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Growing In A New Direction
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orth Carolina’s growth by county demographics were just released, and Brunswick is tied with Currituck County for fastest growing in the state. That won’t be news to anyone who has been paying attention to the explosive growth in this northern end of the county. The towns that make up our community are working hard to keep their amenities and infrastructure at pace with population growth, with additions and improvements coming to Founders Park and Brunswick Riverwalk Park, for example. New businesses are spouting up all over the place. More and ore people, of all demographics, are out shopping, working and having fun. It’s an exciting time for sure, but our community is definitely undergoing intense change.
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s one of the few media outlets serving northern Brunswick County, we’ve been thinking about how we can best serve this community amid all this change. We are constrained somewhat by our monthly publication schedule, by which I mean our “news” won’t necessarily be “in the moment” timely, but we don’t think that means we can’t be a useful source of reliable information about what’s happening around us. In the future look for more “newsie” content from us, focusing on growth and the effects that has on our community. Read about how Belville is looking to the future on page 10 of this issue.
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Courage To Create
Art In The Park Helps Inner Artist Shine STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE
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rench artist Henri Matisse said “Creativity takes courage.” I participated in the Leland Cultural Arts Center’s “Art Around Town” event today and found that statement to be very true. The morning session was all about sketching and there was a voice in me that kept saying, “I can’t do this.” I tried to draw a bird once and it ended up looking like a turtle. Like many people, I used to say, “I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler.” Art instructor at the Center, Trey Moore, who was teaching at the event, said, “I hear people say that all the time, but straight lines are for technical drawing. There are very few straight lines in nature and in life.” Trey is a high school teacher in Wilmington who teaches design and engineering. He has been teaching art instruction at the Arts Center for four years It was a perfect day to be in a park. There was a demanding wind that blew a warm breeze across the grass and through the branches of the trees. The
event, at Westgate Park in Leland, was designed to bring people together and learn about the art that is all around us and how to capture it. These are free events that don’t require registration or materials. You literally had to just follow the signs. Jordon Sales, Recreation Specialist from the Leland Cultural Arts Center, helped to coordinate the event. Jordon is a newcomer to the Leland area. Originally from Cape Cod, he studied journalism and economics in New York before coming down for the warm weather and beaches. “I really like it here,” he said. “I’ve met some really friendly people and the staff at the Arts Center is great.” His outgoing personality made him the perfect person to work at this event. As he spread out sketch books, pencils, crayons and markers, he reached out as people walked down the trails or across the grass and greet them with the questions, “How are you today? Do you feel like drawing?” After explaining what the event was about, he invited them to sit down and sketch. It wasn’t long before the tables were filled with children and adults happily drawing the world around them. I watched the children with envy. They picked up the crayons and attacked the sketch books with no fear. I had yet to make
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my first mark on the empty page in my book. I learned from Trey that you just don’t pick up a pencil and start to draw. “Start by just looking,” he said. “Focus on observing what you are interested in sketching. Don’t worry about proportion at this point.” Trey’s instructions gave me more confidence to make that first mark on the paper. “People don’t trust what they are seeing, they look down at the paper and try to draw what they think things are supposed to look like,” he explained. “Trust your eyes and hands to work together.” I decided to try to draw a tree with an interesting branch structure. It was long and narrow and the only branches it had were on the very top and a third of the way up the trunk. Trey had me portion the paper in the sketch pad to give my eyes an idea of where the top of the
tree was going to be and how far the trunk went down. Doing that made knowing where to place the branches easier. Trey drew small “notch” marks on his sketch to indicate where he was going to start working on the branches. I did the same. As I sketched, Trey told me, “Details speak to what you’re drawing and add to the reality of what the object is.” I began to feel comfortable enough to start drawing the leaves and pointed brushes of the pine needles. I drew what I saw and not what I thought was the “right way” to make them look. Trey said, “Examine what is Below: Ricardo Perez, ALL President
CURRENTS right in your work, not what is wrong.” Trey also spoke about perspective. Although we were drawing the same tree, his, while obviously more advanced, looked somewhat different than mine in terms of shape. He explained that while we were both sitting the same distance from the tree, we were looking at it from different angles. “You see shadows and shapes in different places than I do,” he explained. I finished my sketch and while it wasn’t as professional looking as Trey’s I wasn’t afraid to look at it and appreciate what I did right. Because of the “Art Around Town” Program, I’m going to do something I never thought I would do—I’m going to sketch again. I’m going to have the sun on my face and the wind tripping across the page. I’m going to let my eyes and hands work in concert with each other and no matter what the out-
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come, I am going to admire the courage in my creativity. Before I left, I met Ricardo Perez, President of the Art League of Leland. Ricardo came to support the “Art Around Town” program and offer advice to up and coming artists. Ricardo is from Los Angeles and worked in the National Park Services before retiring here. Like me, he came late to art and didn’t really paint until he retired. “Imagine,” he said, “ I worked in some beautiful areas, like San Francisco and the Grand Canyon, and never picked up a brush to paint what I saw. I had to retire to have the time to paint.” He specializes in portraits, usually of people he meets from the Leland area. Kirsti Armstrong, Program Coordinator for “Art Around Town,” said she was pleased with the turnout and gave
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CURRENTS me some history of the art series. “Last year (2021) we originally requested grant funding from the Brunswick County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council through the Grassroots Grant to create a community-based arts festival,” she said. “Because we were not able to pull off a bigger festival type event due to COVID, we broke it in into smaller pieces, which became Art Around Town. With successes we saw last year, we decided to bring it back with the help of the Grassroots Grant. This year, we decided to take our show on the road and do something in the springtime in the parks.” Now in its second year, the “Art Around Town” series has become very popular in the Leland area. “We’re excited to be able to offer sketching, clay work, Zumba and Barre exercises outside,” Kirsti said. But, what is Barre and how do you do it in a park, I asked. “Our Barre classes are very popular,” Kristi explained. “Barre is an exercise technique that takes the ballet barre warm up exercises to a new level,” she strengthening and lengthensaid. “You work your muscles by doing ing moves. You don’t need
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the ballet barre, you just focus, breathe and move. All of the art series in this program are designed to not have you bring anything. Just come to the park and have some fun.” The “Art Around Town” Program continues through May 14, at either Westgate Nature Park or Founders Park. You can do the “Art In the Park” program and sketch like I did or you can work with clay, do a Barre exercise session or even take a Zumba class. Listen to Henri Matisse—gather your courage and free your creativity. Find more details about the “Art Around Town” program at www. townofleland.com.
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inspired her to watercolor paint flowers, trees, mountains, and just about the overall nature that only Vermont can give.
Artists Featured At LCAC And Town Hall STORY BY KAYLA PELLEGRINI, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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he Leland Cultural Arts Center Gallery will showcase the works of three artists, Barbara Hubbard, Kathy Holland, and Kris Scheppmann, from April 6 to April 28. A joint reception for these artists will be on April 7, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Another art gallery show is hosted at the Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive, on the second floor, showcasing artwork by WafaAntar Alsaleem, starting on April 4 and ending on May 27. Wafa Als’ reception will be on April 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Leland Town Hall. Barbara Hubbard, a retiree from Vermont, said her passion for watercoloring began as a hobby back in 2001. Her hobby became a career as she sold her artwork at venues in Vermont and North Carolina. After making the move to Leland, Hubbard co-founded the Art
League of Leland (ALL) in 2018. Hubbard said she was always looking for inspiration to fuel her artistry. She participated in art workshops and a painting club for women to benefit her skills in the fine arts, and the gorgeous blending and textures in her pieces is proof of that. However, she said,
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the majority of her inspiration came from her home state of Vermont. The beautiful environment
Mixed media artist Kathy Holland, also a retiree, said she is passionate about the behavior of nature and inventing new media for the arts. She is purposeful in combining the right colors, and dyes material at home. While carefully weaving, she is attentive to the details in her pieces, making her products unique and full of character. Holland’s graceful weaving around pottery creates a distinguishable figure and emphasizes her signature style.
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but breathing vessels of our expression and emotion in a vanishing moment.” Als’ personal preferences in materials are acrylic, oil, soft pastel, color pencil, and charcoal. “My art depends on what the chosen subjects express and mean in that moment, with the hope of conveying a subtext left to the observer to discover for themselves. I am inspired by the moments of unguarded sincerity, the subtlety of human features, and the vast beauty of nature,” she said.
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Wafa Als, who describes herself as a hyperrealist, will be featured in a solo show at Leland Town Hall. Alsaleem is a certified art instructor at the British International Academy and the Saito Malaysian Academy for Teaching Children, and taught students to improve in the arts for eight years, including a year of teaching “dino-art.”
Save the dates, as these are opportunities for art enthusiasts and locals alike to attend and help support local artists. For further information about the special art events, visit the Leland Cultural Art Center’s website, www.townofleland.com/lcac and the Leland Town Hall’s website, www. townofleland.com.
“I discovered my talent when I was four years old, and since that time I cannot stop drawing. I developed my experience in drawing by self-led exploration, following online tutorials, and a number of drawing classes by distinguished artists in Saudi Arabia. I also have a diploma in Information Technology and Information System,” said Als. Currently, Als is teaching college-level students the arts in her native Saudi Arabia, where she has displayed her realistic paintings at many local exhibits. “My goal is to make people think and feel in the moment just what I felt at the creation of my paintings,” she said. “I feel paintings are not merely silent, static objects,
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COMMUNITY
Discovering Belville A Friendly Small Town With Big Plans STORY BY HARRY BLAKESLEE, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
Editor’s Note: Our intrepid reporter Harry Blakeslee continues his exploration of his new home with a trip to Belville, neighbor to his hometown of Leland. He met the town leadership and found out a bit about the town’s future plans.
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oth diamonds and pearls are created under pressure/stress, so one could argue Belville has been evolving into a jewel and a very vibrant and pleasant part of northern Brunswick County. The Town of Belville was incorporated in 1977, but has a much longer history. The area that is now the Town of Belville was part of a plantation owned by Daniel Lindsay Russell, Governor of North Carolina from 1897-1901. From plantation status during the Revolutionary War as part of the 280-acre Belville Plantation, through being a major contributor to the Civil War effort as as the major port, along with Wilmington, of supply and resupply of the Confederate forces, and more recently a naval dockage in WWII for the more than 400 Liberty freighters built in area shipyards, Belville has a
storied history. Later Belville became the destination “across the river” to relax and abandon the hustle and bustle of city life. It is that calming, small-town friendliness that still defines Belville today. A recent stop by town hall (on Route 133) to interview Athina Williams, Town Manager, caused Mayor Mike Allen to suspend his meeting to come out and greet me. That’s the small-town friendliness of Belville - no appointments necessary through two or three employees. And these professionals are long-time experienced town management experts. Mayor Allen has also served on the Belville Town Council
and ABC Boards, and is a Captain in the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. He assumed these roles after retiring as a Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army. Williams, after earning a finance degree at Fayetteville State University, served in many finance and management roles in
the private sector before joining the Town of Belville 31 years ago as tax collector. Although a small town, Belville has large ambitions and carefully measured plans to achieve two significant goals: a small town intimate downtown adjacent to the riverfront and an extended riverwalk to enlarge its existing jewel along the Brunswick River. Development of a downtown is envisioned to include residential, hotel, and retail, and will be linked to a planned Marine District on the riverfront with a riverwalk, park, marina and entertainment venues, according the Belville’s Vision 2030 Plan. And, according to Mayor Allen, Belville has hopes to grow once an annex-
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If that plan comes to fruition, that new town would be the largest in land area in Brunswick County. Growth is still the story in Brunswick County, especially in the Belville, Leland and Winnabow areas. Whether it’s a new town forming, or existing towns stretching their boundaries, it’s a story many of us will continue to eagerly follow.
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eland’s John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 is headed into spring with a full calendar of April events. The Post’s American Legion Riders chapter is rolling across the bridge to Carolina Coast Harley Davidson, 6620 Market Street, for a fundraising event on April 16 from 10 am - 2 pm. Legion Riders Members will be roasting hot dogs for customers and will be accepting donations. All donations collected are used to directly support veterans in the Leland area. Closer to home, pick up a meal and support a good cause at the Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am - 3:30 pm at Performance Racing and Automotive,1370 Lanvale Road in Leland. This will be a pick-up only event. Customers will drive in and present their pre-purchased tickets or purchase tickets at the event and have their meal delivered to their car. Each plate is is $10 cash or $11 with a credit card and includes fried fish, hush puppies, coleslaw, baked beans, and cookies. Tickets are available online at www.ncpost68. org, at the event, or from members of the Post. This event is one of the Post’s major fundraisers and helps to fund veteran
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Spring Is Time To Refresh Your Garden STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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t’s finally spring and as the weather warms and thoughts turn toward sprucing up that garden, plant sales are sprouting up everywhere! Each of four weekends in April you’ll be able to find someone somewhere locally ready to sell you some flowers, shrubs, trees, herbs or vegetables. These sales all benefit one local charity or program, so why not do a little good for your community while shopping to keep your garden green? Friday, April 1 The Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCEMGVA) is hosting its first plant sale in partnership with the Southport Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. The plant sale will be held from 9 am - 12 pm outside the Re-Store located at 4170 Long Beach Road SE. During this plant sale, Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be offering a variety of perennials, annuals, and herbs perfect for filling containers and sprucing up your porch, deck, or entryway. All plants will be priced at just $4. Purchases must be either cash or by check. Extension Master Gardener volunteers will also be on hand to give out
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or (443) 253-7145. Delivery options are available. Profits from the sale help support a variety of youth programs in Brunswick County, including Key Club, Teen and Peer courts, and Royal Readers. Proceeds will also be used to fund scholarships for deserving Brunswick County high school seniors and BCC students. Friday and Saturday, April 15 & 16 The Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club will be offering plants and flowers during the Southport Spring Festival at Franklin Square Park. The event runs from 10 am - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. Friday and Saturday, April 22 & 23 Brunswick Community College’s Horticulture and Turfgrass program will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale from 9 am - 3
pm. It features a large variety of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, houseplants, and shrubs. Cash and checks only. For more information, email heathh@brunswickcc.edu or call 910-755-8504. Saturday, May 7 Moving into May, the Oak Island Beautification Club Plant Sale will run from 8 am - noon at the greenhouse at 56th Street NE (by the water tower). The sale will feature island-grown flowers and plants as well as terrific herbs and vegetables. This is one of the Beautification Club’s major annual fundraisers and helps to keep up projects like the triangle at Country Club and Oak Island Drive and the Butterfly Garden at Veterans Park on E. Yacht Drive.
Saturday, April 9 Spring will soon be in bloom and the Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island is ready to help Brunswick County gardeners break ground on the season. The club will hold its annual Plant and Flower Sale from 10 am to 2 pm in the parking lot of the St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE. In addition to the twice-a-year blooming Encore Azaleas, the Club will offer a variety of landscape bushes, perennials, annuals, and herbs. Pre-ordering is available by contacting Larry Trainor at ltrainor13@yahoo.com
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Digging Up The Past
His songs openly talk about his faith, family, and human struggle. “I believe a song with multiple key changes and chord variations has more to offer. Great singers like Otis Redding and Adele expose the soul of a song while guitarists like Eric Clapton and James Taylor shape the mood of songs. There are too many who have influenced me to count as they all bring something special,” he said. “My writing focuses on good life and good stories. A bad past is to improve upon, not to focus on. This attitude has served me well the last couple
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ost people don’t realize the amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into songwriting and producing good music. From writing the lyrics to finding that perfect hook, songwriting can be a very personal journey. And putting all the pieces together beautifully in the studio is another painstaking process altogether. After taking a long 25-year hiatus, I somehow found myself in a recording studio again in 2020, which is no less than a dream come true for me. I have also been blessed to work with not only the best local musicians and producers, but I’ve met some great songwriters. One of those amazing artists is Ricky Ottaway from Oak Island.
Last month I spent some time with Ricky at Creation Station Studios when he was finishing up some editing on his latest project. I got a sneak peek into his latest EP which is coming out this Spring. I soon realized that not only is he one of the nicest people you will ever meet, but he is a truly gifted songwriter. I have listened to his first three projects that he has completed in-depth, and I really con-
nected with his writing and progression from one project to another. His music is sometimes raw and exposed, but always relatable, and brutally honest. At times, I felt like he was singing about my life, wrapped in a thick Southern charm. I could not only relate to his music, but I was also inspired to keep writing. Starting with his first guitar as a child, Ricky is now a seasoned songwriter. “My grandfather offered three boys, myself included, a choice between a pony and a fender electric guitar,” said Ricky. “My mom’s background as a sharecropper’s daughter from South Carolina knew all about the upkeep of a pony. She chose the guitar for us.” And the rest is history. Like most artists, Ricky’s musical passions were set aside for years while he worked hard and raised a family. “Playing with several bands and people along the way aided in a better understanding of the guitar and other instruments,” he said. “I loved good literature while in high school, which helped me formulate songs in my twenties. And those songs stayed hidden in a folder for 30 years,” he explained. “About four years ago, my friend Mar-
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ty Wozniak started up a recording studio and after listening to a cassette of that 30-year-old music, he insisted on recording them. An album and two EPs have been the result of a wonderful, excruciating, blissful, terrifying, amazing, and humbling experience. I am forever grateful to Marty for unlocking those songs and the development of new ones,” he said. “We are preparing the third EP and it should be ready by May or June.” People have their own style and method of creating music. Sometimes they hear a melody and can fit the lyrics to the music. Others will read a poem and just hear the melodies. Either way, it is an amazing process. “Both ways of approach have worked for me,” said Ricky. “Whatever comes to mind and heart, I follow. A jingle or collection of chord phrases appears from my subconscious somehow. I don’t understand why the music comes; however, I know God put it in there and sometimes I listen. Sometimes I listen badly, and the song gets too complicated and that’s where friends are a great asset and I let them critique it. The music sets the mood, and the lyrics follow. Sometimes it’s from the past and other times it is something imagined. The songs get better when the critics are truly helping, and the song evolves.” Ricky’s writing is influenced by many different artists and genres while not being defined by any of them. Sometimes his country roots shine through and other times his growly rock voice is a force.
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he first thing you notice about Sheena is her infectious smile, which makes you feel happy. The second thing you notice is her gracious demeanor, which makes you feel as if you are supposed to be there, which was good since my presence on the set was clearly not scripted. I was there to watch a live taping of “Coffee With the Girls,” a web-based talk show created and produced by local filmmaker Sheena Vaught. A woman with the talent, intelligence and determination to forge her own path to a successful film production career right here in Brunswick County, Vaught deserves to be in the spotlight herself.
Sheena says she drew her inspiration for “Coffee With the Girls” from the long-running TV talk show “Hollywood Reporter.” She loved the concept of guests talking around a big table, and
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believed the format would suit her own vision of telling stories about everyday women who have overcome hardships by leaning on their Christian faith. “I want women whose stories are real and raw. Whose stories of struggles and successes can inspire other women to follow their hearts,” Sheena said. Sheena has been following her own heart since a young age. Reared in a creative environment – her father is a graphic design artist and her mother is a high school art teacher — Sheena has creativity in her DNA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Film Studies from UNCW, but after a short stint as an intern with a large production company in Los Angeles, she realized her true aspirations were to be on the set in a hands-on role. She also realized that she had left her heart in North Carolina. She returned home to attend Cape Fear Community College, earning a technical degree in film production that led to placements as a production coordinator and, eventually, a script supervisor in the Wilmington film market. “I learned about all aspects of film production from a wonderful mentor named Nina Rogan, who encouraged me to become a script supervisor,” she said. Ms. Rogan was herself a veteran script supervisor who worked on hit movies like “The Thomas Crown Affair” and “The Crown.” Sheena went on to procure roles as script supervisor on films including “Adrenaline,” staring John Schneider of “Dukes of Hazzard” fame, and BET’s “Frat Brothers.” But just as
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Sheena Vaught films the NC Rice Festival
her career was taking off, the Wilmington film industry was crashing down. Undeterred, Sheena formed a company called ARIMUSE Productions in 2011 and began to produce her own television and film content. Gradually, she built an impressive array of studio equipment, including cameras, lighting, a sound recording system, and sophisticated editing software. Her productions are professional in every way, right down to the catered luncheons and swag bags for her guests. Sheena is not only the creator of “Coffee With the Girls.” On most days she handles it all: lights, camera, and action! For now, she performs the preand post-production as well. Her sister, Shanta Vaught-Johnson, helps direct the episodes and there is also a stylist for hair and makeup. “Prior to this year, I had more help, but with the pandemic, I had had to eliminate several roles,” Sheena said. Currently she has one intern from UNCW lined up to do some editing work this summer. If all goes well, she plans to build her crew with more interns and paid staff over the next few years.
Like many rising artists, Vaught works a day job to support herself while growing her business. All of her writing and production is done on nights and weekends. Determined to make her mark in the film industry, she is also practical and pragmatic, living off her salary from Wells Insurance in Shallotte while cultivating sponsorships for her show. “Coffee With the Girls,” now in its fourth season, has a growing list of sponsors, including her highly supportive employer, as well as The Brunswick Art Council, Chili’s of Shallotte, Cape Fear Fitness, Teresa Carroll – Edward Jones, and several other local businesses. “Sheena is smart and talented,” says Ms. Carroll. “I am a strong believer in supporting local businesses.” Local female-owned businesses are the theme of this season’s “Coffee With the Girls.” The first episode will feature Megan Daniielle, owner of Wilmington-based “Make It Public,” a marketing and public relations firm, and co-owner of Fruition Magazine. Sheena encourages her guests to promote their businesses on her show, believing strongly in the power of women helping women. Daniielle’s story is compelling, having overcome many personal and business challenges that ultimately led to her current success. Unsure at first just how much to share, Daniielle eventually laid it all on the table as she realized the show’s potential to reach others who could benefit from hearing her story. Both Sheena and her host, Mooney Coleman, have a way of making their guests relax and forget about the cameras. As the coffee flows, so does the conversation, fluctuating from personal revelations to professional advice.
By the end of the talk, it’s hard to believe these women have just met. Credit goes to Ms. Vaught’s insightfulness. “She is amazing! Amazing! It’s all her,” Mooney gushed about Sheena’s talent for coming up with questions and talking points that allow the episodes to develop naturally. “I truly respect and support her vision for the show – making it easy to be the best host I can be!” While Sheena relishes the success of her talk show, her true passion is for writing and directing narrative script, particularly Christian stories that provide a wholesome alternative to provocative TV shows. She has produced several short films, including “The Fervent” in 2016 and “Convicted” in 2019. Last year she completed a touching documentary released on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 called “Where Was I; A 9/11 Project.” Currently, she is working on a documentary entitled “God in My Fingers” about NC artist Ivey Hayes. “Magnolia Network, that’s what I pray for,” she says when asked what her dream avenue would be. The up-and-
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coming network, owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV fame, seems like a perfect fit. The stars are open about the importance of faith in everything they do. Sheena is not interested in living the Hollywood life, though. She is determined to make her mark right here in Brunswick County, and with the burgeoning growth of Wilmington’s film industry drawing attention to this area, it seems like her faith is steering her in the right direction. “I love it here and I want to stay here. And I want to inspire other people in this area to pursue careers in film and production right here at home,” she said. In fact, her conviction is so strong that she named her own creative enterprise “Tower 5 Media” as a tribute to the five beaches of Brunswick County. Season Four of “Coffee With the Girls” will air on Facebook the third week of April, 2022. To learn more about Sheena’s film work check out her website: www.sheenavaugt.com.
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COMMUNITY
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Back Porch Rockers Play For Museum STORY CONTRIBUTED
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ring your blanket or chairs, enjoy great music and a great view on the Garrison lawn and help support our own local Maritime Museum. The tunes start at 5 pm on Sunday, April 5. Local favorites the Back Porch Rockers will be rocking out at this fundraiser for the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. The concert is on the Garrison lawn, 203E. Bay St. Raffle tickets for gift baskets and other items donated by local businesses will be sold, and proceeds will benefit the museum. “Sponsorships are still available by calling 910-477-5152 or emailing SouthportFOM@ gmail.com,” said “Tom Hale, Chairman of the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, adding that lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dancing shoes are highly encouraged. Tickets for the museum’s next fundraiser, a World War II-era themed event featuring heavy hors d’ourves and the musical stylings of local crooner Mark Bachara planned for May, will be available as well. The mission of the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport is to develop, encourage and promote public awareness of the museum and to support the resources, programs and facilities. The Maritime Museum, located at 204 E. Moore St. in Southport is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm. The public is encouraged to visit www.NCMaritimeMuseumSouthport. com for more information on exhibits, educational programs, monthly speakers and presentations, etc.
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COMMUNITY April Roundtable
Civil War Prison Camps and Escapes STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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rom 1861 to 1865, more than 150 prison camps were established by the Union and Confederate governments. While estimates vary widely as to the number of prisoners taken on both sides, the Official Records of the war cites a total of 347,000 men endured the hardships of being prisoners of war. What these detainees suffered and the options they had for escaping is what is discussed at the Tuesday, April 5th meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. The guest speaker is Angela Zombek, Ph.D., and her presentation is entitled, “…the Duty of the Prisoner to Escape…”: POWs’ Escape Attempts, Plots, and Ideological Flight.”
As in all wars, the victors tend to write the history, and the prisoners have become notorious for a litany of horrors. But the simple truth is that neither side was prepared to accommodate the large number of prisoners taken during the war, which many believed would be of short duration, yet dragged on for four years of incredible misery. Once Union and Confederate soldiers were captured, their opportunity to prove valor on the battlefield ceased. Instead, prisoners of war withstood unsanitary conditions, rampaging disease, inadequate shelter and clothing, outright starvation, boredom, threats of harsh punishment for disobedience, swarm-
ing vermin, and the psychological stigma of imprisonment. They could, however, fight against the enemy and for freedom by attempting to escape through various means. General Order No. 100 (the Lieber Code, 1863) did not consider POW escape attempts to be a crime, and the breakdown of the Dix-Hill Exchange Cartel in the summer of 1863 increased POWs’ desperation for freedom. POWs’ thoughts of escape often led to psychological comfort rather than actual emancipation from confinement. Some prisoners broke free through mass escape attempts, tunneling, and individual ingenuity at prisons like Camp Chase,
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Johnson’s Island, the Ohio Penitentiary, Libby Prison, Salisbury Prison, Andersonville, Fort Taylor, and Fort Jefferson. Those who remained in prison, however, sought solace through religion to withstand captivity. More than 49,000 prisoners died in captivity, at least 26,440 Confederate and 22,580 Union, an overall mortality rate of 14 percent. Twelve percent of Confederate prisoners and 18 percent of Union captives never returned from incarceration. Zombek is an historian of the Civil War Era, and is currently Associate Professor of Civil War History at UNCW. She has experience with the National Park Service at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More recently she is managing editor of Kent State University Press’s book series, “Interpreting the Civil War: Texts and
Contexts.” Zombek has published several articles on prisons, and is author of Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War. And, she appeared in TLC’s celebrity genealogy show, “Who Do You Think You Are,” and helped Jessica Biel learn about the history of her Civil War ancestor! The Tuesday, April 5 meeting will be held as usual at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Registration begins at 6:15PM, and the program starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome. The visitor fee is $10, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues, and can include a spouse. For more information about the in-person meeting, the easy online registration process, how to attend meetings remotely, or how to become a member, email president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com. Or call him at (404) 229-9425.
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CALENDAR
April
APRIL 13
Leland We Don’t Know Tour
We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-385-9891.
Learn about the Town’s history in a program at Town Hall, followed by a bus tour which highlights the history and the future of this fast-growing community. This tour fills up quickly, and the fee is $15 for residents. The program runs from 9 am to noon.
APRIL 2
APRIL 13
Art Around Town: Clay with Lauren
Daughters of the American Revolution
Get your hands muddy in this fun and instructional pottery wheel demo 1-3 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
APRIL 3
Kayak Adventures: Eagle Island
This paddle tour starts at 9:30 am and takes kayakers to the popular Eagles Island. Visit https://www.townofleland.com/kayak-adventures-eagles-island for more information.
APRIL 5
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
This month’s Civil War Round Table focuses on the experiences of prisoners of war, with speaker is Angela Zombek, Ph.D. and her presentation “The Duty of the Prisoner to Escape: POWs’ Escape Attempts, Plots, and Ideological Flight.” Program registration starts at 6:15 pm at Hatch Auditorium at Fort Caswell in Caswell Beach. For more information, email president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call (404) 229-9425.
APRIL 7
Artists’ Reception - Leland Cultural Arts Center Enjoy a reception with artists Barbara Hubbard, Kris Scheppmann, and Kathy Holland at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 6-8 pm. The artists’ work will be featured in the gallery through April 28.
APRIL 7
Night Hunt 21+
This adults-only eggstravaganza, at 113 Town Hall Drive in Leland, features
live music and movie trivia by Gump Fiction, prizes donated by local area businesses and restaurants, and Poor Piggys and T’geaux Boys food trucks. This event is BYOB, with only beer and wine are allowed. Tickets are $10, and pre-registration is required.
APRIL 7
Spring Into DIY - Burlap Wreaths
Learn all the tips and tricks for making your own burlap wreath. Materials are provided and participants will take home their wreaths. Registration required with the Town of Leland. The cost is $20 for residents, and $30 for others.
APRIL 9
Easter egg hunt — Belville
Photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for the little ones, starting at 10 am at the Brunswick Riverwalk, 580 River Road. Pre-registration is required; email financeclerk@townofbelville. com.
APRIL 9
Spring Has Sprung Art Market
More than 20 vendors will be on hand to sell their artistic creations, and there will be live music from Mystic River, all at Shuckin’ Shack, 1175 Turlington Ave. The festivities run from 4-8 pm. Grab dinner at the Shack, and save room for
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dessert from vendors at the Market.
APRIL 9
Right Plant, Right Place
Learn what plants to use in your space, no matter what type of yard, and how to deal with sun, shade, and wildlife. The cost is $10 for residents, and the class is 9 am to noon at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
APRIL 9
Movie in the Park — Leland
Take chairs or a blanket and enjoy “Space Jam: A New Legacy” with the whole family at Founders Park, Town Hall Drive. The Donut Bus will be on site. A few hours earlier, the Art Around Town will feature a Space Jame-themed project.
APRIL 10
Fundraiser for the NC Maritime Museum at Southport
The Back Porch Rockers perform on the Garrison lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport. The concert is free, but gift certificates and items from area business will be raffled off with proceeds benefitting the museum.
The group meets at 10 am via Zoom and in person, and will hear from guest speaker Rachel Waite of Habitat for Humanity. Guests are welcome to attend. For full details on the meeting, lunch and more information on the organization, contact Regent Martha Koletar, mkoletar@aol.com or Registrar Jane Johnson, jjatbhi@bellsouth.net. Chapter information is available on the blog: https://darbrunswicktownchapter.blogspot.com/
APRIL 14-16, 21-24
Brunswick Little Theatre presents “Mom’s Gift,”a comedy about a mother who returns to her family in ghostly form and who must perform tasks to earn her wings. Performances are at 7:30 pm April 14-16 and 2123, with matinees at 3:30 pm April 23-24. The Theatre is at 8068 River Road SE, Southport. Visit https:// brunswicklittletheatre.com to purchase tickets.
APRIL 16
Kids Egg Hunt - Northwest District Park
Children ages 10 and younger can search for eggs filled with prizes. Children will be grouped by age, and the the fun kicks off at 10 am at the park, 1937 Andrew Jackson HWY NE.
APRIL 19
Kayak Adventures: Holly Shelter Creek
Mahanaim Adventures leads this tour of Holly Shelter Creek, starting
at 8:30 am. The fee is $45 for residents.
APRIL 20
Plant Giveaway — Founders Park Leland residents can pick up some free plants to make their garden grow. Plants are available from 6-7 pm at Founders Park, while supplies last.
APRIL 27
Kayak Adventures: Masonboro Island
WilmingtonOutdoor Adventures leads this tour to the popular Masonboro Island, at 4:30 pm. The fee is $45 for residents.
APRIL 28
Live @ The Park at Leland’s Founders Park
The Phantom Playboys kick off Leland’s concert series at 6:30 pm in Founders Park on Town Hall Drive. There will be a food truck on site, and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the tunes.
ONGOING EVENTS Riverwalk Marketplace
Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
Town of Leland — Parks & Recreation Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and online programs, including: painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow There is plenty to do and see, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Leland Library - 487 Village Road
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. Curbside delivery is still available - reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call
910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon,. The museum is hosting day camp over schools’ spring break, and springtime sloop craft kits for children will be available starting April 9, until sold out. Check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details.
Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Live @ The Park at Founders Park, Leland Phantom Playboys — Food truck on site, and take your own blankets or chairs for this free concert on the lawn, starting at 6:30 pm.
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
BEER AND WINE
April 22 — Jay Leno April 23 — STOMP — the international percussion sensation comes to Wilmington April 26-27— Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Charlie Factory April 28 — The NC Symphony presents Scheherazade April 30 — Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheatre Drive, WIlmington April 13 — The Record Company — Play Loud Tour April 14 — Mt. Joy April 16 — Shovel & Ropes April 21 — Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Perspective Tour April 22 — Luka Nelson and Promise of the Real April 26-27 — The String Cheese Incident April 28 — Spoon May 1 — Houndmouth Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.
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April 2 — Grand Funk Railroad and Dave Mason
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.
Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.
Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.
Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order take-out.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
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Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
Brunswick Beer Xchange Co. 113 Village Road, Leland
Check Facebook for live music, food truck appearances, trivia nights and wine tastings.
April 3 — Wilmington Symphony Orchestra: Classical Kids, featuring the music of Beethoven April 8 — Death of Cochise — Hip hop and spoken word production takes audiences on a journey through identity, culture, struggle, and accountability
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April 11 — Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute show
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April 19 —Trace Atkins — the famed Country singer performs April 21-23, 28-30 — The Cape Fear Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents “Our LeadingLady”
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Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
BRIDGEWATER WINES 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900 www.bridgewaterwines.com Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm
BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE
Hot dogs and specialty craft beers
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1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
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Handcrafted Pottery
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CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
CHINGON TAQUERIA 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221 Mexican Food & Drink
CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD 2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland (910) 782-8498 Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches
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FIREHOUSE SUBS 3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
DUNKIN DONUTS Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport
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1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
MR. BAGELMEISTER 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland
JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
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WOK AND ROLL
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs
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SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER 112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030
MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358 Hibachi, Sushi
NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland Suite 110 (910) 274-0358
PAPI’S CAFE 1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
LOCAL’S TAVERN
M + K’S KITCHEN
YUMMI YUMMI
SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA 1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
PIZZA HUT
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA
WAFFLE HOUSE
1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
We couldn’t resist the Meatloaf Benedict Special at New Day Cafe
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