LELAND MAGAZINE
June 2020
Vol.3 | Issue 9 www.lelandmag.com
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
EDITOR
Carla Edstrom
Jeffrey Stites
Kass Fincher editor@lelandmag.com
Lisa P. Stites
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Jeffrey Stites Brian Tully, MS, EP-C
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PUBLISHER & SALES Jeffrey Stites
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hile we absolutely love to travel and explore new places, the COVID-19 mess has us realizing that for now we are indeed #saferathome. But that doesn’t mean we’re stuck inside.
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n this issue we highlight some of the wonderful things that make our home a great place to be “stuck.” We interviewed an entrepreneur who offers kayak rentals and tours as well as bicycle tours of Historic Southport, then we show you all the places you can launch that kayak into our local waterways. We help a garden club celebrate 20 years of beautifying its town and talk to a business owner who took the opportunity of staying at home to become a first time author.
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e also feature the Riverwalk Marketplace as well as a few other local markets and talk to Belville’s Jim Bucher about the importance of locally available food. We hope you enjoy!
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CURRENTS Keeping It Fresh And Keeping It Local Farmers Markets Step Up In A Crisis STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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f ever there were a perfect time to shop at a farmers market, this is surely it. Chain grocery stores are full of people and not always so full of groceries, so having another option is simply wonderful. The fact that shopping at one of our local farmers markets helps out your neighbors is just icing on the cake. And it helps all of us in the long term. The more local food products we buy, the larger the market becomes for local growers, and the more local food we get. This is not only healthy, but it helps cushion our area against broader shortages. Oak Island and Boiling Spring Lakes are starting to open up their weekly markets, but the town of Belville has kept the Riverwalk Marketplace operating throughout the winter, offering locals the opportunity to keep stocked up on veg-
gies and fresh fish. We spoke to Jim Bucher, Park Manager and Town Technician for the Town of Belville, about the Riverfront Marketplace and the importance of farmers markets in
general.
Is the Marketplace a function of the Town of Belville? How long has it been going on? The Farmers Market was part of the Vision of the Riverwalk Project when first conceived. In June of 2017, we got in contact with Seaview Crab Company and Port City Produce to give a trial run of their goods in the Brunswick Riverwalk Park. The community took to it right away.
How has the Marketplace grown since the beginning? It started out with them setting up canopies with tables and has progressed into a large open air Market Pavilion.
What vendors can one expect to find at the Marketplace? Do they change or are they usually the same folks? Since the beginning, Seaview Crab Company has been our constant vendor being on site all year long. Little Boys Produce has since taken over the produce side and are on their second season. They
are normally on site from early May to early fall. We also have had Longboard Coffee Roaster for one season. Great Harvest Bread Company has been with us for over a year but has since stopped due to the pandemic’s effect on its main location. We hope they will be able to return. Also, Noni Bacca Winery was on location for a couple years but has not renewed this year. We hope to keep a healthy, consumable marketplace as was our vision, only taking in highest quality vendors. The Marketplace has been a huge success since it started. Currently, under these circumstances, Seaview and Little Boys are the only vendors.
What are the days/hours of the Marketplace? The Market is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
What do you see as the importance of buying from local vendors? How has the Marketplace helped the community during the COVID19 pandemic? The importance for buying local is a win-win. Not only are you supporting local businesses, but you have fresh local products. The open air market has given consumers the confidence of feeling safe and able to implement social distancing with the pandemic concerns. I have received great feedback from visitors of the park for having the market available through these uncertain times.
Who do you see shopping at the Marketplace? Do you see people coming from different areas outside of the immediate Belville/Leland area? We have seen visitors from across the entire region visiting the Market.
Are you accepting new vendors? If so, how would one apply to be a part? We are always keeping an eye out for new vendors that fit the marketplace vision. I would love to have a nursery vendor on site. They can reach out to me or The Town of Belville at 910-371-2456. Oak Island’s Farmers Market takes 4 Leland Magazine /June /June 2020 / www.LelandMag.com
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unicipal parks and recreation departments play an important role in community building. They offer a place for people to gather and meet others with similar interests and offer opportunities to stay in shape or learn new skills. The pandemic has closed recreation centers’ physical spaces, but not stopped them from serving their communities. We spoke to the staff of the Leland Parks and Recreation Department about how it has adapted to continue to offer the community opportunities for fun and personal growth.
STORY BY JEFFREY STITES In what ways has the COVID situation affected your department? How have you overcome the challenges?
The current situation has unfortunately put a hold on the programs and events we had originally planned for spring and summer, which are typically are busiest seasons for things like concerts, Movies in the Park, and other activities. In response to COVID-19, the department quickly reassessed how we offer programs and looked at ways we could continue to engage and connect our community through programs during this time.
What do you see as the importance of keeping connected with the community? How does it help during this?
Parks and Recreation is all about helping build community. Staying connected with our community allows us to continue to better serve them currently and in the future and, hopefully, it provides a sense of comfort and connection to our residents during this time of social isolation.
What opportunities are out there for residents through the recreation department? Both those that have been ongoing and new plans, like Recreation in a Box?
Staff has been working hard to create new programs for our community since most of our ongoing programs and events have been put on hold. We are excited to start a youth online running program, an e-sports Rocket League tournament, a trivia night on Facebook, and Recreation in a Box. To register for any of these programs, visit the Town’s website at www.townofleland.com and click on the Parks and Recreation page listed under Services.
movement activities. Each box will provide activity descriptions, as well as additional activities to help utilize leftover supplies.
How did you come up with these ideas? Do you collaborate with a wider community of town recreation staffs or do you brainstorm in house only? We are fortunate that the field of Parks and Recreation is a very supportive community. We are connected to other departments across the state, as well as nationally. Sometimes we take ideas from other departments and make them fit our community and, other times, we have a great idea come up in a staff meeting that we believe can become something exciting for our community.
What has the response from the community been like? Have people been happy to keep some connection?
Obviously, physical contact with our residents has been limited during this time, but we have had a tremendous response from residents through our social media outlets. In addition to the activities we have planned, we have tried to maintain comprehensive and updated lists of a variety of free programs from other organizations and groups, whether it be virtual tours of art museums and zoos, online fitness classes or educational enrichment for children and adults. What we’ve heard from many in our community through social media is that they’re grateful to have a quick list of resources to access to keep busy and active during isolation. Sharing information on things like “virtual field trips” to locales around the globe also gives the community a chance to share their real-life travel experiences and further connect to their fellow residents.
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Can you tell us all about the Recreation in a Box program?
We have created Recreation in a Box to encourage our community to be engaged, creative and active! There will be two boxes available - one filled with art and movement activities and the other filled with a wider variety of activities, ranging from nature- and science-based activities to fitness and
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20 Years of Adventure Paddler Turns Her Passion Into A Living STORY BY KASS FINCHER, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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ditors’ Note: When we bought our first home on Oak Island we had great neighbors. One of them was Emma Thomas, founder and owner of The Adventure Kayak Company. When we met Emma, she worked at the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department. She started her business just months before we welcomed our son into the world. Seeing her business thrive and grow has been wonderful and we are thrilled t help her celebrate 20 years of adventure! How long have you been in business? Can you tell us a little about your background and how you came to start the company?
We celebrated our 20th anniversary in April — The Adventure Kayak Company was founded on April 28, 2000. I was a paddler for over 30 years with a deep passion to provide opportunities for folks to experience nature and get out on the water. Prior to starting The Adventure Kayak Company, I worked with Parks and Recreation departments and YMCAs across North Carolina. I
fell in love with coastal kayaking, took a leap of faith, and started the first kayak business in Brunswick County in 2000. A dream come true! I’m truly blessed to do what I love and love what I do.
You offer several different kayak tours in local waters. Can you describe a little about each one and how they differ? Also which are the most popular?
We offer daily guided kayak tours in the local salt marsh creeks, exploring the vibrant eco system with an amazing variety of coastal water fowl, paddling to barri-
Paddlers touring Town Creek with The Adventure Kayak Company
A bicycle tour stops at the Southport’s Old Jail
er islands and the peaceful gentle black water rivers with huge old Bald Cypress trees. Sunset guided kayak tours and monthly full moon paddles are also a part of our paddling schedule. As far as which are the most popular - that’s hard to say. We have so many repeat costumers that appreciate the variety we offer and keep coming back each year to try a different tour.
Who are your kayak tour guides and how are they trained to run the tours?
I have been blessed to have an incredible group of kayak tour guides that truly love what they do. They are professional and personable and provide not only basic kayak instruction before getting on the water to our customers, they include information about the local history and the environment during the tours. Each guide is certified in First Aid and CPR, and trained in kayak water rescue. You also offer a full line of kayak products for rent and for sale. What brands/products are most popular? 8 Leland Magazine /June /June 2020 / www.LelandMag.com
We stock Hurricane Aqua Sports kayaks made in Warsaw, NC, Perception Kayaks from Greenville, SC and Stand UP Paddle (SUP) boards also made in Greenville, SC. We also carry Yakima and Malone roof racks and kayak carts, Bending Branches and Aqua Bound kayak and SUP paddles, MTI life jackets and many other accessory items and gear for kayaks and SUPs. Recreational kayaks sit in and sit on top are our top sellers. The lightweight kayaks made by Hurricane Aqua Sports have also become more popular — easy to paddle and easy to load. We’ve also added pedal drive kayaks to our retail shop and a full line of kayak fishing gear. We strive to help our customers find the right boat and gear that will meet their paddling desires by offering kayak demos. It’s really important to try before you buy.
Can you describe a bit about the bike tours of downtown Southport. Who conducts those for you?
Our Historical Southport Bicycle tours are lead by an enthusiastic guide ready to share knowledge of local history. We offer monthly Historical Southport Bicycle tours with a portion of the participant tour fee donated to the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. Tours are two hours in length, and the pace is slow and easy, traveling approximately a five-mile loop around Southport. We offer single speed pedal brake adult bicycles and helmets, or participants can bring their own bicycle and helmet. Tours can be to our schedule by request. The minimum age requirement is 13 and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
currents Do you have partnerships or ongoing relationships with the environmental organizations in our region, like Cape Fear River Watch or the NC Coastal Federation?
We’re members of the Cape Fear River Watch and support efforts for clean and healthy waterways. We also donate gift certificates, T-shirts and other items for the CFRW annual fundraiser. We have worked closely with Coastal Land Trust to offer guide kayak tours, with participants fees donated to the CLT. We have also offered a community outreach programs to provide opportunities for folks to try kayaking at the CLT family fun days who might not otherwise be able to experience kayaking
As a business owner relying on the beauty of our area for your own success, do you have any suggestions as to how we as local residents could support and protect our resources more effectively?
Any time you see trash, please pick it up. If it’s in the water, in the parking area,
on the beach, on the sidewalk, take time to pick it up and dispose of it properly. If you are kayaking, canoeing or any type of boating, make sure your water bottles and snacks are are securely stowed away so there’s no chance they might fall in the water. Avoid using single-use plastics. Use reusable water bottles and containers for your lunch and snacks. Join volunteer groups that do beach sweeps and river clean ups. Anything and everything we all do will make a difference to keep our water ways health and clean!
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At left: Emma Thomas, owner of Adventure Kayak C.; At Right, exploring nature; Below, Ready to ride on a bike tour
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I would like to thank everyone for their continued support, for shopping locally and joining us for kayak and bicycle tours, for taking a kayak lesson or buying a gift certificate to give as a gift. Now more than ever it’s really important to support our local businesses. I know how easy it is to go online and have something directly shipped to your house. But before you order online, check around with our local businesses to see if they carry the product you are looking for. You might be surprised at what you can find locally. By shopping locally, you help local businesses thrive!
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Skin Health Is Important In The Summer STORY CONTRIBUTED BY JENNY SUMMERY BALLARD
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ay was National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and as we head into the summer season, I thought it would be a great time to remind everyone about the importance of protecting our skin. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer because it can spread rapidly throughout the body. Ninety percent of skin cancer is the result of exposure to UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds, and 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. Melanoma is the most serious type of
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of skin cancers, prevention is key to get checked out. Not all sunscreen/sunblocks are the same so be aware. Avoid a chemical called oxybenzone, which has been linked to be an endocrine disruptor when absorbed into the skin and carcinogenic. It is also damaging our coral reefs and has even been banned in some areas, such as Hawaii.
Chemical sunscreens act as sponges and absorb into the blood stream. Physical sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin and refracts the sun rays and works like a shield. Look for mineral ingredients such as Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide minerals. Enjoy your time outside, but remember these tips to help prevent skin cancer: I can’t stress enough that skin can-
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Kayaking Through COVID
It’s Easy To Find A Fresh Perspective STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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’m a wanderer. I’ve never been happy staying in one place. I love living here, I love my home, but I also need, on a very basic level, to get “out there,” to see new and different things. The Stay At Home order has been tough. The thing that’s pulled me through is that my home area is so wonderful. But I still need to see different things. Kayaking has been a sanity saver.. As many times as I’ve seen a place from the land, looking at it from the water is a new experience. Floating down the Davis Canal on Oak Island, for instance, reveals a variety and abundance of wildlife that you just don’t always appreciate from the pedestrian walkways and roads that cross the waterway. Birds sing and drop into the water for a snack, frogs and turtles dot the shoreline, fish
bubble up in schools or even fling themselves out of the water all around you. It’s a humbling and calming experience. Even during various levels of admonitions to “stay at home,” we’ve been encouraged to get outdoors. Taking to our waterways in a kayak or canoe is about as safe a socially distanced exercise activity as you’re likely to find. And the feeling of
calm one can find just floating along is hard to beat. Brunswick County is blessed with a huge variety of places to access our various waterways, and many offer infrastructure specifically to help get your paddle-craft into the water. Oak Island has
kayak launches at Bill Smith Park on Fish Factory Road and at the end of SE 31st Street behind the Recreation Center. Leland has a kayak launch on a beautiful little creek at the Cypress Cove Recreation Park on Appleton Way off Village Road. And Brunswick County’s Bruns-
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Left: Oak Island’s Davis Canal; Above: Brunswick Nature Park; Right: Cypress Cove Park
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in place.” With the preciseness of a watchmaker and the delicacy of an artist, Druchunas has taken discarded pieces of history and created beautiful pieces of art, sometimes remaking family treasures that are no longer functional into heirloom quality for the next generation. Her love of vintage has a major influence on her art. “I love antiques, but jewelry and watches have always been high on the list,” she said. “Being able to take a nonfunctional item and bring it back to life is really exciting for me. The beauty and details hidden on the old timepiece are revealed and displayed in my jewelry. I pay attention to the makers marking and serial numbers and incorporate them into the designs.” Druchunas and her business partner Lois Wallace own the Victorian Magpie, a jewelry business specializing in transforming discarded vintage timepieces into jewelry. “Lois and I started designing steampunk jewelry because of our love for vintage items and watches. It was a natural course for two people who are passionate about antiques, jewelry, art, and watches,” she said. “We search for new materials everywhere. Personally, my favorite way to shop is rummaging at vintage and antique stores to find old, broken, and discarded treasures waiting to be transformed. The thrill of the hunt is as much fun for me as the creating.” Originally from Long Island, Druchunas relocated to Wilmington 17 years ago to continue her career at Reeds Jewelers as the Visual Merchandising Manager. “Work-
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ing in the jewelry industry when gold prices were at their peak, I was saddened by all the vintage pieces that were being destroyed. It was like watching piec-
es of art and history being lost forever. Being able to “save” vintage items that no longer function as they were intended and recreate a new purpose for them is a wonderful feeling.” Druchunas credits her inspiration to her love of a bygone era, by the craftsmanship of the timepieces, especially the attention to detail. “Some of the elements we use are new recreations of vintage jewelry findings. Since we’ve both been in the jewelry business for the majority of our lives, we have a lot of connections that enable us to find some really cool elements,” she said. “Some of my new designs come when I’m not on a schedule and just have time to putter around the studio, pulling out items I find interesting and playing with ideas until I come up with something I like.” With the pandemic in full swing, artists have had a bit of a challenge this year as stores have been forced to close and art festivals were cancelled. This has been reality for many artists
and gig workers. “I sell mostly at craft or antique shows. So far all of my events have been rescheduled or canceled since March 14th. With art, I think a lot of clients want to connect directly with the artist,” said Druchunas. I do not yet know what shows will be available for summer. I am hoping to be at the Historic downtown Wilmington marketplace, Sunset Beach Farmers Market when they are permitted to open. But most of the annual shows are rescheduled for fall.” You can see more of Druchunas’ work
and reach her through her website at www.VictorianMagpie.com, or on Facebook at Facebook.com/victorianmagpie. She has her jewelry for sale in many Wilmington locations including The Bryand Gallery, Cape Fear Jewelry and Antiques, Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, and Port City Pottery.
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A Meal With A View Rusty Hooks Serves Up Great Food Dockside STORY AND PHOTOS BY KASS FINCHER
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hen Cindy Capps points to the waterfront view at Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, she smiles and shares her philosophy. “We are a destination restaurant,” she says. “People come here for that water view; our job is to not mess that up! We want to provide great food, great service, and a relaxing experience.” Cindy and husband James purchased the restaurant, then called the Dead End Saloon, in March 2019. Because James has his own construction business – Pelican Enterprises – Cindy knew the restaurant would be her “baby.” She set about making some changes to enhance its appeal as a family restaurant, with a separate entrance, some minor renovations and new HVAC system. “My focus was on the restaurant from the beginning,” she explains. “I purchased a bar that hap-
pened to have a restaurant, now I have a restaurant that happens to have a bar!” Capps also benefited from some inside scoop on the menu. Her two sons – Robert, 26 and Brian, 24 – had worked as busboys at the Dead End for years and knew what worked from a prep standpoint. The resulting menu is a combination of casual choices made with attention to freshness, flavor and quality. Having worked for the Hammocks on Bald Head, Capps has a background in
hospitality and is focused on great service. “If we are fortunate enough to have a family who comes here to vacation in the summer after having saved all year long for that, and they choose to eat here, I want to
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even 25 people, something not many other area restaurants can handle.” Local sources for produce and seafood are important to Capps. Son Robert is a commercial fisherman (ReelinPelican), who, along with other locals, sometimes provides the fresh catch for what Capps calls a charter special. “We can provide your catch prepared however you like,” says Capps. “If you take a fishing charter with a commercial fisherman who has all the proper certifications to sell fish, and you want to go to a restaurant, we’ll prepare it for you. We are a fish dealer, so it has to be from a commercial operation, and that way we know the fish was protected through the whole process.” The menu offers a lot of seafood choices as well as burgers and sandwiches. Burgers are hand-pattied and pico and sauces are all homemade. A popular appetizer is the fritters, which include a variety of fresh seafood, shrimp and scallops. Spinach salad and the Fish Factory salad are also favorites. There are lots of gluten-free options, and a true vegan burger. The number one soup is crab, with big lumps of crabmeat. Fish and chips and fish tacos are also extremely popular. But the number one winner is the crab cake. It is a true Maryland recipe, a 6-ounce jumbo size, all crab with no filling. And those from that part of the country give kudos to the dish. “My son’s former high school wrestling coach at Laney is from Maryland,” says Capps. “One day he came down and had lunch with his mother. He bit into the crab cake and jumped up with tears in his eyes and gave me this huge hug. He said ‘thank you so much, I haven’t had this since I moved, it reminds me of home!’ Now every time he’s down here, he stops by for it.” The restaurant features seating on two levels indoors and lots of outside seating as well, plenty of room to enjoy the view and a delicious meal all while staying
socially distanced. Rusty Hooks is participating in the state of North Carolina’s Count on Me NC program and the Southport-Oak Island Restaurant Promise in conjunction with the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, doing all they can to ensure health and safety. As a “dock and dine” restaurant, the Rusty Hook also has four boat slips. They work closely with the South Harbour Marina staff to promote the restaurant to transient boaters. Building relationships with locals is Capps’ emphasis. To keep people coming back, she has a “mug club” – you get a mug with a number that’s yours personally, and you pay the same for that as a pint. A customer heard about it and asked for a wine club, so that’s available now too. It may not stop there. “Our
latest request is a margarita club,” she laughs. “We shall see!” When asked about where the name “Rusty Hooks” comes from, Capps lights up with a personal story. “Rusty is my nephew, the same age as my younger son,” she relates. “They were out fishing when they were maybe 10 years old. They weren’t catching anything. They pulled up to the marina and went to a sandwich shop. They’re eating lunch and my nephew says, ‘I’m going to have a restaurant and we’re going to have $2 beers, and they’ll come for that, but they’ll stay because I’m going to serve Aunt Cindy’s crab dip.’ He put together this whole plan on that napkin and the name was going to be Rusty Hooks because they were going to serve all this seafood. When we bought the restaurant and decided to change the name, we called him and asked to use the name. He came home on spring break and said thank you so much for making my dream come true!” Capps is modest but proud of where the restaurant is today. “We’re not fine dining — we’re just a nice relaxing place to come — that was my goal,” she says. “I want to treat all my customers the same way I would want to be treated.” And she does it with flair, and with an awesome water view.
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the Club meets at the Community Center to hear from speakers. “Various subjects such as native plants, butterflies, birds, gardening practices and wildlife are covered. Our January talk by Becky Skiba of
the NC Wildlife Resources Commission was attended by almost 60 people. The meetings are always open to the general public,” said Karen. For more information, check out their website at bslgardenclub.org.
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ife can feel overwhelming at the moment. It seems now more than ever, we all need a little bit of joy to brighten our days. Karen Hartigan, President of the Boiling Spring Lakes Gardening Club, shared some ideas for getting outside and blowing off stress safely. Kindness rocks, which can be seen around Southport, are a great way for kids to express their creativity. “Children can paint designs on rock and place them around the neighborhood to help spread good cheer. Golf balls can be painted to resemble lady bugs too,” she said. “Kids can also make mushrooms using oven bake clay, which could be put out in gardens.” Overall,
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Karen suggests spending time in the sunshine is the best thing you can do for yourself. “Plant zinnia or sunflower seeds and watch them grow. Gardening of any sort is good for the soul!” Celebrating its 20th year, the Boiling Spring Lakes Gardening Club was founded by a group of women who were instrumental in beautifying Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall with their gardening knowledge. “The Club promotes good gardening practices, civic and environmental responsibility, and beautification of Boiling Spring Lakes,” Karen said. They have since continued to share their gardening skills, “The Club maintains butterfly and hummingbird gardens, as well as a bog garden, located at the back of the BSL Community Center. We also maintain a spring flowering garden of azaleas and daffodils at Spring Lake Park — 300 new daffodils bulbs were added in December — and a small ‘pink’ garden around the BSL City Hall sign for breast cancer awareness.” When the Club isn’t looking after their gardens or beautifying Boiling Spring Lakes, members are volunteering their efforts to improve the community. “We sponsor Operation Clean Sweep twice a year and participate in community activities such as the Southport Spring Festival and Trunk ‘N’ Treat,” Karen said. The Club also raises money through the sale of rain barrels for a $500 scholarship, which is donated to Brunswick Community College for a second year horticultural student. Once a month, September through May,
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s we ride out Phase 2 of the efforts to control the pandemic, many of us are looking for things to do at home to keep our mind and body active. Sometimes it is worth breaking away from the TV bingeing session to change things up a bit. Below are a few ideas to help make your time at home feel more like a stay-cation instead of a lock-down. If you do happen to venture out of your home, please do your best to support our local businesses. They are getting creative and working hard to continue to provide services and keep their
cal library · Have a family read-along where everyone takes a turn reading passages from a favorite book; this is something that can also be done over video with family members living apart · Check out storyonline.com, which features videos of celebrities reading children’s books · Looking for some good reads that you may not have heard about? Check out some of the award winners (or runners-up) at the National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, Edgar Award, the Booker Prize, etc. · Start or join a virtual book club on social media LEARN - There are dozens of sites offering incredible learning opportunities – for FREE! · Visit edx.org, which was founded by
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fresh air and sunshine. If possible, try new hiking/walking trails in the area. Remember an active mind and body does wonders for your overall health and well-being. While everyone loves a good TV binge from time to time, we also know the power of moderation. A little couch time coupled with healthy food, workouts, and fun activities can equal a happier, more balanced you. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Even though we are all separated right now, we are still Better Together. Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com
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Mermaid Energy Consignment Shop Owner Just Keeps Swimming STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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hile managing retail has not been easy in the current environment, running a consignment store comes with even more challenges. Amy Atwell, owner of the The Painted Mermaid, spoke with us about overcoming the hurdles while staying focused on the future. How are you keeping the store going while not being able to have on site customers?
So much continues to go out in times like this when so little is coming in, that it has been interesting to say the least! Having been through Hurricane Florence, I at least felt a little better prepared to take certain steps earlier in anticipation of what the long-term ramifications are likely to be. This time, the focus has been to get the fabulous ladies who work with me safe at home and items back to consignors and artists so that they can all better focus on themselves and their businesses while I shifted gears on my end. The Facebook and Instagram pages have grown and I love the interaction there. Our newly reopened website, thepaintedmermaid.com, has been getting some attention and there are some big changes in the works. I am looking forward to getting us back open - in whatever form that may take as soon as possible.
What have you learned in dealing with this that will help you going forward. Personally and businesswise.
Living through this has amplified for me how in the grand scheme of things what very little control we really have with what happens in our lives. Being forced not to slow down, but to STOP has really put me in a different place from a focus and priority standpoint. The fact that NONE of that was ‘my fault’ freed me up sooner to move faster through the different stages I’m sure we have all experienced on our own terms (fear, grief, etc), and provided some clarity as to how things need to be going forward. I am scaling back on certain aspects of the business and working toward staying better focused on its roots - the people, the creativity, the fun. Often, bigger is
just bigger and with bigger, important things tend to get lost in the shuffle. It’s time to change that.
How has the community responded to your changed way of doing business?
Home schooling my little one, while building a house, finishing my book “10 Little Rules for Mermaids,” and addressing all the various business aspects of the impacts to the business has made regular business hours impossible. Working by appointment has been a wonderful distraction. The opportunity to see, speak and smile with others who love and appreciate The Painted Mermaid as much as I do has been invaluable to surviving all of this! Folks have really been great with offering words of support through the Facebook page. Consignors have been very gracious regarding taking back items on their own. Folks have all stepped up even more than the norm with donating food and bras/feminine hygiene to the charities we support. I’ve received numerous offers of help with the bringing in of my studio from its separate location to the main store. I really can’t stress enough just how fabulous both our immediate and long-distance communities have been.
the importance of being able to reinvent, recreate and reincarnate the face of your business while keeping true to YOUR core values and design. Times change, markets change, would-be competitors come along, hurricanes and, evidently, pandemics happen. Staying ahead of the curve is huge. Being able to spin on a dime and shift gears is huge. Never get too comfortable or take for granted the blessing of owning your own anything.
That partnership in itself has been invaluable. The time with new and longtime friends on the phone during the pandemic has certainly strengthened and enhanced some of my existing personal view, and that is indeed reflected in the book. I have personally grown from the experience and am very proud of the results. I am so grateful to have been invited and welcomed into the 10 Little Rules Community, and I am just so super excited to share it with the world.
I’m seeing from your social media posts that it looks like you have a book in the works. Please tell me about that project. Has this helped move it forward faster? Changed it?
Please share anything else you’d like. I’m finding our small business community is a role model for dealing with difficult times. People I do have a book in the works - in fact the need your kind of optimism.
pre-sale debut is June 7th. It will be available through thepaintedmermaid.com and the publisher’s website, 10littlerules.com as well as Amazon. I connected with publisher Carol Pearson after her reading some of blogs on The Painted Mermaid Facebook page. I loved her mission behind the 10 Little Rules instantly, and the fact that she had ‘10 Little Rules for Mermaids’ as a working title for years seemed like undeniable fate. The book actually ‘spilled out’ as we were going under the shelter at home directive. As I was working through my thoughts on paper, a mentorship with local best-selling author Stanley Spain strengthened and developed.
I have been truly impressed with the grace and awareness of which so many of my peers in the community have handled these bizarre and difficult times. The efforts of teachers, medical workers, food banks, domestic violence volunteers and staff and those eager to contribute to their cause have been beyond amazing. Clearly there is more to overcome and a long haul ahead, but I have every faith this community in particular will come through stronger for having lived through it.
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CURRENTS
Realtors Adapt To Change. Again.
Utilizing New Tools To Sell Homes STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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very segment of our economy has been challenged in different ways the last few months. Locally, real estate is a huge piece of our economic puzzle, and social distancing has presented a particular challenge for an industry that relies heavily on personal connections. We spoke to Margaret Rudd and Associates Vice President of Sales, Jim Goodman; Broker-in-ChargeSouthport Main Office, George Brake; and Director of Marketing Betty Morrison about how they have been handling these hurdles. w has the COVID pandemic affected the real estate industry, as a whole and here locally? The pandemic is causing the real estate industry to accelerate its move to digital. We are now doing more virtual home tours. Potential buyers are sitting at home, in their own comfort zone, while an agent walks them through several homes using video call applications like FaceTime, Google Duo or Zoom. The buyers save time, keep their privacy, and ensure their health. We’re also using Facebook Live videos to conduct Virtual Open Houses. We spend one to two hours showing the property in a video broadcast, and can even include a cooking demo or a garden tour to enhance the virtual open house experience. At the same time, we’re chatting with folks in the comments, answering questions, listening to them, making that same connection, but virtually.
How has technology helped you deal with the challenges? People are still interested in buying and selling real estate! But they may think that they can’t do it safely right now, and especially not while travel has been so restricted. Our challenge is to raise awareness of how many great tools already exist. We have been advancing the digital experience over the last several years and this pandemic has us looking to do more remotely. As we look forward, handling earnest money, signing offers, conducting closings, and recording of deeds remotely or digitally will become the new normal.
In fact, our firm had the first commercial website in the entire county, back in the 1990s. Now it’s more interactive than ever, we have chat as well as search, not to mention all the activity on social media. The interactive use of technology helps us tune in to what people really want so we can go find it and present it to them. Yet, with all of our technology we still need to stress that it’s a people business. Staying in touch and being concerned about our future, current, and past clients has been our biggest success.
What have you learned in dealing with all this that will help you going forward, even once things become more “normal”? Like so many things, it’s about meeting the client or customer where they’re at, so to speak. What are their needs in terms of convenience, in terms of social distancing, and what is their level of comfort with current technologies? The buyer or the seller doesn’t really have to be all that “cutting edge” when it comes to technology as long as their agent is and knows how to get things done! In our business there really is no normal. We deal with market
downturns, mortgage rate swings, housing shortages, hurricanes, and floods all in the course of our regular duties. With the pandemic, we have learned to stretch even further, be even more resourceful, and double down on the kind of creative problem-solving that makes things work for our clients.
We love the ads with QR codes leading to video tours. How did that idea come about?
Margaret Rudd & Associates has used QR codes in our past marketing to drive consumers from street side signs to the Internet, so we already had that tool in the toolbox. Knowing consumers reading the newspaper wouldn’t be able to personally tour these properties featured in the print ad, we thought these codes would enable readers to quickly and easily see photos, videos and agent remarks, without having to leave home. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a million.
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CURRENTS Setting up a QR Code to take you to a Facebook Live video did mean acquiring some new skills, but the main thing it requires is teamwork. It’s not hard to take video with your phone, and there are people you can hire to do it for you if you want something special. When it comes to what they call ‘the back end’ of our website and our Facebook account, we rely on staff and management expertise there. But we also have a wonderful group of agents who like working together and supporting one another, so co-hosting events and passing on tips and tricks helps a lot, too.
What’s the advantage to a potential home buyer in having these tours available? Do they help you reach a wider potential client base? We think there are a lot of advantages, for sellers who’d like to limit traffic through their home and for prospective buyers who want to see a wide range of properties before they narrow things down to just a few properties they’ll visit in person. Of course, we can still do that, and we take every possible precaution
to limit exposure when we do. But we think in the future these new techniques will continue to be very useful, especially for buyers who might be relocating from other areas.
Do you have feedback on the video tours yet? We have had some great feedback! As a matter of fact, we had someone emailing to set up a private showing appointment about halfway through our first Facebook Premier Virtual Open House! They’re fun to do as well, since they’re interactive. We have had high levels of engagement and it’s great to have that immediate feedback. In fact, it’s easier than talking on the phone in many ways.
What other resources do you have to help people who want to start looking at houses again?
low because it pulls directly from the actual MLS database. It doesn’t re-package or oversimplify things the way some other sites do, and it includes the entire region not just our own listings. If you want to check it out, just open your phone’s camera and aim it at the QR Code below. The phone will zoom to focus and then you just tap the screen where it says “tap here!”
Anything else you’d like to add? This pandemic is a challenge that we’ve had to adapt to, often by utilizing resources that are already in place, and sometimes by picking up something new. The trick is rather than reinvent the wheel, figure out what we have and how we can use that to meet the needs of our clients. Digital signatures, teleconferencing, working from home, and yes, QR codes – these are not new ideas – they are now just front and center. As a firm, being technologically adept, having the personnel and tools in place when it matters, and being proactive have been the keys to our being able to adapt and survive the current situation.
We have a great map search feature on our website that combines the functionality of Google Maps and data from the regional Multiple Listing Service. It is much more reliable and accurate than any of the well-known aggregating sites like Zil-
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CALENDAR
June
July 21 — Citizen Cope – postponed
We’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.
Aug 1 — Eric Gales Aug 6 — Umphrey’s McGee Aug 14 — Stephen Marley Acoustic
ONGOING EVENTS/OUTDOOR SPACES THAT HAVE OPENED
Aug 20 — Trampled by Turtles Aug 27-29 — Billy Strings
Riverwalk Farmers Market
Sept 5 — Etana
Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm, Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
Sept 9 — Tommy Emmanuel Sept 10 — Scotty McCreery Sept 22 — The Revivalists
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Wilson Center at Cape Fear CommuBrunswick Town/Fort Anderson State nity College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow
The grounds are open again, though the building and exhibits remain closed. There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport
The Museum continues to offer virtual learning with educational kits. The cost is $15, and kits are designed for various age levels, including 18 and over. Message the Museum staff via Facebook (North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport) with your choice of topic, age group and email address. Kits include worksheets, crafts/activities, coloring pages and some goodies; the fee includes shipping. The Museum staff also regularly posts trivia questions and leads virtual events, so find them on Facebook.
Leland Library
Curbside delivery is now available reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/ library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources.
June 29-30, July 1 — Cats, 8 pm. The record-breaking Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber ells the tale of a magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to celebrate and decide which cat will be reborn. July 23 — The Village People, 7:30 pm. The group performs classics such as “Y.M.C.A’ and “Macho Man.” Aug 13 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra performs a Banquet of Baroque, 7:30 pm. Aug 19 — Squeeze: Songbook Tour 2020, 7:30 pm. The New Wave group performs some of their most famous hits, such as “Black Coffee in Bed,” and “Pulling Mussels (from the Shell).” Aug 22 — Boz Scaggs, 7:30 pm. The musician performs songs from five decades of his music career, including his most recent album, “Out of the Blues.” Sept 1 and 2 — The Blue Man Group, 7:30 pm. The Blue Man Group Speechless Tour makes a stop in Wilmington; the show includes moments based in joy, art, music, comedy, social comedy and social absurdity, according to the Wilson Center’s website listing. Oct 1 — Tenacious D, 7:30 pm. TENACIOUS D: The Purple Nurple Tour…Twisting Hard to the Left!
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Oct 3 — Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe & Dumpstaphunk
Nov 5 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs.
Oct 5 — Toots and the Maytals Oct 10-11 — Dark Star Orchestra
Nov 10 — Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 pm - The Tony Award-winning musical inspired by a recording session of icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carol Perkins.
Check https://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com for ticket information.
BEER AND WINE
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
Feb 18, 2021 — Rain, 7:30 pm. A tribute to The Beatles.
1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland
April 15, 2021 — Cirque Eloize, 7:30 pm. This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel.
Full menu available for dine-in or takeout.
Willoughbys
8951 Ocean Hwy E (U.S. 17), Leland
Visit https://wilsoncentertickets. com for tickets.
Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College 50 College Rd NE, Bolivia
Sept 3 — The Kingston Trio — The iconic American folk and pop group performs. Visit http://www.bccowa.com for ticket information. Leland Cultural Arts Center 1212 Magnolia Village Way July 17 — The Stranger, Billy Joel Tribute Aug 21 — Eric Kearns, Award-winning impersonator. Visit https://bit.ly/2ZKPeUS for ticket information.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilmington June 12 — Mt. Joy – postponed
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Good food and cold beer, check Facebook for weekly events and happenings.
The Joyce
1174 Turlington Ave.
Check Facebook for specials, full menu still available for takeout.
Local’s Tavern
1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Music Bingo on Wednesdays has resumed, starting at 7 pm, specials advertised on Facebook.
Bridgewater Wines
1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Monday night is game night, starting at 5 pm Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm, and Wine Down Wednesdays get started at 5 pm. Full menu still available for pickup, call 910408-1900.
SHOP SOUTHPORT! SUPPORT
YOUR Local Community!
City of Southport Department of Tourism
www.southportnc.org (910) 457-7927
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(910) 457-5299 102 East Moore Street in Southport
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
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL
Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers
2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
BRIDGEWATER WINES
JADE GARDEN
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
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
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 delicious donuts.
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE 117-G Village Rd NE, Leland Phone: (910) 399-3299
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1120 E Cutlar Crossing, Lealnd Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
FRANKS PIZZA & EATERY 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
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
WILLOUGHBYS 8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
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
The salmon special at Cape Fear Seafood was amazing!
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.
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
WOK AND ROLL
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
YUMMI YUMMI
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q
112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
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YOUR ORCHESTRA OUR COMMUNITY WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (910) 791-9262 | wilmingtonsymphony.org 5032 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28403 32 Leland Magazine /June /June 2020 / www.LelandMag.com