the ease in which you can operate. In the time it takes you to load up your boat, hook it to a vehicle, put in at an access point, park the car, then get back into the boat, you can already have been in the water for an hour. In addition to being able to exponentially log more water time in a season, many who have made the shift from traditional fishing in a motorized boat to kayak fishing speak highly of its health benefits as well. Paddling can be tough work if you challenge yourself and can help you get in better shape.

There are many great places around here to try your hand, so have at it! If you are unsure where to go, just contact your local fishing charters or state park officials for tips and suggestions.

Kayak fishing classes are also available through the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores by visiting ncaquariums.com.

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the last dune before things level out and you get to the water.

The dead trees will serve as a vegetative anchor for continuous dune growth. Once the new grass stabilizes the dune line, it will protect the more advanced and fragile plants from salty sea spray and harsh winds.

The types and density of plant growth reveal how long and how stable a dune is. Grass can grow quickly in only one season, shrubs take much longer, around 10-20 years, and maritime trees take even longer, sometimes even centuries! When these types of forests are cleared for development, it can seriously damage the local ecosystem and disrupt the stability of the land.

If you are interested in donating your tree, take it to Fort Macon and you should see signs directing you where to drop it off (usually behind the Bath House). Not only is it good for the local flora, since it restores our beaches, but it also has a positive effect on tourism, a major factor in our economy. So, please get out there if you can and donate your tree!

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Take Your Best Shot Celebrate North Carolina’s spectacular coast and earn a chance to win $500 by entering a photo of your favorite coastal place in a photo contest sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation and Emerald Isle Realty.

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Images will be judged on technical excellence, composition, originality and subject matter. Only photos taken of a North Carolina coastal landscape between Jan.1, 2010 and April 15, 2011 are eligible.

“North Carolina’s coast is unique because it is still healthy and productive. With more than 4,200 miles of shoreline along our coastal sounds, rivers and creeks there are lots of spectacular places to photograph,” explained Todd Miller, the federation’s executive director. “Our goal is to bring attention to these places and help residents and visitors become better stewards of the environment.”

The first place photo will take home $500 and the opportunity to be published in a federation publication. Second and third place prizes are $250 and $100 awards and are made possible through Emerald Isle Realty.

Julia Wax, owner of Emerald Isle Realty, said: “We are pleased to sponsor the Photo Contest again this year. A trip to the coast is often a favorite family memory. We hope that by celebrating our coast, we can help protect its health and natural beauty for our grandchildren.”

The contest is open to anyone 18 years and older. Complete rules and instructions for submitting entries can be found on the NC Coastal Federation website at nccoast.org/photo-contest. asp.

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TIME TRAVELING

I Do Solemnly Swear New Park Molds History for North Carolina Veterans

By Amanda Dagnino A quiet group has gathered in the back room of the Carolina Artist Studio Gallery in downtown Morehead City. A table draped with plastic fills one end, covered with boxes, paintdripped plastic cups, spoons, rulers and paper towels. Supplies come out of a plastic storage container as a homemade double boiler bubbles in the corner on a dorm room hot plate.

Quietly, Maj. Robert Charles Johnson of Morehead City watches from the side. People rush back and forth in front of him gathering supplies, the audience visits in hushed library tones, the media stops by for a picture of him and all the while, Maj. Johnson sits back and takes it all in, a constant smile on his face.

You’d never know that he was the guest of honor – the reason everyone has gathered in this makeshift workshop.

Gold Star Mother Maria Myers waits patiently for the gel cast to be poured around her hand.

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Johnson was picked from the large pool of veterans in Carteret County to represent the community in the NC Veterans Park now under construction in Fayetteville.

Carteret County joins the other 99 counties around the state on the Wall of Oath section of the multiphase facility.

Here, Johnson’s bronzed right hand will stand tall atop a huge, curved wall, Retired Maj. Robert Charles Johnson, covered in palm out, fingers plastic to protect his clothes, is required to sit still for together, as if nearly an hour as his cast hardens. he’s taking the oath of office. There will be no nameplate or sign to separate his hand from the rest. Instead, the hands each represent every North Carolinian who joined the ranks of the military and all of the communities around the state who supported their efforts and celebrated the freedom they enjoy at the hands of others.

Inside the arch of the wall, the names of the counties will be spelled out on 50 columns, each with the handprints of four nonmilitary county residents who have worked and volunteered in a support capacity. In Carteret County, explained Veterans Services Officer Hank Gotard, it wasn’t too difficult to pick the support staff, as only four of the area’s veterans’ organizations had auxiliaries. Gotard turned to the groups, asking each to nominate a civilian who has and continues to go above and beyond in support of area veterans. Chosen to participate, and keeping Johnson company as he waits patiently in the art gallery are: Maria Myers – A Gold Star Mother who continues to show support of both active duty and retired service members.

Jeanette Davenport – A US Navy spouse who actively served in the Officer Wives Service Club until her husband’s retirement.

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Cherie Entremont – President of the American Legion Post 46 Women’s Auxiliary.

Angela Baker – A singer and performer who has dedicated her career to performing to service members across the country and at home.

Choosing the one veteran who would represent all others, wasn’t quite as easy, Gotard explained. He asked the 10 veterans’ organizations to make suggestions, which the veterans service office culled through, looking at both military records and contributions to the community post-service.

“The goal, of course, was that we’d decide on one person,” Gotard said. “But that wasn’t the case. We wound up with two, both really, really great guys, and we couldn’t decide between them. Both of them had great military careers and both of them came out of the military and were still giving for a sustained period of time.”

At an absolute stalemate, it was decided that an age old process would make the decision when men could not agree – so by a flip of a coin, Johnson was asked if he’d be willing to be involved in the tribute.

“The all important thing to mention is that they’ve all given – all veterans.

And I think they’re all worthy of being recognized,” said Gotard.

Retired Maj. Johnson, US Navy and US Marine Corps, had a career that spanned from World War II through the Vietnam War (1943-1964). He is the recipient of a World War II Victory Medal and a Unit Combat Medal for his participation in the Korean War. He continues to be an active member in the military society – having held several offices with American Legion Post 46, where he is currently first vice commander, as well as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.

Here to complete the work, artist Jill Smith is one of several traveling the state, visiting one county at a time to make the necessary casts for the projects. It’s not a quick process, but rather requires a bit of patience on the part of the subject as well as the ability to keep their hand still for at least an hour. She gives a brief introduction, explaining the multi-step process she will use, before mounting the ladies’ hands atop a flattened pancake of clay inside cardboard boxes. Across the table, Johnson’s hand is dangled into

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a large bucket which is filled with liquid to create a mold. And then, except for a few visitors who stop by to view the process, the crew is left at the table, hands immobile while they make history once again.

“It’s important to remember those who lost their lives,” said Davenport. “But it’s really about time for the veterans to be recognized, too.”

The goal of the $14 million project, Smith said, is a little different from most memorialtype settings around the state. The focus here is to not only commemorate the lives that were lost in battle – but rather celebrate the living veterans. Smith describes it as a “reflective park for the living” including light and water features, interactive exhibits and a 3,500 sq. ft. visitor’s center. The park will have space to accommodate military ceremonies as well as picnic areas for families.

And there will be a lot that doesn’t initially meet the eye, including the soil from each of the counties that will be blended into the cement to construct each column. Military salvage parts will be incorporated into abstract sculptures that illustrate commitment, courage, dedication, heroism, sacrifice, service and strength. Highly-reflective stainless steel will often serve as a backdrop, reflecting visitors into the background and making them part of the display. And throughout, guests can search for hidden themes of five, representing the five branches of the US military.

“I am more emotionally vested in this project than any other in my 25 plus years of practice,” said Sal Musarra, vice president of the Urban Resource Group, a division of Kimley-Horn, and lead designer on the project. “The people celebrated by this project, our veterans, and their stories will be infused in every aspect of the finished product.

We are committed to incorporating layers of meaning into every element of the overall composition in a manner that for some will not be overtly apparent, yet will touch many who uncover the deeper themes within the park. For me, as a designer, the impact is not only found in the end product but perhaps even more so in the process that will result in the finished work.”

Musarra said his agency is not aware of another veterans park of this kind. There are no memorials. No eternal flames. No granite monoliths inscribed with names and places, he said. Only spaces, water, landscape, sound, textures and forms to suggest a theme – but in a way that every visitor can experience the place in their own way.

And while Fayetteville may be hours from Carteret County, the excitement building about the project is palpable here, as it is across the state.

“This was yet another great opportunity for the Carteret County Veterans Services to be involved with the other 99 counties in North Carolina and it’s for a true groundbreaking reason,” said Gotard. “This is the first real veterans’ park in the state – dedicated totally to veterans and supporters, be it a spouse, a family member, a volunteer. And it recognizes the affect of all those people working together in the spirit of cooperation.”

After all, it was a member of that support staff that brought Gotard to the steps of Carolina Artist Studio. The gallery’s Lorraine McElroy became a volunteer driver for the veterans services office when her father, a veteran, was in need of transport to Durham.

And it’s a role she continues to fill for other veterans.

The park is slated to open next summer.

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Peeking Behind the Curtain Area Chefs Serve Up Classes For Making Succulent Seafood

By Amanda Dagnino Loretta Alexander and Joan Hinchman got to Shepard’s Point a little early – and it looks like it has paid off. With front row seats, across the table from one another, the women have the best seats in the house when Chef Charles Park steps up to the shiny steel table before them. He’s no stranger to this pair, however, they’ve met under similar circumstances before. And they just can’t get enough.

Welcome to Succulent Seafood, an offseason class offered through the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores that gives a handful of lucky consumers a more intimate connection with area restaurants and the indigenous seafood that fills our coastal environment. Classes, which run from 2-4pm on Mondays, puts guests in an interactive setting while learning a recipe or two and getting inside information from some of the region’s most popular chefs.

“This is not my first rodeo,” Alexander said with a laugh. “I’ve been coming since the beginning. But I keep coming back. It’s the food, the chefs, the restaurants – the fact that it’s different each time, but always informative.”

And it’s that chance that perhaps she’ll get a peek behind the velvet curtain.

Alexander admits she is especially fond of the classes that allow the students to see inside the kitchens where regional chefs work daily.

“Not all the chefs do it, but when they do it’s a nice addition,” she said.

Flounder Muniere 4 fresh flounder fillets

(3-4 ounces each) ½ c. flour Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 6 tbsp butter 3 oz. white wine 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley Combine the flour, two teaspoons salt and teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate. Pat the flounder fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt.

Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat until it starts to brown. Dredge flounder fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for two minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for two minutes on the other side. Once cooked, add wine and lemon juice.

Carefully put the fish fillets on the plate, incorporate the remaining butter to the pan and pour the sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Which means Shepard’s Point, with a direct view into its open kitchen, is the ideal spot for her. And the featured recipes of the day, Flounder Muniere and Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass Coconut Curry aren’t too bad, either.

“The chefs always try to teach us something a little different,” Alexander said. “And they’re all outstanding.”

“And maybe we don’t use the recipe exactly at home, but we can always mix it up a little bit and make it our own,” adds Hinchman, sounding much like a chef in the making.

Each program features one or two recipes and, of course, the all-important taste test. But what is gained is much more than a new favorite to share with friends during the next potluck supper. Guests also learn a lot about cooking from some of the region’s most

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knowledgeable cooks in a relaxed, interactive environment.

“Make sure you don’t use self-rising flour,” Chef Park warns. And instantly a “Why” is called out from the audience table. In addition to his explanation, he shares insight on how to pick fish at the market, discusses wine pairings for the dish and talks about where certain hard to find items can be located, creating a rich educational experience for those in attendance.

“I enjoy it and it lets people know that we’re still here and still open during the winter months,” said Chef Park, noting that he usually employs whatever new cooking technique he is currently interested in and whatever fish is abundant at the time. “And it introduces people to the restaurant. We see a lot of the people come back in for dinner.”

The longstanding program was the brainchild of Jeff McBane, an aquarium employee who is a chef himself.

Initially, classes were held sporadically at the aquarium, explained Wayne Justice, special activities coordinator with the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Organizers began taking the program into area restaurants during the last few years “It’s a great program, a great idea and a great way to promote seafood indigenous to North Carolina,” said Justice, who notes an even greater lasting effect of the program – it makes students more aware of their surroundings and encourages them to examine their environmental footprint.

While we rarely look to the sea as a way to gain nutrition, it contains abundant amounts of sustainable sea life that doesn’t require shipping or storage before it reaches the table, he pointed out.

“Our mission is to share information so we want to make sure that we try to empower people and let them see that seafood is a great way to support conservation,” he added.

Classes $15 per person and limited to about 20 participants, depending on the location. Upcoming sessions include: McCurdy’s on Jan. 10; Floyd’s 1921 on Feb. 8; and Piccatas on Feb. 21. Call 252-247-4003, ext 257 or 225, for advance registration.

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A Winter Wonderland

Celebrating Chocolate & Community Although summer has come to an end, life on the Crystal Coast certainly hasn’t. Each year, as the tourist season slows and the beaches grow quiet, locals still like to stay busy with two of winter’s most popular events – the Carolina Chocolate Festival and the Gloucester Mardi Gras.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the 9th annual Carolina Chocolate Festival is the place to be this Feb. 4-6.

Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, this celebration of charity and chocolate is expected to draw 89,000 people as they search for the perfect slice of chocolaty goodness.

Tons of chocolate, displays and events like the chocolate pudding eating contest always ensure that this festival has something to delight every member of the family. If it’s chocolate, you’ll find it during the Carolina Chocolate Festival. Each year, as people stroll through the civic center popping everything in their mouths from chocolate covered strawberries to cocoa

beans, there’s an audible “mmm” that seems to permeate from each of the vendor booths.

Folks looking to sink their teeth into a more personal experience with chocolate can participate in one of the festival’s additional events. Whether it’s a decadent chocolate bake-off, the chocolate spa, the golf tournament or pairing wine with chocolate, there’s no reason to box yourself into just one chocolate experience.

New to this year’s festival will be chocolate demonstrations

by Hallot Parson of Escazu and Charlene Dupray and Pascal Siegler of South’n France. Held during regular festival hours

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at the civic center on Saturday and Sunday, each of these chocolate company owners will describe where and how they make their famous chocolates.

And the sweetest part of all? Local charities are the biggest benefactor as volunteers from various nonprofits are invited to participate and assist during the event – and in turn for their labor, receive a portion of the event’s profits for their charity.

The festival is scheduled from 9am-6pm on Saturday, Feb. 5 and from 10am-3pm on Sunday, Feb. 6. Tickets are $8 for adults, $2 for kids 5-12; children under 5 are admitted free.

Tickets can be purchased online at carolinachocolatefestival. com or by calling 1-877-848-4976.

Nothing warms the soul during the winter months like stew and music … so why not try both during the 19th annual Gloucester Mardi Gras? This Down East tradition is a celebration of Louisiana’s famed Mardi Gras, complete with beads, gumbo and live Cajun music played by local favorites, the Unknown Tongues.

Held on Feb. 12 at the Gloucester Community Center at the corner of Pigott and Ferry Dock roads, this event is based on the more community-minded Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana than the New Orleans event and is intended to be a celebration for the whole family. Members of the procession dress up in gaudy costumes, often ridiculing the outfits of the wealthy and those in power, then go to farms and houses to scrounge up food. The goods are then collected and made into a gumbo shared by the town.

In Gloucester things are done a little differently: instead of a procession going door to door, food donations are requested.

Preparations begin the night before with vegetable chopping and a music jam, with the main event getting underway the next morning at 11am with live music. In addition to gumbo, deep fried turkey, crawfish and plenty of side dishes are served.

Each year, the feast is announced with a traditional Fool’s Procession.

The Gloucester Mardi Gras also includes a king and queen cake for the kids. A small baby doll is baked into each of the two cakes, and when the cake is cut and served, the boy who finds the doll in his piece is deemed the king and the girl the queen. The two receive a coronation and the parents have to bake the king and queen cakes the following year.

Of course, the event also includes plenty of beads. Like always, the Mardi Gras is free, though donations of both food and money are accepted, and all are welcome.

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calendar of waterfront events

The following is just a sampling of major events in waterfront locales that might entice you to come off the water (at least for an hour or two). E-mail your waterfront event announcements to waterfront@nccoast.com. For more regional event listings, visit nccoast. com.

December 27-29: Aquatic Adventures Camp for Grades 2-3. 8:30am-2:45pm. This aquarium camp combines fun and learning into wintertime adventure for children in grades 2-3. Participants enjoy outdoor activities, discovery labs, crafts, behind-the-scenes action and more. Camp is limited to 12. Advance registration and deposit are required. $100. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Thur. 30: Civil War Musket Demo.

11am. Gather at the entrance for Fort Macon State Park to learn the firing process of the Civil War musket. Details: 252-726-3775.

January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Breakfast with the Rays.

8-9:30am. Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals with the staff at the NC Aquarium. Ages 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 1: Penguin Plunge. 1pm. Register online or onsite before this Arctic dip in the ocean at the Atlantic Beach Circle.

The first 100 registered participants to donate $20 will receive a Penguin Plunge T-shirt. Donations are given to local charities. Details: penguin-plunge. org or 252-808-7485.

New Year’s Day Kite Fly. Get in a little practice for the annual Carolina Kite Festival by joining local enthusiasts at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Free. Details: 252247-7011.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium at a Glance. Noon-12:45pm.

Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Ages 5 and up, $8. Details: 252247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sun. 2: Aquarist Apprentice. 1-4pm.

Join the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores’ staff for a behind-the-scenes tour. Help prepare animal meals and get an up close look at daily maintenance tasks. Age 13 and up, $25. Details: 252247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Succulent Seafood.

2-4pm. Visit the area’s top restaurants to see how local chefs prepare fresh seafood during this NC Aquarium program. Sessions include insight on local fish and a taste test of the day’s dish.

Ages 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

4, 11, 18, 25: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm.

Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this behind-the-scenes tour that includes a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Ages 8 and up, advance registration is required. Cost is $12. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

5, 12, 19, 26: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Bird Program. 1-2pm. Meet some of the aquarium’s newest residents

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and get a “bird’s-eye view” behind the scenes of the bird program.

See where the aquarium’s raptors and shorebirds live, learn what makes each of these incredible birds unique and find out how you can help their wild cousins.

Participants also assist with making enrichment items for the birds. Ages 5 and up. $10. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 8: Emerald Isle Winter Series - 4v4 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. 9am.

Open gender series. Players must be 16.

Team fee is $55. Prize money to top two teams. Teams must bring their own ball and act as officials when not playing.

Refunds issued for inclement weather.

Details: 252-354-6350 or lmorris@ emeraldisle-nc.org.

Fri. 14: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets.

No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Mon. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Everyone is welcome to this lunchtime celebration at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City for speeches, music and an uplifting message. Details: 252-726-3754.

Sat. 22: Crystal Ball. 5:30pm. The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Crystal Ball dinner/ dance at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel, Atlantic Beach. The event is black tie optional for gentlemen.

Entertainment will be provided by Gare Stevens of The North Carolina DJ Company. The cost is $40 per person. A (continued on page 32)

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Sun. 30: Pirate Punch. 2:30-4pm. Join The History Place, Morehead City, for punch and snacks while learning about the history of Carteret County’s pirates with this program geared toward children ages 5-11. Guests are encouraged to wear pirate attire. Cost is $10 for one child and one adult. Details: 252-2477533.

FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm.

Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this behind-the-scenes tour that includes a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Ages 8 and up, advance registration is required. Cost is $12. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

2, 9, 16, 23: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Bird Program. 1-2pm.

Meet some of the aquarium’s newest residents and get a “bird’s-eye view” behind the scenes of the bird program.

See where the aquarium’s raptors and shorebirds live, learn what makes each of these incredible birds unique and find out how you can help their wild cousins.

Participants also assist with making enrichment items for the birds. Ages 5 and up. $10. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

4-6: Carolina Chocolate Festival.

Chocolate is the theme, from decadent vendors to pudding eating contests as this festival converges on the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Benefits go to area nonprofit groups. Details: carolinachocolatefestival.com.

5, 12, 19, 26: Breakfast with the Rays.

8-9:30am. Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals with the staff at the NC Aquarium. Ages 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

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Sat. 5: Emerald Isle Winter Series - 4v4 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. 9am.

Open gender series. Players must be 16.

Team fee is $55. Prize money to two top teams. Teams must bring their own ball and act as officials when not playing.

Refunds issued for inclement weather.

Details: 252-354-6350 or lmorris@ emeraldisle-nc.org.

6, 13, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium at a Glance. Noon-12:45pm.

Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Ages 5 and up, $8. Details: 252247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sun. 6: Valentine’s Day Membership Drive. 4-6pm. As it strives to increase membership, the Beaufort Historical Association reaches out with fun. This part on the Beaufort Historic Site offers a peek at the perks of membership and introduces guests to Beaufort’s rich heritage. Details: 252-728-5225.

7, 14, 21, 28: Succulent Seafood. 24pm. Visit the area’s top restaurants to see how local chefs prepare fresh seafood during this NC Aquarium program. Sessions include insight on local fish and a taste test of the day’s dish.

Ages 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

11-27: Art from the Heart. Location varies, Morehead City – Combined exhibit of work by area school children.

Free. Contact: Arts Council of Carteret County 252-726-9156.

Fri. 11: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets.

No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Wed. 23: Empty Bowls. 11am-1pm. This charity luncheon raises money for the local soup kitchen through the help of potters and area chefs.

Choose a bowl and enjoy hot soup served up by area restaurants.

Details: 252-2409841.

Sat. 26: Saltwater Fishing School.

Staffed by more than 12 local captains ready to share their experience and insights on inshore, near shore, offshore and blue water fishing. Topics including techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics, bait and more will be offered. Details: 252-247-3883 or fishermanspost.com.

March 1, 8, 15, 22: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm.

Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this behind-the-scenes tour that includes a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Ages 8 and up, advance registration is required. Cost is $12. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

4-6: 24th annual Coastal Home & Garden Show. More than 75 exhibitors will be on hand to show off the latest in home and garden products and services. Whether you’re remodeling, redecorating or landscaping, this is the place to be each March. Details: 252247-3883.

5, 12, 19, 26: Breakfast with the Rays.

8-9:30am. Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals with the staff at the NC Aquarium. Ages 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

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6, 13, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium at a Glance. Noon-12:45pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Ages 5 and up, $8.

Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

7, 14, 21, 28: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm. Visit the area’s top restaurants to see how local chefs prepare fresh seafood during this NC Aquarium program. Sessions include insight on local fish and a taste test of the day’s dish. Ages 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 12: Get Hooked Fishing School. Experts in a variety of techniques present workshops throughout the day. Four sessions of instruction plus drawings, giveaways and a catered lunch are included. The school is sponsored by the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Sea Striker.

Advance registration is required. Registration begins Jan. 2. Call for fees and other details.

Details, 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 12: 20th Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival. 9am-5pm. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Business Association at the Emerald Plantation shopping center, this year’s festival will feature more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, a climbing wall, face painters and many other fun, familyoriented activities. As always, the festival will feature delicious foods, a beer garden, the Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun contest and plenty of live entertainment.

Details: Laura Lee Davis at 252-3546350 or ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org to register.

Sat. 19: FunFest. This fundraiser for the NC Seafood Festival at the Crystal Coast Civic Center includes dance music, food and a silent auction. Details: 252-726-NCSF.

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2010-2011

Biggest Buck Bow - $500 Biggest Buck - Muzzleloader - $500 Unlimited Class - Payout based on entries Lady Hunt

1st Place - $500 2nd Place - $300 3rd Place $200

Youth Hunt

1st Place - $500 2nd Place - $300 3rd Place $200 (15 Years & Younger) - $500

TWT ($50 entry)

PAYOUT 1st - 50%

2nd - 30%

3rd - 20%

10% retainer will be withheld

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TOURNAMENT RULES 1. All bucks must be registered by January 5, 2011. (No exceptions) 2. All registration fees are non-refundable.

3. Payment of the entry fee constitutes that he or she has read and understand the Big Buck rules and he or she will abide by such rules and the decision of the tournament committee.

4. All game must be taken in North Carolina Eastern Season. (Except for Level IV Unlimited Class entries) 5. No game shall be taken in an illegal manner.

6. All legal weapons may be used including, but not limited to the following: Bow & Arrow, Compound Bow & Arrow, Rifles of legal caliber, and Shotguns.

Snaring and bludgeon are not permitted.

7. All game must be taken by means of fair chase.

8. All game must be tagged and registered as required by North Carolina state laws, rules, and regulations.

9. Hunter must have entered tournament prior to harvesting game.

10. Top five (5) money winners will be required to pass a polygraph exam.

11. Game will be scored under Boone and Crocket scales.

12. In the event that more than one (1) animal of the same score is brought in, the first animal entered will be the winner.

13. All protest must be in writing and accompanied by a $500.00 cash deposit.

If protest is not upheld, deposit becomes the property of the tournament.

14. Must be present at Annual Awards Banquet to win any cash or prizes.

15. Two (2) buck limit per hunter.

16. All winners will be announced at the EJW Outdoors Big Buck Banquet on February 18, 2011.

17. Tournament Directors will place all winners at the highest payout per level.

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