LELAND
DECEMBER 2018 Vol 2 Issue 3 www.lelandmag.com
MAGA ZINE
DECEMBER IS SHOP LOCAL MONTH! Cover Photo: Reflections of Leland Town Hall through the eyes of photographer Jeffrey Stites. Leland * Belville * Waterford * Magnolia Greens * Brunswick Forest * Compass Pointe
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STAFF
ON THE COVER
EDITOR
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ami Brown
Carla Edstrom Kass Fincher Lisa P. Stites Jeffrey Stites Brian Tully, MS, EP-C
editor@lelandmag.com
ASSISTANT EDITOR Lisa Stites lisa@southportmag.com
SALES MANAGER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Rick York rick@lelandmag.com 910-381-4432
Jeffrey Stites
PUBLISHER & SALES
Shopping Local Shopping local has never been more important this year. With the destruction and flooding of Hurricane Florence, many shops are having to deal with hurricane damages, unexpected closures and repair costs. Some of our “Mom & Pop” shops were hit hard and need extra support this Holiday Season. Locally owned small businesses make this community special and quaint. Without them, this area would just be
another cookie cutter commercial locale. Our Southern Charm and traditional family businesses make this area unique and truely one of a kind. Let’s keep our local small towns feeling like community and support familyowned, locally-owned small businesses. We can keep them alive by shopping and supporting them as much as we can this season. It’s been a tough year for a lot of folks... so if you can... shop local!
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currents Holiday Fun is Here! No shortage of local December events STORY BY AMI BROWN
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rom Holiday Craft Fairs, To Santa Parades, To Movies in the Park, this festive season is full of fun family activities celebrating the Winter Holidays in style! Take a look at some of the highlights you may want to check out! (our events calendar includes more as well)
Come out to the Riverwalk Park in Belville on December 1st. At 5pm, you can get your photo made with Santa followed by performances from local dance troupes,
the Tree Lighting ceremony and end the night by watching The Polar Express. Bring a chair, blanket and maybe some hot cocoa to warm your bellies. There will be free hot
dogs and other snacks too.
LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
all the holiday gifts made by local artists Admission is free.
December 1st - Holiday Art Market from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stop by and check out
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December Christmas Festival, starting at 4 p.m., lighted parade at 5 p.m., tree lighting at 6:30 p.m., with Christmas Around the World and a workshop with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Check www.ncchristmasparade.com for more details.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA WHEN: 12.11.2018 - 9AM
This magical event features breakfast, arts and crafts, story time and Santa Claus. Each parent will receive pictures of their child with Santa.
HOLIDAY ART MARKET
WHEN: 12.1.2018: 10AM - 3PM
Don’t miss this popular one-day holiday event at the Leland Cultural Arts Center! Our Holiday Art Market features unique handmade gifts that are sure to please everyone on your list, and a fun shopping experience sure to please everyone who attends!
FAMILY DOG NATURALS
On December 3rd Bring your pets for pictures with Santa at Family Dog Naturals, 1120 E. Cutlar Crossing, Suite 200.
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THE MOONLIGHTERS
On Dec 14 see The Moonlighters Orchestra live in concert as part of the award-winning Leland Cultural Arts Center Concert Series! The LCAC presents: The Moonlighters Friday, December 14 | 7-9pm | Doors: 6:30pm Join the Leland Cultural Arts Center for a night filled with Big Band Music. The Moonlighters are not your typical Big Band, they play all your favorites with a little swing. Purchase your tickets NOW! You do not want to miss this show.
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
Saturday, December 15 – 6pm & Sunday, December 16 – 3pm, Tickets for this performance range from $25 – $55+ taxes & fees. Every attendee, regardless of age, must have a ticket. The US International Ballet (USIB) performs the Great Wilmington Nutcracker under the leadership of Italian Ballet Stars, Walter Angelini and Ines Albertini. USIB mesmerizes audiences with over 30 professional dancers from 5 countries. The Great Wilmington Nut-
cracker is typically “sold out” before the first show and is the only ballet to ever sell out the Wilson Center!
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Saturday -- December 8, 2018, Showtime: 2pm -- Doors: 1pm, Saturday, December 8 – 2pm, Tickets $10* for Adults; $8* CFCC Faculty, Staff, & Students; Children 12 & under FREE (please no more than 4 children per adult) *Tax and facility fee included in price. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, by Charles M. Schulz Based
on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer, By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson Enjoy the 1965 Peanuts’ cartoon Christmas special we all love with live actors and jazz musicians! Bring the whole family. It’s a great chance to celebrate together with this holiday classic. A fast-paced 28 minute show with the original Vince Guaraldi jazz score, you’ll be doing the Snoopy dance in your seat.
Happy Howlidays! PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Sunday Dec. 2 • 11-3 $25 Cash or Check All proceeds benefit our local rescues & shelters.
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currents Miracle Survival
Thanks to a hero good Samaritan, Rhonda Till lived to tell her amazing story. STORY BY RHONDA TILL & KAYLA FOUTS
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very year drunk drivers kill more than 10,000 people in the US. Rhonda Till was lucky to survive when she was hit by a drunk driver. Here is her amazing tale told by her and the good Samaritan who helped save her life...
OCTOBER 2, 2014
RHONDA
My day started out as any other day. My
plans were to head to the coast from my Kernersville home. It was a beautiful day and I decided to alter my normal travel route and head west on I-40 so I could stop and do some shopping along the way. After a few hours of shopping I got back on the road. I wanted to avoid heavy traffic in Wilmington and get to my destination before dark. Around 4:30 I exited off 140 onto 421 and the last thing I remember is passing by Eagle Island Produce stand. Seconds later I had an unfortunate encounter with a drunk driver… I have no recollection of the crash. There is about an hour of my life that is wiped from my memory and that is blessing. I assumed I had lost consciousness. The first thing I remember is a man’s voice saying, “My name is Brett. I want you to remember that. What’s my name?”. I repeated his name and he said, “Very good”. I glanced around and wondered what in the world had happened. I couldn’t move. The driver’s seat was smooshed up against the console and I was stuck there. Brett wanted to know if I could wiggle my toes. He couldn’t see them. I was stuck in a bent-over position so I could easily glance down at my feet and I could thankfully wiggle my toes. Again he said that was good and he said they working on getting me out of the car. He explained we were both covered in some type of tarp to protect me from glass and whatnot as they peeled back the top of my vehicle. He also said he would not leave me. Somehow they got me on a backboard and I vaguely remember being lifted from the car and put in an ambulance. My daughter ran up to the stretcher when I was taken from the ambulance. She was very scared and her voice was trembling. I wondered how she knew to be there. She accompanied me as my injuries were being assessed. Fractured pelvis, ruptured spleen, broken humerus,
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fractured sternum, etc. As I waited to be admitted to the hospital, I talked to my husband on the phone and he told me about a very special young lady that I had no memory of…
KAYLA
It was a typical Thursday. I was on my way to church after work. A car came speeding past me in the center turn lane and drove into oncoming traffic causing a horrific accident. I pulled into the center lane several yards back to leave room for emergency vehicles that would undoubtedly soon be making their appearance. I grabbed my medical bag and sprinted to the chaos. I was stopped by a gentleman who informed me he was a doctor and able to help. I handed him a couple pair of gloves and we began to triage the victims, going in opposite directions. I ran up to a Mazda and assessed a woman who told me her name was Rhonda. There was a couple standing by her car. They were from a car that was behind her when the accident happened. I explained to Rhonda that I was a CNA currently in nursing school and I was there to help. I assessed her injuries and told her I would be back to further assist her. I needed to check on the others from the accident. The driver of the truck that caused the accident had a compound fracture just above her ankle. Unfortunately, she didn’t speak English… and she wreaked of alcohol. While assessing her, several bystanders were surrounding her vehicle and trying to find someone to communicate with her. With my limited knowledge of Span-
community ish, I kept repeating,“No muevete, por favor” which translates to “Do not move, please.” I assessed two other gentlemen in an older pick-up truck who appeared to have minor injuries and complained of chest and rib pain most likely associated with the impact of the steering wheel and dashboard. Lastly, i ran up to the fourth car involved. There were minor injuries there as well. I concluded that my assistance would be most beneficial to Rhonda. I ran back to her and told her again who I was and asked if there was anyone I could call for her. She said, “Yes, my husband, Randy.” She told me his phone number. I asked her to repeat it to be certain I had the number correct. I called and informed him of what had happened. This was one of the hardest phone calls I have ever had to make. I could hear the fear in his voice as he asked more questions trying to understand what all had happened. Emergency personnel arrived. They wanted a little backstory of who all was involved and injured. When I told them there were no casualties, it took them by surprise because of how mangled the vehicles were. They jumped right in and split
into two groups to start cutting the two individuals who were essentially trapped in their cars out, Rhonda and the driver that caused the accident. It took much longer to get Rhonda out than the other driver. I stayed in constant communication with Randy until Rhonda was loaded in the ambulance and on her way to the hospital. I had missed a call from him due to the loud background noise of the machinery being used to cut open the vehicles. (I still have that voicemail on my phone.) He asked me
to give Rhonda a message. He said tell her that he loved her and he would be there as soon as he could, and that Katie and Matt would be waiting for her at the hospital. As the chaos lessened and things were starting to wrap up, a news reporter pulled me aside and asked me to make a statement. The reporter called me a hero on several occasions, to which my response was “I’m not a hero. I was just where I was supposed to be, when I was supposed to be there”. That night I received a text message from Rhonda’s daughter, Katie, updating me on her condition and thanking me for everything. I asked if I could stop by the hospital and visit after church on Sunday and she said I could. Sunday came and I remember walking up to the door to her room not knowing what to expect. I knew Rhonda didn’t remember much from the accident and did not recall our encounter. I finally knocked on the door and went in and reintroduced myself and told Rhonda a little of what happened. I spent some time with her and her family, meeting her daughter, son-in-law, granddaughters, and a couple of her friends. I offered if she needed anything to let me know and I
would do what I could. We’ve stayed in touch since the accident. Rhonda came to my going away party before I left for Army Basic Combat Training. We wrote a few letters and recently have been able to spend more time together. I am so grateful our paths crossed, although I hate the horrific circumstances. But I have gained such a great and true friend.
RHONDA
It is crazy that there is so much I don’t remember. I am so grateful for my good samaritan hero, Kayla. Even though she says she is not a hero! Her being there and talking to me could very well have saved my life. My fractures have healed but I had to depend on others for so much for almost 3 months. It was very frustrating but I have a wonderful family and a great group of friends that got me through. I love and appreciate them more than I can ever express. To this day, people ask what happened to the drunk driver. I do not know. I tried not to think about it much during my recovery. I wanted to stay positive and I was just so grateful to be alive.
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Kids Making It!
Volunteer group teaches kids wood working skills and entrepreneurial spirit STORY BY JIMMY PIERCE
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ids Making It serves over 500 kids (boys and girls) annually from ages seven through early adulthood who are at-risk of juvenile delinquency, low-income, court-involved, or victims of crime. Inspired by the birth of his son, the program’s founder, who was then practicing law full-time, started Kids Making It as a volunteer effort in 1994.
He ultimately left the practice of law to develop Kids Making It into a full-time program, and began in 2000 with a hand-tools program for young public housing kids. KMI has grown steadily over the years and now serves youth in five distinct programs, all of which are designed to help connect work to income. Our goal is for all of the kids we serve to stay in school, stay out of trouble, graduate and go on to a successful adulthood through jobs or college.
PROGRAMS
In our Introductory Woodworking Classes for pre-teens, we introduce kids to hand tools and teach them to build a project, such as a birdhouse or a box, which they get to keep. We give them a tour of our shop and tell them that when they turn 13, they can come every day to our afterschool program. In our teen Vocational and Entrepreneurial Program, we teach employable vocational skills in a complete woodworking shop. In our gift shop, our teens can sell their products, and; earn 100 percent of the profits from their sales, receiving checks monthly. This micro-enterprise introduction to the free market system offers at-risk teens long-term mentor-
ship, vocational instruction, & entrepreneurial experience along with job placement, college admissions assistance, and, through a strengths-based social work component, and Individual Developmental Plans for each teen. Many come for years on end, and we are there for them and with them every step of the way to help them succeed through adolescence and into adulthood. In our KMI Apprenticeship Program, we offer part-time, paid on-the-job training positions as a stepping stone to employment in the private sector for older transitioning students, who complete larger production orders for the general public. This is the first real job for most of them, providing them with a solid work reference for future employment, as they are held to workplace standards regarding work ethic, scheduling and quality control. In this program we use not only our traditional woodworking machinery, but a CNC Router; a Laser Engraver (digital fabrication technology), and a Hydraulic Copy Lathe as well. With these tools, our Apprentices can complete production orders for laser engraved ornaments and jewelry, name badges, awards
Teens in the afterschool woodworking class learning how to safely use power tools.
and plaques, custom crafted clocks and pens, corporate gifts, and other items. In 2015, in partnership with the City of Wilmington, we started a Summer Jobs Program to provide employment to low-income, at-risk teens, as a result of which 30 teens had employment that summer. We are now partnering in this program with the Blue Ribbon Commission and Educational Data Solutions, Inc. (EDSI). EDSI is a local Workforce Innovation; Opportunity Act agency that channels federal funding to place teens in summer jobs. These students do not become employees of KMI, but rather, through their funding, EDSI pays the students’ wages and provides all of their worker’s comp. insurance. This summer we had 43 teens in various paying jobs across the city. We are especially proud of our “KMI Crew”.
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Each summer, we offer a handful of jobs for our older teens to work on Habitat for Humanity jobsites (constructing new HFH homes for deserving families) and Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry jobsites (doing much-needed home repairs for low-income homeowners who can no longer afford to have a wheelchair ramp built, or rotting porch floor boards replaced, etc.) And although we have had a zero drop-out rate for years, and all of our teens have graduated from high school, unfortunately far too many of them do not have an educational foundation solid enough for them to go on to college. Too many are faced with the lure of fast money on the streets vs. the reality of low-paying fast food jobs. To meet this need we are beginning a new Skilled Trades Program, to teach the basics of the construction trades to our older teens who will soon be facing these
community choices, as the beginning of a pathway into a career that can provide a lifetime of meaningful work and a good income. Professional contractors will help teach introductory classes in the construction trades, such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, construction carpentry, and HVAC. Construction is booming in our area, and the jobs are there. Through this program, and our relationships with local contractors, we will place those students who have developed an interest in a career in the trades in entry-level positions on jobsites, to start earning a paycheck and get a taste for what it is like to work on a jobsite and be part of a team constructing a home or building. As our district informed us, “nothing stops a bullet like a paycheck”. Further, a local family foundation wants to offer scholarships to Cape Fear Community College for our transitioning students. And with 53 vo-tech programs, CFCC is well- positioned to provide further training in the trades as a hands-on educational steppingstone into the workforce.
OUTCOMES & DATA
We track demographics, correlations and outcomes for the kids we serve, for as long as we have them in the program. Studies show a strong correlation between poverty, delinquency, mental health issues, and vic-
LONG-TERM IMPACT
Teens in our afterschool program, where they learn to use power tools and machines, make products, and then can sell them in our gift shop and at festivals. They earn 100% of the profits on all of their sales, and we write checks to them every month for their earnings. These kids are proudly showing off their checks!
timization. All of our teens are at-risk of juvenile delinquency or court-involved, the vast majority are low income, the majority have a mental health diagnosis, 75% have been a crime victim, and most are from high crime neighborhoods and from single- (or no-) parent households. Although 20 percent of our local teenag-
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ers do not graduate with their class on time (25 percent of our minority teens do not), we have had a zero dropout rate for many years, and most all of our kids graduate on time. We also track what we call our “getting in trouble” rate. We provide a community service placement site for our juvenile court, and in this role we not only let youth in the system complete their community service at our shop, but we also offer a space in our teen program for them as well, and most then become a “KMI Teen.” For any teen who is court-involved upon entry, our goal is for them to work through their involvement successfully, and not recidivate. If he or she is not in the system upon entry, our goal is for them to stay out of trouble and out of the system. Our “getting in trouble” rate for all of our teens, year in and year out, is typically 2 percent.
Many of the marginalized youth we serve are in families that are caught up in generational cycles of poverty, unemployment (or underemployment), lack of education, broken homes, long-term dependence on government assistance for the basics of life and, often, involvement in the criminal justice system or incarceration. These cycles can only be broken if the kids in these families, in spite of their environment and their family’s struggles, can finish high school and either enter the workforce in meaningful, sustaining employment or go on to higher education. We believe that for every kid who comes through Kids Making It, who can thereby make the transition successfully out of high school and become a contributing, successful adult, these cycles are broken. And, by extension, and to that extent, their success will be helping to drive improvements in areas such as poverty, welfare entitlements, and dependence on the government and our institutions for income, food, shelter and health care, and in the crime and incarceration rates. We count success one kid at a time, but the benefits to society of one teenager’s success becomes multiplied down through the generations, beginning with his or her own family. For further information regarding Kids Making It, please contact:
Jimmy Pierce, Founder and Executive Director Kids Making It 617 Castle Street Wilmington, NC jimmy@kidsmakingit.org; www.kidsmakingit.org (910) 763 – 6001
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Teens in the afterschool woodworking class learning how to safely use power tools.
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Homestyle Compass Pointe, Modern Farmstyle
Brand New 8414 Oak Abbey Trail NE in Compass Pointe sets the bar high STORY BY AMI BROWN, PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL GLASS
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onna and Chip eat your heart out! From the shiplap to the sliding barn doors, every detail of this modern farm-style home would indeed rival anything on the popular HGTV show. Immaculate style and finishing touches in this home, just too many to mention. This home is on the market, but I predict a quick sale after you step inside... This is a home of homes! Check out more about the home, the builder and the neighborhood below.
Hagood Homes has combined the sleek clean lines of contemporary design with the cozy farmhouse aesthetic to create a uniquely fresh take on the country living inspired style. Modern farmhouse style is known for its warmth and simplicity, characterized by natural textures and materials like wood and mixtures of metals. Hagood Homes’ Modern Farmhouse is located in the Heron Park Section of Compass Pointe and has stunning nature views off the expansive front and rear porches. Entertaining will be effortless, with the homes open concept great room with large 8-foot telescopic slider that flows into large screened porch. This home of-
fers a lifestyle like no other, within this gated, amenitized, resort-style community. Neighbors here enjoy a outdoor & indoor pool, large wellness/fitness center, the area’s only lazy river, pickle-ball, basketball, and tennis courts, clubhouse/restaurant as well as 18-hole golf course. Some key features of this home is a fully-finished bonus room over the garage with full bath, oversized 2 car + golf cart garage, gas range in home’s true chefs kitchen, the master suite features huge shower with zero entry, frameless glass enclosure, and tile bench. Character is bountiful in this home with over-sized baseboards throughout, shiplap in all the common areas, great room with
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propane fireplace adorned with custom surround, shiplap face, and custom built ins on either side, crown molding in common areas, custom pediment details over feature windows throughout home, and over-sized six-foot widows to allow all the Carolina sunshine into the home Home Specs: 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA 2153 SF Built in 2018 2 Car Garage Front Porch Rear Screend In Porch HOA - Compass Pointe
RESORT-STYLE LIVING IN THE COASTAL CAROLINAS
Known as one of the best places to retire in North Carolina, Compass Pointe is a gated, master-planned community on the southeastern coast of NC, just 10 minutes from Wilmington. There are currently 825 homes, with another 90 under construction. Our community has been awarded “Happiest Community”, “Best Community in North Carolina”, “Best Pool”, “Best Wellness Environment”, “Best Golf Course Design”, to name a few, and our residents love our resort lifestyle where every day is a getaway. Not only is our area filled with eclectic
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homestyle dining, shopping, and entertainment options, but you may never have to leave Compass Pointe to have everything you need with all our amenities and commercial village at our west entrance. You can “live the dream” on the coast of North Carolina in a quality custom home, built by one of our preferred builders. They understand your needs for your retirement home and design plans that maximize spaces where you will love living and enjoying the year-round pleasant weather. Your ideal active adult lifestyle is waiting for you at Compass Pointe. Come visit or view our brochure to learn more.
AMENITIES GALORE
Imagine, for a moment, life as an endless vacation. Great weather to enjoy golf on a championship course, kayaking in scenic marshes, a refreshing dip in a fivelane swimming pool, and a visit to nearby beaches. Tired? Head for the sauna or steam room in a state-of-the-art exercise facility. Hungry? Enjoy gourmet meals at a full service restaurant. Welcome to Compass Pointe, the bragworthy and beautiful gated community in idyllic Southeastern North Carolina. At Compass Pointe, everyday is a reason to write home. This just in! An indoor pool and lazy river are scheduled to open in the spring, What more could you want?
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The spirit of community at Compass Pointe is palpable in the huge number of activities our residents share. A quick peek at the Activities Calendar reveals everything from golf and tennis to pickleball, pilates, zumba, and spin classes. That sense of community is additionally inspired by our developer, Bobby Harrelson, whose vision for the perfect gated community in Southeastern North Carolina has come to fruition.
OUR AWESOME RESIDENTS
A community is never defined by its location (when you see Compass Pointe and its eye-popping landscape design you may disagree, however). Rather, a neighborhood is characterized by the people that call it home, and the residents and property owners at this outstanding gated community are exceptional. Our residents come from all over the United States including New York, Arizona, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Maryland. One resident started a bocce ball club that now boasts 160 members! Compass Pointe residents offer a warm and welcoming smile, as well
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OUR UNBELIEVABLE BUILDERS
The craftsmanship that goes into a Compass Pointe home is planned right down to the smallest detail. Our specially selected builders are experts in their fields, and we’re proud to say that they’ve built some of the Cape Fear area’s finest homes – in Oak Island, Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island, downtown Wilmington, and more. They know what it takes to construct the perfect Coastal Carolina home, so
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Cheers Here We Go A Wassailing
The perfect warm holiday drink STORY & PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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side from the Nativity, my favorite Christmas story is Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The characters in that short story just really speak to me. Bob Cratchit is the picture of patience and perseverance. Each Ghost has its own unique personality, from melancholy to jolly to downright frightening. Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from the worst of people to the best gives up hope for everyone’s redemption, even our own. But it’s not only the movers and shakers of the story that appeal to me. My personal favorite is Mr. Fezziwig, Scrooge’s boss and mentor as a young man. Mr. Fezziwig functions in the story as the host of a glorious company Christmas party. That’s it. He has a few lines and is fondly remembered by modern-day Ebenezer, but in the end he’s simply the party guy. But he’s the archetype of the party host. He’s generous and jolly and silly and loud and insists that everyone stop all that work stuff and join the fun. Who wouldn’t want Mr. Fezziwig as a boss, or better yet, to be seen like he is by others? As a Beer Guy, though, I had to wonder…..what sort of drinks would Mr. Fezziwig serve? Of course there’d be ales and hard ciders and wine and brandy. But those were everyday drinks in Victorian times and this was a party, a once a year extravaganza, so what else? Punch. Victorians loved punch. And punch loved them, because many of the things we take for granted, water and milk and eggs, were dangerous in the late 19th century. Lack of sanitation, rivers spoiled by early industrialization and difficulty in keeping anything cold meant that one’s milk and dairy had to be made into a punch to be safe. Luckily, two great preservatives, one of which doubled as an antiseptic, had become very affordable by this time--sugar and rum. Yes, Victorians’ mixed drinks featured milk and eggs. Milk does a body good, of course, but without refrigeration it needs a little help, and that help came in the form of mass quantities of hard liquor and sugar. I’ve seen a few old recipes and they are pretty horrifying. I mean they
tried to liven things up with cloves and nutmeg and citrus fruits (when they could get them), but a gallon of curdled milk mixed with a quart of rum and couple cups of sugar is still curdled milk. So what’s a Fezziwig fan to do? We want to be kind of authentic, but also I don’t want to die or become seriously ill in pursuit of maximum Fezziwiggery. The solution is Wassail. Wassail is totally authentic. It has its own Christmas carol. It most certainly would have made an appearance at Old Fezziwig’s table. Wassail is a cider-based punch served to carolers who go door to door in search of more delicious punch. It’s unclear which came first. Was it called wassailing because they were looking for wassail or was the punch called wassail because it was served to wassailers? It’s a bit of a chicken or egg thing that I’ll leave to wiser minds than my own. I’m more concerned with making a wassail of my own.
Lucky for us, wassail is as free-form as sangria and shandy. It’s always apple-based, either cider or hard cider. If you’re not using hard cider, it’s enhanced with rum or brandy or both. Spices such as cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and ginger can be introduced. If you’re feeling fancy you’ll float a few lemons or oranges on top. And because this is a Christmas drink served at night in chilly England, the punch is best served hot. In the Christmas Spirit of Giving, here is my personal recipe for wassail. I generally make this the Saturday of the Christmas By The Sea Parade on Oak Island, taking some along to enjoy while we watch and leaving plenty to accompany our evening of tree trimming after the parade. It makes for a jolly time.
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Health & Fitness Lifespan Vs. Healthspan
Understanding the differences for better health STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS, EP-C
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any of us have heard the term Lifespan, known as the length of living years, but most of you may not be familiar with the term Healthspan or be aware that this measurement may actually be more important than the number of years lived.
Healthspan refers to the number of years lived healthy; that is the years lived free from disease, illness, and injury. While we all want a long life, but a long life without our health is a much less desirable path. We want a high quality of life that allows us to travel, enjoy retirement, and run around with our grandkids without aches and pains; basically enjoying life with a solid body, sound mind, and strong heart. So how do we get our Healthspan to be more in sync with our Lifespan? Of course there will always be factors out of our control, such as genetics, fixed environmental factors (pollution, behavior of others), past decisions, and family history. There are also a number of factors that we can control, such as nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and social network. Good nutrition and lifestyle habits will have the biggest impact overall on improving our Healthspan. This is not to say that eating right and exercise are going to make you invincible and live forever, but it will go a long way to contributing to your overall resiliency and improving how you age. There are many characteristics that we identify with getting older. • Decreased Energy – weakened due to poor nutrition, low activity, and hormone changes • Diminished Cognition – caused by neurodegeneration, prescription medications, and poor nutrition • Weakened Immunity – increase of illness and infection due to decrease in antibodies and an increase in inflammation factors • Fragile Bones – caused by nutrient
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deficiencies, sedentary lifestyle, and hormonal changes Slowed Metabolism – reduced appetite, decreased nutrient absorption, and poor blood sugar control Poor Mobility – loss of strength, muscle mass, and flexibility due to lack of activity and poor nutrition Hormonal Changes – changes in sex drive, mood, energy, and body composition due to drop off in body’s production of key hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
Many of these traits are accepted as part of the rite of passage into the unavoidable “old age” stage of life. We say things like, “I am not as young as used to be”, “the years are starting to catch up to me”, “that’s what happens when you get older”. But this doesn’t have to be the case. You can look at two 68 year olds and see two
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vastly different qualities of life if one has led an active life with good nutrition, and the other has not. With a retirement plan, the earlier you start contributing the better off you are going to be at retirement. Your Healthspan works the same way, the earlier you start to make the right choices and continue to stay on the path of good nutrition with an active lifestyle the greater the dividends you will receive as the years go by. So maybe you are reading this and realize that you haven’t been very good to your body all these years. Should you throw in the towel? Absolutely not! Again, much like a retirement plan, there is also better late than never. Changes you begin to make this week will improve your next week. Start today and improve your tomorrows. Hopefully I have inspired you to want to improve your Healthspan. Are you wondering where to begin? Here are 7 researched based habits that have been proven to help us age well. 1. Move Daily – try to spend at least 30 minutes per day being active; this can be as simple as taking a walk; you can start slow and gradually build up over time; it can even be broken up into 5 or 10 minute blocks if you are starting from square one. 2. Eat Healthy Meals and Snacks – if nutrition is lacking in important nutrients it will make your body more vulnerable to injury and illness; balance is key 3. Achieve a Healthy Weight – too thin or too heavy can be a challenge to the body making it more susceptible to injury and illness and also impact recovery
4. Getting Consistent Sleep – we may need less as we age but it is very important to get a steady daily dose for essential mind and body health 5. Quit Smoking – smoking has been identified to be directly connected to numerous negative health outcomes; it is never too late to quit, the body begins to regenerate immediately; take it slow and seek support 6. Moderate Alcohol Consumption – processing of alcohol takes the body away from its other duties of maintaining necessary bodily function and maintenance; there is no nutritional value in alcohol 7. Connect with Others – try to connect on a regular basis with family, friends, and community members; having people in your life to love and be loved by is important These habits can and will make a difference no matter what your current age. So start today to implement them into your life and practice them consistently to increase your overall well-being, lower your rate of disease, and improve your mood. It is time to bring your Healthspan in line with your Lifespan. If you have additional questions regarding this month’s article or have a topic you would like to see covered in future articles, please reach out to me via email. BrianTully@BetterTogetherFitness.com
Savor Anyone for Java?
Port City Java offers two Leland Locations for your ultimate caffeine (or decaf) fix STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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ost of us cannot start the day without a cup o’ joe. But many people today choose a coffee concoction that does not resemble your grandfather’s beverage anymore. Espresso shots, ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel syrup and whipped cream are all perks that many coffee-lovers demand these days. And Port City Java (PCJ) baristas serve them up with fresh coffee beans and a creative twist.
Leland residents can choose from two PCJ locations – Waterford and Brunswick Forest. The Brunswick Forest store is company-owned; the Waterford store is a franchise. Franchise owner Trip Coyne owns three stores – Waterford, Jacksonville, and a Wilmington store near Forest Hills. His employee Melissa Floyd is the link between all three franchise stores and corporate – managing the communications, product rollouts and training programs in the stores so that the brand’s quality and consistency is maintained. Floyd started with PCJ in 2001; she worked for corporate for ten years before coming to the franchise company. Floyd spoke about the support that corporate provides their franchise. “They do training manuals and programs so we can train our staff,” she related. “They also do testing and rollouts for new products – they’ll ask us to participate in those sometimes, depending on the product and the location. We also get to participate in taste tests; that’s fun. We are about to roll out some natural juices that they’ve tested in four locations for about three months.” Juices, smoothies, freezes and shakes are all available, but, according to Floyd, coffee is the hands-down most popular
product, representing at least 30 percent of sales. Breakfast is prime time, with the egg wrap or sandwich with ham, bacon or sausage the local favorite. There’s even a steak wrap for the hungriest among us. If you’re not a meat-eater, there’s the Mediterranean veggie wrap – tortilla with egg, feta cheese, red peppers and baby spinach. Baked goods like muffins, scones, bagels and danish round out your options, many of which are offered all day. Lunch offerings include turkey, chicken and veggie wraps. Port City Java is a local company, opening their first store in 1995 in downtown Wilmington in the small space that is now Slainte Irish Pub. In our area, they now have six locations in Wilmington alone, one in Southport and two in Leland. Most other locations are in North Carolina, some run by Aramark on college campuses. Port City Java employees roast coffee at their Wilmington facility five days a week, ensuring their cafes can serve fresh coffee within days of roasting. CEO Steve Schnitzler joined Port City Java in 1998. He began his career as a manager of the store in Lumina Station, and later became the company’s director of operations. Schnitzler is a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America and worked in kitchens in New York and New Jersey, and later as a chef at the Front Street Brewery in downtown Wilmington. Schnitzler’s experience in the food industry has been a key to their success, according to Floyd. But she points out that every location is different, and the approach from PCJ and its franchisees is to adapt to the community. “In Leland,” she said, “we do a lot of coffee. In Jacksonville, with the military community, it’s more frozen drinks.”
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Art Beat Getting Her Hands Dirty
Award Winning Artist Kim Caroon teaches pottery at BCC STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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outhport has a little secret on Lord Street. It is the Southport campus of Brunswick Community College. They offer mostly creative adult education art classes from painting and jewelry making to pottery and textiles. BCC at Southport is a great outlet for you to explore your creative side at a convenient Southport location. I teach pottery there along with two other wonderful instructors.
The Southport pottery classes actually started in the old building behind Franklin Square Gallery by the city gym over 45 years ago. I first walked in that old building in 2006 and met Kimberly Smittle Caroon there. She has been the teacher through BCC for 25 years moving with the program three years ago to the Lord Street campus. Caroon is a fabulous artist in her own right with many awards to her name and over 1500 students to her career. “I was born in Ohio, we moved around a lot because my father was climbing the ladder in the education system,” said Caroon. “We moved approximately every three to four years. I did not like moving so often, however, it taught me how to make friends quickly. We lived outside the Chicago area during my high school years. Then back to Ohio. While I was in Cleveland Heights, waiting to go to Ohio State
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“My mother Drusilla Smittle is an excellent painter; I grew up watching her create gorgeous paintings, I feel like I was born an artist,” University I took some art classes at the local high school,” she said. She has been a full time local resident for 26 years, although her family has been visiting the area since her childhood. “I always knew I would live around the Southport area, “ she said. “My parents built a
Art Beat house at the beach about 50 years ago. So this has always been home. When I was in elementary school, my father was the superintendent in Elyria, Ohio,” she said. “His art director happens to have a house here at Long Beach. Because they were golfing buddies, the art director invited us to the beach so he and my dad could play golf. I was only seven years old the first time we came to the beach. I immediately fell in love with the art director’s wife, who we called Aunt Jenny. She and I made a connection and because her husband had a studio in their basement in Ohio, I got to make my first coil pot during a sleepover. I was so involved with that pot she had a hard time calling me up for lunch.” According to Caroon, things were a lot different here in the Southport area 50 years ago. “Back then, not only were there no stops lights, there are no stop signs,” she said. “There were wild boar, bobcats and practically no houses on what was called Long Beach. But as kids we didn’t care, we had a rowboat (our paddles were two by fours) and we paddled around Davis Canal. Slid down yellow banks. And spent so much time in the ocean I’m surprised that we were not attacked by sharks!”
Caroon credits her mother as her role model and artistic inspiration. “My mother Drusilla Smittle is an excellent painter; I grew up watching her create gorgeous paintings.” says Caroon. “I feel like I was born an artist,” says Caroon. “At least I was groomed to believe that and it’s stuck! Fortunately, while growing up, I was surrounded by all forms of art,” she explained. “When I graduated from Ohio State and my parents offered me a job that paid a lot more than being an art teacher. So I took the higher-paying job and had a studio built in my backyard. But I wanted more, including children, and I was lucky enough to have girl, boy twins- Skylyn and Cash.” According to Caroon, there is no better art medium than clay because it is so versatile and the ideas and possibilities are limitless. “With clay you can sculpt, throw on the wheel, you can carve, you can paint beautiful scenes on your clay. You can pinch, pull, and coil. I think it is so cool that you can take something that Mother Nature made (clay) and make art out of it, whether functional or a piece of art to look at in awe, or both!” Caroon’s clay work is very sleek and beautifully finished and
her style is timeless and recognizable. She puts a lot of time and love into each piece of pottery she makes. Although Caroon has taught many different projects to students over the years, her favorites were the class projects that she would assign. “We used to have a show at Franklin Square Art Gallery and I assigned a project,” explained Caroon. “We have done everything from shoes, teapots, miniature art, African masks, purses, body parts, and place settings. The best one was totem poles. Each class had to create their own totem pole, which meant they had to come together as a team and agree on measurements and how they could make the totem pole be as one.” You can see some of the class-made totem poles on display at the Southport campus. You can reach Caroon by email at k.s. caroon@gmail.com or see her pottery for sale around Southport, including the Franklin Square Gallery, Ricky Evans, and the Maritime Museum. To find out more about BCC pottery classes, go to http://www.brunswickcc.edu Spring 2019 classes are enrolling now.
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e all have family holiday traditions. In addition to watching A Christmas Story... the family favorite A Christmas Carol is up there with the best. Scrooges raspy Bah, Humbug... and who can forget little Tiny Tim. This season why not bring the whole family out to the Odell Williamson for the stage performance... you will not be disappointed. A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of Holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and
the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future. Celebrate the true Spirit of Christmas with this brand new, original production filled with haunting special effects and heartfelt sentiment. A Christmas Carol is delightful and thoroughly entertaining, it is the perfect family holiday event. Filled with beloved music of the season, superb
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staging, and tremendous artistry, this Carol is a production you will be excited to be a part of! Location: Odell Williamson Auditorium - Brunswick Community College 150 College Road, Bolivia, NC 28422 Date/Time Information: Friday, December 7, 2018 7 pm
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LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Artists, aspiring artists, and art lovers are invited to the Art League of Leland’s December meeting from 4–6 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC), 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
December’s meeting will feature a presentation by sculptor and mixed-media artist Michael Van Hout. The Art League of Leland (ALL) encourages, guides, supports, informs, and provides learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. Visit www.ArtLeagueofLeland.org for more information.
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Dec 13 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm, LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.
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Live Music CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Dec 14 The Moonlighters (Big Band, jazz and pop), 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $10
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AL-ANON
Al Anon meeting meets each Tues at 7 pm at The Bridge Presbyterian Church @ 497 Olde Waterford Way in Leland , upstairs. This mtg is for friends and family’s of alcoholics. It is an “ open “ mtg and is handicap accessible.
THE JOYCE Dec 8 - Ugly sweater party from 6:309:30 p.m. Break out your ugliest, tackiest sweater and join the fun! Music by Dave Bohn.
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Wednesday’s are Open Mic night, Thursday night karaoke and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Check Local’s Tavern on Facebook for details.
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JANUARY 24 – 26, 2019, 7:30 PM JANUARY 20 & 27, 2019, 3:00 PM
CAPE FEAR STAGE
p.m. - The Great Wilmington Nutcracker
or visit www.blueearthworks.com
JANUARY 17-19, 2019, 7:30 PM
Director: Ken Greenman
Dec 15 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3
You can find us at The Painted Mermaid • 1208 N. Howe Street • Southport, NC
ALMOST MAINE
DEC 9TH - OPEN MIC
Brunswick Little Theatre’s first season of Open Mic Poetry Reading was so successful that they have planned another season. The next meeting will be Friday, December 7. Everyone is invited to bring their original poetry to read to other poets and poetry lovers. Sign-up begins at 7PM. The readings begin at 7:30 PM in the main building. For those who would rather just listen, great! The session will end when all the poets have had a turn. There will be cookies and a donation box to defray the cost of the cookies. If there is good participation and interest, we’ll do it again! Brunswick Little Theatre is located at 8068 River Rd, SE, Southport, NC 28165. For more information, contact Ken Greenman at 914-456-0132 or ngreenman46@aol. com .
dining guide APPLEBEE’S
JADE GARDEN
1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO
JERSEY MIKE’S
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
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.
LATITUDES
DUNKIN DONUTS
LOCAL’S TAVERN
1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delisious donuts.
1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
PIZZA HUT
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS
112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE
1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
GUSTO GRILLE
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
WILLOUGHBYS 8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
PORT CITY JAVA
FUZZY PEACH
2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland 910-769-4900 Turkish/Mediterranean plus Burgers
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
THE FOREST RESTAURANT
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER
The Palermo at Port City Java 5 11 Olde Waterford Way & 1112 E Cutlar Crossing
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ in vinegar-based sauce
SUBWAY
WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
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