North Beach Sun Fall 2015

CUR RIT UCK HIKE

ACROSS

NC

PAGE 36

BEACH GLASS HUNTERS PAGE 30

ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SOUND, YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ARE MAKING A SPLASH IN CURRITUCK

FALL 2015 • VOLUME 114 NORTHBEACHSUN

FREE! NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

1

Fall... it's the season of cooler nights, changing leaves, and most, importantly, CHOCOLATE! Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream has it all: world-famous chocolate-covered caramel pretzels, extra dark chocolate caramels with sea salt, turtles, dark chocolate berries and cherries, and milk chocolate cranberries and almonds! And it's all made fresh, daily and in-house with their special blend of Belgian chocolate.

Of course, there are still plenty of warm fall days to be had, so stop by and find out why they've been voted "Best Ice Cream" on the beach. Whether your favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate peanut butter, peanut butter fudge and Reese's Pieces, peanut butter cups and fudge or cherry chocolate chip, they've got the best homemade and fresh ice cream around!

s Banana splits, endles& the varieties of milkshakeesbeach! best sundaes on th

ESPRESSO BAR

Pre-order your o w of chocolates an n custom box d fudg Thanksgiving. e for

Waterfront Buccaneer’s Timbuck II Shops, Manteo Walk KH, MP4.5 Corolla 252-423-3118 252-715-0779 252-453-3188 bigbucksicecream.com • distinctdelights.com 2

Like us on Facebook for updates, store hours, specials, and more.

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

@northbeachsun

Avenue Waterfront Grille

Local seafood, all natural proteins, specialty burgers & gourmet pizzas. Craft beers, hand selected wines, OBX inspired cocktails.

207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

252-473-4800 • avenuegrilleobx.com

Downtown Books

An original book-tique featuring an abundant selection of titles, Melissa & Doug toys, greeting cards, chakra candles, local goods & more.

105 Sir Walter Raleigh Street

252-473-1056 • duckscottage.com

N PARKI M AG

NOL

AN IA L

Sleeping In, Ltd.

G

The boutique with “a little touch of a lot of things.” Chic Apparel, Jack Rogers Shoes, Sleepwear and Fine Linens.

E

101B Fernando Street

252-475-1971 • sleepinginobx.com

& A LK IN A R DW A M AR O B

Q UE EN

ET

IZ

RE H ST

EL

Running shoes, apparel, nutrition and hydration products, post run pampering products and more!

Magnolia Lane 252-305-8343

AB

B

EI G UDL

Roanoke Island Running Company

ET

Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop

H AV EN

Waterfront dining, live music, Boar’s Head meats, salads, and daily specials.

UE

LT WA SIR

RA ER

LE

I

303 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

252-473-3333 • poorrichardsmanteo.com

ST GH

nest

Irresistable luxuries for you and your home.

Linens by Bella Notte, clothing by CP Shades, and more!

Magnolia Lane 252-473-5141 THE LOST COLONY

Y PLA ND U O GR

ELIZABETHAN GARDENS I S L A N D FA R M

AQ UA RI U M

PA

F E S T I VA L PA R K

DO AN T N E R FE TRE S

NG RK I

S ER RM KET A F R MA

207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

252-305-8582 • sistersboutiqueofmanteo.com

1587

Fresh local seafood, prime meats, fowl, game and vegetarian dishes.

252-473-1587 • 1587.com

The Island Shop

A downtown destination featuring an eclectic mix of art, gifts, and accessories. See the latest shirts

by Tia Design and Sea Salt.

UPCOMING EVENTS FIRST FRIDAYS

First Friday of every month, 6-8pm Stroll the streets of Manteo enjoying food, drink, live music, local art and more.

FARMER’S MARKET

Saturdays 8am-12pm Local vendors can be found at Creef Davis Park on the waterfront. Ends Oct. 10.

Saturday, October 31 Visit shops, get candy, and win prizes!

NORTHBEACHSUN

Generational goods for women of every age and shape.

405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

ROANOKE ISLAND

DOWNTOWN CANDY CRAWL

Sisters Boutique & Gifts

FALL FUN RUNS

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm Join the crew at Roanoke Island Running Company for group runs through Manteo. Ends midNovember.

BOOK SIGNING

September 23, 6pm Lisa Wingate, author of The Prayer Box, The Story Keeper, and The Sea Keeper’s Daughter gives a talk and book signing at the Dare County Arts Council.

OUTER BANKS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

101 Budleigh Street 252-473-6656 • gallery101manteo.com

The Coffeehouse

on Roanoke Island Offering gourmet coffees, teas, ice cream, smoothies & so much more!

September 23-26 Bluegrass stars from all over the country will be on hand for this 3-day event at Festival Park.

Cherryholmes headlines.

106A Sir Walter Raleigh Street

OBX MARATHON

Full service ladies’ boutique specializing in fashions that are traditional with a contemporary flair.

November 6-8 This 3-day event over Veteran’s Day weekend includes a marathon, half-marathon, 8K, 5K and a family fun run. Enjoy finish line festivities downtown.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Saturday, November 28 Support local businesses and visit the boutiques, galleries, and shops of Downtown Manteo.

252-475-1295

Charlotte’s

103A Fernando Street

252-473-3078 • shopcharlottes.com

Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream

57 varieties of ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies, Handmade Belgian Chocolates, Full Espresso Bar NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015 and Hot Chocolate.

Gift Boxes available. 3

207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

252-423-3118 • bigbucksicecream.com

NEAR AND BEER TO US ALL.

Get moving again Expert joint replacement.

Right here.

The Outer Banks Hospital is a joint venture between Vidant Health and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

Mile Post 14 | Nags Head | 252-449-4500 | TheOBH.com

OUTER BANKS BREWING STATION AMERICA’S FIRST WIND POWERED BREW PUB

! it f o e z i s e h t t That's abou SIZES 4-14

ENJOY LIVE MUSIC WITH AWARD-WINNING CRAFT BEERS AND FOOD IN OUR OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN.

KILL DEVIL HILLS

BRA SIZES B-G

Swimwear Year Round!

2000 S. Croatan Hwy. 441-5338 DUCK

Scarborough Lane Shoppes 261-7297

252-449-BREW OBBREWING.COM MILEPOST 8.5, KILL DEVIL HILLS 4

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

WOMEN’S SIZES 16W-24W

COROLLA

Monteray Plaza (next to Food Lion) 453-4862

birthday-suits.com @northbeachsun

vol. 114

fall ‘15 7

BUT FIRST...

8

FALL EVENTS CALENDAR

feature 12 across the water

Young Currituck entrepreneurs on both sides of the Sound

community 20 the fessenden memorial

A dream faded by time 22 weddings open to all

Marriage, magistrates, and the law

R1 REAL ESTATE food & beverage 23 amanda’s kitchen

Beat the back to school lunch blues

12

24 inside the seafood festival

What it takes to put on fall’s biggest event

arts & entertainment 27 the golden years

Laura and Dan discuss collaborating

lifestyle 30 finding trEasure on the sandy shores

Reflections on beach glass hunting 32 b.s. in parenting

What Lindsey learned at stay-at-home mom camp this summer

outdoors 34 fish like a local

Fall fishing secrets 36 the mountain-to-sea trail

620 miles of North Carolina’s most beautiful places 38 board banter

Surfing on just about anything

hot shops 40 finger lickin’ finds for fall

everything else under the sun 42 the stuff we COULDn’t forget about Photos this page by K.Wilkins Photography (top and bottom), Gayle Tiller, and Ed Beckley.

ABOUT THE COVER: The view looking east from the Wright family farm in Jarvisburg.

Photo by Brooke Mayo Photography.

27 20 30

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 7AM DAILY! BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • PUB FARE & LIBATIONS

michellesbarandgrill.com Located at Sea Scape Golf Links 300 Eckner Street, Kitty Hawk • MP 2.5

Find us on

FOLLOW THE SUN ALL YEAR

Subscribe!

Mail Checks to:

$12 FOR 1 YEAR $45 FOR 5 YEARS

NORTH BEACH SUN

115 West Meadowlark St. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Name: Address: City:

State:

CC #:

Zip: Exp.

Art Director Dave Rollins

Writers Cathy Baldwin Ed Beckley Dawn Church Mattie Dalia Lindsey Beasley Dianna Jesse Fernandez Dan & Laura Martier Amanda McDanel Kip Tabb Michelle Wagner

Graphic Design Adam Baldwin

COPY EDITOR Michelle Wagner

Publishers Adam & Cathy Baldwin EDITOR Cathy Baldwin

Photography Ed Beckley Brooke Mayo Photography Gayle Tiller K. Wilkins Photography Sales Manager Michelle Fernandez Account Executives Helen Furr Sue Goodrich Tori Peters Distribution Bob & Glen Baldwin

NORTH BEACH SUN 115 West Meadowlark St. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 252.449.4444 phone 252.715.1303 fax The North Beach Sun is published quarterly by Access Media Group. All works contained herein are the property of the North Beach Sun and/or its contributors.

Opinions, responses, and inquiries are always welcome. You can email us directly at editor@northbeachsun.com or sound off at NORTHBEACHSUN.COM.

ADVERTIS ING DEADLINE THE HOLID FOR AY ISSUE

OCT. 23

THE

WATERFRONT SHOPS

Barr-ee Station • Candy & Corks • Carolina Keiki • Coastal Cantina • Coastal Kayak • Dazzles Donna Designs • Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books • Duck's General Store • Gray's Family Department Store Islands By Amity • The Kid's Store • Life's A Beach, A Lily Pulitzer® Signature Store • SeaDragon Gallery Sunset Ice Cream & Cappucino • The Blue Point Restaurant • Untucked Resort Apparel for Men • Zen & Zip

The shopping begins where the boardwalk ends... in Duck 6

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

@northbeachsun

BUT FIRST...

From the Publisher I’m writing this letter in one of the last few weeks of August. There’s a subtle difference in the temperature from the heat of July, and traffic has already started to mellow. There’s a sense of closure to yet another busy season hanging in the air, as the window between summer and back-to-school narrows. We’re right on the cusp of the sweet relief of fall.

My 5-year-old daughter starts kindergarten one week from today. I’m looking forward to having both of my children in the same school and on the same schedule, yet I’m sad to see the sun set on her true “baby” years. She’s a big girl now, she tells me all the time. I get it. Still, I’m just a teensy bit wistful that this phase of her childhood has come to a close.

Change can be hard. It can also be amazing. I love the quote: “If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.”

There are a lot of “butterflies” on both sides of the Currituck Sound right now—young, hip entrepreneurs are bringing a renaissance to Jarvisburg and Corolla. Near the end of the paved road, Historic Corolla Village is blossoming into a vibrant community, thanks in part to a group of new, youthful business owners. Meanwhile in Jarvisburg at The Cotton Gin, seventh-generation Outer Banker John Wright and his wife Brooke Mayo are taking a long-standing family business

and expanding it to become a true destination in Currituck. Check out Lindsey Dianna’s article on the new wave of Currituck business owners on page 12.

We’ve got a lot of great stories in this issue: Michelle Wagner gives us a scenic tour of North Carolina’s 620-mile Mountain-to-Sea Trail which starts (or ends, for that matter) at the peak of Jockey’s Ridge State Park (page 36); Jesse Fernandez takes us wave riding on old school longboards, skimboards and even queen-size mattresses (page 38); and Lindsey Dianna reflects on the joys (ha!) of being a stayat-home mom during summer break (page 32).

My inner beach glass nerd loves the spread on page 30; you know you’re addicted to the hunt when you spend your free time combing shell beds and traipsing through marsh grass in pursuit of an elusive red, a coveted marble or an early-1900s medicine bottle.

I hope you enjoy this issue and the change in the seasons. Our falls are often magical on the Outer Banks, full of warm September beach days, bonfires, oyster roasts and local festivals.

Soak it in, relish it and remember—change can be really, really good. As for me, I look forward to watching my daughter blossom into a butterfly.

Happy fall, ya’ll!

-Cathy Baldwin

g Gavin

Desperately Seekin

ffed lamb at meone who lost a stu so tle lit a ow kn u yo If p into ck a few years ago, sto Du in s op Sh t on rfr ate the W iting to be been hanging out wa Candy & Corks. He’s years. retrieved for the last 4

4 Spooktackular Things to do on the Outer Banks this Fall Sure, the OBX is known best for its summertime antics. But insiders know that as the temps drop and the darkness comes creeping in earlier, the opportunities for spooky fun abound on these islands. If you enjoy our local history and are a fan of a good scare, grab your BOO and check these out!

Take the path less traveled When The Lost Colony wraps up its summer season, the actors and the site are transformed into what’s become the OBX Halloween event of the year. Psychopath, “The Terror Within,” opens October 2nd and runs from dusk until 11pm every weekend until the 31st.

With Hollywood quality masks, life-sized puppets and fresh sets, each year brings a longer path with newer, even scarier surprises guaranteed to make you jump! PsychoPath is designed for adults and brave teens. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the ticket office the evening of your tour. For more information call (252) 473-2127. If you want to skip the line, ask about a Ghostpass.

Enter at your own risk, and don’t go alone!

Howl with the wolves Steal into the heart of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge to learn about and listen to the haunting sounds of captive red wolves on the Red Wolf Howling Tour. It’s educational and scary fun for the whole family, because when you howl, the wolves howl back! FREE Howlings are scheduled on NORTHBEACHSUN

three Saturdays this fall: October 3rd, November 7th and December 5th. There is a special Howling on Friday, October 23rd during the Wings over Water Festival ($25 donation and reservations required). Call (252) 2169464 or go to fws.gov for times and more info. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent, and plan ahead, because Creef Cut Wildlife Trail is about a 20-minute drive from Manteo.

Try a terrifying tour Experience the legends and lore of the mysterious Outer Banks on foot! Stroll through haunted Manteo as your interpreter shares stories of Blackbeard, ghostly dancers and haunted ships. Ghost Tours of the Outer Banks meets at the corner of Budleigh and Queen Elizabeth streets and you can choose from three different tours that run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 8pm. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is an easy walk with frequent stops along the way. Adults are $13 and children 10 and up are $8.

Find more info on each tour at ghosttoursoftheobx.com.

Reservations are required, so choose your tour and call (252) 573-1450. Don’t forget your camera!

Ogle the oddities and chill with the creepies Thanks to a Currituck County woman’s passion for preserving the old and peculiar, a one-of-a-kind family attraction opened in Barco this spring. Historical McHorney’s Odditorium is a departure from traditional OBX amusements, and invites visitors to take a walk on the weird side in this curiosity shop/museum/event center/art gallery. A leisurely stroll will uncover a wide range of fascinating and bewildering sights: strange specimens in jars, bizarre taxidermy and many notable relics including freak show and circus souvenirs.

McHorney’s is FREE and is only a 40-minute drive from the OBX at 4429 Caratoke Highway (otherwise known as Highway 158). Believe me, you’ll be thinking about this stuff for days.

Hidden Outer Banks is the lovechild of longtime local Dawn Church. She reminds locals and visitors alike to explore the rich history and local color that exists beyond the bright lights of the Bypass. Find HOBX at hiddenouterbanks.com and facebook.com/hiddenouterbanks.

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

7

fall 2015

events calendar 5th Annual Outer Banks Pridefest September 18 – 20

30th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition September 12 – 13

Ghost Tours of the Outer Banks Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Choose one of three haunted tours in downtown Manteo for a night of spooky fun. ghosttoursoftheouterbanks.com Fall Fun Runs

Tuesdays and Thursdays (ends mid-November)

Join the crew at Roanoke Island Running Company for group runs through Manteo. roanokeislandrun.com First Friday

September 4, October 2, November 6

Downtown Manteo comes alive on the first Friday of each month from 6–8 PM. BIC SUP One Design September 6

Everyone’s welcome to join in this family-friendly paddleboarding competition at the Manteo Kitty Hawk Kites location. kittyhawk.com

Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience September 6

This seasoned Led Zeppelin tribute band has both the look and sound of the real thing. See them at the Outdoor Pavilion at Festival Park. roanokeisland.com Manteo Farmer’s Market

Saturdays through October 10

Buy fresh, local fruits and veggies at this farmer’s market every Saturday in downtown Manteo.

OBX Arts and Crafts Festival September 9 – 10

Browse the works of 25 local artisans whose specialties include painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, handmade soaps and more at the Hilton Garden Inn. Some of the proceeds go to two local charities: N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) and the Dare Literacy Council. facebook.com/obxartfestival

This event includes competitive kite flying, stunt and power kite lessons by pros, kites dancing to music and more at the Outer Banks Event Site in Nags Head. kittyhawk.com SAGA Outer Banks Triathlon September 12 – 13

This USAT sanctioned event in Manteo features Olympic distance, half distance and sprint distance. outerbankstriathlon.com Outer Banks Bike Fest September 16 – 20

This annual bike fest includes poker runs, live bands, contests, bike shows and more. outerbankshd.com Day at the Docks – A Community Heritage Celebration September 17 – 19

Celebrate the heritage and living traditions of Hatteras watermen during this day of seafood cooking demos, live music, contests, games and more in Hatteras Village. hatterasonmymind.com

GET CRACKIN’ WITH THE CAPTAIN All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet!

OBX Latin Festival September 20

A sunset cruise, drag shows, dance parties and more are all part of this 3-day gay pride festival. obxpridefest.com 3rd Annual OBTA Adult Classic September 18 – 20

Proceeds from this doubles and mixed tennis adult tennis tournament benefit Dare Hospice. outerbanks.usta.com Kitty Hawk Surf Co. Kayak Fishing Tournament September 19

This 4-category catch and release tournament benefits the N.C. Coastal Land Trust. khsurf.com Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts Concert Series September 19, October 17, November 7

Soak up some culture with three monthly concerts at the First Flight High School Auditorium this fall. outerbanksforum.org Currituck Heritage Festival September 20

Celebrate “Currituck Heritage: Surf and Turf Edition” at the Currituck County Rural Center with live music, talent contest, local food vendors, and a homegrown and handmade contest. visitcurrituck.com

This event during Hispanic Heritage month celebrates Latin American traditions with food, traditional dances, soccer games and live music at the Nags Head Soccer Complex on Satterfield Drive. Admission is free. obxlatinfestival.com Weddings with Pride LGBT Expo September 20

Weddings with Pride presents the first ever same sex wedding expo on the Outer Banks at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk. weddingswithpridenc.com ESA Easterns Surfing Championships September 20 – 26

International and national surfers compete in the ESA’s “grand finale” at Jennette’s Pier. surfesa.org Hatteras Wave Jam September 21 – 26

The American Windsurfing Tour brings top national and international windsurfers to Hatteras this fall. wind-nc.com Book Signing September 23

Join Lisa Wingate, author of The Prayer Box, The Story Keeper and The Sea Keeper’s Daughter, for a book signing and talk at the Dare County Arts Council in Manteo.

Ghost Tours of the Outer Banks

Graveyard of the Atlantic Tuesdays at 8pm

The Original Ghost Tour Wednesdays at 8pm

Go Beyond...More Ghost Stories Thursdays at 8pm

705 S. CROATAN HWY. | MP 8.5 | 252.480.6677 | CAPTAINGEORGES.COM OUTER BANKS | VIRGINIA BEACH | WILLIAMSBURG | MYRTLE BEACH FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED | OPEN YEAR ROUND

MEETING AT MANTEO TOWN KIOSK • CORNER OF BUDLEIGH STREET & QUEEN ELIZABETH AVE MANTEO, ROANOKE ISLAND

Reservations Required • 252-573-1450 • Adults $13 • Child 10 & Under $8 No credit cards accepted • Private tours available min 12 people

www.ghosttoursoftheouterbanks.com 8

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

@northbeachsun

Get more info on events at the new

what’s happening this fall at aqua...

northbeachsun.com

Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival September 23 – 26

Bluegrass stars from all over the country will be on hand for this 3-day outdoor jam at Festival Park in Manteo featuring Cherryholmes, Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent and more. bluegrassisland.com WETA Nationals September 23 – 26

Nor’Banks and Sail NC hosts this 5-day sailing competition in Duck sailnc.org All Out Pink Road Race 10Mile Bridge Run & 5K September 26

Outer Banks Bootcamps, Sun Realty and Outer Banks Runcations present this 6th annual race at the Elizabethan Gardens to raise awareness for breast cancer. runcations.com The Artrageous Art Extravaganza September 26

Artrageous, sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council, includes hands-on art activities for kids, live music, dance and literary performances, artists’ booths and more at the Dare County Parks and Recreation Center. darearts.org Crabdaddy Seafood and Wine Festival September 26

September 27

Climb to the top of the Bodie Island Lighthouse or the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by the light of the moon. Children must be at least 42 inches to climb. nps.gov

WATERFRONT DINING

COASTAL CUISINE • WEEKLY SUNSET PHOTO CONTEST WHERE THE BOARDWALK ENDS & THE FUN BEGINS

local hangout

DASH Symposium

Psychopath: The Terror Within

October 2 – October 31 (Fridays and Saturdays only)

This haunted trail through the backstage areas of the Waterside Theatre at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site promises thrills and chills. thelostcolony.org

amazing sunsets

year round

happy hour daily

October 1 – 3

DASH (an acronym for Design Art Science Humanities) is a threeday event that explores the intersection of art and the science of waves. Enjoy art exhibits, live music, academic presentations, beach clean-up and more. dashnc.com

live music

spa specials

Rejuvenating Facial Treatments For healthy, Beautiful Skin

Soft, Glowing Skin with our Signature Body Wraps

Massage, Manicure & Pedicure

COME SEE WH Y YOU’RE SPECIAL !

WE LOVE LOCALS!

1174 DUCK ROAD DUCK

252.261.9700 restaurant | 252.261.9709 spa aquaobx.com | facebook.com/aquaobx

Island Farm’s Pumpkin Patch Saturdays in October

Take an ox-drawn wagon to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin. Kids can play games, pet the farm animals, participate in scarecrow stuffing and more. theislandfarm.com Outer Banks Brewtag October 3

We Will Beat Any Written Estimate ‹ A/C ‹ Batteries ‹ Belts ‹ Brakes ‹ Cooling System Service ‹ CV Joints ‹ Exhaust ‹ Oil Change ‹ Shocks & Struts ‹ State Inspection ‹ Tires ‹ Towing ‹ Transmission Fluid Service ‹ Wheel Alignment ‹ Wheel Balance

KILL DEVIL HILLS (At 9.5 Mile Post, next to T-Tops)

(252)715-1800

Locally Owned & Operated!

Backed by a Nationwide Warranty

ad He ck gs Na mmo Ha

1800 S. Croatan Highway

BASIC OIL CHANGE Starting At

19

95 Plus Tax

r

D ke

a

EL

Open Mon. - Fri. 7:30am to 6:00pm Sat. 8:00am to 4:00pm

Walk-Ins Welcome!

,1&/8'(6 ‡ Oil and Filter *‡ 23-Point Inspection ‡ Air Pressure Check ‡ Tire Rotation ** You Upgrade And Right Roadside When to a Preferred or Now, Get Assistance Supreme Package

FREE

***

*Includes up to 5 qts standard motor oil and standard filter. Additional disposal and shop supply fees may apply. Special oils and filters are available at an additional cost. **Rotation service for vehicles with TPMS available at additional cost. ***Email address is required for activation. Program is valid for 4 months from the date of the Preferred or Supreme oil change service. Program membership information will be sent via provided email address. See additional offer details below. Expires 9/31/15.

8/31/13.

BRAKE PADS & SHOES Save Now On Brake Parts!

OFF 50%

r nD roly Ca

158

Watch teams launch handcrafted keg-driven flying machines from a flight deck while enjoying live music and tasty grub at the Outer Banks Event Site in Nags Head. obxbrewtag.com

Now Offering NC State Inspections

US

Enjoy fresh, local seafood and wine, live music, grape-stomping and hayrides and compete in the Crabdaddy Olympics at Sanctuary Vineyards. sanctuaryvineyards.com

Full Moon Climb

BRAKE PADS & SHOES when purchasing brake service

Valid on pads and/or shoes only when installed at Meineke. Additional offer details below. Expires 9/31/15.

8/31/13.

A/C CHECK

FREE CHECK

‹ 0UJS\KLZ =PZ\HS 0UZWLJ[PVU VM ;OL ( * *VTWVULU[Z" *OLJR )LS[Z" *OLJR ( * ;LTWLYH[\YL 6WLYH[PVU" 4VUP[VY (PY -SV^ -YVT =LU[Z

Inspection does not include opening the refrigerant portion of the system. Costs will apply for parts and services needed to repair the system. Additional offer details below. Expires 9/31/15.

8/31/13.

DUAL CAT BACK EXHAUST Starting At

29900 Plus Tax

‹ 0UJS\KLZ 4\MÅ LY ;HPS 7PWLZ /HUNLYZ *SHTWZ *VUULJ[VY 7PWL PM ULLKLK

Stainless muffler and/or pipes and stainless or chrome tips are extra. Catalytic converter is not included. Not valid where prohibited by law. Additional shop supply and/or disposal fees may apply. Additional offer details below. See manager for 9/31/15. complete details. Expires 8/31/13.

Offers valid on most cars and light trucks at Kill Devil Hills location only. Discounts apply to regular retail pricing. One offer per service per vehicle. Offers cannot be combined with other specials or warranty service. Coupons have no cash value and must be presented at the time 2015 MCCCI of estimate. See the center manager for any additional details. Š2013

“

Vot e

d

OyBes s t Ba ter r�

OBTA Adult Tennis Classic SEPT 18-20, 2015

Outer Banks Charity Classic Tennis Tournament OCT 8-11, 2015

Register today at outerbanks.usta.com

NORTHBEACHSUN

OYSTER BAR & WINE BAR CAFÉ

Coastal Provisions Oyster Bar & Wine Bar CafĂŠ

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

9

fall 2015

Get more info on events at the new

northbeachsun.com

events calendar Free Fall Saturday Red Wolf Howlings October 3, November 7, December 9

Meet at the Creef Cut Wildlife Trail in Manteo to hear the red wolves in the only place in the world where they still exist in the wild. fws.gov Hatterasity: A Bluegrass Festival October 8 – 11

This 4-day bluegrass block party features regional and national bands at the Hatteras Village Civic Center. hatterasitybluegrass.com 13th Annual Outer Banks Charity Classic Tennis Tournament October 8 – 11

Proceeds from this tennis tournament benefit Dare Hospice. outerbanks.usta.com

Ruby Renaissance Gala

Manx on the Banx October 12 – 17

23nd Annual Parade of Homes October 8 – 11

Tour a select group of new, remodeled or green homes all along the Outer Banks. obhomebuilders.org Mustang Music Festival October 9 – 10

This two-day music festival at the Whalehead Club features Keller Williams, Rusted Root and so many more. Proceeds benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. mustangmusicfestival.com 9th Annual Duck Jazz Festival October 11

This free, all-day event features national, regional and local acts at the Duck Town Park. duckjazz.com

This week-long event is the premier East Coast fiberglass dune buggy gathering. manxonthebanx.com Outer Banks Seafood Festival October 17

Enjoy fresh, local seafood, cooking demos, live music and more at this family friendly event at the Outer Banks Event Site in Nags Head. outerbanksseafoodfestival.org 2nd Annual Century OBX Ride for Life October 17

This bike race features a full, metric, half-century and 30-mile rides through Dare and Currituck counties. Proceeds from the ride benefit Autism Speaks and Outer Banks Woman’s Club Angel Tree Bikes. outerbankstrisports.com

Kelly’s 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament October 19

Tee up at Nags Head Golf Links for a worthy cause—the Outer Banks Community Foundation. kellysrestaurant.com Wings over Water Wildlife Festival October 20 – 25

This several day event features nearly 100 programs on subjects ranging from wildlife photography, natural history, kayaking and more. wingsoverwater.org Harvest Hayday October 24

Try the hay bale maze or take a hayride through the Elizabethan Gardens during this family-friendly, harvest-themed afternoon. elizabethangardens.org

October 24

The Dare County Arts Council celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Pirate’s Cove Pavilion with an evening of dinner, live music, silent auction and more. darearts.org March for Babies October 25

Take part in the 2015 “Outer Banks March for Babies”, a walk beginning at Festival Park in Manteo. The walk raises money for the March of Dimes, the nation’s leading 501 c.3 non-profit organization for babies’ health. marchforbabies.org 2nd Annual Outer Banks Parade of Costumes October 25

This family-friendly event features trick-or-treat stations, celebrity photo ops, live entertainment, great prizes and more. obxentertainment.com

ADVENTURE CENTER HANG GLIDING · SUP · KAYAKING · KITEBOARDING · JET SKIS · PARASAILING · JETPAK WILD HORSE TOURS · DOLPHIN TOURS · AERO & HELICOPTER TOURS · WRIGHT GLIDER

DUNE HANG GLIDING WORLD’S LARGEST HANG GLIDING SCHOOL!

• PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE ROGALLO FOUNDATION •

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ATTACH A KEG TO A FLYING MACHINE AND LAUNCH IT OFF A 20-FOOT FLIGHT DECK?

OCTOBER 3RD, 2015 DETAILS & REGISTRATION AT OBXBREWTAG.COM PRESENTED BY:

SUP & KAYAK

HORSEBACK RIDING

AERO TOURS & FLIGHT TRAINING

OUTER BANKS EVENT SITE • NAGS HEAD • MP 16 10

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

@northbeachsun

PSYChO PATH TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon and Southern Fried Half-Marathon Downtown Candy Crawl October 31

Visit shops, get candy and win prizes on Halloween in downtown Manteo.

Outer Banks Shrimp Cook-Off November 1

Local restaurants compete to prepare the best shrimp dish in this tasty cook-off to benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research. obxdolphins.org Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament November 4 – 7

120 teams of anglers take part in the East Coast’s largest surf fishing tournament. capehatterasanglersclub.org

November 6 – 8

This 3-day event over Veteran’s Day weekend includes a marathon, half-marathon, 8K, 5K and a family fun run. outerbanksmarathon.com Evening Lantern Tours: Draped in Black; Victorian Death Rituals November 6 – 8

Take this haunting tour that follows the death rituals of Victorian times at the Island Farm. theislandfarm.com Americana Beer Fest November 7

The Big Curri-Shuck November 28

Enjoy all you can eat oysters, crab, and BBQ (while they last) at Sanctuary Vineyards in Currituck. sanctuaryvineyards.com Small Business Saturday November 28

Support local businesses by visiting the boutiques, galleries and shops of downtown Manteo.

All new FOR 2015

2nd Annual Beach Food Pantry Holiday Chefs Challenge

Every Friday and Saturday night in October

December 3

This beer-centric event features veteran-owned breweries as well as the OBX’s three local brew pubs. Enjoy craft beer, craft beer education, vendors, game zone, live music and more. brewsforthebrave.org

Vote for your favorite local chef at the Hilton Garden Inn at this fun event with live music, tasty appetizers, raffles and a silent auction to benefit the Beach Food Pantry. beachfoodpantry.org

Waterside Theatre Home of The Lost Colony Tickets $15.00 • 252-473-6000 • thelostcolony.org

Can you survive the Terror Within?

Sponsored by: VISTORS BUREAU

WATERFRONT DINING ON THE ROANOKE SOUND Fall Music Lineup!

Fri Sept 4

1100A South Bay Club Drive Manteo, NC

DAILY SPECIALS CATERING SERVICES ON & OFF PREMISES • HOLIDAY PARTIES Open Monday - Saturday, 11:30 - 9:00 Open Sunday Brunch, 10:00-9:00

Fri Sept 11 Fri Sept 18 Fri Sept 25 Fri Oct 2 Fri Oct 9 Fri Oct 16 Fri Oct 23 Fri Oct 30 Fri Nov 6 Fri Dec 11

Jeremy Russell & Friends Jonny Waters Band Mojo Collins Jeremy Russell Ty Fleming Jonny Waters Band Bill Downing Jeremy Russell Jonny Waters Band Jonny Waters Band Jonny Waters Band

Experience the flavors of the world!

252-475-1021

www.stripersbarandgrille.com NORTHBEACHSUN

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

11

feature

ACROSS THE WATER On both sides of the Currituck Sound, young business owners are breathing new life into areas already rich with history and culture, building on the charm that exists to deliver the best of both worlds.

Meet some of the many young entrepreneurs who are shaking things up for the better in Currituck County.

By Lindsey Beasley Dianna

mainland currituck county

jarvisburg: steeped in tradition Photos by Brooke Mayo Photography

About twenty minutes north of the Wright Memorial Bridge, the town of Jarvisburg lies hidden in plain sight.

The Cotton Gin, a bright red barn-style building on the bypass, opened as a retail business in 1978 and is the most recognizable beacon of the Wright family’s estate that spans acres of farm and land on the Currituck County coast. With a growing wine business, the family is building on the tried-and-true family farming tradition and evolving to change with the times, as any farmer must do to survive.

The Wright family has been in Currituck County for seven generations; by any standard (of which there are many and 12

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

all contentious), they are truly “as local as it gets.” In the 1850s, settler Jacob Wright shipwrecked on the shores of Duck; about a century later, descendants John and Mabel Wright were selling produce at a stand behind what now is The Cotton Gin. Mabel came to the area from Tabor City, Md., to take advantage of the outstanding teaching programs set up

by Joseph P. Knapp, and later became one of the founders of the Currituck Historical Society after she and John were married. Their sons, Tommy and Jerry Wright (now coowners of the estate encompassing Sanctuary Vineyards, The Cotton Gin and more), grew corn, beans and wheat— and still do today. They grew potatoes into the 1990s and sold them to Frito Lay and Cape Cod Chip Company. They also grew cotton, the namesake of the beautiful red building off of Highway 158, until around the year 2000. The

brothers came up with the idea to grow grapes after a visit to Moonrise Bay on Knotts Island, and began their latest farming endeavor, grapes, in 2002.

John Wright Sanctuary Vineyards, The Cotton Gin, and Thyme & Tide Cafe

John Wright, 35, is the son of Tommy and Candy Wright and grandson of Mabel and John Wright. He is the general manager of The Cotton Gin and Sanctuary Vineyards, and he has been making a splash in Jarvisburg with his expansions to the business. John went to Moonrise Bay Vineyard

@northbeachsun

Clockwise from top left: grape stomping the old fashioned way; wedding prep at the vineyards; John Wright works the land on his family farm; the newest addition to the Cotton Gin, Thyme & Tide Cafe; sampling one of the vineyard’s many wines.

on Knotts Island, under the tutelage of its owners and winemakers Richard and Kate Morris to get a hands-on education in the winemaking industry. He earned a degree in Viticulture and Enology (the study of grapevines and winemaking, respectively) from online University Davis, finishing his science requirements at College of the Albemarle.

In 2004, the land and vines were still suffering from Hurricane Isabel, not yet having good winter reserves; from 2005-2009 he brought wine he made from grapes grown at Moonrise Bay back to sell locally. To date, John has 15 years of experience in the grape growing and winemaking business; his parents have supported his vision and new endeavors, open to changing with the times while maintaining the integrity of an evolving family tradition.

Casey Matthews, 35, is the winemaker for Sanctuary NORTHBEACHSUN

Vineyards; he and John met at the NC Winegrower’s Annual Conference in 2010. At that time he was making wine at Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery in the Yadkin Valley of Virginia, owned by a corporate hedge fund manager. The experience of making wine at Sanctuary, he says, is a true collaboration and “much more of a two-way street.” Casey says that while he’s relatively new in his career, he is up to the challenge and excited for the opportunity to see what the two can accomplish together.

In 2009, they began hosting Acoustic Sunset events, where the mostly local crowd—thankful for some entertainment close to home—enjoys live music outside while drinking local wine in breathtaking scenery. Sanctuary Vineyards hosts two seafood and wine-centered festivals annually, Crabdaddy and Curri-shuck.

This year, the Wright family opened Thyme & Tide Café inside The Cotton Gin. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the bistro-style restaurant is a welcome change for folks looking for a departure from the more traditional southern and coastal fare in the area. Run by managers Clint and Aileen Betts, veterans of the restaurant industry, the local feedback has been consistently positive. Serving the public and also facilitating onsite events, Clint says he considers himself “a chef, a cook and a consultant.” They are hoping to one day expand into a full-service catering business but have a full plate as they continue to experiment and improve upon their scrumptious menu offerings.

Weddings are a big business on the Outer Banks; Sanctuary Vineyards has hosted about 50 so far. Though the demand grows each year, John says, “We will always be a vineyard and winery first and foremost.” For those who NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

13

feature Pruning vines at Sanctuary Vineyards (top); the Curri-shuck festival in full swing (below).

Historic Corolla Village

Where New School Meets Old School Photos by K. Wilkins Photography

manage to score a vineyard wedding, they also get to have use of the farm, winery and the surrounding buildings for a unique experience.

To add to that, some of them book acclaimed photographer Brooke Mayo—who just happens to be John’s wife. Brooke and photographer Candace Owens take advantage of the unique setting. Brooke photographs the couple on the farm and back by their creek while John sets up a timeline for “whatever adventures they would like,” including trips on boats and kayaks.

John’s family helps them set up the major props—one time including a full-size piano for a bride and groom who were both musicians. “I drive them bananas, but they tolerate me!” Brooke giggles.

The Wright legacy is still going strong, after centuries of adaptation in farming and business practices. John, Brooke, and their two younger daughters Peaches and Poppy bring a youthful and modern element to the old-timey feel of the family land.

Looking forward, it’s fun to imagine what the next generation of Wrights might have in store for mainland Currituck County.

14

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

Just past the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Currituck County, the quaint Historic Corolla Village lies near the end of the road in Corolla. In recent years, young business owners have opened up some hip and happening establishments. Here, in perfect harmony, new school meets old school... literally.

One of its more famous landmarks is a schoolhouse that originally opened in the 1800s before closing in 1957. Now it holds the Water’s Edge Village School, educating local children once again. Just a few leisurely steps away are the Corolla Chapel, the Corolla Wild Horse Museum and the Island Bookstore.

Doug and Sharon Twiddy of nearby Twiddy &

Company Realtors, along with the non-profit Outer Banks Conservationists, have taken great care and effort to preserve and restore the Historic Corolla Village for the enjoyment of all who are lucky enough to experience what this spot has to offer.

Set aside ample time for a visit, give in to the slower pace, and you won’t regret it.

@northbeachsun

Tatiana and Ben Wolfe at The Juice Jar; all signs point to Historic Corolla (below); beloved local landmark, the Water’s Edge Village School (left).

Tatiana and Ben Wolfe The Juice Jar

Mind-body-juice is their slogan, and it well represents what will be nourishing you if you happen upon the coolest little hut in town run by Tatiana and Ben Wolfe. The Juice Jar is the newest hip and healthy addition to the village. Tatiana, 28, and Ben, 30, have lived and worked in Corolla for about seven years and it is where they met in 2008. They married on top of the Currituck lighthouse the following year while Hurricane Bill was off the coast and made yet another dream a reality when they opened The Juice Jar this year.

When asked what type of experience they would like for their clientele to have, it’s more than just happy taste buds: “We want our customers NORTHBEACHSUN

leaving happy and content, knowing that they can still find a healthy breakfast or lunch while on vacation. And if they can enjoy that and their time together in a relaxed outdoor setting, then that’s the icing on the cake.”

Tucked behind the book store and yoga studio and adjacent to Lovie’s, The Juice Jar has quickly become a local favorite, with “creations” ranging from juices and smoothies to wraps, salads, sandwiches and organic acai and pitaya bowls made fresh daily (you could Google that, but I’d highly recommend you try one instead!). They harvest ingredients such as kale, tomatoes, blueberries, mint and basil from their lush 350 square foot garden, which Ben calls “a work in progress.” Their pamphlets invite you to “admire our garden while you nurture yourself with the goodness of the Earth!” or enjoy picnic style on the soft green grass, the latter a rare treat on our little sandbar.

All Natural Meats USDA Prime Beef The Freshest Seafood Award Winning Wine List Great Kids Menu Live Music & Karaoke CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Every Sunday - 50% off any bottle of wine

Timbuck II Shopping Village in Corolla Grillroomobx.com • 252-453-4336 NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

15

feature

“

I love the slow pace and the authentic feel for what Corolla may have felt like years ago.

-hadley twiddy

They were drawn to the village in which they both live and work by its historic charm and relaxed atmosphere, and say it’s a great spot for nature lovers. “It’s nice to walk down the street in the morning and listen to the birds and see all these butterflies, and every once in a while you might be surprised to catch sight of a deer, an osprey or an eagle. The live oaks are really nice, too.”

The community has welcomed them with excitement and frequent patronage, excited for a “healthy and wholesome” alternative. The most challenging aspect of their business is the traffic (a familiar story for anyone visiting or working in Corolla). As for their favorite part of having a business in the village, they say it’s hard to pick just one: “The relaxed vibe of the village, its history and the locals! So many characters and good stories.”

Hadley Twiddy Coastal Explorations

If you’re in the mood for an adventure or to witness the raw natural beauty of the Currituck Sound up close and personal, Coastal Explorations, founded by Hadley Twiddy, is the place to be. Hadley, 34, is the second generation of Twiddys to have a hand in both preserving and transforming Historic Corolla. Raised on the beach, the outdoor enthusiast in 2008 opened Coastal Explorations, tucked back on the Currituck Sound across the street from the schoolhouse.

16

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

Coastal Explorations is an outdoor touring company “dedicated to providing adventure and education inspired by our coast.” You can rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bikes through their office, or take guided kayak and SUP tours, crabbing charters, and boat trips. Hadley’s family helped her to discover the village; with their undertaking of restoration projects there, she says it was a natural fit. “I love the slow pace and the authentic feel for what Corolla may have felt like years ago,” says Hadley.

Both Hadley and her business are well received, and she cherishes the tight-knit community, adding that one of the best things about the village is that the other business owners are also her friends and neighbors.

“We really try to work together to support the village concept,” says Hadley. “I hate to use the word ‘synergy’, but that’s really what we’re going for.”

There are challenges to running a business in the village, of course, including the shorter tourist season and being subjected to the elements. “People have a hard time finding us ‘off the beaten path’ tucked back off Highway 12, but once people discover us back here, they remember us,” says Hadley.

Her favorite part of being in the village is the laidback atmosphere. “Even in the busy summer months, the pace just seems to drop when you’re walking down these little back roads. I think people really enjoy that feeling. They see small businesses where people are smiling and barefoot, and chickens wander down the streets and among the trees, and they know it’s real and not an act,” says Hadley.

Left to right: Hadley Twiddy at her business Coastal Explorations; class in session at Outer Banks Yoga; an impressive and artsy piece of driftwood.

Michelle Madden Smith Outer Banks Yoga

Nestled behind the Island Bookstore and next to Lovie’s, Outer Banks Yoga offers a nurturing space in which to improve mind, body and spirit in the heart of Historic Corolla Village. Michelle Madden Smith, now 45, took ownership of Outer Banks Yoga in 2006 at the Kitty Hawk location. In 2012, with studio manager Anne Howard, she founded the Amalaam School of Yoga, the first Yoga Teacher Training program on the Outer Banks.

They opened their studio in Corolla Village in June of 2014, receiving a warm welcome.

Michelle finds the village to be one of her favorite places on the whole East Coast. “It has this nostalgic, warm vibe that feels a little bit like you are stepping back to a time when things were slower, easier–perfect for vacation, right? It feels like a small town with simple country goodness. Plus, there is just something dreamy about our little corner of the village with Alicia at Lovie’s doing hair- plus they offer massage and facials. The Juice Jar offers up such delightful and healthy nourishment options, and then we have our little studio doing its thing. It’s as if we’ve created a unique little independent spa experience. Plus the yard is just so sweet.”

She finds the drive up to be absolutely beautiful and one of her many favorite things about being in the village. “Sharing the space with so many wonderful people during classes, sending that good energy out into the world, then getting a post-teaching smoothie at The

@northbeachsun

Reclaimed Boatwood, finished by time and nature.

t

Available a Kid Discounts Package Deals

Air-Conditioned Seats Knowledgeable Guides

Scarborough Faire • DUCK 252.261.0422 • theislandattic.com The Island Attic #islandattic

Fabulous Fall Fashions!

Fashion for the Fun of It! Mon. - Fri.

Must present this coupon. Valid from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Not valid with other specials or offers. NBS15-5

Sat. - Sun.

Must present this coupon. Valid from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Not valid with other specials or offers. NBS15-10

for parties of 10 or more

Must present this coupon. Valid from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Not valid with other specials or offers. NBS15-20

Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. 252-261-6810 • Like us!

The Hot Pink Building at the 4.5 MP in Kitty Hawk

See What’s New at the Cotton Gin

YOUR HOUSE LOOKS NAKED WITHOUT A SIGN

Something For Everyone

Apparel • Jewelry Home Decor Kitchen • Garden Books • Collectibles Bed, Bath & Beauty

Cotton Gin & Sanctuary Vineyards Jarvisburg • 11 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge Hwy. 158 • 252-491-2387

Est. 1929 Four Convenient cottongin.com Locations Cotton Gin Cotton Gin Cotton Gin

TimBuck II, Corolla • Hwy. 12 252-453-4446

Duck • Hwy. 12 252-261-2387

Nags Head • MP 14 1/2 252-449-2387

Two Great Events, One Grape Location!

CRABDADDY

The Big

Seafood & Wine Festival

CURRI-SHUCK

Crabs, Crabs, Wine, Beer & Crabs!

Local Tapas, Live Music & More Sept. 26th 12-6pm

All-You-Can-Eat Oysters Crabs & BBQ (While they last) Live Music • Nov. 28th 12-5pm

Call for Tickets: 252-491-2387 • 7005 Caratoke Hwy, Jarvisburg, NC • sanctuaryvineyards.com NORTHBEACHSUN

252.449.4444 • 115 W Meadowlark St, Kill Devil Hills NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

17

feature

“

The camaraderie within the local community makes it a great place to work and own a business.

-kelly rodriQuez

Juice Jar…the list goes on and on and on. Plus I love all the little shops—so great for gift-giving.”

Possibly as early as this year, Michelle hopes to stay open through the winter to have a year-round presence in Corolla (they were open May through October their opening year), and would also like to offer a weekly meditation class. “And we’d love to hear from the locals regarding what they want and need from us over the winter!”

Staying tuned in to both her own mind and body and those around her, Michelle’s warm and inviting nature spills into her studio. She’ll have you craving a deeper mind-body connection in a charming spot. Sweet, indeed.

Kelly Rodriquez and Matt Soriente The Shack Coffee Shop & Beer Garden

Hidden for a reason, this is one funky little Shack that’s worth seeking out, day or night. Engaged couple Kelly Rodriquez and Matt Soriente opened The Shack Coffee Shop & Beer Garden in 2010, drawn to the village by its “small town vibe.” Most days you can find Kelly, 35, in the coffee shop; Matt, 36, runs the beer garden out back from 12 p.m. until they call it a night.

Adorned in surf art, buoys, auto parts and various odds and ends they’ve collected over the years, everywhere you 18

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

look there are stories waiting to be told. Add in the insanely beautiful furnished pieces they handpicked from Indonesia, and they have successfully created the eclectic atmosphere they were seeking to set them apart. The Shack serves locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies, pastries and snacks; the Beer Garden features more than 50 different beers, including craft brews and local selections, with 17 rotating taps and up to 24 when the beer truck is operating in tandem. They have live music four nights a week, and most evenings you’ll find folks of all ages—locals and tourists alike—chillin’ under their big live oak. “It’s a very laid-back, come-as-you-are scene,” says Matt. “We like for our customers to have a visit that’s filled with good drinks, vibes and an overall memorable experience that keeps them coming back year after year!”

The area had its own unique draw for the pair. “We love that the village is one of the few places left on the beach that is untouched and has maintained the integrity, character, and originality that has drawn people to Corolla over the years. It’s a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping centers and experience small town Outer Banks life,” says Kelly.

A seasonal business, they wish the summer would last longer, and say it can be tricky getting some people to come that far north. The best part, they say, is the support they’ve received. “The camaraderie within the local community makes it a great place to work and own a business,” says Kelly. “Many of our patrons and friends are business owners within the community and have supported us from day

one. One of the greatest things about working and being in Corolla is the closeness of the community and how business owners all support each other either by frequenting each other’s establishment or through recommending visitors to them. That’s been an integral part of our success and a significant part of helping us grow and thrive over the years. ”

Alicia Arranz Lovie's Salon and Spa

Planted in between the yoga studio and The Juice Jar, Lovie’s Salon & Spa is a cozy haven that is aptly named; owner Alicia Arranz, 31, is a force of nature, and her positivity is positively contagious. After styling hair for John Allan’s in The Big Apple, she was ready for a new adventure and radical change of scenery when she came to Currituck County in 2012. After freelancing hair services locally, she opened Lovie’s Salon and Spa in June 2014.

The building, once the home of a woman named Lovie, has been beautifully restored and houses an eclectic mix of vintage and modern furnishings, filled with décor that is both eye candy and food for the soul. Inspirational messages are hand written, painted, etched on plaques, and drawn on the chalkboard. She and her team of associates (Assistant Kelly Ives, Massage Therapist Emily Cooper, and Aesthetician Jennifer Yell) set the tone for an experience

@northbeachsun

Left to right: Bikes for rent at Coastal Explorations; the eclectic and cool Beer Garden; Alicia Arranz at Lovie’s Salon and Spa.

that leaves their clients feeling more beautiful inside and out. Open year round, they cater to a large clientele of visitors as well as locals, with some regulars coming from as far as Buxton and Manteo. “We love pampering all of these beautiful women while sharing such a special part of their lives.”

When asked what drew Alicia to the charming village where she now lives and works, she is all smiles and very Zen—typical of the vibe you feel after spending any amount of time in Lovie’s. “Can I say that a series of serendipitous events literally led me here? I’m laughing, but it’s absolutely true. Not to mention when I first moved here, I found myself strolling this charming little village often. I loved the feel and it immediately became one of my favorite hidden gems on the Outer Banks.”

She has received a warm welcome from the tight-knit community, crediting them with a huge role in Lovie’s success. “I believe most of the locals have had the ‘Lovie’s experience’ multiple times by now! I couldn’t be more thankful for their support!”

Her biggest challenge was staying optimistic and not giving into doubts and fears. “I was told many times, ‘Alicia, I just don’t know— there’s no year round business in Corolla’ or ‘Alicia, no one drives from Nags Head to Corolla in the summer, or really ever.’ Well, I had to tell myself different, believe in what I was seeing, and surround myself with people who believed in me as well. I guess anything is possible right?

Thankfully I stayed focused.”

Legends in the fall

DINNER SPECIALS

Nightly • Oyster Roast, Burger Night, & More!

Discover a land of wild wonder.

$5.99 LUNCH SPECIALS Mon-Fri • Burritos, Lasagna, Meatloaf & More!

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Call 877-287-7488 for information on tours and more. www.VisitCurrituck.com NORTHBEACHSUN

Voted “Best on the Beach” by the Virginian Pilot / 9:00-3:00PM

Different Cuisine Every Thursday

OR

W

Corolla • Carova • The Mainland

TAPAS BEGINS OCT. 29TH

ORS

Sunday, 3:00 - 6:00PM

AV

OYSTER ROAST

EDIEN R G IN

TS

Shrimp, Crab Leg, & Wing Specials Daily

LOCAL

HAPPY HOUR 3-6

L D LY F L

MP 5.5 on the Bypass, Kill Devil Hills • 252-441-8081 · chilli-peppers.com NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

19

community

The

Fessenden Memorial A Dream Faded by Time

By Ed Beckley

The Wright Brothers weren’t the only world-renowned inventors to use the Outer Banks as their workshop. Roanoke Island resident Reginald Fessenden made international headlines in 1902 when he broadcast the first ever wireless voice transmission.

And while efforts in the past have been made to commemorate this radio pioneer, Fessenden has yet to have a memorial erected in his honor.

The Father of Modern Radio A wall exhibit at Fort Raleigh displays a photo of Fessenden with the following words: “In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell sent spoken words over wires. In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sent wireless signals—telegraphic dashes and dots—across the Atlantic. In 1902, Fessenden was based on Roanoke Island when he broadcast the first clear and understandable wireless voice transmission.”

The world’s “Father of Modern Radio,” Fessenden not only found a way to warn ships of dangerous weather using wireless communications between his stations in Buxton and Roanoke Island, but his prolific lifetime inventions led to hundreds of patents before he died in 1932. His research led to AM radio, Sonar, the radio pager, the television receiver, the fathometer (which measures water depth below boats), the aircraft radio altimeter and a mountain of other amazing tools.

In 1941, prominent Manteo citizen and editor Victor Meekins asked Fessenden’s widow Helen for her support in 20

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

become, he tried to hoodwink Fessenden into believing their original contract allowed his boss to share in the patent.

Fessenden wound up appealing this all the way to President Theodore Roosevelt, and left Roanoke Island when his contract expired. The weather service dismantled the towers and stations on Roanoke Island and Buxton after he left.

establishing a Fessenden Memorial as well as establishing Roanoke Island as “the birthplace of radio.”

Memorial Plans Fizzle

She supported the plan and Meekins pursued ways to honor Fessenden, whose wireless communications actually helped U.S. war ships at sea to communicate strategic information during wartime.

According to the North Carolina State Archives, Meekins’ plans to erect a memorial were well underway by 1963, but he died a year later and the memorial association became inactive. But his idea remained alive, as his wife, Catherine, and his son, Roger, forged on trying to resurrect it.

Mistrust and Lies Similar to other inventors, Fessenden was faced with people who often mocked his work, tried to call it their own, and attempted to steal or piggyback on his patents. Because he was not a businessman, he had many problems marketing his talents and patents for reasonable profits. Even after he put his trust in partners to form a communications corporation, their mistrust of him caused him to leave his own company. These “storm clouds,” as his wife dubbed them in her biography of her husband, started on Roanoke Island.

Fessenden worked locally as a contractor for the U.S. Weather Service and when his supervisor began to understand how lucrative Fessenden’s wireless invention would

In conjunction with the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA), a Fessenden Committee was created in the 1980s and its charge was to preserve the Fessenden property in its natural state and to seek funding to memorialize Fessenden. The prospect was becoming more exciting because Roanoke Island would be celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Raleigh Colonies.

The land on which Fessenden built his Roanoke Island radio station was owned by the Meekins family, and was known as the Fessenden tract. It was 73 acres and just southeast of the present William B. Umstead Memorial Bridge.

According to Doug Stover, retired cultural resource manager for the National Park Service, the tract projected about 100

@northbeachsun

(Left) Reginald Fessenden and the 1980 survery of the Fessenden tract (portrait from the Outer Banks History Center Collection, survey photo by Ed Beckley).

(Top) Roger Meekins on the steps of his family’s 1805-era backyard smoke house. According to his Aunt Estelle, the family used some of the timber from Fessenden’s torn down wireless station to make repairs to the building. (Photo by Ed Beckley)

FISHING,

FAMILY & FUN!

(Middle) The U.S. Navy complex in Buxton that Fessenden used for his radio station. (Photo by Annie Miller Hodges) (Bottom) A paddleboarder glides near the spot where Fessenden’s Roanoke Island wireless station and tower were in 1902, about a hundred yards from shore today. (Photo by Ed Beckley)

Historical records from this point on don’t exist and the museum never became a reality. Roger Meekins said he does not recall any kind of tribute to Fessenden at the anniversary celebration, other than a pamphlet noting his achievements.

Roger added that after his family donated the Fessenden Tract to RIHA, “years went by and nothing happened.” He said he contacted other association members who pledged action, but “nobody seemed interested.”

Meekins said he attempted to obtain the state’s support, but officials wanted to do an expensive professional study on the life and accomplishments of Fessenden, which he felt had already been done. And they wanted a scholar from California to do it, at the association’s expense. “I just threw up my hands,” Meekins said.

He said he was getting the sense that people felt “maybe Fessenden’s achievements weren’t that important.”

• 1,000 Foot Long Public Pier • World Class Fishing • Fun Programs & Camps • Local Fish Exhibits • Wide Public Beaches, Bathhouse & Parking JENNETTE’S PIER • Surf, Sun & Fun NAGS HEAD

jennettespier.net

252.255.1501

•

7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail

•

Nags Head, NC

“Interest over time did wane,” he said, recalling that the Fessenden Memorial Association gently disbanded around the time his family conveyed the Fessenden Tract to RIHA.

more yards into the Croatan Sound than it does today and formed Weir’s Point, where Fessenden’s building and towers were. Unfortunately, erosion has left the remnants of the station underwater and no longer visible even at low tide.

The park’s current manager, Jami Lanier, provided a May 1980 survey of the tract, which showed the site of the station and tower as already under water.

The remaining acreage of the tract was, and remains, marshland. This made it unfeasible to build a memorial directly on Fessenden’s original site.

According to records of the RIHA, the Meekins family generously deeded the Fessenden tract to RIHA in 1980 with restrictions that it should be used for public purposes, complete with nature trails, interpretive devices and a portion set aside to memorialize Fessenden’s achievements. But since it was underwater, the RIHA finally decided upon a 3,500 square foot museum dedicated to early radio technology, honoring Fessenden and other early radio pioneers to be located on an adjacent tract. One of the committee members planned to discuss the project with the North Carolina Department of Archives and History with the idea of obtaining assistance and guidance in the planning, location and development of the museum. Other members also sought funding assistance from the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters.

NORTHBEACHSUN

“If my father was still involved, it would have happened. He was a go-getter, and had a lot of energy,” Meekins said.

Fessenden Finally Honored, But Still No Memorial In 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed a law authorizing the addition of 335 acres to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, expanding the park’s interpretive mission to recognizing early radio experiments conducted in the area. In 1993, RIHA sold the Fessenden Tract to the National Park Service, according to the deed.

In the spirit of Victor Meekins’ efforts, and those of the Fessenden Memorial Association, RIHA and the Fessenden Committee, Fessenden’s achievements are now proclaimed daily at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site as part of a 25-minute interpretive program entitled, “One Island, Many Stories.”

And of course, there is that wall exhibit in the park’s visitor center, putting Fessenden’s work right up there with the likes of Alexander Graham Bell and his stalwart radio competitor, Guglielmo Marconi.

Is it possible that a grand Fessenden memorial structure might rise like a pyramid from the Outer Banks sands some day? Some locals think it still has a chance... including Roger Meekins.

SEAFOOD • RIBS • CHICKEN Fresh Produce From Our Secret Garden

Open 7 Days A Week In Season • Daily 5:00 p.m.

Wine List • Full Bar • WiFi Milepost 9, By-Pass Kill Devil Hills, NC • 252-441-9555 • jksrestaurant.com

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

21

community

Weddings Open to All Marriage, Magistrates and the Law

Firm figures are hard to find, but some estimates maintain the Outer Banks trails only Las Vegas in its annual number of weddings; others point to the Outer Banks as the most popular destination for couples to say their vows on the East Coast.

Regardless of what the specific number of ceremonies performed between Carova and Ocracoke is, there is no doubt that the wedding industry is an important part of the local economic engine.

Because of the importance of weddings to the economic health of the Outer Banks, a law that focuses on marriage becomes part of the discussion.

North Carolina SB2, An Act to Allow Magistrates, Assistant Registers of Deeds, and Deputy Registers of Deeds to Recuse Themselves from Performing Duties Related to Marriage Ceremonies Due to Sincerely Held Religious Objection, is one such law. The only law in the United States that would allow state officials to opt out of performing a marriage, its primary sponsor was Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger, with one of the co-sponsors being Senator Bill Cook, who represents northeastern North Carolina including the Outer Banks.

By Kip Tabb

Currituck County Magistrate Melissa Ferrell: “All the magistrates here will perform the (marriage) ceremony, and the register of deeds will issue a license. It’s a civil ceremony. It’s one we do for anybody.

We took an oath to uphold the law. We’re not biased. That’s the way we’re supposed to be.”

Ryan Diegelmann, President, Outer Banks Wedding Association: “The Outer Banks is a welcoming wedding destination where couples and their families feel comfortable being themselves.

However, the Outer Banks Wedding Association is a non-profit marketing firm that represents hundreds of local businesses. Because it is impossible to unanimously represent every business, we cannot take a stance on political issues as an organization.”

Passed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same sex marriage, the law does not define marriage nor in any way deny the right of anyone to get married. What it does do is allow local government officials who would normally perform a civil—not religious—ceremony to recuse themselves from performing a marriage because it offends their religious beliefs.

The State House and Senate overrode the governor’s veto, and in June the bill became law.

Because weddings are so important to the Outer Banks economy, the North Beach Sun thought it would be interesting to hear from local magistrates who perform the civil ceremonies on the subject.

Representative Paul Tine (Dare County): Excused absence on first vote Vote to override governor’s veto: no Representative Bob Steinburg: First vote: aye Vote to override governor’s veto: aye Senator Bill Cook (Dare and Currituck): Co-sponsored the bill First vote: aye Vote to override governor’s veto: aye

Your destination for holiday, wedding, and baby gifts

There is a price to be paid if a magistrate feels they cannot perform a marriage ceremony. “Such recusal shall be . . .in effect for at least six months . . . The recusing magistrate may not perform any marriage under this Chapter until the recusal is rescinded in writing.”

Governor McCrory vetoed the legislation, writing: “I recognize that for many North Carolinians, including myself, opinions on samesex marriage come from sincerely held religious beliefs that marriage is between a man and a woman. However, we are a nation and a state of laws. Whether it is the president, governor, mayor, a law enforcement officer, or magistrate, no public official who voluntarily swears to support and defend the Constitution and to discharge all duties of their office should be exempt from upholding that oath; therefore, I will veto Senate Bill 2.”

How Outer Banks state representatives voted:

252.715.2272

*Mention this ad and receive 10% off your custom monogram order!

www.obxmonogramshop.com • The Waterfront Shops, 1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC

WHY DOES YOUR WEBSITE NEED VIDEO? Video increases your chance of a first page Google result.

Most internet users watch videos during their online visit.

Video encourages visitors to stay on websites longer.

STARTING AS LOW AS

$600

Dare County Magistrate Doug Brannon: “We don’t have a problem marrying any couple. We have four (Dare County) magistrates and none of the four of us have a problem with performing the ceremony. The (same sex) people who have come in have had a relationship anywhere from 32-45 years.

As a government entity we provide a legal status for couples. If you don’t feel you can do that, find another job. That’s the way all of us feel.”

22

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

baldwinvideo.com 252-599-6297 @northbeachsun

Food & beverage

Beat the Back to School Lunch Blues

amanda’s kitchen

By Amanda McDanel

To pack or to buy—that is the question.

While the school lunch program offers a variety of healthy choices, there are children who have food specific concerns—be it allergies, picky eating, or texture issues—who prefer to pack their lunch. As a parent, you may not be thrilled with the idea of making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches five times a week, so I’ve got a few lunch box ideas worthy of the “Mikey likes it” seal of approval. Don’t limit yourself to simply thinking these are only reserved for the children in your life; I know a few grown adults who enjoy a mason jar salad or macaroni and cheese muffin as a tasty weekend beach snack as well. Myself included.

The Peanut Butter and Jelly Dilemma White bread, grape jelly and Jif/Peter Pan/whatever your preference. It’s the old tried-and-true, but sometimes simply mixing up the presentation or flavor can introduce your children to a whole new world of possibilities.

Peanut Butter Alternatives: Try a variety of these simple swaps to shake up the lunch boredom—almond butter, sunflower butter, cashew butter, tahini, natural peanut butter, low sugar peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter.

Jelly Alternatives: Tired of Concord grape? Give these a whirl—natural fruit preserves, apple butter, pumpkin butter, pear butter, honey, pure maple syrup, fresh fruit or chutneys including mango and tomato.

Bread Alternatives: Use any of the following instead of sliced loaf bread— crackers, rice cakes, flatbread or lavosh, tortillas, or English muffins. You can even pack instant oats with peanut butter and jelly alternatives to stir in.

Roll it: Use a whole-wheat tortilla spread with a layer of nut butter and jelly (or alternative) and sprinkle the top with granola for crunch. Roll the tortilla up taquito style and slice into sushi-like rolls for PB&J sushi.

Skewer it: Everything is more fun on a stick. Layer pieces of fresh fruit including grapes, apples, strawberries and serve with a peanut butter dipping sauce.

Mason Jar Salads Not just for canning or decorating, mason jars can be the perfect vessel to transport a shake-and-go salad for lunch. Work with your child to select fruits, vegetables, nuts and cheeses that he likes and layer it into a wide mouth mason jar. Include a small container of dressing that can be poured in during lunchtime so the greens do not get soggy. These can even be prepared on Sunday and stored in the fridge for the week.

Some favorite combos: Spinach, pepperoni, green peppers, mozzarella and Italian dressing Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and ranch dressing Romaine, black beans, corn, tortilla strips and Tex Mex or ranch dressing Spinach, grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, peas or edamame and Asian dressing Butter lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, melon and poppy seed dressing

Make it in a Muffin Tin People love muffins because they offer a quick grab-and-go breakfast, but don’t limit these pans to simply baked goods. Almost anything can be prepared in these pans for portability.

Mini Mac and Cheese Muffins: Modify your favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe to be pre portioned into meals for little hands. Prepare your recipe as directed (make sure it is a baked mac and cheese recipe with an egg as binder) and throw in a handful of veggies such as chopped broccoli, cauliflower or spinach. Divide the mixture into greased muffin pans and bake as directed for about 1/3 less time, checking to ensure doneness.

Allow to cool in the pan so the muffin shape sets. Macaroni and cheese you can eat with your hands? Yes, please!

Mini Tacos: Use a cookie cutter or open metal can to cut tortillas into smaller rounds to fit into muffin tin. Warm them until pliable and place in greased pan. Fill with precooked ground turkey or beef, black or refried beans, salsa, chopped veggies and top with a sprinkle of cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 F until set. Allow to cool in pan. Pack with shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream to top the taco.

NORTHBEACHSUN

Mini Frittatas: While making your morning scrambled eggs or omelets, throw a few extras in and divide the eggs into greased muffin tins. Bake at 350 F for about 20 minutes or until the eggs are set and a knife comes out clean. These can even be frozen individually and warmed in the microwave for 45 seconds for a quick breakfast.

A few favorite combos: Black beans, spinach and salsa Broccoli and cheddar Turkey pepperoni, olives and feta Sausage and provolone Ham, Swiss, onion and green pepper Chicken, pesto and mozzarella Amanda McDanel has mostly lived on the Outer Banks for over 15 years, is married, has a beautiful daughter and a dog that walks backwards. A collector of the unique and different, she has an MS in Child and Family Development, has taught cooking classes and loves to create new recipes.

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

23

Food & beverage

inside the

Seafood Festival

Approximately 9,000 people attended the Festival in 2014.

Compiled by Michelle Wagner

Wonder what it takes to put on the Outer Banks Seafood Festival? Here’s a look at the planning, preparation, setting up and taking down of an event of this magnitude.

Set up usually begins on the Tuesday or Wednesday prior to the Saturday Festival.

This October will be the 4th year of the Festival. It began in 2012 after the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, the County of Dare, the Dare County Visitor’s Bureau, Outer Banks Catch and the Outer Banks Restaurant Association joined forces.

Every year, Festival leaders make tweaks to the organization and flow of the event – making adjustments to the number of shuttles, restaurants, merchandise, beverage contracts, vendors and the integration of educational and heritage elements.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$ $ KS $ R BANSKITSE $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NITSE OU EVRE BA SK

NC D, EA SH NC 1) to AG D, •N EA ks” ($stival for .

16 or SH C to ,18NFe AG eaBuc orsandise ($1) atD ” nd •N ival for . ch HEAntksve 16 F “SS em C Feerstorto uc , Nm s ordise de G MP OBSA ra B re au iv al nd 1) al 18 • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise de G MP OBSA ra B ,18 re au iv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA er to or nt Nm S em C Fe uc s de G MP OBSA ra B ,18 or andise re au iv al nd 1) • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch ival for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA er to or nt Nm S em C Fe uc s de G MP OBSA ra B ,18 or andise re au iv al nd 1) • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch ival for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA er to or nt Nm S em C Fe uc s de G MP OBSA ra B ,18 or andise re au iv al nd 1) • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch ival for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto s ordise MP OBSA Brauc reGdeea al nd 1) al D,18 stauEA ativ • N re ” ($stch iv an for . ve H F “S Fest EP16EON er to or ST ntksNm S em N C Fe uc E s B T de G M ra AAre Sstea ,18 or andise al nd 1) IT auB OU EVR •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch ival for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto Eucnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd 1) al IT auB ativ OU EVR •BN re stDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H TF “SSstS em FeEA nt m Feerorto s ordise BS Gde TMEP16 N Brauc 18 al ($1) an for OU EV16EO• NFArere“Ssteaau ativ ” nd ival ch Fest ntksve em Feerstors ordise. m MP OBS rede Brauc al au 18 ea “Sst Festativ vend chan er SFre em nt OB redeauraival m stE st reL Fe MP

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

AB ND LE rt by u.

EFU AB in paBurea nts, r Gbyra s. ito Srt N-R FUND LfuEnded F ritie u.

Vis OBpa NO haea nts, E AtBis nkssied BCur st in & s.

Gbyratie s r rt NojDec baLsfuEas N-R FU nd isipito SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is pr utertB is ar ed NO ha nts, E Th e ODec BCur nkssied ce baol st in & thNPojroA s.

Gbyratie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito Sch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is pr utertB is sfu ar s ed NO ha nts, E in Th e ODec C A Bur nk sied ol st & thNPojroce ch s.

Gbyratie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito S ba LEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is pr utertB is sfu ar s ed NO ha ur E in Th e ODec C A B byrant s. nk sied ol st & thNPojroce ch G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito S ba LEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is pr utertB is sfu ar s ed NO ha ur E in Th e ODec nt C A B byra s. nk sied ol st & thNPojroce ch G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito S ba LEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is pr utertB is sfu ar s ed NO ha ur E in Th e ODec nt C A B byra s. nk sied ol st & thNPojroce ch G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito S ba LEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is pr utertB is sfu ar s ed NO ha ur E in Th e ODec nt C A B byra s. nk sied st & thNPojroce ch baol G tie s r rt N-R FU Eas nd isipito pr erS Lsfu SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh Bed is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec A BCur nkssied cet baol st in & s.

Gbyratie s r rt NPojro Sch N-R FU nd isipito LsfuEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is prOutertB is s ed NO ha ur ar E in Th e Dec BC byrant s. nk sied ce baol st & thNPojroA G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito Sch LsfuEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is prOutertB is s ed NO ha ur ar E in Th e Dec BC byrant s. nk sied ce baol st & thNPojroA G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito Sch LsfuEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is prOutertB is s ed NO ha ur ar E in Th e Dec BC byrant s. nk sied ce baol st & thNPojroA G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito Sch LsfuEas SF ea riu. s, V OBpa sh is prOutertB is s ed NO ha ur ar E in Th e Dec BC byrant s. nk sied ce baol st & thNPojroA G tie s r rt N-R FU nd isipito pr erSchsfuas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is ar NO ha nts, EThis e Outcet ed BCur nkssied st in & baolas s r F Gra s.

N-R isthprPojroutecerSch nd isipito V OBS haritie is sfu ar s sh NO O t ed Th e ec nk st & C ol th Pojroce ch S ba assi s is pr uter s ship Th e O ceed olar th Pro ch S

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

KSE C N AN ITEA SK S D, R BT N SH C TE ENNA AG ITED, N ($1) to OU EVR •B SK S ks” stival for .

TGNS HEA Fe orto uc NC s ordise TMEP16ENNA BE A ea ITEA ($1)ival an OU EVR SK •B “S SatD,18” nd ch or for .

H ntksve 16 T F em NS IT C Feerstorto EucD,18 s dise BSA TMEP EON ra A reGdeea alNmnd 1) al auB OU EVR SstK •BN re S stativ ” ($stch EA “S iv an for . ve H 16 T F ks Fe emE nt Nm NS IT C Feerorto s ordise BSA TMEP EON rauc A reGdeea al nd 1) al auB D,18 OU EVR SstK •BN re S stativ ” ($stch EA “S iv an for . ve H 16 T F ks Fe emE nt Nm NS IT C Feerorto s ordise BSA TMEP EON rauc A reGdeea al nd auB D,18 ($1)ival an for OU EVR ativ SstK •BN re S st ” EA “S ve ch H 16 T F ks st Fe E em nt Nm NS IT C Feerorto s ordise.

BSA TMEP EON Brauc ,18 A reGdeea al nd 1) al OU EVR Sstau •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto Eucnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto EucDnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd IT auB ($1)ival an for OU EVR ativ ve SstK •BN re S st ” EA “S ch H 16 T F Fe E em ntksNm NS IT C Feerstorto s ordise.

BSA TMEP EON Brauc ,18 A reGdeea al nd 1) al OU EVR Sstau •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto Eucnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto EucDnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd IT auB ($1)ival an for OU EVR stK ativ ve S •BN re S st ” EA “S ch H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s ordise.

BSA TMEP16EON rauc ,18 A redeea al nd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto Eucnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto EucDnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd IT auB ($1)ival an for OU EVR stK ativ ve S •BN re S st ” EA “S ch H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s ordise.

BSA TMEP16EON rauc ,18 A redeea al nd 1) al IT auB ativ OU EVR •BN re stDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H TF “SSstS em FeEA nt m Feerorto s ordise BS Gde TMEP16 N rauc al nd ($1) al an r OU EVEO• NAre steaauB ativ18

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

LE AB ND LE rt by u.

EFU AB in paBurea nts, r Gbyra s. ito Srt N-R FUND LfuEnded F ritie u.

Vis OBpa NO haea nts, E AtBisbankssied BCur st in & Dec s.

Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU Eas nd isipito proj er Lsfu SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh Bed is ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur A nkssied cet baol st r & -R s. ro Gbyratie s rt N N FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh Bed is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur A nkssied cet baol st ra r & -R s. ro by G tie s rt N N FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh Bed is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur A nkssied cet baol st ra r & -R s. ro Gby tie s rt N N FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh Bed is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur A nkssied cet baol st ra r & -R s. ro Gby tie s rt N N FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa is sfu ar s sh ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R si s. ro baEas Gby tie s rt N ito N FU prPoj erSch L nds sh SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is sfu ar ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R si s. ro baEas Gby tie s rt N ito N FU prPoj erSch L nds sh SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is sfu ar ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R si s. ro baEas Gby tie s rt N ito N FU prPoj erSch L nds sh SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is sfu ar ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R si s. ro baEas Gby tie s rt N ito N FU prPoj erSch L nds sh SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nk sied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa is sfu ar s sh ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R si ito s. ro baEas Gby tie s rt N N FU prPoj erSch L nds sh SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is sfu ar ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R si ito s. ro baEas Gby tie s rt N N FU prPoj erSch L nds sh SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is sfu ar ed NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec in BCur tB A nk ce ol st ra r & ed -R s. ro ba ndsi ito Gby tie s rt N N FU prPoj erSchsfuas SF ea riu.

VisipOBpa is ar s sh NO ha nts, EThisthe Outeccet ed in BCur nk ol st ra r & ed -R s. ba as s FG Pojro Sch N ndsi isipito V OBS haritie is prOutert ed is sfu ar s sh NO

NC D, EA SH NC 1) to AG D, •N EA ks” ($stival for .

16 or SH C to ,18NFe AG eaBuc orsandise ($1) atD ” nd •N ival for . ch HEAntksve 16 F “SS em C Feerstorto uc s ordise de G MP OBSA ,18 re auBraiv alNmnd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt S em C Feerorto uc s ordise de G MP OBSA ,18 re auBraiv alNmnd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA er to or nt S em C Fe uc s m de G MP OBSA ,18 or andise re auBraiv alN nd 1) • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch ival for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 SFre FeEA em er or P nt S C Fe uc s m to B de M O A ,18 or andise reG auBraiv alN nd 1) • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch ival for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 SFre FeEA em er or P nt S C Fe uc s m to B M O A ,18 or andise reGdeauBraiv alN nd 1) • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch ival for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto uc s ordise MP OBSA ,18 reGdeauBraiv al nd 1) al • N “Sstea statDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 Fre FeEA nt Nm S em C Feerorto s ordise MP OBSA Brauc reGdeea al nd 1) al D,18 stauEA ativ • N re ” ($stch iv an for .

H 16 ST F “S ksve Fest em E er P nt S N C N Fe uc E s ordise TM EOBNAAreGdeea ra ,18 orto alNmnd 1) auB an for OU EVR SstIT •B re SstativDks ” ($stch ival ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto Eucnt,18 s ordise.

BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd 1) al IT auB ativ OU EVR •BN re stDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H TF “SSstS em FeEA nt m Feerorto s ordise BS Gde TMEP16 N Brauc 18 al nd ($1)ival an for OU EV16EO• NFArere“Ssteaau ativ ve ks”Feerstch Festuc em P S nt m s or se.

M OB rede Bra 18 au atival ndor andi ea “Sstem Fre Fest nt ve erch S OB redeauraival m stE st reL AB Fe ND LE rt by u.

U pa ea F B E in Bur nts, A r Gbyra s. ito Srt N-R FUND LfuEnded F ritie u.

Vis OBpa NO haea nts, E AtBisbankssied BCur st in & Dec s.

Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU Eas nd isipito proj er Lsfu SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPojuterSch LsfuEas SF ea riu.

V sh is B is s ed NO ha s, O ur ETh the Dec At nkarsiedstinOBpa r BC Gbyrant s. roce baol s& N N-R FU nd isipito F ritie u. prPojuterSch LsfuEas Srt V pa ea sh is B B is s ed NO ha O O ETh the Dec At nkarsiedstin &r BCurbyrants,s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPojuterSch LsfuEas SF ea riu. s, V pa sh is B B is s ed NO ha O O ETh the Dec At nkarsiedstin &r BCurbyrant s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPojuterSch LsfuEas SF ea riu. s, V pa sh is B B is s ed NO ha O ETh the Dec At nkarsiedstinO &r BCurbyrant s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU Eas nd isipito prPojuterSch L SF ea sfu riu.

O V pa sh is B B is N ETh the ODec At ed nkarssiedstinO &r BCurhabyrants,s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU Eas nd isipito prPojuterSch L SF ea sfu riu. s, O V pa sh is B B is N ETh the ODec At ed nkarssiedstinO &r BCurhabyrant s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU Eas nd isipito prPojuterSch L SF ea sfu riu. s, O V pa sh is B B is N ETh the ODec At ed nkarssiedstinO &r BCurhabyrant s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU Eas nd isipito prPojuterSch L SF ea sfu riu. s, O V pa sh is B B is N ETh the ODec At ed nkarssiedstinO &r BCurhabyrant s. roce baol G tie s rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSch LEas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is sfu ar NO ha nts, EThisthe ODutec AtBed BCur nkssied st in & s. roce baol Gbyratie s r rt N N-R FU nd isipito prPoj erSchsfuas SF ea riu.

V OBpa sh is ar NO ha nts, EThis e Outcet ed BCur nkssied st in & baolas s r F Gra s.

N-R isthprPojroutecerSch nd isipito V BS ritie sh is sfu ar NO t ed Th e O ec nks st O & Cha ol th Pojroce ch S ba assi s is prOutereds arship Th e ce ol th Pro ch S MP

” stch “S em iv fo .

16 Fre Fest ntksve Feer or MP OBS rede Brauc al m ors dise au 18 ea “Sst Festativ vend chan er SFre em nt OB redeauraival m rest Fest

Th e ec nk st & C ol th Pojroce ch S ba assi s is pr uter s ship Th e O ceed olar th Pro ch S

24

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$ $ KS $ R BANSKITSE $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NSKITSE OU EVRE BA $TE NT NITSE OU EVRE BA SK

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

In 2014, 14 local restaurants participated.

This year, plans are for 18.

This year, Festival organizers will print 200,000 “SeaBucks”, the currency accepted by vendors.

They recommend that visitors purchase 10-20 SeaBucks in order to get a good sampling of the food and drink. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

KSE C N AN ITEA SK S D, R BT N SH C TE ENNA AG ITED, N ($1) to OU EVR •B SK S ks” stival for .

TGNS HEA Fe orto uc NC s ordise TMEP16ENNA BE A ea ITEA ($1)ival an OU EVR S •B “S SatD,18” nd ch or for .

H ntksve TF GN em SK C Feerstorto EucD,18 s dise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd 1) al IT auB OU EVR stK ativ ve S •BN re S st ” ($stch EA “S iv an for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerorto s ordise BSA TMEP16EON rauc A redeea al nd IT auB D,18 ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ S •BN re S st ” EA “S ve ch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc A redeea al nd IT auB D,18 ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ S •BN re S st ” EA “S ve ch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc ,18 A redeea al nd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto EucDnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd IT auB ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ ve S •BN re S st ” EA “S ch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc A redeea al nd IT auB D,18 ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ S •BN re S st ” EA “S ve erstch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Fe orto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc ,18 A redeea al nd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto EucDnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd IT auB ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ ve S •BN re S st ” EA “S ch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc A redeea al nd IT auB D,18 ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ S •BN re S st ” EA “S ve erstch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Fe orto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc ,18 A redeea al nd 1) al auB OU EVR SstIT •BN re SstativDks ” ($stch iv an for . ve H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Feerorto EucDnt,18 s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra A redeea alNmnd IT auB ($1)ival an OU EVR stK ativ ve S •BN re S st ” EA “S ch or for .

H TF GN Fe E ntksNm S em C Feerstorto s dise BSA TMEP16EON rauc A redeea al nd 1) al IT auB D,18 iv ($ OU EVR st at S •BN re S st ” iv an for . ve erstch H TF G“S FeEA em NSK C Fe orto Eucntks s ordise BSA TMEP16EON ra ,18 A redeea alNmnd 1) al IT auB ativ OU EVR •BN re stDksve ” ($stch iv an for .

H TF “SSstS em FeEA nt m Feerorto s ordise BS Gde TMEP16 N rauc al nd ($1) al an r OU EVEO• NAre steaauB ativ18 ” stch “S em iv fo .

16 Fre Fest ntksve Feer or MP OBS rede Brauc al m ors dise au 18 ea “Sst Festativ vend chan er SFre em nt OB redeauraival m rest Fest

!

HELALMO IS E MY N hman s i F b Bo Volunteers help every step of the way – from set up and break down to finance and shift work during the event. @northbeachsun

Each restaurant is responsible for purchasing its supply of seafood for the day.

The Town of Nags Head has been a partner and supportive of the event since day one.

NC The Festival encourages the restaurants to serve 100 percent locally sourced seafood.

The number of restaurants involved is key because if there are too many, the restaurants don’t make enough money and if there are too few, the lines become too long.

The Festival’s Board of Directors is 100 percent volunteer run and meets year round.

Volunteers on the day of the Festival are not paid, but groups of volunteers receive honorariums.

The Festival was seven hours long in 2014, but it is increasing to 7.5 hours in 2015.

The Board of Directors immediately starts meeting after the Festival to begin planning the next. It averages one meeting a month during the year, but committees and boards meet in between.

There is no paid administrative staff. Some Festival services like security and trash are contracted out. Performers are paid, and the restaurants have compensation agreements with the Festival.

NORTHBEACHSUN

Approximately 40 company sponsors supported the Festival last year. TowneBank and the Visitors Bureau have been presenting sponsors since the beginning.

In 2014, the Festival utilized 310 tables and nearly 1,200 chairs.

Festival leaders expect similar numbers in October.

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

25

Celebrating Our Seafood Heritage!

Oct. 17, 2015 10:30am - 6pm $3 Admission* Includes:

Fall Color

Splendor!

Live Entertainment Arts & Crafts • Cooking Demos Educational Programs Highlighting Our Local Seafood Industry *Children Under Age 12 FREE when accompanied with adult

Purchase “SeaBucks”

($1) to Redeem with Festival Restaurant Vendors or for Festival Merchandise ALL PRICE RANGES - Extensive Silver & Fashion Jewelry Award Winning Designs Custom Orders - Appraisals - Repairs

The Soundside Event Site • MP 16 • 6800 S. Croatan Hwy. • Nags Head, NC

OuterBanksSeafoodFestival.org This project is funded in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

207 E Driftwood St - Gallery Row - MP 10 1/4 - Nags Head

252-441-5387 - 800 -272-9817

jewelrybygail.com Suit Your Curves

SPECIALTY SWIMWEAR

sizes 8 to 32 cup-sized • fitness • long-torso mastectomy • maternity • separates resortwear • accessories • fragrances 100 EAST HELGA STREET MP 5.5, 158 BYPASS • KILL DEVIL HILLS (Look for the purple building at the stoplight on corner of Helga St. & the Bypass)

252-441-4560 • yoursuit.com

(IN SEASON) CALL FOR OFF-SEASON HOURS

807 Ocean Trail Corolla, NC 27927

252-453-4423

1177 Duck Road Duck, NC 27949

252-449-2271

3919 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959

252-449-6465

LICENSED TO GRILL

26

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

@northbeachsun

arts & entertainment

Golden Years

The

Photos by Gayle Tiller Story by Laura & Dan Martier

“I’ll stick with you baby for a thousand years.

Nothing’s gonna touch you in these golden years.”

– David Bowie

Laura’s Take Depending on who you are and your perspective on life, the term golden years could be attributed to any number of time periods in the lifespan of a person—twenties, thirties, forties. Even though it is most commonly associated with the latter years of one’s life, it’s all relative.

Being in a relationship for 30 years can sometimes feel like a thousand. A long-term commitment to someone or something through the ups and downs and ebbs and flows of a lifetime can be challenging to explain or understand in a world of instant gratification and yearning for new.

This year I joined forces with my partner of 32 years to create an album of music comprised of material written and performed by only us. What’s remarkable about this project to me is that it is new and unlike anything we have ever done before, mining our personal landscape and transforming it into a body of work.

Why did it take 32 years? How come we never did this before?

I’m just as curious about the mystery of my own life’s unfolding as I am about all of the stories unfolding around me: the people I encounter, the physical landscape, the subtle energies surrounding me like wind and the flight of sea birds.

I thought it would be fun for my partner, Dan Martier, and I to pose five questions to each other regarding this recent creative output in our working relationship and see what happened. We came up with our own questions without discussing them beforehand and then emailed them to each other.

Dan’s Take For those of you who have ever ventured out to listen and support live music on the Outer Banks in the last two and a half decades, there is a good chance you have heard at least one of us. We have been together for 32 years and making a home and music here for the last 26. Laura has had a very diverse career in music ranging from BSide to Elizabethan Dinner Theater and Patsy Cline to Room Full of Blues

at the old Rundown Cafe and a very serious jazz recording and performing career. I have played drums for too many bands to mention spanning most genres, but the last eight years have been dedicated to putting some serious time in on the road with Dave Matthew’s guitarist Tim Reynolds in the band TR3.

Along the way there has been some teaching, classical projects and cabarets.

Together or apart we have been engaged in making music and sharing our passion with so many talented others. Then in 2013, Laura picked up the guitar, something she hasn’t done since the seventh grade, and yet another ensemble was created this time with just us. We named our project Birddog because Laura has been nicknamed Song Bird for many years and I have indeed been called a dog once or twice, in a sort of loving way, of course.

Laura and Dan blend harmonies al fresco.

As a guitarist Laura has great natural rhythm and if you ever heard her voice you would know the definition of sweetness. I feel like I bring a strong background within the groove on a small drum kit and I love nothing better than to sing harmony. In Birddog, I sing on many lead vocals and that has been surprising to the people I have been playing for all these years who have never heard me sing.

On all of our gigs we are asked just about every night if we have a CD. That encouraged us to record our first release, Open Air, which began as a way to generate additional income at our shows, but in the process it became more. The result has been crazy good. The CD was released in June and is also

available on iTunes, Spotify and our very first website, birddogduo.com. The reviews have been positive, but the best review is when someone comes up to us and says, “I have your CD in my car on repeat” or “Great driving music!” That’s when I know we struck a chord or created something that people can receive. I think that may be the real reason we do what we do.

Dan’s questions for Laura: Dan: What is your expectation for Birddog? Where do you see Birddog in three years?

Laura: I don’t have any expectations. It’s more like continued next page

NORTHBEACHSUN

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

27

As per summ

Here a Wild A 3105 N KDH Bird Feeders • Bird Baths • Bird Houses • Bird Seed • Upcycled, Recycled & Green Furniture & Garden art.

Local art inspired by nature. 252-255-2829 3105 N. Croatan Hwy, Seagate North Shopping Center, MP5.5., KDH

Call to reserve yours today!

Find u Slogan Shore We wi bird se garde nature

As far nature

Thank like to Cell# i We are the tim

AFFORDABLE STYLING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Laura, Dan, and beloved pet Deva Om share a moment.

FULL SERVICE SALON

Home of the $11.00 Hair Cut

Foils, Highlights, Hair Wraps & Much More!

Located in “Downtown” Kitty Hawk excitement for what could be. The fact that I can hold this recording in my hand and know that it was created in collaboration with you and that it is totally our own personal creative expression makes me feel so hopeful.

In three years I intend to be writing more, playing mostly original music and touring the world.

Dan: Would you consider making Birddog a larger band?

Laura: I think about that and can imagine other musicians playing with us and hearing our songs on a larger plane, so to speak, but there is something so pure about two people making as much music as they possibly can using what they have; in our case, it’s two voices, drums and a guitar.

Dan: Is it easier to work with just your partner or difficult?

Laura: For me it’s easier because you are so nice about setting up and taking down all the equipment and you wake me up from my nap before the gig!

Dan: Has Birddog changed the way you approach other projects?

Laura: Yes. It has encouraged me to go deeper into my creative process with everything I do as well as to make the engagement of that process a necessary part of every day.

Dan: What do you like best about Birddog?

Laura: The creativity, potential and fun. The fact that we have created something together that not only expands the field of our partnership and our love for sharing music through performing, but also our love for each other.

28

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

Laura’s questions for Dan: Laura: After 32 years of collaborating with me musically, what motivates you to continue growing and changing?

Dan: What keeps me motivated is the way it feels to work with you. I love the blend of harmonies. I know how professional you are and I think as always, the communion between us and the listeners is verification. This is a feel-good motivation.

Laura: How do you visualize yourself in 10 years?

Dan: Better than I am now. I see other bands from the seventies still playing and getting better. I see people like John Scofield and Bill Stewart and so many more just get better with time. I hope for me this is true.

Laura: Is there something that has been a constant for you in our 32-year partnership professionally?

Personally?

252-261-3003 Drop-By’s Welcome!

MP MP 4.5 4.5 •• DUNES DUNES SHOPS SHOPS KITTY KITTY HAWK HAWK

Open Daily Lunch & Dinner Stop In At Awful Arthur’s Beach Shop next door!

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall, Time to Kick Back!

Dan: There has been a constant in our partnership.

That constant is showing up. Being there. And a harmony, not just in music.

Laura: What else do you imagine us doing together professionally that we haven’t done before?

Dan: I see us taking our duo to some bigger venues and warming up for larger acts. I see us being called on for movie soundtracks, for sure.

Laura: Any words of wisdom for people in long term partnerships professionally and/or personally who are looking for inspiration?

Dan: Well it can really be rewarding to play music and work with your love. I will say as in just about any successful band there is a love between the players. It really is true for me. It’s the only way I can go fully into the mystery of music. There is trust and giving and receiving and a love. To have this with your true love is a double down!

Prime rib special ($15.99) will start Sep. 18th at 5pm & Music upstairs in the ocean lounge will start Sep. 25th at 6pm!

Closing for the season Sunday, Nov. 29th & the customer appreciation party will be on Nov. 30th.

awfularthursobx.com • 252.449.2220 MP 6 Beach Road Across From Avalon Pier • Kill Devil Hills

@northbeachsun

Trica H wildab

BUY ONE, GET ONE

Fresh Local Seafood, Chicken & Steak Prepared with a unique Caribbean Flair.

GET A FREE 12 0Z. SMOOTHIE

WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SANDWICH OR WRAP

Limited time only. ©2015 TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Tropical Smoothie Café 2236 S Croatan Hwy. ~ MP 10 Nags Head, NC 27959 Ph: (252) 441-3500 5385 N Virginia Dare Trail (Across from Home Depot) Southern Shores, NC 27949 Ph: (252) 441-9996 7100 S Croatan Hwy. ~ MP 16 Tanger Outlets Nags Head, NC 27959 Ph: (252) 255-1516

Fun Kids Menu • Family Friendly • Cruise On By! • Lunch & Dinner Daily • Dinner Served Til 10PM Late Night Steamed & Raw Bar Items Til 2AM • Happy Hour App Menu at the Bar from 3-6pm Daily Milepost 7 on the Beach Road • Kill Devil Hills

Expires 11/18/15. Valid at participating locations.

Limit one coupon per customer per visit.

252-441-6001 • goombays.com

Where the Outer Banks Woman finds her funk!

Unique Women’s Clothing & Jewelry, Featuring Local Artisans

Now...

Double the space, double the funk!

1187 Duck Road • Loblolly Pines • 252.715.3177 • NORTHBEACHSUN

One of a Kind Treasures ... and Plenty of BLING!

allduckedoutnc NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

29

Finding Treasure on Our Sandy Shores Photo by K. Wilkins Photography / Compiled by Cathy Baldwin

Beach glass is truly trash turned into treasure.

Waves and sand can turn what was once a discarded Coke bottle or broken ship lantern into a beautifully frosted gem. We caught up with a few local beach glass hunters and they shared some of their most prized pieces, along with their favorite memories and gems of knowledge about treasure hunting.

ers. The shell As a kid, I once went on a walk with my older broth line. They banks were extremely dense and all right at the water t a mile abou were constantly getting overturned. The trip was that glass of s piece each way, and in that time we found so many were ts pocke and s hand we had to start leaving some behind. Our all filled to the brim.

– Dave Rollins

My favorite finds are my sky blue old medicine bottle and any of my old Pepsi bottles. That was my grandad’s favorite drink, and I always think of him when I find on e.

– Krista Barkley

I mostly hunt durin g my routine beach walks—which happen a lot in the off season! I’d love to find some red and yellow pieces.

I’ve never found eit her of those.

– Molly O’Bryan

my daughter of the I’ve started a small collection for me. I keep them beach glass we find when she’s with in a jar with her name on it.

– Kati Wilkins o ose of us wh wheels, but th ly into our rt ca o d to t al ake us wan ith us person rare shards m is going on w at reminds us th at g th in r Certainly, the h lo et tter and co ally tie som le su u ed To the n ss o ca b ct colle f a loved one. ngular em o si a ry o e b em it m er a h okes search for finds—whet ething that ev the shell beds to actively m so r o r te of our daugh meant for us. don’t disturb llectors who were somehow co s t d is n al fi n r u io o it if trad nerally feel as them, we ge t – Pem Bryan 30

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

@northbeachsun

LIFESTYLE

ning to was just lear r te gh au d y dy look!”

When m e said, “Dad sh , lk ta d an walk y piece of holding a tin as w e sh d an , and it was was hitting it n su e Th . n gree I was blown an emerald. e lik g in ow gl rst piece e found her fi away that sh oment, and a beautiful m already. It was erself. er proud of h she was sup es – Ryan Rhod

My favorite find was an aqua he art from Pea Island , even though th e red piece I found at the sound beac h at Kitty Hawk Land ing is rarer.

– Janell Downing

ed of frost pieces alk on l u if t u w ea three b was taking a They I I found o. n g e a h s w r a er lavend d about ten ye icking each p n Pea Isla t in a row, and ke I’d hit the li h l were rig made me fee ry. e p t u t of them beach glass lo Baldwin – Cathy

0s. the early 190 lator is from su I in e en is h o w u trash The turq sippy cup or a as nd. u w it fo t er gh ev I thou st one I ge ig b e th as ttle It w ces like a bo picked it up. me trophy pie so om d fr n fi le tt to o b ve I’d lo medicine t al b co ct ta stopper, an in a marble. the 1900s or ng – Kristin Hisso

My favorite find was the first pie ce of glass my daughter and I found together two weeks after she was born and we went on our first shelling adv enture. Searching for sea glass is a tradition for the women in my family—and my daughter Ashlyn already seems to have acquire d a taste for it!

– Johanna Munnelly NORTHBEACHSUN

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

31

LIFESTYLE

B.S. in parenting

arenting P of w La d ir Th ’s n to ew N dsey Beasley Dianna om Camp This Summer:

Home M

What I Learned at Stay-at-

This summer, I successfully proved Newton’s third law (because obviously the jury was still out on this one). For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In other words, Fun, Go-with-the-Flow Mom

By Lin

packing, unpacking and managing what’s left of played-out children once I pick them up just adds to our already abundant chaos.

With all of our time spent making memories, the house has gone to—what is the PG word for it—ah yes, crap. I equals Terrible Adult, and vice versa. This train wreck conhaven’t had this much trouble finding child-appropriate vofessional serves as a compelling argument for year-round cabulary since my new-parent days some 10 years ago; my schooling. already flimsy filter is just plain destroyed by this point. I After three months of Endless Bend the Rules Days, we am sadly on par with my 3-year-old in this department; she are collectively a red-hot mess. We’ve lost basic social skills. is constantly taking stock of what is and isn’t ok to say out Shoes? Shirts? Bathing? Eating with utensils? What do you loud. “I never, ever say dammit. I say darn it, dang it, shoot, mean those are normally required expectations? Each day oh my gosh, oh my goodness. Can’t say dammit and stupid!” the lot of us gets more and more inappropriate, and my inshe screams. She’s in full parrot mode these days, which ability to control my reactions to their ridiculousness isn’t is both hilarious and terrifying. I breathe huge sighs of rehelping matters one bit. Through clenched teeth and giggles, lief when the worst thing she screams all I can do is scream, “Get appropriate! Find is: “I AM VEWY DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, your school manners! You won’t last a day I’m thankful for the BUTTHEAD!” It’s what she’s not saying outside of the house like this!” Effective par- memories, and have enjoyed that is the scariest, because God knows enting techniques, these are not.

I’ve uttered worse things before, givthis summer’s free-for-all, We have done the fun—oh man, have but for the love of all things ing unintentional vocabulary lessons— we ever: lemonade stands, sleepovers, long so much ducking worse. (Thank you, holy, I want to get off the beach days, road trips and summer camps. autocorrect!) crazy ride for just a minute.

But fun is really hard work.

I don’t want to know the ratio of outThe trade-offs are many. A homemade door fun to technological gluttony we’ve dinner usually means kids passing out on the couch while achieved this summer. By summer’s end, I reached the point I do dishes, whereas beaching it until sundown all but guar- where I said “yes” to my son’s request of downloading Goat antees another crappy frozen pizza. I mean, they love this Simulator without knowing what the hell it was—and withpizza, and probably will for the next 200 years as I’m certain out supervision (gasp!). I had a post-yes panic attack as I ran there are enough preservatives in there to keep them alive to the computer praying it wasn’t some twisted bestial nightfor centuries to come. Summer camps sound amazing— mare—and got lucky with that, this time. Between this parand they totally have been—but they are not the respite enting fail among the bevy I’ve accumulated, and needing and oasis of the “me time” of my fantasies. Transporting, bullhorns to break their tech-induced trance at times, I have

been a huge fan of my new threatening tag line: “I swear we’re about to go Amish up in here, don’t you test me!”

Thanks to Netflix’s keen marketing strategies, the kids have been exposed to some sweet new tag lines themselves, my favorite of which is “Get Hard!” from the new movie featuring Will Ferrell. Teachers, other parents, please know they haven’t watched this nor are they aware of the double meaning…honest. I can already feel my buns squeezing into a child’s chair as I sit in the principal’s office stammering a clumsy and inadequate explanation.

I’m thankful for the memories, and have enjoyed this summer’s free-for-all, but for the love of all things holy, I want to get off the crazy ride for just a minute. The pull of going with the flow in an alternately lazy/action-packed summer hasn’t lost its appeal one bit since childhood. In fact, I may have leaned in a bit too aggressively. But I’ve got some serious adulting to do, and this family is desperate for structure, hoping to rediscover appropriateness and civilized living in whatever ways we can muster. With impressive suntans and fractured cognitive states, we creep toward The First Day of School Finish Line.

So, begrudgingly, I say bring on the homework meltdowns, the carpools and drop-off lines. I will try not to complain, at least through the end of September. By next summer I’m hoping that someone will invent Autocorrect While Parenting, a new app I can place squarely over my mouth, the internet, and the mouths of my cherubs.

Lindsey Beasley Dianna is a fulltime mom to three who currently resides in Kitty Hawk. She’d like to be a writer when she grows up.

Visit great local shops and get ready for the upcoming holiday season!

High-Quality, Educational, Creative & Fun toys that you won’t find anywhere else!

OFFERING Klutz • Melissa & Doug Playmobil • Breyer Calico Critters LEGO • Webkinz

WHALEBONE JUNCTION BUCCANEERS WALK 3810 N Croatan Highway (MP4.5) 7332 S. Va. Dare Trail (MP17) Nags Head Kitty Hawk NOW !

252.441.TOYS • toysobx.com OPEN 32

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

Peanuts • Antiques • Jewelry Children’s Boutique • Realtor Ice Cream • Spa • Hair Salon Toys • Children’s Museum

252-261-9923

Hot Dogs • Beer & Wine OPEN Mon - Sat 10:30am-3pm

Find it all at Milepost 4.5 in Kitty Hawk @northbeachsun

COROLLA

• Harris Teeter

DUCK

• Tommy’s Natural Foods Market & Wine Shop

KITTY HAWK

• Coastal Provisions • Harris Teeter

Treasure Locator KILL DEVIL HILLS

• Harris Teeter • Outer Banks Specialty Baskets • Fly Fish Cafe (Dessert Menu) • JK’s Restaurant (Dessert Menu)

Leave a note of hope at the Little Red Mailbox Hope Access at Glenmere - milepost 7.5

NAGS HEAD

• Absolutely Outer Banks (NEW! Next to Fresh Market)

MORE FUN FOR THE FAMILY

Perfect as a gift, or a scRUMtious souvenir, we invite you to

THE OUTER BANKS FAMILY YMCA IS HERE FOR YOU Add more fun to your vacation by enjoying the outdoor water park, skate park, racquetball courts and more! Day and week passes available.

Taste the Treasure

Call 449-8897 for more information or visit www.obxymca.org to join us!

of the Outer Banks.

OuterBanksRumCakes.com 252.441.9090

OUTER BANKS FAMILY YMCA 3000 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959 P 252 449 8897 W www.obxymca.org

NBS2015-5.8x5.8.indd 1 NORTHBEACHSUN

7/29/15 4:00 PM

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

33

OUTDOORS

fish like a local

a few extra “secrets” from the ‘ol grab bag Braided line works best for trout fishing. You can feel the bite better and can cast out farther.

Sand fleas work! They are cheap, and they congregate under the piling of piers.

FALL Fishing

Try strips of beef when drifting for flounder. Beef is more durable than squid and they love it.

Don’t use metal leader when jigging for Spanish mackerel; it scares them off. Instead, use 30 lb. monofilament and pray it holds.

secrets

Not Just the Big Blue Sound fishing can be hot during the cooler months. Whether you are on a boat, kayak or a dock, you can get into fish. While I will not disclose any secret spots, here are some general pointers: the trout bite has been solid the last few years in Albemarle Sound, drifting for flounder near the Oregon Inlet bridge has been consistent, and the Kitty Hawk Bay area produces all of the above.

Ahhhhh…it’s fall on the Outer Banks. Warm days, cool

evenings, less people, beautiful skies.

Arguably, the best time to be here, and an even better time for fishing. Here are a few tips for having a successful fishing autumn.

Early Bird Gets the Worm

The earlier morning hours can be the most productive for fall species, notably speckled trout. These fish seem most actively feeding as the sun comes up. Don’t be scared to get there before first light. The bonus of this tactic is enjoying the beautiful fall sunrises (yet another secret).

Sun Down, Fish On Same as above, fish are typically more active in the evening hours. In addition to trout, you will tend to run into bluefish, puppy drum, even early fall Spanish mackerel. Jigging from the piers or throwing metal/grubs from the surf as the sun goes down can fill the cooler and provide a tasty dinner.

Full Moon Party One last astrological tip: a full autumn moon brings fish. Bottom fish like sea mullet and puppy drum keep nibbling after the sun goes down. And trout seem to love to eat by moonlight. Hopefully, it will be your lure that they munch on.

OUTER BANKS BIKE FEST TM

Water Temp Fluctuations in the thermometer cause fluctuations in what fish are around…and therefore, in your fishing success. Starting in September, the water temperature starts to drop about 10 degrees each month, mainly from the cold water currents coming from the north. But upwelling can cause temperatures to change drastically from day to day, even hour to hour.

Best advice is to check out the piers, bait shops and online resources to find out the current temps. Spanish mackerel, pompano and flounder prefer the upper end of the thermometer, and then as it drops comes an abundance of speckled trout, puppy drum, spot and big bluefish.

Mattie Dalia has fished coastal waters his entire life and made a lifelong dream come true by moving to the Outer Banks in 2005. You can usually find him in the evenings on Nags Head Fishing Pier, pursuing his favorite fish, el Spanish mackerel.

Feel free to contact him at mattdalia@me.com.

Take a virtual air tour!

Sept. 16-20, 2015

OUTER BANKS BIKE WEEK TM April 16-24, 2016

Rides as low as $42 per person obxhelicopters.com 252-475-HELI (4354) Dare County Airport • 410 Airport Rd • Manteo, NC 34

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

obxbiplanes.com 252-216-7777 @northbeachsun

NEW!

& K C E D D E D N A P EX !

R A B T N O R F N A E C O

NAGS HEAD FISHING PIER

YOU CATCH, WE COOK! BAIT & TACKLE TACKLE RENTALS

PIER HOUSE RESTAURANT

OCEANFRONT TIKI BAR • LIVE MUSIC • OPEN MIC • KARAOKE The Outer Banks’ Only Oceanfront Restaurant Serving Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Appetizers • Seafood Bar! t n o r f Ocean

Great Music!

Drink & Appetizer Specials Daily

Catch ALL the games this season!

The Happiest People In The World Pass Through This Site!

3335 S. Virginia Dare Trail MP 11.5 • Beach Road, Nags Head 252.441.4200 (Restaurant) NagsHeadPier.com • 252.441.5141 (Pier)

The Original ...only closer!

Outer Banks Tiki Bar celebrati ng 20 years!

great food

great drin ks great fun Located on the soundfront in Duck 252-261-3901 • FishbonesSunsetGrille.com

PHOTO BY DANIEL PULLEN PHOTOGRAPHY

RESERVE EARLY FOR THANKSGIVING! NORTHBEACHSUN

252-261-6991 fishbonesrawbar.com at the scarborough lane shoppes in duck open 11am - 9pm NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

35

outdoors

At the Thunder Hill Overlook. Photo by Charles Register.

The MST crossing over Boone Fork. Photo by Adam Collins.

The Mountain-to-Sea Trail 620 Miles of NC’s Most Beautiful Places

Photos courtesy of the Friends of the Mountain-to-Sea Trail / Story by Michelle Wagner Yvonne Entingh of Dayton, Ohio, spent this past spring getting to know North Carolina.

She saw its mountains, its creeks and other wild places.

She even saw its urban areas and historic sites. Finally, she saw its sea.

But she didn’t do by car. She did it on foot, and it took her 81 days.

Entingh is one of 50 people who have hiked the entirety of North Carolina’s Mountain-to-Sea Trail, which began as a vision more than 40 years ago and since has grown mile by mile with its eastern point being right here on the Outer Banks – at the very top of the highest sand dune of Jockey’s Ridge State Park.

Addressing a National Trails Conference back in 1977, then State Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Secretary Howard Lee said he envisioned a trail that would give its users a sense of “the sights, sounds and people” of North Carolina.

It would be a trail that “would bring us together,” he said.

Nearly three decades later, the trail has done exactly that. “I think meeting the people was my favorite part of the journey,” Entingh says. But the view along the way was nothing less than amazing, she adds.

“Since the dune is always moving, the eastern end isn’t marked but is at whatever the highest point the sand dune happens to be,” says Kate Dixon, executive director of the Friends of the Mountain-to-Sea Trail, the non-profit group dedicated to maintaining and building the trail.

“Back in 1977, when the idea for the trail was first introduced, it really captured people’s imaginations,” says Dixon. Progress on the trail in the early years was substantial, with the backing of federal and state agencies. But as enthusiasm waned in the mid-1990s, the Friends non-profit group formed, breathing new life into the project once again.

The first established section of the trail was a 75.8-mile stretch along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore back in 1982.

“We have about 10 people a year complete the entire stretch and the numbers have been growing in the past few years,” Dixon says, adding that more than 1 million people use some portion of the trail every year.

Entingh was one of those who walked the estimated 2.1 million steps it takes to complete the trail. An avid backpacker who completed the Appalachian Trail in 2012, she says she was drawn to the trail because it connected the mountains and the sea together.

As of today, there are 620 miles of trail complete with a back road route to connect the trails together, making it span across 1,150 miles and 37 counties from from Clingman’s Dome on the Tennessee line in the Great Smoky Mountains to the top of Jockey’s Ridge at the eastern end.

Some of her favorite spots were the Harvey Creek and Linville Gorge areas. “The trail has you forging several creeks, which was great and so beautiful,” she says. “I remember when I got into the backwoods of the Holly Shelter Game Preserve, it was the first time I could smell sea water and I knew I’d eventually get there.”

It’s the Tarheel State’s own version of the Appalachian Trail.

She also loved the ferry ride from Cedar Island to Ocracoke.

36

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

The highlight of the trip included her stop at Harmony Hall in Kinston. One of the oldest buildings in North Carolina, Entingh was offered a private tour and allowed to camp anywhere on the plantation, so she chose the upper balcony of the home. “I felt very honored and grateful for people reaching out and helping and being a part of my experience.”

The trail winds through the state’s diverse landscapes including hardwood forests, swamps, fading tobacco crossroads, gorges, mountain overlooks and coastal environments.

It takes hikers through three national parks and two national wildlife refuges, includes three ferry rides and connects to seven state parks.

“A lot of people who have hiked the whole trail say the Outer Banks stretch is physically the hardest part because of the elements,” Dixon says. “The climate and conditions can be challenging. ” Where designated campgrounds are not available, hikers depend on nearby hotels, churches and historic sites.

Trails, built and maintained by volunteers, are marked with white blazes along the way.

Entingh says if there weren’t official campsites nearby, she would at times ask permission from churches and convenience stores to pitch her tent behind their buildings.

“Building a trail across the state is a challenging thing,” says Dixon, adding that dedicated volunteers who plan, map and clear the path are essential to the success of the trail.

The group has about 800 to 1,000 volunteers who dedicate

@northbeachsun

Snow and ice cover a trail marker. Photo by Mitzi Gellman.

A hiker finishes the MST at Jockey’s Ridge. Photo by Johnny Massey.

10.11.15 featuring MACEO PARKER THE BRIA SKONBERG QUINTET THE MONITORS MINT JULEP JAZZ BAND FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL HONORS JAZZ BAND

roughly 30,000 hours’ worth of work during a given year to make the trail a reality.

The hope is that eventually the route will be 100 percent off-road, Dixon says. But now there are stretches of continuous trail as long as 300 miles.

Dixon says highlights along the route include the Linville Gorge, the Greensboro watershed lakes, the Eno River, the Blue Ridge Parkway section and Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain State Park section that includes 40 miles of continuous trail. The route also passes by astounding waterfalls in the Wilson Creek Wilderness Area.

“In the coastal plain, there is a section that has interesting historical and natural areas that most people don’t know about. The state has a number of parks with Carolina bays and there are a number of Revolutionary War sites along the route. There are also sites that were really significant during the Great Depression.”

Funding for the trail comes largely from individual and corporate supporters, says Dixon.

NORTHBEACHSUN

Volunteers keep the project moving forward by marking the trail, clearing out vegetation using mattocks and sloping the trail in a way that prevents erosion. “It takes very careful thought. The landscape is challenging enough, but what the volunteers do with it is amazing.”

Recently Lee, who first introduced the concept of the trail back in 1977 at the National Trails Conference, had a chance to reflect in the Raleigh News & Observer on what the trail has become through the years: “I think what makes this dream so compelling is that it represents more than just a hiking trail,” he said. “This trail embodies a vision, which, little by little, comes more into focus each year. There is, also, a sense of pride – held by citizens and our leaders – of what is best about North Carolina. When it is completed, the trail will showcase North Carolina’s natural and cultural beauty, off the beaten path in the mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain and the Outer Banks; natural lands and farms; small towns and big cities.”

For more information about the Mountainto-Sea Trail or to find out how to become involved, visit ncmst.org.

Enjoy a week of jazz-related events throughout Duck culminating in a free day of live jazz in the Town Park on Sunday, October 11. Visit duckjazz.com for more details.

WHOLE NOTE SPONSORS

HALF NOTE SPONSORS

Outer Banks

OuterBanks.com

QUARTER NOTE SPONSORS Carolina Designs Realty Duck Community & Business Alliance Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks Red Sky Café Sanderling Resort Scarborough Faire Shopping Village Shoshin Technologies Super Wings the Blue Point VHB The Waterfront Shops WHRO Public Media

This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a Division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

37

OUTDOORS

board banter

Photos and story by Jesse Fernandez

s e o G g n i h

t y n A There is a recent trend happening on the Outer Banks sand bars this season that I find quite interesting. The next generation

Surfers carve out waves on all kinds of crafts

of surfers is embracing a new wave of surfing equipment with a mindset of “anything goes” as long as you’re having fun riding it.

During any decent session this summer, I’ve seen everything from retro fishes to Mini Simmons’ to old school 30pound longboards all the way to “Beater Board” soft tops.

I’ve even watched a group of kids riding a blow up mattress with as many as four people on board per wave. Kids are taking to the surf with an attitude of fun first, no matter what’s under their feet.

This is a departure from years past when what you surfed on was just as much of a fashion statement as it was a vehicle for riding waves. A majority of younger surfers wouldn’t be caught dead on a board that wasn’t being endorsed by their favorite pro or riding anything that resembled their father’s board, for that matter. These days, nostalgic and futuristic designs have both garnered a strong percentage of the board market as well as a spot in local line-ups.

I would be hard pressed to find an answer for the current trend in alternative surf equipment, but if I had to guess, I would say that the Catch Surf “Beater Boards” have a good amount of influence on it. These are basically boogie boards with attached fins that were designed to overcome some of the restrictive California surfing laws. On certain West Coast beaches, surfing is only allowed in the mornings before 10 a.m. and evenings after 5 p.m. These soft-top constructions are not technically surfboards, according to the letter of the

Reserve your adventure today!

Another portion of the market that is showing up on local sand bars has been boards with designs from the sixties and seventies. These retro twin-fin and single-fin boards are much wider and flatter versions of today’s modern surfboard. Most are built with old school resin/tint color work and permanently attached fins. The story of these wave sliders is that during the short board revolution, between the years 1968 to around 1974, when lengths went from an

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHEF BY PURCHASING CULINARY COINS

2ND AN NU

Cash, credit card, or checks, payable to Beach Food Pantry

AL

Your $50 ticket includes:

Appetizers, Chefs’ Creations, & Two Beverages (select beer, wine, & soft drinks) Great Food & Fun Holiday Musical Entertainment Cash Bar Available

Door Prize Drawing, Prize Basket, 50/50 Raffles, Thursday, December 3 • 6:00-8:30pm & Silent Auction

757-871-6402 • outerbanksadventure.com outerbanksadventures@yahoo.com

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

What no one counted on was how well the boards worked. The designs, which are usually in the four to five foot length, turned out to be very fun to ride, and, with the help of a very youth-oriented advertising campaign, have garnered a large degree of popularity.

Tickets $50

“Best Airboat Adventure" Charters • Paddle Boarding Fishing & Hunting Adventures

38

law, and are ridden during the restricted hours to “beat” the town ordinances.

Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk

All proceeds benefit the Beach Food Pantry

Tickets available at BeachFoodPantry.org • 252.261.2756 • obxbeachfoodpantry@gmail.com

@northbeachsun

Boogie boards, massive inflatables, Perry Pruitt on his skimboard, Beater boards... you’ll find it all on the water these days.

l unch·dinner · dr in k s· sun se ts

average 9’6” to 5’10’, there were a lot of good designs that were discarded too quickly. These crafts are now being ridden by surfers who are not driven by surf marketing or media and are discovering and embracing what the previous generation wrote off in the pursuit of the newest, latest and greatest.

From my own observation, I’ve seen some very interesting crafts that I would not have categorized as wave riding devices, but whose riders were having the time of their lives, regardless. On the Fourth of July in Kill Devil Hills, I watched a group of five or six college kids with a blow up queen-size mattress entering the water. The surf was about a foot high with an occasional two-foot set. This crew took turns pushing each other into waves. With an average of four people on the mattress at a time, they were catching rides all the way to the beach, bouncing on top of each other and sometimes completely off the side. They would ride a few waves and then go up the beach to add another piece of duct tape where the air was escaping. The mat was then re-inflated with a pump before heading back out for more.

I think these guys were having more fun than anybody else out that day.

About a week later in Corolla, I watched a different group on a similar but somewhat larger float I called “The Couch” attempting the same thing. The outcome, while spectacular, did seem to need some work on the application.

overlooking the currituck sound from the waterfront shops in duck LIVE MUSIC AT LUNCH AND DINNER ALL YEAR

IN SEASON SUNDAY BRUNCH LIVE MUSIC

DINNER RESERVATIONS · THEBLUEPOINT.COM · 252.261.8090 ·

It seems that whatever floats is finding its way into the water these days and even some things that barely float at all. I was checking the surf at Kitty Hawk Pier recently and watched Perry Pruitt paddle surfing on a skimboard that looked to be around three feet long.

How a human could get up enough board speed to catch a wave on a board that small pretty much defies physics. The real head scratcher was how hard he ripped his waves once he caught them, and doing it without fins on the board to boot. He definitely gained a new fan that afternoon.

I’d say that the overall lack of decent surf during these summer months is probably the largest factor contributing to the influx of alternate Jesse Fernandez is a surf craft, but my take on surfboard shaper for WRV it all is, if it works and it’s and six-time East Coast fun, get out in the water and enjoy yourself.

Surfing Champion.

Free Your Toes! ®

Hottest Brands, Latest Styles Flip Flops • Shoes • Accessories Gift Cards & More!

Sanuk • Reef • Olukai • Rainbow • Cobian • Roxy • Quicksilver Havaianas • Sun Bum Sun & Hair Products • Pura Vida Bracelets & More!

Tanger Outlets, Nags Head, NC • MP 16 • 255-3100 Scarborough Lane Shoppes, Duck, NC • 441-1757 NORTHBEACHSUN

Many years ago, on the beautiful Outer Banks, a phenomenon was born that was considered way ahead of it's time. Of course the Wright Brothers were way ahead of their time, too....

Hairoics...celebrating 25 years as the Outer Banks favorite Spa and Salon.

1314 S. Croatan Hwy • Mile Post 9.25 • Kill Devil Hills

OuterBanksHairSalon.com • 252-441-7983 NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

39

hot shops

Made in Bertie County, North Carolina, a can of blister-fried peanuts from The Peanut Shop is perfect in a cottage gift bag or as a hostess gift.

Finger Lickin’

Finds For

Celebrate with a homemade ice cream cake from Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Their cakes are made from fresh cream, Belgian chocolate, your choice of crushed Oreos or chocolate chips, and can be personalized for your special occasion.

Fall Bikini season is OVER! Let’s celebrate with a sampling of some of the Outer Banks’ tastiest treats.

Photos by K. Wilkins Photography Story by Cathy Baldwin

Create your own six pack sampler of artisan olive oil and vinegars from the 40 olive oils on tap at Outer Banks Olive Oil Company.

Sweet treats abound at Mom’s Sweet Shop.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of their delectable Bananas Foster White Chocolate or P.B. Love Milk Chocolate truffles.

Pair your next dessert with The Plank red table wine from Sanctuary Vineyards. Made from 100% red muscadine grapes, this sweet, jammy and aromatic wine goes perfectly with chocolate!

Take home a sweet treat with a bag of 25 assorted flavors of saltwater taffy from Candy and Corks.

40

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

Carolina pecans, rum, hints of orange and vanilla and a sugar-crumb topping—what’s not to love? Outer Banks Rum Cakes are available in both a 5 oz. and 16 oz. size.

PROFESSIONAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SERVICES

TENNIS

FITNESS

SWIM

PERSONAL TRAINERS • GROUP FITNESS KID’S CAMPS • TENNIS CLINICS • AND MORE! DAILY/WEEKLY PASSES & VACATION PACKAGES MEMBERSHIPS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS

101 Wimbledon Court • Powells Point

WESTSIDEOBX.COM • 252-491-8626

ore The small town st with the big city selections!

2000 wines available by the bottle

TASTING with wine tastings ROOM & craft beers on draft gift baskets available!

beers 500 craft available by the bottle

MP 6 Plaza • Highway 158, KDH • 252.449.8229 • ChipsWineMarket.com 102 Moyock Commons Drive, • Unit E Moyock, NC 27958 • 252.435.1629

OUTER BANKS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INC. PERSONAL DOOR-TO-DOOR CAR SERVICE

24 hour availability by reservation Call for pricing • up to 4 passengers Airports • Amtrak • Greyhound Wedding Shuttles • Corporate Accounts Package/mail delivery • Dr. visits

Airport Shuttle / Shared Ride Service Kitty Hawk to Norfolk (ORF): 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm Norfolk (ORF) to Kitty Hawk: 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

$115

per person

252-256-8000 office • 252-305-1634 mobile • obtransportation.com

FAA LICENSED

AIR RAID AERIALS IMAGE FROM DREAM LAKE, COLORADO.

The Waterfront Shops • Duck

COME FLY WITH US!

252-255-0600

SPECIAL EVENTS • REAL ESTATE • WEDDINGS • AERIAL SURVEYING • ADVERTISING MEDIA

2 52-2 02- 5555 • A IR R A I DA ER I A L S.CO M NORTHBEACHSUN

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

41

EVERYTHING ELSE UNDER THE

Sun

(Rejected Cover Idea)

The Stuff We Couldn’t Forget About

SHARK

PAGE 36

L AN D SHAR KS TH

implemented a new ordinance this summer prohibiting beachgoers from leaving beach gear unattended between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Tent frames were the item most often left behind, and town public works employees left warning tags on gear to educate the public. So now you know…no more staking out a primo spot for the week. Pack up that tent frame when you leave the beach!

Lost Colony Found? Shards of pot-

tery recently found by archeologists in Bertie County point to a possible relocation there by the colonists. The First Colony Foundation says it’s too soon to declare the colony “found”, as more excavation is needed.

This Bites. The summer of 2015 was, unfortunately, the year of the shark in North Carolina. While none of the N.C. attacks were fatal—and none happened from Corolla to the Bonner Bridge—they did cause everyone to wonder why they were happening. Marine biologists noted that warmer water temperatures early in the summer may have been the cause.

FORGET

HO

...

!

S K R A H S

T

SHARKS!!

SHARKS

Brewhaha. The OBX Brewfest kicked off the summer at the new and im-

proved Outer Banks Events Site. Fifty breweries were on hand to wet everyone’s whistles, and live music rocked the soundfront stage. Chances are it was the first time anyone’s ever played life-sized Jenga or human foosball on the Outer Banks.

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

S

GEROU N A D W

S IS S A P Y HE B

Free the Fresh Pond. Local Matt Byrne took his plight to turn Fresh Pond into an accessible public park to the Nags Head Board of Commissioners.

Fresh Pond is a 27-acre body of water located between Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills that was at one time a source of drinking water for both towns. Byrne has come up against state environmental restrictions, the proximity to a nearby shooting range and the town’s financial restraints.

As of press time, Byrne had 117 signatures on his petition to make Fresh Pond into a public park.

42

EY’RE NEXT PAGE 20

FA LL 2 015 • VO LU M E 114

By Cathy Baldwin

Leave Only Your Footprints. Nags Head

CAGES

FOR ANY BU DGET

!!!!

Festivus for the Rest of Us. Speaking of fests, Labor Day marks the beginning of festival season on the Outer Banks. Just about every weekend until Thanksgiving is jam-packed with fun parties, concerts, events, races and fundraisers. The crew at the North Beach Sun hates to miss out on a good party, so we’re sponsoring a few: Mustang Music Festival (always bigger and better every year) and The Duck Jazz Festival (the chillest outdoor jazz vibe around). Both the MMF and Duck Jazz are over Columbus Day weekend, so start planning NOW!

@northbeachsun

Casual Outer Banks Dining LOCATED IN HISTORIC LIFESAVING STATION #6

SERV ING LUNCH, DINNER , & COCKTA I LS DA I LY STA RT ING AT 11:30A M OFFER I NG EXCEP T IONA L CAT ER I NG SERV ICES

SPECIALS OFFERED FROM 3-5 PM : $2 OFF OUR 9 INCH GOURMET PIZZAS $6.99 6 PIECE BUFFALO FRIED SHRIMP WITH CELERY AND BLUE CHEESE

ALL SPECIALS FOR DINE IN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

TO GO ORDERS CALL 252-261-5504

open year round | MP 4.5 on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk | 252-261-3171 | blackpelican.com

NORTHBEACHSUN

INTERACTIVE TRIVIA

NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015

43

Open Year Round • Serving Lunch & Dinner

9.5

It's ALL Good!

Milepost 9.5 • on Highway 158 in KDH 252.441.7889 • MamaKwans.com

Pedal Down

to the Shack!

Grea t Reasons to

Shack up:

kitchen says...

That ooey-gooey grit cake!

Servers say... ‘Cause we’re hot!

Bartenders say... RUM.

kitchen crew says...

More Rum! (Buckets of RUM!)

Dishwashers say...

Because We’re Squeaky Clean!

Bussers say... Duh! - The GREAT food!

Follow the Fun on Facebook!

44

Bonzer Bar says... for the fun!

Servers say... Show us the LOVE! Y’all Say... Can’t wait to Shack Up! @northbeachsun

MP9 on the Beach Rd. • Kill Devil Hills • BonzerShack.com • 252.480.1010 NORTH BEACH SUN FALL 2015