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Black and Tan Hound Pets help keep you happy and healthy STORY BY LISA STITES
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ufus is our hound dog. More specifically, Rufus is a Black and Tan Coonhound. We adopted Rufus, and he adopted us, last November from the Columbus County Animal Shelter. There are great agencies with pets available for adoption right here in Brunswick County, such as the Brunswick County Animal Shelter, S.O.A.R. and Paws Place. But we were looking for a hound, and Columbus County is where we found Rufus. We had lost our Belle, likely a Red Bone/Black and Tan mix, over the summer, and we decided it was time to have a dog in the house again. Little did we know how right we were. Rufus was probably about one-and-ahalf years old when we brought him home. We could tell right away that he had never even been in a house before because everything was new to him — kitchen counters, the television, appliances that make noises, etc. Hounds are social and loving dogs, and he took to us right
away. But he didn’t know about living in a house, and he couldn’t even relax enough to really sleep those first couple of days. He just stood there, eyes almost all the way closed, swaying. Within a few weeks though, he had settled in pretty well. He is very smart and he housebroke himself, really, and he quickly learned to walk on a leash. He still needs to be told he can eat sometimes, which makes me sad, but he has gained the weight he should have and he’s healthy. Rufus is such a hound. He chases away the squirrels from our porch, he loves to snuggle and he can go from couch potato to fierce protector of the Stites domain in no time flat. But my absolute favorite thing about this dog is that he makes me laugh. Laughter is the best medicine, right? It’s a common saying, but this year we got to see why it holds true. There’s always been a lot of laughter in our house. Earlier this year, though, I received a diagnosis that was a complete surprise. I am responding well to treatment, and am on a course to beat this leukemia. Our lives shifted though, and if we weren’t careful, it would have been easy to let a darker mood permanently settle over our home. That’s where Rufus fits in. Rufus does all the typical dog things that make dogs endearing pets to many. He barks and wags his tail when we come home and greets us at the door. Sometimes he meets me at the door with a toy and I have to play my way across the living room, like paying a toll. He has to have cuddle time, and he likes to rub noses, and maybe nibble a little too. But he’s also sassy. He talks back, grumbles
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and complains. Oh, he listens when I tell him to stop begging at the table and go lie down. But he grouses about it, and it just makes me laugh. According to the American Kennel Club website, Black and Tans can serenade a neighborhood with their “mournful music,” and are very social dogs. But they are clearly not the breed for everyone. “B&Ts might be too much hound for the lifestyle of every owner,” the breed description states. What a polite way of saying these dogs are crazy. Lovable, but crazy. After his first trip to the veterinarian, he was banned from the waiting room simply because he
tried to eat a cat. He loves to play with toys, and he flings them at you if you ignore his not very subtle clues that it’s playtime. He did that to me as I was writing this article, actually. I remember the first time he played with a toy, because it made me so happy. He’d been with us a few weeks, and it was like he was finally secure enough that he could relax and play. It still makes me smile. And that’s good for the soul, and the heart, and all of our other parts. The AKC cites numerous studies that show a correlation between improved health for humans who have dogs. Walking dogs counts as exercise, interactions with dogs can relieve stress and living with a dog can improve heart health, studies cited on the AKC site show. I’m no scientist, and I’m certainly no doctor, but I can attest to the fact that owning this crazy, lovable pup, who has stolen not only my heart, but also my favorite blanket, does help me focus on happy things. When you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue group, you’re saving that dog and giving it a chance for renewed life. But you’re also giving yourself the chance for a healthier and happier life filled with love, laughter, and maybe a little drool.
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Cat Person or Dog? The truth behind the personalities STORY BY KASS FINCHER
It’s a question many of us might ask on a first date. It might come after ‘where are you from, what do you do, what’s your favorite color’ – but it may tell more about your personality than any of those queries. So when you’re asked “Are you a cat person or a dog person?” what do you say? In truth, you might be afraid to answer for fear of the stereotypes that your companion might conjure up – thinking you’re a crazy cat lady, for example. But research has shown that some of our preconceived ideas about the pets we prefer do say something about our own personalities. It’s well known that owning a dog is a social experience. They need to walk, get exercise and socialize with other dogs and humans. If you want to make friends, you take your dog for a walk every day, and if your pup is cute or unique in looks and/or personality, no doubt you will be stopped for a pet or chin rub – your dog, not yourself. If you are a cat owner (not a real thing, they actually own us), you’re not likely to take it out for a walk on a leash – you would probably get a stare-down from the kitty, if not one of those eerie scary catgrowls. And when you leave for work each day, unlike dog owners you probably don’t feel guilty leaving Fluffy at home alone all day. Heck, your cat might actually prefer that solitude to your sometimes annoying attention. As Winston Churchill once said: “Dogs look up to us; cats look down on us.” It’s interesting that people tend to call dogs “him” and cats “her,” despite their real gender. But that personification does seem to play out to some extent in the research about their owners’ traits and preferences. Psychology Today and the website Thought Catalog spell out some of the differences. Dog people tend to be more social and extroverted than cat people. Despite their gender, dog people tend to see themselves as more masculine, conservative and rule-following than do cat people. Cat people, on the other hand, were found to be more intelligent, politically
liberal, open to new experiences, sensitive and introverted. They’re also more neurotic, probably because kitty does not seek to reassure her owner with licks and kisses. Cat people are more likely to live in apartments, probably because cats are easier to care for in that setting. And cat people are most likely to be single women. One interesting finding is that dog people are more likely to accept a cat; cat owners flatly refuse to take on a dog. And then there are the people in between (myself included) who like both cats and dogs for their unique differences. These people are called bi-petuals; we go both ways. The research also claims that, in general, dog people are seeking companionship and cat people are looking for affection. My experience is that both dogs and cats can provide affection, but dogs mostly fill the companionship need. Most cat owners would probably agree that Fluffy is less interested in being with you and more interested in entertaining herself. Why else do we see more cat videos online? Check out internet celebrity Grumpy Cat and join over eight million followers to see why.
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Finding Sissy
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f circumstances are such that you must, I mean if there’s no way around it, no matter how hard you try, lose a cat during a hurricane evacuation, then do it at Exit 118, off of I-95 in a little community called Thornburg. That’s in Virginia for those of you who don’t know. Mudd Tavern Road to be specific. At least that’s if you make a right off of I-95 going south. It’s also six hours from our home.
That’s what happened to us on October 20th of this year. We lost a cat at the Exxon station. Sissy had been with us eight days in a hotel just up the road in Fredericksburg. To say Sissy doesn’t like to be confined in her carrier is an understatement, and when you consider she had been confined to a hotel staring out the window for eight days as well, you get the picture. And for those who don’t, there was quite a bit of meowish howl, yowl, growl, and meow coming out of the cage. Some biting of the cage itself may also have happened. And the paws (really her claws but I didn’t want to speak too harshly about her), were busy trying to pull anything they could into the cage, including a large blanket and, at times, my fingers. The scars have since healed, in case you are wondering. Maybe we hadn’t given her enough anti-anxiety travel medication? Now that I think about it, we were paranoid about giving her too little or too much anxiety medicine. It started eight days earlier as we were preparing to leave North Carolina. Our veterinarian had provided us with kitty travel kits for our multiple cats (Sissy, Waylon and Simon). Kurt dutifully mixed the contents of the pill into their food the morning we planned to leave. Unfortunately, not all the food was eaten. I will skip the part about the argument discussion that ensued. It was decision time. Simon and Waylon had eaten more of their food, but Sissy had eaten very little. How much pill was in the uneaten versus eaten food? Was it mixed evenly? Hard to tell. We gave her another pill. The pill provided by the vet is called Gabapentin, which I googled and found out is a human drug that is also used in the veterinary field to treat pain or to control seizures; in cats, it is highly effective in re-
ducing fear and anxiety! (My Google find included the exclamation point). Did I mention my sister, Peggy, was hitching a ride along with her tiny Yorkshire Terrier, Raylan? Raylan was the perfect travel companion – not a peep the entire trip. I love Kurt – he’s kind, generous, loves all animals, but I’m a little apprehensive about his driving and Peggy gets car sick. It was the perfect opportunity for me to sit in the back with Sissy and our boys. I had nothing else to do but watch the Sissy show! (Note the exclamation point just like in the Gabapentin description). And what a show it was. She must have ingested more of the original pill than we thought. Plus, I’m a watcher/worrier. For those who are not pet owners this means I watch everything they do and wonder if they’ve done that before and if they haven’t why not and does it mean something is wrong. And should I call my vet? Within a short time, Sissy was lolling on her back with four paws in the air making slow motion meow yowling sounds in a deeper voice than normal. The watcher/ worrier in me took over and I couldn’t take my eyes off the cage. And the longer I watched, the more worried I became, and the show became weirder. At one point, her nose, resting on the wire door, was holding up her head, teeth bared, as her eyes glazed over. When you touched her she just bounced back like a Weeble Wobble. Then she would bite the wire on the cage like a wild animal. Worry intensified to the point I texted my vet and told her I may have killed my cat. Fortunately, Gabapentin is a very safe medication even at high doses and I was not to worry (fat chance). Did I mention I love love love my vet (and that means all the vet staff)? That was just the start of the trip.
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c b o o t e Before our trip home, Sissy had eaten food with half a pill. Six miles into the trip there was a smell coming from Sissy’s cage and she was going berserk. We stopped at exit 118. Sissy saw her opportunity, turned into a wildcat, and blew through an opening in the carrier door. She crossed Mudd Tavern Road and ran into the woods beside the Citgo station. Kurt was stunned for a few seconds but was right behind her. I drove over with the gang in tow. We immediately knew we were in trouble. Finding her would not be easy – the woods are dense and we couldn’t tell which direction she took. Kurt searched the front area of the woods the rest of the day and night. In the meantime, I called pet-friendly hotels and found the Holiday Inn Express on Dan Bell Lane, immediately across the road from our search area (what great people!). I also sent texts with Sissy’s photo to the staff at the hotel, the Citgo, and the Exxon. One person at the Citgo posted to Lost and Found Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania. About 6 p.m. I got a phone call from a woman who said she would meet us to help find Sissy. Because I’m naturally a cynical person, ding ding ding alarm bells went off and “wacko” sprang to mind. Who would volunteer to help complete strangers find their cat? And who would meet complete strangers in the dark at a gas station? But we were desperate and decided to meet her at the Citgo. We found out the “wacko” was Sissy’s guardian angel. Trisha brought traps and food to set them. She told me I needed to get signs up and get the word out that Sissy was missing. She wanted pieces of our cloth-
ing for the scent to attach to the traps and w before we left, she recorded us calling for o a Sissy. While we traveled home, Trisha set, c washed, reset, washed, reset, caught and released numerous possums and sat with her radio blaring out our voices calling Sissy’s name. I had yard signs and flyers made and sent to Trisha. I also bought four trail cameras for the woods. On Oct. 1, we drove up to help put up signs and search for Sissy, but Trisha is the one who moved the trail cameras around to search different areas (woods locations, building areas, auto sales areas), rearranged blown over signs, and posted flyers to poles. She checked the memory cards daily on the trail cams and sometimes I think she checked more than once. Trisha also mailed and faxed flyers to local businesses, all while working and working as a volunteer at a local shelter. I also put an ad on Facebook to reach eight miles out using the Citgo station as the center point. I was inundated with tips – who was feeding cats – where housing developments were located – people indicating they lived nearby and would search and share with all of their friends to look for her. Encouragement came in the way of many recovery stories, so I didn’t lose hope. On Oct. 15 we drove up to search specific areas. We took one day and walked most of the woods and the electric line path through the woods. We stayed until after dark since dusk and dawn are supposedly the best times for cats to be out, and were up and out early the next morn
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ing, concentrating on areas within a half mile of where she disappeared. We also handed out flyers to businesses again and everyone told us they were looking for Sissy. At 10:30 p.m. one night we got a phone call from Joyce – her tenant may have seen Sissy so why didn’t we come over and check. Joyce lives at an old mill, a beautiful place and close enough that Sissy could have been there. We left a flyer and then went house-to-house on that road the next day. Everyone at each business or house not only let us leave flyers but gave us their cell numbers so we could send pics. In a restaurant one night, we mentioned we were looking for a cat and everyone said “Sissy” at the same time. Thirty-four days later we had four trail cams, more than 35,000 views on Facebook, 100s of flyers, 26 yard signs, numerous pole signs, a few pissed off possums, one very tired guardian angel, two very tired pet parents (one of whom ugly-cried every day), and still no Sissy. Day 35 we were at dinner in Southport when I received a phone call from someone named Steven. He had spotted Sissy at his garage. I had texted his Steven’s uncle photos previously, so I knew the place.
He described her collar, which was miraculously still on, and her wonky right eye. He had just fed her but couldn’t get closer than six feet. We left that night at 8 p.m. In the meantime, Trisha hauled traps, salmon, and strips of our clothing, and she sat at the garage for hours, hoping to trap Sissy. We’d found her, but now all of us were scared she would leave the area. Trisha left late after all cat eyes disappeared for the night, and left us supplies hanging in a tree. Kurt and I arrived at the hotel approximately 2:30 a.m. We threw our bags in the room and left for the garage. It was about 35 degrees, but we had sleeping bags in case we needed to leave the car doors open to tempt her in. Kurt put salmon on a plate and left it outside the car where he could see it. We promptly fell asleep (totally not part of the plan) and woke up around 4 a.m. Kurt got out of the car and started calling to one of the three cats that were visible about 75 yards away. One came closer and sat about 25 feet away, but we couldn’t tell if it was her. Then Kurt called her again and she meowed. It was her! He kept calling and I got out of the truck. She came to within six feet and then ran back under a
car near the tree. Kurt called again, and she came to within two feet of him to eat the salmon. And that’s when this huge diesel dually truck with a 20-foot trailer attached pulled out of the driveway directly across the street. Sissy took off under our truck. I froze, afraid any movement would scare her and just plain scared to death we weren’t going to get her. Kurt moved the salmon closer, she came out to eat, and he grabbed her and held her. Not until we got the carrier door closed did we actually believe it was happening. There are so many people to thank that I can’t name them all. I will be forever grateful to Trisha, Sissy’s guardian angel, for her guidance and the hard work she put into finding Sissy. I had no idea how to get the word out or what pics to use on the posters. I think Sissy stayed in the area the night we caught her because Trisha was there earlier with our clothes and food. She also played the recording of us calling her. I also admire her for all the work she puts into the shelter and her rescue efforts. Thornburg is a wonderful little community. Everyone we met or spoke with or chatted with on Facebook was looking for Sissy and sharing her information. I can’t
thank them enough. Sissy endeared herself without knowing a single soul and the entire town will always be in my heart for caring. The hotel staff and Trisha visited our last day in Thornburg. We visited with Steven to thank him for finding Sissy. Sissy’s vet check today was good – she lost a pound. Her blood work looked good – a little anemic but that can be fixed. All in all, a good report. And the staff got to see my ugly happy cry, but they are used to watcher/worrier/ugly crier me. Cats versus dogs – let’s face it, cats get the lousy end of the stick. They reproduce way faster and they have large litters. And for some reason, people think cats can fend for themselves. Dogs are adopted at a much higher rate than cats, and older cats have it even worse since people love kittens. Please support TNR (trap, neuter, release in your area). And, finally, a public service announcement. Take pictures of your pets from all sides – right, left, front, back. You think you can recognize your pet until you get a 3-second view on a trail cam. Make sure they are chipped and keep the information up-to-date. I just purchased a GPS for Sissy, because I am not taking any chances.
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believe it’s safe to say that CBD or hemp products in their various forms (oils, balms, coffee, water soluble drops, chewables, etc) have rapidly become some of the hottest products in wellness over the past five years, but hemp has benefited people in many ways for centuries.
All the statements in this article are based on my 20 years of experience in wellness (my second career that started in 1999 as my first career of 20 plus years in corporate America ended following a mega merger). Through the research that I’ve done over the past three years as I started learning about, and then personally experiencing, the benefits of several now legal hemp products. That 20 years in wellness includes working with many medical professionals -- mainly chiropractors, nurses, naturopaths, and other holistic practitioners -- even some enlightened MD’s who typically learned about the benefits of plant
based nutrition and other more natural approaches after leaving medical school. Three of the many companies that now offer hemp products include people I’ve known well and respected for as long as 20 years, including a very good friend who owns a NC based wellness company that now offers several of the hemp products that I personally use and promote. CBD (cannabinoids or cannabidiols) have many benefits that are well documented in PubMed. The US Dept of Health and Human Services even holds this patent: US-6630507-B1 Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants. My
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translation in layman’s terms is that well formulated hemp (aka CBD) products from reputable companies help to relieve stress and anxiety, as well as reduce inflammation and relieve pain throughout the body. Inflammation is one of the significant contributing factors to many conditions and diseases that are the primary causes of death -- cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and dementia to name a few. And hemp products are only one of several very successful holistic approaches to pain management that include seeing functional medicine practitioners who attempt to address the source of the problem rather than simply covering up the pain with a shot or an opioid, and often not solving the problem. These are people like chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopaths , massage therapists, and PEMF therapists to name a few. These are all excellent and far safer alternatives to opioids for pain management. Quoting from the Abstract of Patent US-6630507-B1, “Cannabinoids are useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of a wide variety of oxidation associated dis-
eases such as ischemic, age-related, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases … and are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke or trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and HIV dementia.” The translation again -- well formulated hemp products from reputable companies that you have reason to trust can help to relieve stress and anxiety, as well as reduce inflammation and reduce pain throughout the body. So you may be thinking “why was hemp illegal in the US for the nearly 80 years prior to 2014?” The answer is too long to go into detail here but it involves a very well documented “conspiracy” early in the 20th century that includes industries like paper production, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and names like DuPont, William Randolph Hearst, Andrew Mellon, and Harry Anslinger. For the time being, and hopefully the foreseeable future, sanity and common sense have prevailed. For more information, contact Dave Berkheimer, Healthy Green Solutions, LLC, at 910-632-3287 or dave.berk@atmc.net
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as steady of a hand as possible. Having a patient, still subject is always helpful too! Teaching your dog to “stay” or “focus” is a great tool to help with keeping them still while you photograph them. Lastly, taking multiple photos at once can help assure that you snap the perfect, clear photo!
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DON’T USE ZOOM Most phone cameras don’t have the best zoom features, so stay away from zooming in to capture a photo! Getting higher quality close-ups is much easier by getting physically closer to your subject.
HAVE GREAT LIGHTING Lighting is one of the most important things to make sure you take a great photo! It’s especially important to have good lighting when taking pictures on your phone so they will look higher quality. I prefer to photograph outdoors and have natural light, but if you are inside then you’ll need to find a happy medium of using windows and house lights to get decent lighting. My favorite lighting is outside in the morning/ early afternoon. Morning or early afternoon gives the photos a “gentle” light quality.
EDIT THE PHOTO Don’t be afraid to find a good picture editor app on your phone. It can help to tweak your pictures to enhance them. Don’t go over board as too many edits can lead to an unrealistic-looking photo. I’m a fan of the Camera+ app, available for $1.99. It gives a wide range of options for editing photos in reasonable and realistic ways (ie. adjusting the sharpness, blemish fixer, color enhancing, etc). My most-used Instagram filter is Hudson! It gives a nice “cooling” effect on the picture and helps tone out any yellowing that awkward lighting might have caused.
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ith a mobile phone camera and a little creativity you can take great pet photos. Here are a few tips I found on redbarn. com that will make it even easier. If the sun is directly overhead, the photo can have weird shadows and your pet could look distorted. Remember: for photography lighting, don’t have anything too harsh! TAP TO FOCUS Since most phone cameras like to have a mind of their own when finding an object to focus on, it’s important for you to double check that the subject of your photo (ex. your pet) is the main focus and is the sharpest part of the picture. Tap the subject to readjust the focus.
STABILIZE TO AVOID BLURRINESS Similar to finding a focus, it’s also important to make sure your photo isn’t blurry. Phone cameras aren’t nearly as fast as most point-and-shoot or DSLR cameras, so it can be difficult to get a clear, sharp picture. But don’t worry, it’s possible with a little patience! The best way to avoid blurriness is to either set your stabilizer (if you have one, not all phones do) and to try to have
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Cheers Holiday Mimosas
The perfect time of year to try something new, and beautifully delicious STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFF STITES
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veryone is familiar with the mimosa, right? It’s that half orange juice, half champagne cocktail served at pretty much every brunch anywhere. Because it is relatively inexpensive, the first is often free or, if you’re lucky, they are “bottomless.” They are popular because (aside from being cheap) they are so simple, balancing sweet juice and dry bubbly in a manner that just goes down easy. They’re so boring, in fact, that it’s perfectly socially acceptable to drink these at breakfast.
Not to diminish the obvious joy of breakfast-drinking, but are mimosas not a little too boring, too tame? What can we do to spice up the old stand-by. First, let’s look at a little history. The story of the mimosa is kind of fun, if a little bit foggy on the details. It is widely accepted that the mimosa is a direct descendant of the Buck’s Fizz, a concoction of one part orange juice to two parts champagne. The Buck’s Fizz was invented by a bartender at London’s Buck’s Club, supposedly as an excuse to begin drinking at breakfast. A few years later, in France, the first mimosa (named after a pale yellow flower) was made using equal parts champagne and orange juice. Or, alternately, the cocktail was invented by Alfred Hitchcock in Hollywood in the early 1940s, also as an excuse to drink before lunch. In either case, Hitchcock was indeed at the very least a vocal proponent of the mimosa, and imbibing in the morning. So we have international intrigue involving the origin, day drinking, and Hollywood ties. This is a good start. But what about the actual cocktail? Can we vary things a little to spice them up? Being a simple 5050 mix of sparkling wine and juice, I don’t see why it shouldn’t fall within the same range of creative expression as shandys and sangrias. I thought I’d try to make a few mimosa variations that fit in with our Southern winters, where a cold drink in the morning isn’t necessarily unwelcome. I used prosecco as my sparkling wine because my lovely wife prefers that over champagne, but you use whatever you or your sweetie likes best. Let’s see how this went.
CIDER MIMOSA I figured cider has about the same density as orange juice, being a bit thicker than plain old apple juice, so it would be an natural fit. I could never find a clear answer as to whether one should pour the bubbly first or the juice first, so I’ve gone with bubbly then juice. I like to watch and see if the bubbles start coming up through the juice. They did not. But my disappointment only lasted until I took a sip. Wow, this really works. I think, in truth, the cider is a better match to the prosecco than orange juice. Mimosa sacrilege? Maybe, but I stand by it. If you are really fancy (and I wasn’t) you could even add a cinnamon-sugar rim and maybe an apple slice for garnish. A friend found this in a bar in Washington, DC and was impressed.
complement each other so well, and it is so very refreshing, that I can see me enjoying one of these after mowing the lawn in July.
LIMONCELLO MIMOSA
I know, you’re thinking, “But wait, limoncello isn’t juice!” and you are correct, it’s not. It is liqueur made from lemons. And lemons are, indisputably, fruit. I rest my case. In all honesty, I’m not sure where the inspiration for this came from, but I got it into my head that we must, must indeed, have limoncello mimosas on Thanksgiving morning. I may have heard someone mention doing this, but I don’t know where or who if I did. How ever it got there, this idea took hold in my head and stayed. I’m happy to report that it worked out very well. Limoncello is a rather mellow liqueur, so it blended with the prosecco instead of over-powering it like I feared it would. The tart and sweet made this cocktail maybe even easier to drink than one made with real juice. And that little fact leads me to include a warning. Mimosas are great breakfast drinks because they are only half alcohol, and that half is only a fairly low ABV bubbly. When you use a liqueur in place of juice it becomes quite a bit
stronger, but doesn’t seem like it all. I’m not judging, heck, this thing was my idea after all, but I’d suggest adult supervision if you plan anything important after a limoncello mimosa breakfast.
CRANBERRY MIMOSA This one wasn’t my idea. I thought it was, but then I saw that it already had its own name, the Poinsettia. This is because its red, see, and not yellow. A poinsettia flower is red where the mimosa flower is yellow. I feel like if I had really come with this drink myself and got to name it I’d have come up with something more creative, like maybe The Really Awesome Festive Cocktail You Should Be Drinking All Through The Holiday Season But Not Limited To Then Because Its Really Very Good Anytime. It rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? This is why I don’t name cocktails. Anyhow, all that is true. It was the festive Christmas season when I wrote this and tried my Poinsettia and it just hit all the right notes. It even looks pretty sitting in front of my tree. But the cranberry and prosecco www.LelandMag.com /JANUARY 2019 / Leland Magazine 19
FITNESS Your Forever Home New Years resolutions; healthy tips STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS, EP-C
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was speaking with one of my clients the other day about some repairs I need to have completed at my home, thanks to Hurricane Florence. We were far luckier than most but still ended up with work to be done.
The roof needed to be replaced and ceiling repairs needed to be made where water had leaked in. Currently our ceilings are covered in popcorn, not the same popcorn that is commonly found on the floor thanks to our five year old, but the kind the builders liked to use 20 years ago so they didn’t have to actually complete the ceiling to a smooth finish. After 20 years the popcorn is losing its grip on the ceiling; it’s stained from the water that leaked in and quite honestly isn’t our favorite look. Since we needed to have the ceiling patched in a couple of places, I thought why not find out what would be involved to actually have all the popcorn in the house removed completely and not replaced. Needless to say, the quote was quite a bit higher than we had expected. We honestly had no idea what something like that would cost. This is where the conversation with my client picked up. “Well is this house going to be your forever home?” Fair question, right? I mean if we are only planning to be here for another couple of years, we probably won’t get the return on investment … but what if we are going to be here for ten years … or longer. What if we would be here for that forever period? So many other questions and decisions ultimately surround this overarching question. “Is this our forever home?” Will it be large enough to accommodate the family and their needs as they grow up? Is there an upgrade of space and function desired in our near future? If not our forever home, why put all the extra effort and money into numerous updates? Simply maintain it. Or should we continue to try to improve it for our enjoyment and appreciation while we are living
here … and then hope we are able to reap a return on our investments. This probably sounds like a strange topic for a fitness article. But here is where the switch happened in my head. As I was thinking about the question, “Is this house our forever home?”, I had a realization. Not about the house. But about my forever home; I was already living in it. My body is my forever home. Just like everyone else. As they say, home is where the heart is. But ironically we tend to spend more time thinking about the required maintenance and updates for our house than we do about the maintenance and development of our body, where our mind and heart live. We should consistently be doing things to maintain and care for our true forever home. Things like protecting our skin from the sun, ensuring the foundation of our body is solid and stable, keeping our circulation system running smoothly, and maintaining our overall structural strength. I imagine that none of us wants to envision ourselves living in a broken down and busted up “forever home.” So why not take the necessary steps to be sure to keep your true forever home in perfect working order.
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THE KEYS TO YOUR SOLID FOREVER HOME:
• Consistent daily exercise and movement; use it or lose it. • A focus on healthy, nutritious foods to provide the body with everything it needs for a strong immune system, energy, maintenance and repair. • Proper hydration has so many important benefits it has been ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential to life. Like watering the lawn, I’ll bet some of you pay more attention to that than watering (hydrating) yourself. • Quantity and quality of sleep are the
foundation of a strong immune system, mental clarity, energy levels, weight management, and overall mood. • And of course, maintaining a stronger outer shell (skin) with moisturizers and sunblock, and please don’t forget the occasional power washing … think of your neighbors. As we start off this New Year, when many of us are starting to focus on numerous resolutions to improve our life, I encourage you to stop and think about the fact that your body is and always will be your forever home. Hopefully this will give you a strong enough reason to set some fitness related resolutions and actually stick to them this year. J I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year in your Forever Home! As always, if you have additional questions regarding this month’s article or have a topic you would like to see covered in future articles; please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email. BrianTully@BetterTogetherFitness.com
COMMUNITY Wellness Coalition
Brunswick Wellness Coalition - making a difference STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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ost physicians and health professionals would agree that a healthy lifestyle can go a long way toward preventing chronic health concerns like heart disease and diabetes. With that in mind, the Brunswick Wellness Coalition works across many community health organizations and individuals to promote healthy life practices in our county.
Founded in 2017 through a significant grant from Duke University’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” program, the Coalition offers a number of programs to achieve its vision of helping Brunswick County become the healthiest county in the state. Founding partners included Dosher Hospital, Brunswick County Health Department, New Hope Clinic and the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina. As more community partners join the Coalition, their outreach will continue to grow. Currently, diabetes education, health fair screenings and improved food access for the hungry are just a few of the ways the Coalition is positively impacting our community’s health. This spring, the Coalition offered diabetes screenings throughout the county. The purpose was for people to learn their blood sugar level and the health risks involved if blood sugars are not managed, especially if someone is diabetic. Of those who were tested, 50% of individuals had elevated blood levels, indicating they were pre-diabetic. “This is alarming,” said Marjorie Lanier, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator. “The national average of adults with pre-diabetes is one in three, and our event found one in two adults with pre-diabetes,” she said. “Risk factors for pre-diabetes include being overweight, having a family history of type 2 diabetes, or being over the age of 45.” Lanier said that the good news is that adults with pre-diabetes have a great opportunity to reverse their condition through small lifestyle changes. Those changes are outlined through the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), currently offered at the Leland Senior
Center and available to other community groups upon request. County Health also offers a program to help individuals with diabetes better manage their blood sugar level – also available upon request. This past summer, partners of the Brunswick Wellness Coalition and Walmart worked together to offer multiple health services to county residents. The “Care Fair” stopped at each of the three Walmart locations in Brunswick County. “It can be a challenge and costly to find the time to get to a doctor or health provider,” said Sheila Roberts, Chair of BWC. “That’s why we are excited about the Care Fair – not only is it increasing access to affordable care; it is also increasing access to affordable care after normal business hours.” Services available at the fair included immunizations, eyeglass adjustments and screenings for diabetes, blood pressure and hepatitis C. If you are planning a health fair in the community and would like the Care Fair to be part of it, email BWC. Requests must be made two or three months prior to the health fair to ensure availability. One of the newest but potentially one of the Coalition’s most significant initiatives is called “Give Healthy.” This program’s goal is to increase access to healthy, nutritious food for those who are food insecure. Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Children and adults suffering from food insecurity report poor physical and mental health and have a much higher rate of developing diet-related health issues like obesity, diabetes, depression and cancer. More than 5,000 children and 12,000
adults are food insecure in Brunswick County and routinely rely on food donations and subsidies. “We received over 30 pallets of snack foods after hurricane Florence,” said Brunswick Family Assistance’s executive director, Stephanie Bowen. “While we are very grateful for all donations, we do hope that the Give Healthy campaign will encourage the wonderful donors in our community to give foods that are rich in nutrients so the people we serve can live healthier lives.” There are many ways for you to get involved, from donating health items to your local food pantry, hosting a Give Healthy food drive, or becoming a give healthy gardener where you donate a percentage of the food grown in your own garden. Foods promoted in the Give Healthy campaign include lean proteins and nuts, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, low sodium vegetable soups, and whole grain pasta, rice and breads. The Coalition’s outreach also includes fun, active events. Their second annual “Spring Into Health 5K/1M Run, Walk or Roll” event will be Saturday, March 23 in Southport. Early Bird registration fee is $10, increasing to $20 on February 25. Children 13 and under get in free. “This event is about supporting and promoting an active and healthy community, of all ages and abilities,” Lindsay Maher, BWC executive director, said. “Simply walking every day for 30-60 minutes can have tremendous health benefits like improved mood, balance and coordination, stronger bones and muscles and better weight control.” Free health and wellness materials will also be available to participants. Eat right, get regular checkups or screenings, and get exercise. Simple
practices, but ones we can all improve on. You too can join in the Coalition’s work through active participation or donations. Learn more at facebook. com/brunswickwellness or email them at brunswickwellnesscoalition@gmail.com.
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ART BEAT Student Show and Art League The Leland Cultural Art Center kicks off to a great January! STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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o kick off the New Year, a Student Showcase of artwork will be on exhibition at the Leland Cultural Arts Center for the January Gallery Show. The exhibition starts January 4 and runs through February 1, 2019. The work from several talented students from classes held at the center will be on display for the public’s enjoyment.
A variety of mediums from stained glass, pottery, sculpture and painting will be showcased. LCAC is home to several art classes for both Leland residents and non-residents alike with a diverse array of mediums to cater to your creative interests. The reception for the Student Showcase will be on January 10th from 6 - 8 pm at the Art Center. Hope to see you there!
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Student work, stained glass panda by Bruce Ritch
THE ART LEAGUE OF LELAND PRESENTS ARTIST JANET JOHNSON ON JANUARY 10, 2019
share painting tips, and show some of her creations in progress. The meeting will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451.
The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its January 10 meeting featuring guest speaker Janet Johnson, who will discuss her artwork,
An avid pastel artist and photographer, Johnson rediscovered her passion for art after retiring to Wilmington, NC, and has achieved success in her artistic endeavors ever since. She has won numerous awards in plein air paint-outs and area art shows, and her pastels have been juried into online international exhibitions. To learn more about Johnson and her artwork, visit www.facebook.com/jtjohnsonpastels.
ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. ALL welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.ArtLeagueofLeland.org.
Left & above - two beautiful paintings by Janet Johnson.
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SHOWCASE January Rings in the Talent The LCAC, Wilson Center & Listen Up Brunswick step it up for 2019 Season STORY BY AMI BROWN
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rom electrifying violin, to hit musicals and international talent, local venues LCAC, Wilson Center and the Odell Williamson Auditorium raise the bar for the new 2019 season.
THE LCAC PRESENTS: SYNERGY TWINS DUO
Friday, January 18 , 7 - 9 p.m.| Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. $10 Featured on the TODAY show, these twin violinists fuse classical instruments with modern rock. Talk about a bang to bring in the New Year! Tickets on sale now. 2019 VIP Season Tickets can be purchased online or at the LCAC office. All 2019 VIP Season Tickets and regular admission tickets are Non-Refundable.
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Saturday & Sunday Jan. 12 @ 7:30pm & Jan. 13 @ 2pm* Tickets for this performance range $42 – $95 + tickets and sales tax The award-winning Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Evita has garnered critical acclaim and numerous award, including seven Tony Awards and 6 Drama Desk Awards. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and power in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich.
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KITCHEN Picky Pet Pointers
Family Dog Naturals offers pet nutrition and tips for the picky eaters STORY BY BETSY HEAD, OWNER
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ne of the many comments we hear from our customers is “my dog or cat is so picky.” Picky eater? No problem, we can help with that! We often tell our customers to be one step ahead of the game.
We offer great healthy toppers to entice your animal’s appetite … the most popular being freeze dried raw mixers. These mixers are premium sourced meats such as grass fed beef, cage free chicken and wild caught salmon. You can feel good about what you feed your four-legged friend because you know where it comes from, and boy do they love the taste! Other great products we offer are broths – ready to serve chicken or beef broths that you can pour right over their food and are a huge hit! These broth bowls are pet safe and contain no onion in their recipes, which is very important. DO NOT use
broths high in sodium or made with onions. We also have bone broths which are super healthy, good for the joints and help to detoxify the liver. Bone broths make a great addition to any food including kibble, canned, dehydrated and raw. They are made with wholesome veggies and herbs to help stimulate the immune system and aid in digestion by providing moisture. Broths are ideal for all pets but especially important for senior animals. Lastly we have single-sourced dehydrated organic chicken, turkey or beef that comes finely ground, making it nice and easy to sprinkle on top of their food. Add some warm water and it makes a great broth too! We always urge our customers to do their homework when it comes to their animal’s nutrition. They rely on you to make best possible choices for them because they can’t do it for themselves. It is so important to read what’s in your dog’s or cat’s food. There isn’t much regulation regarding what goes in the bag, however
they have to put it on the ingredient panel by law, so please look at the back of the bag or can. If your dog or cat is somewhat picky with their treats, stop by anytime; we always have free samples they can try instead of your having to purchase something you’re not sure they will like. We also offer a frequent buyer program for all our foods. We are conveniently located in the Villages at Brunswick Forest in Leland, and are also happy to deliver free of charge. Stop by the store just to say hi to owners Betsy & David. Our great co-workers Valerie, Nicole and Annette are always around as well to help with any of your furry friends’ needs!
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Sales Manager Rick York was ready to pass out Leland Magazines at WWAY in December for the Business Expo, hosted by the North Brunswick Merchants Association. He also sold a couple of ads that day!
Congratulations to Judy Conway of Brunswick Forest! She won the Leland Magazine Gift Basket that we gave away at the North Brunswick Merchants Association Business Expo in December. And a Big Thanks to our Sales Managers wife, Linda York for putting together such a beautiful basket.
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127 NE 1ST STREET
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5 bedrooms, 3 baths $599,900
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CALENDAR JAN 5
AUDITIONS - BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE
Brunswick Little Theatre will hold auctions for “The Vagina Monologues” from 5-6 p.m. at 8068 River Road SE, Southport. Auditions are open to women ages 18 and older. Visit www.brunswicklittletheatre.com for details.
JAN 13
WILMINGTON SYMPHONY 6TH ANNUAL BHEETHOVEN RACE
Run with Beethoven in the 15K, or enter the 5K at Brunswick Forest. There’s also a Beethoven’s Doggy Dash 1-mile fun walk or run. Proceeds benefit the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and its youth programs. Check https://www.facebook.com/ events/1617977001637360/ for details.
JAN 17-20, 24-27
“ALMOST, MAINE” AT BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE. Show times are 7:30 p.m. for Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances and 3 p.m. for Sunday matinees. “Almost, Maine: is series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center. Visit www.brunswicklittletheatre.com for details.
JAN 18, 19 AND 20
WILMINGTON ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. on Sunday. Features more than 40 dealers from several states offering antiques, vintage items and collectibles.
JAN 24
COOKING FOR CROWDS WORKSHOP
Help your organization book for large groups with this workshop at Brunswick County Cooperative Extension, 30 Government Center NE, Bolivia. Call 910-253-2610 for more information.
FEB 22
DIAMONDS AND DENIM BALL
The Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Inc.’s annual ball at the St. James Community Center, with hors d’ oeuvres, a Buffett dinner, silent and live auctions, and music from Black Water Rhythm & Blues Band. Proceeds benefit Brunswick County Computer 4 kids, Brunswick Novant Medical Foundation and Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue. Check http://www.sheriffscharity. com for more information.
MUSIC and ART LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Jan 18 - Synergy Twins Duo -- 7-9 p.m., twin violinists fuse classical instruments with modern rock. Visit https:// www.townofleland.com/departments/ cultural-arts of call 910-385-9891 for ticket information.
WILSON CENTER
7:30 p.m. A timeless story about the power of imagination. Check https://cfcc.edu/capefearstage/tickets-and-events/ or call 910-362-7999 for more information or to buy tickets.
Ongoing ART
ART LEAGUE OF LELAND
http://www.artleagueofleland.org for upcoming exhibits for the public and workshops for members of the Art League of Leland (ALL).
THE ART LEAGUE OF LELAND PRESENTS ARTIST JANET JOHNSON ON JANUARY 10, 2019 The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its January 10 meeting featuring guest speaker Janet
Johnson, who will discuss her artwork, share painting tips, and show some of her creations in progress. The meeting will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. An avid pastel artist and photographer, Johnson rediscovered her passion for art after retiring to Wilmington, NC, and has achieved success in her artistic endeavors ever since. She has won numerous awards in plein air paint-outs and area art shows, and her pastels have been juried into online international exhibitions. To learn more about Johnson and her artwork, visit www.facebook.com/jtjohnsonpastels. ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. ALL welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.ArtLeagueofLeland.org.
JAN 12 AND 13 - EVITA
7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. This award-winning Broadway show features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.
JAN 14 - MASTERS OF ILLUSION
Believe the Impossible, 6:30 p.m. A 21st-century magic show with modern illusions and arts of deception.
JAN 25 - PATTIE LABELLE
7:30 p.m. The legendary R&B singer performs classics such as “lady Marmalade” and “New Attitude.”
Handcrafted Pottery
Coffee just tastes better in a hand-made mug
JAN 26 - WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
presents the Young Artists Concerto Competition Winners performing Schubert’s Symphony “Unfinished .” Jan 30 - Arlo Guthrie, 8 p.m. Legendary folk music icon Arlo Guthrie performs. Feb 2 - No Quarter: The Led Zeppelin Legacy - Hurricane Florence Benefit, 7:30 p.m. Feb 4 and 5 - Finding Neverland,
Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. — AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT — THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport
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calendar CLASSES
LAW FOR LAYMEN
A a plain language exploration of law topics most people can expect to encounter, including real estate transactions, estates, family law, etc. Thursdays from 4:30-7 p.m. Feb 7 through March 27 at Brunswick Community College.
SELF-PUBLISHING ON A SHOESTRING
Taught by Ken Campbell, this course will offer guidance on getting your book into the hands of readers. Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at Brunswick Community College from Feb 6 through April 10.
THE JOYCE
The Joyce - Irish Pub featuring all the classic fare. Check http://www.thejoyceirishpub.com for events like DJ nights and specials.
THE SHUCKIN SHACK
Live Music - check facebook page. Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar - Follow them on Facebook for trivia night dates and other events. https://www.facebook.com/pg/ShuckinShackLelandNC/ posts/?ref=page_internal
WINE AND BEER
Bridgewater Wines - NEW! - located at 1132 New Pointe Blvd - between Aldi and Walmart. Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 1-5 p.m. and Sundays 12-3pm.
WILLOUGHBYS
Live music, check facebook for more information. Willoughbys Check https://www.facebook.com/pg/ willoughbysLeland/posts/?ref=page_ internal for events and specials.
LOCAL’S TAVERN Locals Tavern - Trivia and Taco Tuesdays through January, starting at 7 p.m.
LISTEN UP BRUNSWICK JANUARY 19 - JOE CROOKSON FEBRUARY 10 - THE KENNEDY’S MARCH 1 - RICHARD SHINDELL APRIL 6 - NO FUSS & FEATHERS OCTOBER 19 - VANCE GILBERT &
Call with any questions 910 632 7767.
SUSAN WERNER
Wednesday’s are Open Mic night, Thursday night karaoke and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Check Local’s Tavern on Facebook for details.
NOVEMBER 16 - WILD EYES BAND
BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE
ALMOST MAINE
January 17-19, 2019, 7:30 PM January 24 – 26, 2019, 7:30 PM January 20 & 27, 2019, 3:00 PM Director: Ken Greenman
DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION REMODEL - CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS Take advantage of our Winter Special and have the new kitchen you’ve been dreaming about!
Stop by our new showroom in Winnabow on Hwy.17
910-408-1322 thekitchenmannc.com
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dining guide APPLEBEE’S 1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
JADE GARDEN
Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
BRIDGEWATER WINES
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900 www.bridgewaterwines.com Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delisious donuts.
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
JERSEY MIKE’S
SHIRLEY’S DINER
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
WILLOUGHBYS 8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
PORT CITY JAVA 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 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
GUSTO GRILLE
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland 910-769-4900 Turkish/Mediterranean plus Burgers
1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
Be sure to stop by and check out the new Bridgewater Wines located at 1132 New Pointe Blvd - between Aldi and Walmart. Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm.
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
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