January 2025 Leland Magazine

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The Pet Issue

hough it’s a bit like having to pick a favorite child, I have to admit the Pet Issue is my favorite issue of the year. And I know I’m not the only one who loves it--readers tell me they love and this year even the folks who print the magazines for us said they look forward to the Pet Issue too! It starts when I put out the call for pet photos and you all answer, filling my email inbox with fun. Imagine how great it is to wake up every morning and check your work email and be greeted with kittens and puppers and even the occasional goat or rooster. How can you have a bad day after that start? Then I have to organize the pet photos, which isn’t easy. I know how important each critter is to its person and I want everyone to have the joy of seeing their little fur baby in print. But even that’s fun as it lets me see them all again and try to figure who should be on the cover. Finally I lay the magazine out which means looking at everyone again and reading the names.

Oh the names y’all come up with! I honestly sit here and giggle to myself. Well, to myself and the News Hound, Copper. See, I’m a pet person too, a dog person really, and a hound person specifically. Working in a home office by myself would be terrible without Copper. He makes me smile and keeps me moving around and generally makes each day better.

I hope having a look at these pets inside makes your day a little better.

And I hope it inspires you to give your dog or cat or horse or goat a little head scratch.— Jeffrey

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Family Dog Naturals Making Keeping A Healthy Pet Easy

STORY BY JANET MORGAN-SWEGLE, PHOTOS BY TONY SWEGLE

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any years ago, we had a Pug named Jack. Like many pets, Jack had a favorite human in the house and that happened to be me. He tolerated my husband and children, but he loved me.

This was never more evident than the time in my life when I was “displaced.” Displaced was the new buzz word for reducing the workforce to save money. I had given my company 17 years of hard work, but I was getting older and more expensive to the organization, so I was displaced.

One day, I looked outside and despite all of the resumes I had sent out, I realized that seasons had changed, and I still wasn’t working. All alone in the house, I sat down and cried. But I wasn’t alone. Jack heard me and jumped up on the couch and started to whimper and whine. He put his head in my lap and his paw on my arm and we cried together. I think that everyone who has ever had a pet has a story similar to mine.

It was years before we got another dog.

Her name is Dixie, she’s a Shih Tzu, and she is how we came to know Dave and Betsy, owners of Family Dog Naturals, located at 1120 East Cutlar Crossing in Brunswick Forest.

Betsy and Dave have been in Leland for 13 years. They are originally from Connecticut, where Betsy worked for a holistic veterinarian for more than 10 years. During her time there she gained a wealth of knowledge pertaining to pet nutrition and allaround animal health. It became a passion for her, and she has used that knowledge to help the customers keep their pets healthy and happy.

“To be honest, this was a lifestyle change,” said Betsy. “My husband Dave and I both had lucrative jobs but decided to move to North Carolina to be closer to some family, without any intention of opening a store.

A year after we moved here, we created a business plan which eventually came to life as Family Dog Naturals.”

According to Betsy, its so important to provide healthy food and ensure that pets get the proper vitamins and supplements.

“A healthier food for your pets doesn’t have

Katie, Dave, Maddie and Betsy

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to be expensive, which is a common misconception,” she said. “A good deal of the brands we carry in store are less expensive than some of the major brands in big box and online stores. You can feed animals for less but provide better food.

“You have to know what you are feeding your dog or cat and understanding the primary ingredients of that food. Some ingredients that don’t belong in their diets include corn or wheat, inexpensive fillers that can cause allergy type reactions such as itching, scratching and dry skin. We are big advocates of raw feeding, home cooking and gently cooked foods. Providing rotational proteins is greatly beneficial to the body,” Betsy said.

Betsy always says food and behavior go hand in hand. Just like humans, when you eat well you feel well. When you feed your body better it makes a difference on an emotional and physical level. Why wouldn’t it apply to your pets as well?

“If you are feeding dry foods (aka kibble) we’d recommend using supplements in your pet’s diet of which we carry a wide variety at our store. Dry foods are cooked at extremely high temperatures which can impact the quality of the good ingredients they have.

And always remember to slowly introduce anything new into their diets,” she said.

According to Betsy, “It’s all about the gut.

A healthy gut equals a healthy pet. We have many wonderful options to choose from: digestive enzyme powders, probiotic chews, and our fan favorite, goat milk and cow kefir.”

So, what are some healthy snacks and options you can give your pets? Apples are

good source for vitamins A and C as well as providing fiber in their diet.Broccoli, zucchini, spinach or any leafy greens are great since they are high in fiber and help to boost the immune system. Dogs love blueberries, and they are full of antioxidants and make a great snack. Plain or Greek yogurt is also a good source of probiotics, which can strengthen the digestive system, but be sure its no fat because they don’t need the extra sugars.

Cooked or pureed green beans are low in calories and are a good source of fiber and will help them feel fuller without adding extra calories.

One of the things that Betsy and David are most proud of is the customer service they and their team offer. “We are consultants, not just people who work in a pet supply store. We get to know our customers and the needs of their companions, and we research the best options for them. We want people to know that they can come into our store and just ask questions for the benefit of their animals. We want to understand the issue and we will always provide solutions or suggestions for them to consider. We are here for them. Understanding our customers’ needs makes a world of difference in how we run our business,” Betsy said.

She continued, “Providing excellent customer service is a top priority. Our team is exceptional. Valerie has worked with us for 10 years; Maddie has been with us for four years and Katie for two years. They uphold our promise to pet owners and our compassionate philosophy. We are proud to provide a positive work environment and a place that encourages our team to continually increase their knowledge, be there for the customers and make the store a welcoming and safe place for pets to visit. This is a happy place;

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Valerie and Maddie

you can see that in the pet parents and their animals that frequent our store. We, as a small business, appreciate everyone who comes in and helps us be successful. We have a simple philosophy. Everyone deserves a smile

when they come in, they deserve a great shopping experience, and they know and trust that we will provide the best options for their animals. After all, these animals are a member of their family, and we value that trust. Please stop by the store anytime for free samples and bring your 4-legged friend by so we can spoil them!”

Over the years Betsy, Dave and the crew at Family Dog Naturals have received accolades for their contribution to caring for Leland’s pets including numerous awards for “Best Local Pet Supply Store” from the viewers and readers of The Wilmington Star News, WECT, and WWAY, not to mention being recognized by their business peers ,having been named Best Business by North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce in 2015, 2018 and 2022.

Betsy and Dave are huge supporters of local rescues and animal shelters. Betsy explained, “Along with our wonderful customers, we donate many items to help animals in need. Our “little fella,” George, is a 2-year-old rescued beagle, who is living his best life and adding so much love to ours.”

To this day, I still think of Jack and the paw prints he left on my heart. He had many health issues, some associated with the breed and others from not eating well. Af-

At 12, she can still jump up on the couch to sit with us and maintains a healthy weight.

She recognizes the store when we go there, barks happily and pulls on the leash to go in.

There’s no better recommendation than that.

Having a dog or cat family member is a privilege and a responsibility. They make their way into our home, our space, and especially our hearts. They love us unconditionally; we should love them back and keep them healthy. Call Betsy and her team at 910-859-7605 or stop in and see them to find out what you can do to make your pets’ life as good as they are making yours. And make sure you ask about “Tony Gullets.” They are Dixie’s favorite treat!

ter speaking to Betsy, I realized I spoiled him with “people food” that wasn’t healthy food for him. In doing so, I probably shortened his life and I regret that.

We won’t make that mistake with Dixie.

She is a “regular” at Family Dog Naturals and has tried a variety of their natural foods.

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Nicole’s Golf Notes

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Putting Pointers Part One: Solid Contact

BY NICOLE WELLER LPGA/PGA GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

Nicole Weller instructs local area golfers at Compass Pointe Golf Club in Leland. Feel free to submit your question or topic for the Nicole’s Notes column via her website ‘Contact Nicole’ page. For more information on Nicole and her tips / videos, visit www.nicoleweller.com.

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hat is putting other than rolling a ball into a hole across an uneven surface…seems simple, right? It can be simpler if we let it, and there is always a mix of both luck and skill that produces result. Some keys are an effective putter face, path and centeredness of contact through impact after a good green read. In this article, we’ll focus a bit on good contact.

Every putter has a sweet spot where solid contact happens and it might not be exactly in the middle of the putter face pending on the design of the putter (shaft insert, head design, etc.). You can hold a putter lightly between your thumb and index finger with the toe pointing toward you at face-height and take a tee in your other hand and lightly tap the pointy end against the putter face. Where does the least amount of twist happen? If you tap the toe and then the heel, you should notice twisting of the putter head. Keep working away from the putter heel and put-

ter toe until you find where the least amount of twist happens. That’s the sweet spot and where the ball should be striking.

Off-center putts twist the putter head creating off-line putts and also affect the solidness of a putt and therefore speed. For example, golfers may contact a ball off-center on the putter head, leave it short and then think they might need to ‘hit it harder,’ which they then do AND hit the center and now the ball shoots by way too far.

Being able to strike the center consistently is a big plus and part of our challenge with the game as variable humans. There’s a great machine called the SAM Putt Lab (Science And Motion) and one of the 50+ parameters it measures on a single putt is centeredness of contact. It shows the dispersion pattern pretty vividly. Check out Loggerhead or other golf fitting places in the area to have staff run you through a SAM session. The data is great if used well.

I have several drills I like to prescribe for centeredness of contact in putting.

One is to set up a tee gate station six feet on a flat or uphill putt with a tee one quarter of an inch outside the toe and another the same distance outside the heel of the putter. Then roll some putts without hitting one of the tees as the putter head passes through the tees. Newer golfers and higher handicappers can widen the tee gate just a little more. I watched Tiger run this drill at the Masters during one of my visits there. The ability to start and return the putter head back to the center position is key.

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-- How many putts in a row can you make at six feet without hitting a tee gate? ●-- How many putts out of 10 can you make at six feet with your eyes closed without hitting a tee gate?

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Get better at finding the center of the putter face and when playing — make that your putting goal during the round, bring that into your soft awareness. Have a line item on your scorecard to keep track of the percent of solid putts, thereby upping your awareness of that. Give a checkmark for center and an X for not and see what your percentage is for the day.

And putters are the most used and least-fitted clubs in the bag. It might be a good idea if you want to improve your putting to make sure you have a putter that has the right length, head type, weight, shaft insert and other aspects that make the putter work for you and not the other way around… get a putter fitting and take that variable off the table!

FISHING REPORT

December Fishing Report December Holds Plenty Of Great Fishing

BY CAPTAIN STEELE PARK

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ishing in southeastern North Carolina during the fall has been exceptional, with consistent action across backwater, nearshore, and offshore areas. The mild autumn weather has allowed water temperatures to cool gradually, triggering the fall migration and creating optimal conditions for anglers. While October and November are traditionally the best months, December can surprise fishermen with excellent catches.

Backwater Fishing As the flounder migrate to warmer waters, speckled trout and red drum fishing comes into full swing. With increasingly clearer creek waters, anglers can enjoy sight fishing for red drum. As water temperatures drop to the low 60s and high 50s, fish move further into creeks, seeking warmer, shallower areas.

Drum and trout tend to seek out deeper holes in creek bends during the cooler mornings and evenings, where the water retains more warmth. As the sun rises and the day heats up, particularly on sunny afternoons, red drum venture into the shallow mud flats in pursuit of shrimp. To avoid spooking the schools cruising these flats, a stealthy approach is essential. Anglers should watch for tailing red drum and cast an artificial paddle-tail soft plastic or a Vudu shrimp ahead of the fish, retrieving the bait

slowly with long pauses between twitches.

Speckled trout, on the o t h e r h a n d , gather in larger feeder creeks and often concentrate on current rips, particularly where multiple creeks converge. Using a popping cork rigged with live or artificial shrimp can be highly effective, allowing the bait to drift naturally with the current. It may take a few attempts to pinpoint the exact location where the fish are stacked, but once found, the action can be consistent and rewarding.

For a different fall fishing experience, spot and whiting can be caught near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Anchoring along the sides of the river channel in 12 to 20 feet of water and using a simple drop rig baited with cut bloodworms or shrimp is a proven method. While the falling tide often yields the best results, these fish will bite during all tidal phases, offering a fun and productive outing.

Nearshore Fishing Although the bull red bite has slowed compared to earlier months, there are still opportunities to hook these powerful fish.

Using a heavy Carolina rig with cut menhaden or mullet can entice bites, particularly in areas like the slues on the Frying Pan Shoals and the east side of the shoals off

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more information please call at 910620-9919 Bald Head Island. Meanwhile, big bluefish and bonito are actively working the shoals.

Trolling Clarkspoons along these areas is effective, but if you spot fish and birds feeding, casting Gotcha plugs and diamond jigs on light tackle offers an exciting and rewarding alternative.

As water temperatures drop into the mid-to-upper 50s, giant bluefin tuna begin to appear from the Carolina Beach Inlet to the shoals and out to locations such as the fairway buoy and knuckle buoy. These giants migrate in to feast on the dense schools of menhaden/bunker that gather on the shoals during winter. Trolling a horse ballyhoo paired with a heavy BWC Jag head or Joe Schute lure, rigged with a long 300-pound fluorocarbon leader and a planer, is a proven method for attracting bites.

Look for telltale signs like diving gannets, whales, and schools of dolphins, as these indicators often point to tuna feeding frenzies nearby.

Offshore Fishing Some of the best winter fishing in southeastern North Carolina can be found offshore, in the 20-60 mile range. Massive schools of king mackerel are active in these waters, feeding near ledges and rock piles where blended blue-green water in the low 70s is found. Trolling cigar minnows is

a highly effective strategy, with the Frying Pan Tower area being a consistently productive spot for kings.

Bottom fishing also shines this time of year, with large black sea bass abundant from 60 to 100 feet deep. Using a twohook drop rig baited with cut squid can yield excellent catches.

For those venturing farther offshore, the Gulf Stream offers epic winter fishing opportunities. Hard temperature breaks and bait-filled eddies between 120 and 300 feet of water attract schools of wahoo and blackfin tuna. Rock piles, ledges, and sea mounts are prime locations to find these fish feeding. Blackfin tuna, often seen feeding on the surface, are particularly responsive to spinning gear paired with large poppers worked rapidly across the water.

To maximize the wahoo bite, troll purple/black or red/black lures with a touch of mylar flash, rigged with ballyhoo. Be sure to include one bait on a planer, as this often produces the best action. For blackfin tuna, a cedar plug or tuna feather trolled as a shotgun bait is a reliable way to draw strikes.

Safety First While winter fishing offers incredible opportunities, safety is paramount. With water temperatures in the 50s and 60s, hypothermia is a serious risk. Choose weather days carefully, ensure your vessel and gear are in top condition, and always prioritize safety.

Enjoy the bountiful fishing this winter, and as always, tight lines!

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January Brunswick Civil War Round Table STORY CONTRIBUTED

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s battles raged throughout the course of the Civil War, at least 600,000 soldiers died from wounds or sickness. The vast majority of these men were treated in both battlefield and general hospitals. So, how vital were hospitals throughout the war? Were they effective, efficient, and helpful to those who were admitted?

Did hospitals face limitations; e.g., medical treatments, sanitary conditions, diseases, or overwhelmed by the unexpected number of patients being admitted every day? Returning guest speaker Col. Wade Sokolosky (Ret.) will draw on many firsthand accounts which describe the challenges and opportunities both sides faced.

His enlightening presentation will take place at the Brunswick Civil War Round Table meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Hatch Auditorium in Caswell Beach.

Clearly hospitals were essential to the survival and recovery of countless soldiers. They played a crucial role in treating the wounded, controlling disease, advancing medical knowledge, and providing even psychological support. Despite their effectiveness and efficiency, they had serious limitations because of the lack of medical knowledge at the time, resulting in hospital stays lasting weeks or even months for recovery.

The downside meant unsanitary conditions because of overcrowding and a lack of clean water. Disease control

was sporadic, resulting in the spread to other quarantined patients, poor hygiene practices prevailed, and poor ventilation complicated medical progress. On the positive side, new surgical techniques, improved anesthesia, and better medical supplies such as bandages, splints, and surgical instruments created some hope of optimism.

Throughout the war, both sides relied on hospitals for addressing the physical and emotional trauma of their patients. As an example, by 1864, the Confederacy was clearly on the defensive. Here in North Carolina, with

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the fall of Ft. Fisher and Wilmington, Maj. Gen. Sherman’s 1865 Carolinas Campaign, and Maj. Gen. George Stoneman’s devastating cattle raid throughout much of western North Carolina, the state’s Confederate hospital system was on the brink of failure.

Food and medical supplies were scarce, affecting the ability of surgeons overseeing hospitals to provide a proper diet and treatment for patients.

Despite such challenges, the Confederate Medical Department expanded the hospital network along the state’s vital railroad system further into the Piedmont region to meet the ever increasing flow of the sick and wounded.

This was one step in the never-ending need to ease the distress and frustration in all hospitals.

Guest speaker Wade Sokolosky is highly qualified to discuss what he perceived as a forgotten yet crucial Civil War oversight by most other historians – the hospitals. He rectified this oversight, in part, with “North Carolina’s Confederate Hospitals, Vol. 1, 1861 – 1863.” Wade is a native of Beaufort, N.C.; a graduate of East Carolina University; and a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition, as a career army officer, he has used his expertise in

military affairs to produce a definitive study of another overlooked yet significant part of North Carolina history; i.e., its significant involvement in the Civil War. He is one of North Carolina’s leading experts in the 1865 Carolinas Campaign, and frequently leads tours of these battlefields. He also serves as a tour guide with the Friends of Bentonville Battlefield, and has been an advisor to the Brunswick Civil War Round Table for years.

Registration for this monthly meeting begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.

The visitor fee is $10, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. For more information about this 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 directly at (404) 229-9425. Also, you can visit the website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com, or the Facebook page for additional information, news, and updates.

Civil War Marines

History

January Cape Fear Civil War Round Table

The Cape Fear Civil War Round Table, now celebrating its 30th year of operation, invites all to our next meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 9, at centrally located St. John’s Episcopal Church in Midtown Wilmington near Independence Mall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm.

The January program is titled “US and Confederate Marines in North Carolina During the Civil War.” Our speaker is Andrew Duppstadt, a crowd-pleasing favorite of local history buffs.

HIs talk will take a brief look at the history of both the US and Confederate Marine Corps in the Civil War and their involvement in actions in North Carolina.

The Marine Corps tends to get overlooked in the broader scope of Civil War history, particularly the Confederate Marines, but both services were present in the Old North State, especially in the last year of the conflict, and both played crucial roles in the Second Battle of Fort Fisher in January 1865.

A veteran of the public history field with more than 20 years experience, Andrew Duppstadt is currently the Education & Interpretation Supervisor for the North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites.

He earned a BA in history and an MA in public history from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Previously, he has worked at Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, and the CSS Neuse State Historic Site. Andrew also serves as an Adjunct Instructor of History at UNC-Pembroke and Coastal Carolina Community College, teaching classes in American History and North Carolina History. Originally from Jacksonville, NC, Andrew currently resides in Kinston and is based at the NC Historic Sites East Region Office.

Interestingly, both the U.S. and Confederate Marine officers at the center of the second battle of Ft. Fisher, fought 160 years ago on January 15, 1865, had ties to distinguished families with somewhat conflicting loyalties. The U.S. Marine detachment that took part in the assault on the fort was led by Captain (later Major) Lucien Lecompte Dawson who was born in Natchez, Mississippi in 1836.

He was a son of a Maryland born former U.S. Army officer named James L. Dawson and the former Miss Sophia Elizabeth Baylor, a member of the historically prominent Baylor family of 19th century Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas.

A month old when the Alamo fell in Texas, Lucien accompanied his family from Mississippi to Arkansas during 1836-1842 and thence to the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) during 1842-44, where his father had found employment as a (Creek) Indian Agent.

Eventually, his mother and father divorced and with his mother and siblings, Lucien joined the Baylor family in the then independent Republic of Texas. In 1859, he was appointed from the state of Texas as a 2nd Lt USMC. Throughout his Marine Corps career, L.L. Dawson was carried on the rolls as a citizen of Texas.

Despite his ties to prominent Confederates in the Baylor family, Dawson remained loyal to the United States and served under the Stars and Stripes throughout the Civil War. In fact, at one point Confederate officials listed him as a Confederate officer because of his prominent family connections, but he never resigned his U.S. commission.

His Confederate counterpart at Ft. Fisher was Captain Alfred C. van Benthuysen, a member of a family that traced their origin

to 17th Century Dutch settlers in New York who became very prominent in the history of the state, particularly in Albany and the Hudson Valley. Remember, what we know today as New York was the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam until 1664 when the British took over the colony and named it New York.

Members of the van Benthuysen family emigrated to the south and Captain van Benthuysen was born in Natchez, Mississippi in 1836. He was connected to the family of Eliza van Benthuysen who became the wife of Joseph E. Davis, the older brother of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Make plans to come and hear the story of the Marines in North Carolina and take advantage of the chance to get to better know one of the more prominent public historians of Eastern North Carolina.

As usual, the meeting will be held in Elebash Hall in St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Enter at the rear of the church, which is located at 1219 Forest Hills Drive in Wilmington. The church parking lot, close to the entrance to the meeting room, is easily accessed via Park Avenue off of Independence Boulevard. Doors open at 6:30 pm and there is ample time to browse our used books table, and talk to other members of the round table. Ask a friend to come along and find out more about the round table. For information about membership, go to our website at http://cfcwrt.org and click on “Join”.

See you there!

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Keeping Fit

Holiday Eating Tips

with your health and fitness goals while still savoring what you love.

Bouncing Back From The Holiday Bulge

BY VICTOR FERNANDES

Victor Fernandes is owner of Fernandez Fit, helpjng clients achieve personal and professional success through health and fitness

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id you struggle with keeping your weight in check during the holidays?

Trust me, you’re not alone.

During the holiday season, we experience a seemingly endless array delicious foods, especially when we sit down for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s meals – not to mention the alcoholic beverages that flow like wine, including wine.

That’s always true for me when I head home to New York City for Mom’s home cooking, as my family and I do every Christmas. She always makes all of my favorites – mostly fried of course – and enough to last us the nearly full week we spent there.

And of course, I indulge – because I don’t experience Mom’s cooking more than two or three times a year, which in years past meant falling among the average American who gains be-

tween one and eight pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

Those who are more fit hover closer to one pound, while others creep toward the eight-pound mark. What’s more concerning is that holiday weight gain often accounts for 50 percent of the total weight gained annually, and most people never lose it.

Why is there such a disparity between the weight gain for those who are fit and those who aren’t? Yes, knowledge plays a role in that, but not as large a role as you may think.

It’s awareness. It’s paying attention to the choices being made, and better yet planning ahead to make better choices overall. Now, there’s nothing we can do about the choices we made during the holidays. That time has

come and gone.

But what if I said that the approach to maintain your weight, or even to shed unwanted pounds, is the same the rest of the year too?

Because it’s not rocket science, no matter how much we as human beings feel the need to overcomplicate matters, especially pertaining to health and fitness.

Too often we fall into the trap of believing that health and fitness plans need to be complex and complicated – and let’s face it, hard – to gain the desired results.

But in reality, the plan isn’t different now than it was during the holidays.

We simply faced more temptations in front of us trying to steer us off course during the holidays (and too often, doing a very good job of doing just that).

Anyone who works with me can recite what I’m writing next because they have heard it time and time again during our time together.

Make healthy choices. Watch portion sizes. Drink plenty of water, preferably half an ounce per pound of body weight. And be active.

Still, I know how hard how it is to turn away foods we enjoy, at holiday time and the rest of the year. Here are five helpful tips when faced with making choices that will help you stay on track

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1. Eat in advance – Don’t arrive at any gathering hungry. That’s a recipe for making poor choices.

2. Take your time eating – How often have you been so hungry that you eat a meal so quickly, still feel hungry along the way, and then a short time later feel bloated? Studies show it takes at least 20 minutes for our brain to send signals to our stomach saying that we’re full. So, eat slowly to prevent overeating.

3. Feel satisfied, not full – When you’re eating slowly, and you start to feel full, that’s when you should stop eating, even if there’s food left on your plate. Whenever I eat out, I ask for a to-go box before my meal arrives.

Then I cut the meal in half (because portion sizes at restaurants are at least twice the normal serving size) and put it in the box before I eat the rest. Now, I have a healthy meal for lunch or dinner the next day.

4. Indulge…a bit – If you plan, for example, to have a piece of pie for dessert, don’t have a second helping of the main course. If you prioritize what you want to eat, you can still enjoy all the choices without overdoing it.

5. Forgive yourself – No one is perfect. Simply make a healthier choice the next time.

If you need help with building better awareness over the nutritional choices you make, or any challenges you face on your health and fitness journey, I’m here to help.

Contact me at 814-504-7774 or by email at info@fernandesfit.com to get started. You can also get more information on my website at fernandesfit. com.

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CALENDAR

January

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 register in person at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

JAN 7

Brunswick Civil War Round Table

“Civil War, Uninterrupted: Jefferson Davis, George Washington Rains, and Confederate Gunpowder Strategy.” George Rains was instrumental in providing Jefferson Davis’s army with gunpowder. This enabled the South to achieve early success at the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, building momentum and confidence in the South’s war effort. It was referred to as the “Confederate gunpowder strategy,” a critical component of their war effort. Guest speaker: Ted Savas is an award-winning author, college professor, attorney, and publisher of a company specializing in military and general history subjects.

The group meets at Hatch Auditorium at Fort Caswell; doors open at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Anyone can attend; the cost is $10 but can be applied to $25 annual membership dues.

JAN 9

Leland We Don’t Know Tour

The program starts off at the Cultural Arts Center with a presentation on the Town’s history and growth, and a twohour bus tour around town highlights some of that history and provides information on future plans. The cost is $27 for residents and $30 for non-residents.

JAN 9

Reception — Artistry of the LCAC

Artwork from instructors at the Leland Cultural Arts Center will be featured, and the reception is 6-8 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. It’s a great chance to see what new skills you

can learn through the Center’s classes and programs.

JAN 9

Cape fear Civil War Round Table

Speaker Andrew Duppstadt will discuss “US and Confederate Marines in North Carolina During the Civil War.” The group meets at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1219 Forest Hills Drive in WilmingtonDoors open at 6:30 pm, and the program starts at 7 pm.

JAN 14

Door Hanger Painting

Learn how to decorate on trend with these monthly sessions on creating door hangers. Participants will create with acrylic paint on wood. The class is 6-8 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The cost is $36 for residents and $40 for non-residents.

JAN 16

Beginning Gardner Grow Bag

Participants will learn the basics of container gardening and plant their own fabric grow-bag garden to take home, choosing from a variety of lettuces, herbs, and greens. The class is 6-7 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland. The cost is $40 for residents.

FEB 1

Open House — Leland Cultural Arts Center Tour LCAC and learn all about the variety of art, crafts, theater, music, and many other classes and programs. Meet the instructors and participate in family activities. The open house is 10 am to 1 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

FEB 8

Makers Madness Market

Shop at this pop-up market from 1-3 pm. You’ll be supporting artists who work in the Center’s studios and maybe even find that special something that didn’t get crossed off your Christmas list.

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FEB 22

Chefs of Brunswick

The Southport Rotary Club hosts this annual event, which features samples and tastings from chefs, restaurants and wine sellers in the county. Tickets are $30. The event is 5:30-9 pm at the St. James Community Center, 4140 Southport-Supply Road.

ONGOING EVENTS

Riverwalk Marketplace

Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; and Sundays 10-4 pm; Produce and fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

Leland Library 487 Village Road NE

Baby storytime is at 10 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Pre-K and older storytime is at 11 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

4th Friday Art Market

Shop among 30-plus vendors, eat, dance and enjoy spending time with friends and neighbors at this monthly market next to Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar (1175 Turlington Avenue, in Brunswick Forest). The market is open from 4-8 pm.

Town of Leland/Parks & Recreation

Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and programs, including painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.

Battleship North Carolina Tour the USS NORTH CAROLINA and participate in group programs and special programming throughout the year, such as Memorial Day observances, Battleship 101 and more. Visit https://battleshipnc.com/. The battleship site is at 1 Battleship Road NE, Wilmington (west side of the Cape Fear River).

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.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore Street 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 Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register for special programs. .

Wilmington River Tours

212 S. Water St., Wilmington

Tour the beautiful Cape Fear River and learn more about the area’s history and ecology. Sunset cruises include acoustic music Thursdays through Sundays! Tours are offered daily, to the north along historic downtown Wilmington, the USS North Carolina Battleship and Eagles Island on the even hours, and to the south under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and past the shipyard on the odd hours; visit https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/ for schedules and to purchase tickets.

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.

Museum of Coastal Carolina

21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach

Enjoy the Festival of Trees, Nov 7-Dec. 31. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

The Museum will be open Sunday and Monday, Jan 19-20 for Martin Luther King Day and Feb 17-17 for President’s Day. .Ingram Planetarium

7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach

The Planetarium is open Thursdays through Saturdays; dome shows start on the hour from 11 am to 3 pm. Laser shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 6 pm and 7 pm. The Planetarium will be open Sunday and Monday, Jan 19-20 for Mar-

tin Luther King Day and Feb 17-17 for President’s Day. Visit https://museumplanetarium.org/ingram-planetarium/ to see the show schedule, including special holiday shows. .LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Odell Williamson Auditorium 150 College Road NW, Bolivia (Brunswick Community College) Jan 17 — Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

Jan 24 — Solitary Man - Neil Diamond Tribute Feb 9 — Can’t Get Next To You - A Temptations Concert Experience March 1 — The Brothers Doobie - A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third St., Wilmington

Jan 9, 2025 — Jay Leno with special guest Arsenio Hall Jan 17-18 — Dear Evan Hansen Jan 26 — The Wilmington Symphony presents The Magic of Christmas Feb 7 — Ginuwine & Montell Jordan Feb 8 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Saint-Saens Concerto No. 1 Feb 15-16 — Riverdance 30 Feb 19 — Aluminum Show Feb 20 — Chris Janson Feb 22 — Chris Botti Feb 26 — George Thorogood and The Destroyers Feb 27 - Alton Brown: Live March 4-5 — The Addams Family musical Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.

Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington

Dec 31 — New Year’s Eve Gala

Jan 2-12 — Opera House Theatre presents “Cabaret”

Jan 31 — NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players: H.M.S. Pinafore Feb 7-16 — Thalian Association Community Theater presents “A Few Good Men” Feb 13 — Ian Sherwood Feb 20 - March 2 — Opera House Theatre presents “Ain’t Misbehavin’” Check https://www.thalianhall.org/ calendar for more information and for the Cinematique film schedule.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheatre Dr., Wilmington Nov 8 — Steep Canyon Rangers

Visit https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZ917A2qV/greenfield-lake-amphitheater-events for tickets.

Live Oak Bank Pavilion 10 Cowan St., Wilmington

Nov 1 — Jon Pardi: Mr. Saturday Night Tour 2024

Brunswick Beer Xchange Co. 113 Village Road, Leland

Board games, live music and open mic nights, Bunko games on Mondays, open mic comedy night on Wednesdays, trivia and food trucks on Thursdays, and tastings. .Brunswick Beer and Cidery

1313 S. Dickenson dr., Leland

Leland’s first brewery and cidery! Full menu also available

Leland Brewing Company 2115 Ale Ave, Leland

Enjoy a wide variety of beers brewed right on site. Check their Facebook page for upates and food truck visits

Scapegoat Taproom 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Unit 4, Leland This taproom has more than 40 beers and ciders to choose from, and plenty of wines too, all with a great neighbor-

hood vibe, live music, and food truck appearances. Enjoy college football Saturdays and pro football on Sundays.

LA Times 2851 Maco Rd NE, Leland

Two bars, two patios, arcade games, pool tables, corn hole, cigars, and a great time with great people

Brodee Dogs Brew House 103 A Village Road, Leland

Dogs and burgers with delicious toppings, including a special house sauce, craft beers, and live music.

Don’t see your event or location listed? Try as we might, we don’t catch everything, so to be sure to be included send your events to lisa@southportmag.com before the 20th of each month!

Thank you!

Brunswick Beer and Cider 1313 Dickinson Drive, Leland

Nov 2 — Applearchy Cider Festival — Save the date for the second annual cider festival, 12 noon to 5 pm.

BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu featuring seafood — also hosting live music with seating inside and outside.

Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

Live music, karaoke, great food, special events and a great neighborhood vibe. All the football games showing on Sundays.

Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

Food and wine, including free wine tastings. Enjoy Tuesday trivia, wine tastings on Thirsty Thursdays, Wine Down Fridays and Sipping Saturdays.

Blossoms Restaurant (Magnolia Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.

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