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Giving Thanks In A Weird 2020
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he scene on our cover this month was captured at The Flower Lady’s Pumpkin Patch in front of Mulch & More on Highway 17 in Winnabow. We thought it made for a nice seasonal display of course, but it also reminded us of several things we are thankful for this year.
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hen we took this picture, we were on our way home from filming a short video for the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce about Leland and Southport Magazines. Afterward, we talked with Jason (who runs Mulch & More and told us aboiut the pumpkin patch) about this crazy year and how we’d been dealing with it as a new business. One of the things we mentioned as a blessing in disguise is how our editorial content has changed. Without upcoming events to report on, we’ve moved into some deeper community-oriented stories, and that has made the magazine better and even more fun to produce. You’ll find several of these stories in this month’s issue -- one on how exactly emergency services work and how they are planning for the future, another celebrating the completion of the Leland VFW’s first year, and another on an ambitious project to connect Navassa through Southport with a walking/biking trail. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy bringing this content to you!
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CURRENTS Emergency Services
What Really Happens When You Call 911? STORY BY HARRY BLAKESLEE Editor’s Note: One of our new contributors, Harry Blakeslee, lives in Brunswick Forest. As a new Brunswick County resident, he was curious about emergency services in the area, and set out to find out how the men and women of the Town of Leland and Brunswick County provide assistance when we need it most.
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“911. What is your emergency?”
t’s the call no one wants to make. Fortunately, in Brunswick County, we have the trained personnel and the necessary technology in place to respond. On average, 588 times a day, the Brunswick County 911 operators answer the call. Under Sheriff John Ingram and Director Tom Rogers, a team of life savers/telecommunicators works around the clock at the Government Center in Bolivia. The team listens attentively and responds almost instantaneously to dispatch one or more of 19 area towns and their 50+ agencies, including fire, police, Brunswick Coun-
ty EMS, animal control, social service, wrecker service, Red Cross, and other non-emergency departments, based on the nature of the call and location. We should all know the process— when making a call to 911, callers must stay calm (which is often difficult), clearly state the nature of the emergency, and the location. (Note: Some landline phone and all cell phones are set to show our physical location). The 911
Cheif Langlois with the crew of Station 5, located on Rt. 133
the Town is staying focused on meeting current and future needs. LELAND FIRE/RESCUE
Left to right: Leland Police Chief Brad Shirley, Leland Fire Chief Chris Lanfglois and Leland emergency management Direct John Grimes Photos Contributed
operator will use that information to dispatch the appropriate agency(ies): county ambulance, local fire/rescue squad(s), police, animal control, etc. Often, ambulance and fire crews respond. Based on the nature, location, and size of the emergency, 911 may dispatch several agencies using mutual aid and automatic aid agreements. The professional staff at 911 is required to hold several licenses and certifications: Sheriff’s Training and Standards Certi-
fication, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Provider @ PR, and DCIN. They need not be Sheriff’s Deputies though. If the call comes in from the Leland area, what happens next? Earlier this year, census data showed that Leland was the fastest-growing town in the State. The Town of Leland’s Mission statement is: “We are dedicated to provide effective and fiscally responsible municipal services in a manner which promotes a high quality of life
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with a neighborly feel.” So how do each of the emergency services department bring this mission to life every day and meet the increasing needs of a growing community? The Town’s three emergency service departments all report to Assistant Town Manager Missy Rhodes. With the addition of an Emergency Management Director and revision of the Town’s Emergency Operations Plan,
The Leland Fire/Rescue Department is led by 30-year veteran fireman Chief Chris Langlois. His mission to “Serve, Be Ready, and Create Excellent Outcomes” is much more than words on a wall. Each of the 33 full-time firefighters plus volunteers (off-duty firemen from neighboring departments) staff the Town’s two fulltime stations: Station #52 on River Road and Station #51 on Village Road and one part-time station on Lanvale Road. According to Langlois, Station #51 will be re-furbished/rebuilt at 187 Old Lanvale Road, off Highway 17 as station #53 in May 2021 and Station #51 will relocate in June 2021 to 1987 Andrew Jackson Highway NE off 74/76. With two pumpers, one ladder truck, and rescue vehicle in the two stations, the crews work shifts of 24 hours on, 24 hours off, three times followed by four days off, year round. Additional vehicles will be needed for station #53. Vehicles are currently manned by three persons. All firefighters are required to have credentials as fire fighters and EMTs. Education is currently obtained at local community colleges, although, according to the chiefs, future plans of the fire and police departments include starting our own academy.
Dispatch of our daily average of seven calls to Leland Fire and Rescue is activated by telecommunication from Brunswick County 911 thru speakers in both fire stations. From January through September 2020, calls by type were: Rescue and Emergency Medical 57 percent; fires 4 percent; vehicles 12 percent, and false alarms/recalls 12 percent. On-duty personnel have a goal of seven minutes to reach the scene after being called out though this is constantly being re-evaluated and measured. Years ago, a house fire often took 13-15 minutes to engulf a room(s), but with synthetic materials now in home furnishing, that time has shrunk to three to four minutes. Leland’s plan for a third full-staffed fire station on Lanvale Road (Station #53) and re-location of Station # 51 from Village Road to the new Town operation center complex will help shorten response time while accommodating town growth, said Langlois. Often a firetruck is also dispatched with a Brunswick County EMS ambulance dispatch and the fire truck arrives earlier. Why both? The possible need for extra manpower. Chief Langlois gave a couple examples: a heart attack victim weighing 300 pounds and on the second floor needing transport to a hospital or a scene with multiple injured citizens. The extra hands will help the two EMTs in the ambulance carry the patient or effectively triage multiple patients.
Plans for 2021 to re-open a relocated station # 51, open new station # 53, and populate with additional personnel each truck with four instead of three. With the added personnel, the truck can drop hoses when arriving to expedite pulling the hoses between the fire and any remaining occupants. Brunswick County tax bills include fire fees for the Leland Fire Department. Leland fire protection rates a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10; a lower rating number reduces the cost of fire insurance, so investing in our fire department actually may be offset in reduced insurance premiums. LELAND POLICE The Leland Police Department is ably led by 20-year veteran law enforcement officer, Chief Brad Shirley. Current staffing includes 40 full-time patrol officers/ detectives, three administrative personnel, a K-9 unit, plus two Captains and the Chief. All officers are required to be certified in North Carolina. Prior experience in other states or the military help shorten the learning curve; however, knowledge of North Carolina law is required. Certification can be obtained by attending local community colleges. Additional training and testing are an integral part of the Leland Police Department. Notifications are received via cruiser on-board lap-top computer from the County’s 911 Center. The on-board
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said he looks forward to adding two additional offices in January 2021 to accompany growth of Leland and that plans are to continue using Leland Town Hall as the Police Station without any substations.
computers list calls in progress, address, and which officer is handling the call. In 2019, Brunswick County logged 110,905 police calls; 59 percent of those were for the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department, and the rest to the municipal police departments. Twelve percent of all 911 police calls were referred to the Leland police. The Leland Police Department averaged 37 calls per day, including vehicle accidents. When an over-sized event need occurs, 911 will notify other police departments for mutual aid. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation also has personnel located nearby to assist when needed. Any incarceration is handled by Brunswick County in Bolivia. Staffing is determined using a methodology developed by the North Carolina Justice Academy (NCJA) as well as the scientific method established by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and is based on actual or estimated complaints or incidents also known as Calls for Service (CFS). The formula uses average complaint time (45 minutes), number of complaints/ calls, officer hours of absence time, sick, vacation, training, and on-duty time available to drive the model. The models also estimate the handling of calls should be roughly 1/3 of the officer’s time, leaving time for meal breaks and preventive patrolling. Chief Shirley
Management Department is multi-fold and includes anticipating future emergency needs and coordinating their actual implementation. For example, when the town buys or replaces a dump truck, it must be sure to include accommodations for plow blades to push fallen tree off road and possibly snow. When Leland buys or replaces a backhoe, it should also be fitted with clamps to pick up debris for road clearing. The user department’s narrower view otherwise might overlook broader uses/needs of the town in emergency situations. An Emergency Operation Plan (dated 2014) is currently under revision to be completed by year’s end and includes coordination within Leland ( Police, Fire/ Rescue, & Water/Sewer Departments), with all local utilities, the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina Emergency Services, and Brunswick County Emergency Services. Fortunately, Leland has only had occasional low-lying area, flood-prone, and manufactured home evacuations
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runswick County Habitat for Humanity, along with its partner families, is challenging the community to have a heart of gratitude by sharing Thankful Pumpkins. Members of the Habitat board of Directors dropped off pumpkins and permanent markers to all Habitat Homeowners. The Homeowners ruminated on what they are thankful for and recorded their thanks by writing on their pumpkins. It’s a reminder that every day there is always something to be thankful for. “In a time where we are forced to stay apart to stay well, it’s more important than ever to stay together to stay close,” said Habitat Board President Christine Luciano. “As a faith-based organization, it is important that we emulate the values we stand behind,” said Pastor Bill Negron, Habitat Moard member. “We believe
that it’s important to give thanks in all circumstances as it states in Thessalonians. These pumpkins are a tangible expression of that.” Messages are shared with the community through the Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity Facebook page. “We thank you! We will continue to add our gratitude to the pumpkin,” said one Hab-
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itat family. “This was great. Know that family and Habitat for Humanity are written on our pumpkin.”
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community people together to build homes, communities and hope: Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We achieve this by providing a path to home ownership for families that would not have the means to do so on their own. Habitat works side by side with partner families who have a need for housing, a willingness to partner and the ability to pay an affordable mortgage. Upon completion of each home, the partner families purchase their home through a no-interest mortgage loan. Since being founded in 1994, BCHFH has built 65 homes and completed numerous repairs in Brunswick County. BCHFH relies on the funds from donations, and the revenue from three thrift stores, called ReStores to fund its mission.
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Celebrating History Proposed Gullah Geechee Greenway/ Blueway Would Connect All of Eastern Brunswick County STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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eland resident Brayton Willis is hoping to string together some “pearls” to create a recreational, historical and environmental treasure for eastern Brunswick County. He is working with the Brunswick County NAACP to spearhead a proposal for a Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Multi-Use Greenway/Blueway Trail that would stretch from Navassa, through Leland and Belville and Boiling Spring Lakes, to Southport. This is a huge idea and there is a lot to unpack just in the name of the project alone. Let’s start with the Gullah Geechee. The Gullah Geechee culture is made up of African American descendants of the enslaved workers on the rice plantations that used to stretch from Pender County to Jacksonville, Florida. Heavily concentrated around the Sea Islands of South Carolina and
Georgia, this unique culture known for some distinct linguistic and culinary traditions also has deep roots in our area of Brunswick County and the former rice plantations along the Cape Fear River. In 2006, Congress designated a Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor to “recognize, sustain, and celebrate the important contributions made to American culture and history by African Americans, known as the Gullah Geechee…” Brunswick County sits entirely inside this corridor. Willis says he hopes to capitalize on that Congressional designation to bring some help in creating a greenway/ blue. The idea of a multi-use greenway/blueway trail system is to provide walking, biking and kayaking trails, in this case connecting sites of cultural and historical importance to the Gullah-Geechee culture.
“This idea popped into view in February of this year,” he said. “We have some great leaders in our community that have already stepped up. This is a complement for some things that are already ongoing.” While working on the Brunswick County NAACP Environmental Justice Committee, Willis said he was struck that he didn’t ever see a mention of the federally recognized Gullah-Geechee Corridor. “The Congressional corridor has been around since ’06 but I saw no recognition of the Gullah-Geechee Corridor,” he said. “Nowhere could I find references to the Gullah-Geechee Corridor. I reached out to as many people as I could, went to Gullah-Geechee Foundation folks and didn’t get good answer.
I kept digging and stumbled across Eulis Willis in Navassa. Eulis is proposing a Moze Heritage Center on an old SuperFund site.” The proposed Moze Gullah Geechee Heritage Site, located on the Brunswick river near the intersection of N. Navassa Road and Old Mill Road, is one of the “pearls” Willis hopes to string. It would include Gullah-Geechee museum and a nature center along with walking trails, a dock and pier and a kayak launch. The project would 40 acres of vulnerable saltmarsh habitat, according to a proposal Willis has been presenting to local governments and civic organizations.
Willis said he was inspired by a planned East Coast Greenway that would run along the entire United States eastern seaboard when he ran into some folks working on the project in the Wilmington area. He also participated in the Wilmington metro planning Organization’s work to create a master plan for development in the Cape Fear Region. “They brought into my vision the need to have better pedestrian and bike facilities. It laid the groundwork in my mind,” he said. Historic Reaves Chapel In Pheonix is getting a facelift
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community Willis also found brothers Al and George Beatty working in northern Navassa, in the Phoenix area, on a Cedar hill African American Heritage Park that would encompass a cemetery and the historic Reaves Chapel AME Church. “They (the Beatty brothers) finally got some money to do some stabilization on it,” said Willis. “The church was built by Gullah-Geechee, formerly enslaved people who worked the rice palpations in the area.” The Town of Leland’s upcoming Sturgeon Park sits close to the Navassa-leland border near the proposed Moze Center. South of Leland, in Belville, the Brunswick Riverwalk Park is an existing “pearl” with access to the river, a nature center and walkway, recreational facilities, and the ruins of the rice plantation that used to sit where the park and the school across the street are now. Wills found while speaking to Belville Mayor Mike Allen that the town hopes to connect its walkway with the Battleship North Carolina at some point, proving yet another link to another “pearl.” Willis said that the next part of his string is already in the works in the form of a proposed widening project along Rt. 133starting in Belville and running more than four miles south. The proposal envisions a walking/biking path along the side of the road allowing for safe exercise and travel. “With what’s coming,” Willis said,
yond Brunswick County. He said that Pender County has expressed interest in his proposal and that each of the three proposals for an additional bridge over the Cape Fear River features a bike/ pedestrian path. Eventually, he said, he’d like to connect to the larger east Coast Greenway.
“that leaves us 18 miles from Southport. Looking at that remaining 18 miles, that’s going to be a long term challenge. But as we build the trail we can string these pearls together. Establishing a corridor from Navassa to Southport, that’s the lowest hanging fruit to establish a trail. It’s a good place to start.” Willis points to four existing river access points that would be included in the proposed blueway. He envisions a possible three additional points. Historic sites line the river and are even providing an environmental benefit.. “These old rice fields serve as sanctuaries for fish habitat and nurseries,” he said. Willis’s hopes extend this project be-
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and plans to speak with the leaders of Boiling Spring Lakes and Southport soon. Willis says heinous he has his work cut out for him. “We need to start looking at grant monies, looking at philanthropic groups, finding help to fund things. We need a website and to start a marketing campaign,” He said. “This is a big project for the Brunswick County NAACP, for any NAACP really.” He said he hopes to attract help from other organizations as the project grows.
The time is ripe for this sort of project, Willis said. “Newcomers, But first Wiland even long time residents, often lis needs to rally don’t have a clue of the historic/ support. “Where we’re at…we have cultural values our area possesses. community support. All of this will be This is a great opportunity to share rolled up into an application to the these,” he said. And the pandemNational Park Service. This is importic has brought outdoor activities ant. They have a Rivers and Trails Prointo more people’s lives than ever gram to offer help to develop bluesy before. “A lot of more people are and greenway trail segments. They’ve going out on the river with kayaks, been working in North Carolina with and just try buying a bicycle today,” a few communities,” Willis said. “I he said. “Here is an opportunity to worked with them out west, in Idaho. take advantage of people seeking I linked up with them again and told toSget andoutdoors wiches and enjoy the enthem about the concept. They are vironment.” S e r v e d w i t h f r i e s , c h i p s or pork rinds and a pickle really excited to get the application. add bacon $1 substitute onion rings $1.50
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ufus The Newshound invites one and all of his furry, scaly and feathered friends to have their human friends submit critter photos for Leland Magazine’s Annual Pet Issue coming January 2021! Yes, the end of 2020 is thankfully on the horizon and we all agree that saluting our fourlegged (or winged, or finned) friends that have steadfastly stood by us through this wretched year is in order. Just email a high resolution photo of your pet to :
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Our staff will ooooooh and ahhh and talk about how adorable your pet is and then we’ll have the difficult job of picking one to grace January’s cover. This year, at Rufus’s request, we are paying special tribute to Office/Shop/Work Pets. We couldn’t have made it through the year without the Newshound’s friendship and support, and we know we’re not the only ones with an office pet who never fails to make us smile. Let us know your submission is an Office/Shop/Work Critter and we’ll add that photo to Rufus’s Gallery.
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Not only can he shoot great pictures of the night sky, but Noble also has an eye for beautiful landscapes. “I have no formal training in photography,” he said, explaining that he holds a Ph.D. in Economics. “Early in the development of digital cameras, Miami University gave me a digital camera to document a service learning project to teach economics to third graders,” he said. “At the end of the school year, I took it with me to the Outer Banks for my family vacation that year. I had a great time using it, and then started taking more pictures.” A resident of St. James for the past 11 years, Noble was glad to move from Ohio to Brunswick County to be out of the snow and cold weather. “My family vacationed on the Outer Banks. When it was clear I had shoveled enough snow, we considered North Carolina as a place to retire. We explored the coastal area, and the Southport area just seemed perfect.” According to Noble, planning for the photoshoot is the first step to a successful picture.
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“Knowing when and where the sun will rise or set, the moonrise and set times and directions. What are the tides times and coming in or going out? The location of the Milky Way Galaxy at night and is the moon out hiding the stars,” he said. “The next step is setting an alarm. People often ask me when I sleep! Often the best time for my photography is 3-5 am. Then, seeing a large scene and deciding how to isolate a piece of it that will fit into the space of a picture. Should I include more, or include less? All of this is driven by the search for the right light,” said Noble. “Every sunrise, sunset, and milky way moment is different. How shall I try to capture this one?”
Finding great inspiration from several different photographers, Noble follows the words of the famous black and white photographer, Ansel Adams. “Adams said once that 12 good pictures in a year is a good crop. I have fun each year trying to narrow my pictures down to the best 12,” he said. “My favorite photograph was taken on the Southport Salt Marsh walkway near sunrise. Everything came together — the sunrise, the clouds, the building lights, the light on the grasses, the reflections, the tides. I try something and if I like it, I spend more effort in that direction. If I don’t like it, I try to decide if it is a bad idea or if it is fixable. Rule - go to the walkway when sunrise and
high tide are together!” Noble’s photography prints and calendars are for sale in Southport at the Artisans Gallery on Howe. He will be outside the Artisans Gallery on Dec 4 from 10 am - 4 pm, selling his calendars and prints and chatting with the public. You can find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ NickNoblePhotography, Instagram @nsqr. His webpage is www. NickNoblePhotography.com. Email Nick@ NickNoblePhotography.com. And you can find out Noble’s favorite photos on his website here http://nicknoblephotography.com/ favorites-by-year. www.LelandMag.com /November /November 2020 / Leland Magazine 15
Community
Fort Fisher Aquarium Opens To Visitors
-Each Aquarium location will limit the number of guests to 50 percent or less of building occupancy rating.
Enjoy a visit, but keep these new policies in mind and plan before you go STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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e are excited to report that the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, one of our favorite day trips, has re-opened to visitors! Of course like everything else this year, there are some new policies in place, so we’ve compiled all you need to know to go see the fishes. The facility is operating at a reduced capacity due to COVID restrictions, so all aquarium visitors must reserve a time and get advance tickets online before arrival. Aquarium members will also need advance tickets, though they can get them free of charge. Members will need their member ID number and the email address associated with their membership to order tickets and reserve
an admission time. The aquarium staff has provided a summary of some changes and policies to make your list as smooth as possible: In order to ensure the safety of our guests, our animals, and our staff members, we have set some initial guidelines for visitation.
-Advance ticket purchases for Aquarium visitation will be required. Guests must purchase tickets for a designated entry time. Members must also get advance tickets.
-Plexiglass shields will be placed at all counters. -Some amenities and programs will not be available initially. -Gift Shops will remain closed initially, but our Online Gift Shop is open.
-No cash transactions will be allowed at the Aquarium initially. Members must register online and secure advance tickets to reserve a spot (at no cost for members). -AZA Reciprocal admissions will not be available initially. NC Zoo members must follow admission guidelines outlined above. -We will be thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. We will provide hand sanitizing stations for the public. -Guests will be required to practice social distancing. Note that family groups already living together do not need to practice social distancing. -Staff members and guests will be required to wear masks.
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COMMUNITY
Upcoming Art Events
JANUARY MEETING
Two Speakers And A Show Headline the Art League of Leland’s Calendar
The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its online meeting featuring artist and ALL member Steve Allen as its speaker on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 4-6 pm. Mr. Allen will discuss how he has been able to blend his artistic talent with his career in engineering as he shares his artistic journey. To register to attend the virtual meeting, email artleagueofleland@gmail.com by October 26. Details about how to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to registered attendees in early November. Steve Allen began his artistic journey by doodling cars in the margins of his school notebooks. His choice of an engineering major/fine arts minor in college resulted in a surprising career mix when he had the opportunity in the 1970s to be a pioneer in Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the
The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, virtual meeting with artist Mary Zlotnick as its featured guest speaker. Zlotnick will discuss batik, an Indonesian art form that dates back 2,000 years. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 4-6 pm.
energy industry. His love of drawing cars has never ceased. Now in retirement, Allen’s artistic interests also include classic portraiture, animals, landscapes, and interpretive objects using pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, and photography. His computer works have been published in Forbes and numerous Silicon Valley publications. Pencil works and watercolors by the artist have been shown in local art shows, in numerous area fundraisers, and at the Cameron Art Museum. ALL’s Member Spotlight is on fine art photographer Paul Schreiber, who will discuss the business of selling artwork on the Internet. Upcoming events:
Above: Steve Allen. Below: An example of Allen’s car-inspired artwork
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demic allow for an in-person meeting at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, ALL will announce meeting updates on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and www.artleagueofleland.org. Featured speaker Mary Zlotnick combines batik techniques to create her unique style of batik paintings. After working as a clay artist and teaching classes on the wheel, she tried batik, which uses fabric and melted wax applied with brushes. After the wax is applied, the cloth is immersed into dye; only the unwaxed areas and cracks in the wax accept dye. More recently, Zlotnick began creating silk paintings also using a resist technique. Painter James Horton is in the Member Spotlight and will share his award-winning artwork in a short presentation. Painting in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, gouache, graphite and ink, Horton enjoys capturing physical scenes in his artwork whether he is painting en plein air or in his studio.
Above artwork by Mary Zlotnick
IT’S ALL ART 2021
Beginning January 15, 2021, the Art League of Leland (ALL) will accept submissions for “It’s ALL Art,” the organization’s annual art exhibition and sale to be held on May 1 and 2, 2021, at the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center in Leland, in accordance with NC guidelines in effect at that time. The deadline to register is March 5, 2021. ALL welcomes applications from 2-D and
3-D artists in various disciplines throughout the Lower Cape Fear area. The cost to enter is $25 for Art League of Leland members and $40 for nonmembers. Three pieces of artwork will be selected by exhibition visitors for People’s Choice Awards. Visit ALL’s website w w w. a r t l e a g u e o f l e land.org for submission guidelines and a PDF of the registration forms to print and complete. Considerations for acceptance include but are not limited to the quality of the artwork and a balance of media represented in the exhibition. Accepted artists will be responsible for delivering their artwork on April 30, 2021. If you have any questions, please email itsALLart2020@ gmail.com.
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cates 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.
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FITNESS
Preventing Golf Injuries Simple Ways To Improve Your Experience
STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS
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olf injuries are real. They can linger for a long time and take away from your love for the sport. But there are things you can do to prevent some of these common injuries and pains. With the proper attention and consistency, you can set yourself up for a long, enjoyable relationship with the game of golf. Let’s take a look at some of the more common injury spots and some potential ways to prevent them. With the gyms being closed for six months, the crowds may resemble what you would see during the first few weeks after New Year’s, so I urge you to consider the Back Pain While back pain is a general term, for golfers it’s usually the result of having stiff muscles while trying to swing the golf club too fast with limited rotation ability and lack of proper muscle recruitment. When your muscles are stiff, your range of motion is limited and your body is working against your swing. If you force things to happen, bad results for your swing and your body are usually close behind. The challenge with swinging a golf club is that it’s a rapid, explosive motion. It doesn’t give your muscles a chance to gradually adapt if they’re not already able to perform that range of motion. Prevent It: To help prevent back pain while you’re out on the course, it’s critical to warm up by stretching your entire body before tee time. Perform exercises between rounds to strengthen your core, so you are better able to use your hips for turning power instead of your back. Elbow Injuries Tendonitis is one of the most common elbow injuries in the world and is caused by inflamed tendons and ligaments in your elbow. When your outer tendon is inflamed, we call it “tennis elbow.” When it’s your inner tendon, it’s “golfer’s elbow.” As we get older, our risk of getting tendonitis increases, especially if we’ve been performing activities that require repetitive movements. Hitting golf
balls is a perfect example. Prevent It: To help reduce the inflammation, give yourself plenty of time to rest. To prevent these injuries from happening in the first place, work on building the muscles around your elbow (forearms, biceps and triceps) and at the shoulder to help give your arm a strong foundation to work from. Stronger muscles will support your tendons and allow you to enjoy golf for longer periods of time. Knee Pain Not many people realize how many muscles, ligaments and tendons are used during a single golf swing. And the legs make up a big part of them. Your knees play an important role in stabilizing your body and rotating the hips at the beginning of your swing. Because of the explosive movement, extreme force is placed on the knee. If that knee is weak, you run the risk of straining or tearing ligaments. Prevent It: While there are many treatment options, you can help your knees by stretching your hips and calves, as well as maintaining a flexible body. Performing exercises to strengthen your muscles, ligaments and tendons will improve the durability of your knees. Recovery is also important. If your knees are sore after a day of golf, put some ice on them to prevent swelling and inflammation, and take an extra day or two between rounds. However, swelling and inflammation after a round is a good indicator you need more than ice. Mobility and strength training are important to keep those knees viable for the years ahead.
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Rotator Cuff Injuries If you feel a sharp pain in your shoulder or upper arm while swinging your golf club, you might be dealing with the start of a rotator cuff injury. Check with your doctor. Other common symptoms include experiencing pain during the night and when you extend your arm overhead. Rotator cuff injuries are often the result of traumatic force. For golfers, it can happen when you poorly execute a golf swing, hit a rock or simply overuse your muscles. Prevent It: Common treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs (talk to your doctor) and sometimes surgery. You can help prevent rotator cuff injuries by improving shoulder flexibility and doing golf-specific weight training exercises to strengthen and properly utilize the rotator cuff musculature. Wrist Injuries Swinging a golf club is a repetitive motion. If your body isn’t equipped to handle these repetitive motions, injuries are far more likely to occur. Your wrists are no exception. The typical high-speed swing places a lot of explosive pressure on your wrists. Pain and tenderness are commonly experienced at the moment of impact and at the top
of your backswing. Prevent It: Many wrist injuries are a form of tendonitis. When sore and inflamed you can use ice or anti-inflammatory to ease the inflammation. Check with your doctor first. Much like the other prevention methods mentioned in this article, the wrists will also benefit from strengthening and mobilizing. As well as rest when they are sore. Golf requires you to be in good physical condition to truly enjoy and perform well for years to come. You will need mobility exercises to maintain a flexible body with good range of motion, along with strength exercises to protect your joints and improve stability and body control. Add that with proper swing mechanics and you are on your way to some pain free golf. Just like with any training, take your time, start slow and progress as your body adapts. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.
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COMMUNITY
One Year Serving Leland Area Veterans VFW Post 12196 Celebrates Its First Veterans Day Despite A Challenging Year STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ne year ago this month, Leland area veterans held their first organizational meeting with the goal of founding a new Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Today, Post 12196 is a reality with more than 40 members already working to serve the needs of local veterans and the community at large. We spoke to Vietnam Veteran Gerald Decker, one of the founders of the Post, about bringing the organization together and dealing with the challenges of its first year. How long have you been a VFW member? What have you gotten out of your involvement with the organization and what opportunities has it given you to serve others? I have been affiliated with the VFW off and on for almost 10 years. I have served previously as Commander of the Elberton, Georgia Post before moving to Leland in 2016. I have always appreciated the concept of strength in numbers. I know that veterans of all services have issues that are not always addressed in a timely fashion by the Veterans Administration or the government. Alone there is little I can do, but with the support of all my brothers and sisters of all branches of service we can get the attention needed to get things done. The thing that I get most out of my participation is the camaraderie of fellow service people. We reminisce about the good days and, for some, it is an outlet to share the not so good. I also enjoy the aspect of being active in the community to promote activities and programs for veterans.
What led you to seek a new Post for Leland? Brunswick County is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. It also has more veterans than any other county in
any plans?
We are now in the process of putting together plans for our Veterans Day event to be held at Founders Park in Leland on November 11 at 11 am. Our featured speakthe state. Since moving to this area, I felt er will be Army General (ret.) Dan Allyn. there should be more of a VFW presence in Colonel (ret.) Steven Baker, JROTC Senior Leland. I thought more could be done to orArmy Instructor at North Brunswick High ganize and represent veterans in this area. School, will also speak. All veteran service organizations have a Similar to the Belville event, the commumission and purpose. I just happen to subnity will be able to follow on Zoom if they scribe to the VFW mission, which includes are unable to join us in person. only combat veterans.
What has the Post been up to in its first year?
What have the challenges been being a new Post when COVID hit? How have you overcome them?
Our goal for this year is to learn how to work as a group. We have an excellent leadership team led by Sr. Vice Commander Dom Calderone, III, Jr. Vice Commander Eric Mens, Adjutant Jim Rich, Quartermaster Don Spaulding, Chaplain Nate Pringle, Service Officer Rich de Moya, Judge Advocate John Hacker, and Trustees John Marone, Tom Walker and Dominick Calderone, Jr. Without their dedication and support, nothing would have gotten done.
The challenges have been substantial, in my opinion. We are a new group who basically never got a chance to get to know each other. Just as the Post was getting started, only our second meeting following our Charter ceremony, the lockdown started. We resorted to Zoom as a means to stay in touch. Communications at all levels became strained while everyone learned a new technology. It is still an issue for some.
In August we made a donation of pastries and funds to the Brunswick Cove Nursing Home to help with their fundraiser. In September we hosted a 9/11 Ceremony at the Belville Memorial Park that included Mayor Bozeman of Leland and Mayor Allen of Belville. Leland’s new fire chief, Chris Langlois and new police chief, Brad Shirley, also gave presentations.
This is the Post’s first Veterans Day,
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At the suggestion of our Chaplain Nate Pringle and Quartermaster Don Spaulding, we started out by sending cards to everyone and then calling as many as we could. The Zoom meetings allowed us to pick up the pieces and continue to establish ourselves as a Post. By August, we were able to complete all the paperwork, bank accounts and the legal structure. Additionally, in June we had a change a leadership, in keeping with VFW elections.
What are your plans for the future? Our plans for the future are to continue our mission to be “Boots on the Ground” for local vets. We have no intention of being a committee driven, barroom post. Our goal is to fulfill the mission of VFW: “To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.” That means being out there doing things. Our biggest effort to date is a planned golf tournament at Magnolia Greens scheduled for March 3, 2021. We are hoping the community will support this program as our main fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this will greatly enhance our ability to help veterans in need. We are interested in finding a home for our new Post as soon as possible. That may be a while, but we feel it is important as a place for veterans to find help, as well as a place for camaraderie and socialization.
How can veterans interested in joining find out more? For information on qualifications for joining the VFW go to https://www.vfw. org/eligibility. If you find that you do qualify for membership, please contact Leland VFW Post 12196 at 910-408-1934 or vfwpost12196@gmail.com.
Fighting For Veterans’ Lives
Save A Vet Now Focuses On Suicide Prevention STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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hanking our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day, and all year round, is a wonderful thing. But we can do more. Veterans have often experienced stress that humans are not equipped to handle easily. All too often, this stress gets buried and leads to mental health issues, and because of the stigma our society assigns to mental health troubles, these also get buried, sometimes with tragic results. Veteran suicide is pandemic of its own, and we should recognize this, work to get our heroes the help they need, and do all we can to remove the stigma.
Tony Vivaldi founded an organization called Save A Vet Now, which works to make veterans understand that it’s okay to not be okay and to connect those in need of help with free, confidential, professional counseling. We spoke to Vivaldi about the Save A Vet Now organization, how the group is helping our heroes, and how we can all join the fight.
Save A Vet Now was founded in 2019, correct? Can you speak to the growth of the organization, and especially your partnership with Coastal Horizons? How has that partnership helped you fulfill your mission?
abuse. Together, we created the Veterans Outreach Program, which provides veterans in the Cape Fear Region with an opportunity to receive treatment for their suicide ideation without financial barriers at any of Coastal Horizons’ outpatient clinics in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender County. The Program includes funding to ensure veterans can access treatment without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. You can learn more about Save A Vet Now Left, John Hacker, events director; right, Anthony Vivaldi, Founder
Save A Vet Now was founded in July 2019 and, since, the organization has become a member of the Governor’s Council on Veteran Suicide Prevention and can be found in the National Resource Directory. Most important to our veterans with suicide ideation, Save A Vet Now has partnered with Coastal Horizons, a well known and highly respected service provider in the field of mental health and substance www.LelandMag.com /November /November 2020 / Leland Magazine 23
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community and Coastal Horizons on saveavetnow.org and coastal horizons.org. This partnership is different from many other suicide prevention organizations in that Coastal Horizons, while it has its share of counselors, employs those professionals who can treat and prescribe as necessary. This helps tremendously when trying to attract those veterans who “hide in the shadows” since help is readily available and, under HIPPA rules, it is discrete.
Is the tri-county area you serve an especially veteran heavy demographic? I cannot speak to the specific demographics for Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties. What I can say is that there are more than 700,000 veterans residing in North Carolina and our tri-county area lies somewhere between the average 19 percent residing in the densest counties and the average 6% residing in the lowest populated counties. I doubt these numbers are easily extrapolated, but let’s assume the demographic for our three counties is 10 percent or 70,000. I have been told by the VA that they only reach 40 percent of the veterans who need help. That means as many as 42,000 of our local
troubled veterans can be dealing with their suicide ideation alone, with no professional intervention. These are the veterans Save A Vet Now is focused on.
Under normal circumstances, what strategies do you employ to reach vets who may have a need? The challenge is to break the silence and dispel the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Pre-COVID pandemic, we had a modicum of success as a result of our community awareness efforts with local businesses, organizations and clubs, public media exposure, and fundraisers. The greater challenge is to get veterans to ask for help. After speaking with many local veterans, I remain shocked at what they reveal. The most telling thing about them is that many, if not the majority, are embarrassed by their condition…so much so that some don’t even want to be seen as veterans. Afraid and distrustful, they avoid the VA or any other treatment option mostly because they want their illness to remain private. So they tough it out, hoping time will heal their wounds. I am reaching out to other organizations who have had some level of success to learn how they have
bridged this gap and convinced veterans to seek help. These veterans who are “going it alone” are our focus at Save A Vet Now. A big help in reaching these veterans is, at least for now, convincing reporters, like you, to include, out of necessity, a direct outreach to the veterans we wish to attract. They are as much wounded warriors as those with battle scars. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a contributor to suicide ideation qualifies a veteran for award of the purple heart. Regardless of an inappropriate stigma applied by an ill-informed public, they don’t have to “go it alone.” Its okay to not be okay. There is help available to those who want their illness to remain private. To access the Veterans Outreach Program, contact Coastal Horizons and be prepared to provide proof that you are a veteran; ID card, driver’s license indicating veteran status, or DD Form 214. Brunswick County, Coastal Horizons Center, Hwy 17 South, 120 Coastal Horizons Drive, Shallotte, NC. 910 754-4515 New Hanover County, Coastal Horizons Center, Willie Stargell Office Park, 615 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC. 910 3430145 Pender Country, Coastal Horizons Center, Pender Office, 803 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC. 910 259-0668
How has the COVID pandemic impacted mental health in general and among veterans in particular?
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As you may know, there are 20 military related deaths by suicide every single day. It is now being reported that this number is increasing by as much as 20 percent as a result of the COVID pandemic. Veteran suicide is a deadly crisis. It is silently happening all around us and we are doing little to stop it. It is resilient. Despite our best efforts, it hasn’t changed in over a decade. And it doesn’t discriminate against age, gender, race, or religion. Social interaction, a staple for suicide prevention, has been replaced by social distancing, which is no friend to suicide ideation.
ings have all but dried up. Fundraising, which helps acquire advertising and supports the Veterans Outreach Program, is at a standstill. Where opportunities to improve community awareness do exist, I find that people are weary of the chaos this pandemic has brought and are longing for something positive. Talking about suicide surely doesn’t meet this requirement. Like so many others, Save A Vet Now is developing strategies to deal with the “new normal” that will be with us for the foreseeable future. In person speeches and fundraisers will be moved “online” through 2021. We will rely more on public media than ever before in “getting the word out.” We are actively seeking out, with some success, well-known, highly-respected, veteran-friendly organizations with a voice and a platform from which they are heard throughout the community to help us achieve our goals.
Can you tell me about the Artwork Can Save A Vet fundraiser? How can readers participate? What are your plans for going forward? How can readers help? The Artwork Can Save A Vet fundraiser, which is intended to occur around Veterans Day, has been cancelled this year because of the COVID pandemic. We are hopeful that an event that will feature local veterans’ works of art will take place in November 2021. For now, readers can help by going to Blue Moon Gift Shops on 203 Racine Dr. in Wilmington and looking for A.M. Vivaldi Watercolors. While there, look for the Save A Vet Now tag at other vendor locations as well. Every purchase is a donation to the Veterans Outreach Program administered by Coastal Horizons.
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Mayor’s Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony From the comfort of your own home! In the spirit of the holiday season, Mayor Hatem will light the Downtown Christmas Tree. The difference is, this year, the tree will be lit at Whittler's Bench and there will be no spectators. As always, ‘Twas the Night before Christmas will be read and the Trinity United Methodist Church children’s choir will serenade us with time-honored Christmas carols. Delight in a Southport Colonial Christmas at Fort Johnston. So, cozy up, have some popcorn, make a cup of hot chocolate and join us online November 27 , 6 p.m. at www.cityofsouthport.com to share in the joy of the season.
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Leland Town Clerk Honored With Award Sabrena Reinhardt Named Clerk of the Year STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY TOWN OF LELAND Sabrena Reinhardt, Leland Town Clerk and Administrative Manager, was recently chosen as 2020 Clerk of the Year by the North Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC). The annual award honors outstanding clerks or deputy clerks throughout the state, who, among other qualities, demonstrate commitment to professional development and community involvement, exhibit an extraordinary job performance, and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace. “ S a b r e n a ’s welcoming, cando spirit thrives in the kind of culture the Town has cultivated, one that focuses on engagement, respect, service to others and maintaining a supportive work environment, among other principles,” said Assistant Town Manager Missy Rhodes, who nominated Reinhardt for the award. “And her dedication to her profession is evident in her continued pursuit of education, certification and involvement with her peers throughout North Carolina.” Reinhardt has served as Leland’s Town Clerk and Administrative Manager for eight years. During that time, she earned a Certified Municipal Clerk designation and is one of approximately 70 out of 552 municipalities in North Carolina to have achieved a Master Certified Clerk designation.
To be eligible for the NCAMC Clerk of the Year award, nominees must be an active member of the NCAMC for at least four years and bring innovative ideas to the association. Reinhardt, who is currently serving as District 3 Director for NCAMC’s Board of Directors, has been involved with the organization for more than five years, volunteering to serve on a number of committees, including the education committee, in which she has helped share information on municipal practices and grow membership. “Within any municipality of any size, the clerk plays a vital role in daily operations and ensuring long-term success,” Mayor Brenda Bozeman said. “My fellow Council members and I, as well as Town staff, already knew that Sabrena was an exceptional clerk. I am thrilled, though not at all surprised, that she is now getting statewide recognition. As North Carolina Clerk of the Year, she will be a stellar representative of both her field and the Town of Leland.” Bozeman read a proclamation in recognition of Reinhardt’s achievement during Leland Town Council’s September regular meeting on Thursday, September 17. Acknowledging clerks’ ‘vital role,’ Reinhardt said ongoing professional development and community in-
Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman (center, left) and Council members present Town Clerk Sabrena Reinhardt (center, right) with a proclamation in recognition of her 2020 N.C. Clerk of the Year Award during Council’s regular monthly meeting on Sept. 17. (Council members, left to right: Bob Corriston, Bob Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Batleman and Veronica Carter)
volvement are essential to be an effective part of municipal operations. “I am truly honored to be given
this recognition amongst my fellow clerks,” she said.
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CALENDAR
November
Things are still re-opening, and we’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, and also some reschedule dates pretty far in the future, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-408-3092. .
OCT 30
Kayak Adventures with Leland Parks and Recreation Trek through the Black River to the Three Sisters Swamp, home of a 2,000-year-old bald cypress tree. This isa 12-mile route for more experienced paddlers, 8am to 3 pm. Cost is $90, or $70 if you have your own kayak. The tour leaves out of Kelly, NC.
OCT 31
Our Heroes Fall Concert
Music, dancing, a bonfire — this event has it all! Tickets are $50, and all proceeds will benefit Our Heroes Inc., a local nonprofit which provides equine-assisted therapies, activities and recreation for veterans, first responders and those with special needs. Mike’s Garage Band will play from 12 noon to 4 pm, and there will be a cash bar, raffles and a silent auction. The event is 11 am to 6 pm at Horseplay Farms, 1757 Clemmons Road, Bolivia. Tickets are $50, and may be purchased at the gate, or online at OurHereosInc. Org.
NOV 5
Artist Reception - Leland Cultural Arts Center Celebrate the works of artist Dana Brown at a reception, 6-8 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.
NOV 7
more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources.
Brunswick Wellness Coalition
to be held Dec. 19. Check the Department’s Facebook page for more information.
NOV 10
Birding 103 - Town of Leland
Join this guided field site visit to see birds in their natural habitat. Cost is $12 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
NOV 11
Veterans Day Observance
The newly-formed Leland VFW Post 12196 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at Founders Park in Leland, 11 am. Scheduled speakers include Army General (ret.) Dan Allyn and Colonel (ret.) Steven Baker, JROTC Senior Army Instructor at North Brunswick High School.
NOV 14
Photographing Your Work - Town of Leland With so much more online commerce, taking a great picture to highlight your work is important for websites and social media. This class will cover the basics to help you showcase your work online. Cost is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
DEC 1 - JAN 10
Leland in Lights
Enjoy beautiful holiday-themed displays at Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive.
DEC 5
Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department Virtual Holiday Art Market First Annual Turkey Shoot Visit Leland Cultural Arts Center’s Join members of the Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department for this fundraising event, 6-10 pm, 180 Green Lewis Road, Bolivia. The Department is also selling raffle tickets with the drawing
social media for online shopping featuring unique and fabulous pieces from local artists, 9 am to 3 pm.
ONGOING EVENTS
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Riverwalk Marketplace
Fridays and Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm.; 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.
Town of Leland — Parks & Recreation Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and online programs, including: painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow The grounds are open, and distancing protocols are in place inside. 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.
Leland Library - 487 Village Road
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. Curbside delivery is still available - reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www. brunswickcountync.gov/library/ for
Virtual Walk with a Doc on Nov 14 from 9-10 am— find Brunswick Wellness Coalition on Facebook for details on how to join the online sessions via Zoom. Recordings of previous online sessions are also available.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport The Museum is open again! Hours are 11 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required, as is social distancing. Online programs also available: Live Learning on Facebook on Tuesdays at 5 pm; Story time with Captain Meanie on YouTube on Wednesdays at 3 pm; Trivia Thursdays at 10 am on Facebook; Craft time on Facebook with Captain Meanie at 11 am on Fridays; and Sunday stretch at 11 am on Instagram. . Art League of Leland (ALL)
Leland Cultural Arts Center
The group welcomes artists of all kinds and normally meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. ALL’s next meeting is a virtual event in vember. See the article on page 18 for details.
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington Nov 11-13 — Animal Farm — The
Community Colege’s Fine and Performing Arts program presents the classic George Orwell story at the campus outdoor amphitheater; social distancing and masks will be required. Show time is 7 pm, and gates open at 6:30 pm. Feb 18, 2021 — Rain, 7:30 pm. A tribute to The Beatles. April 15, 2021 — Cirque Eloize, 7:30 pm. This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel. June 9, 2021 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs. Aug 10-12, 2021 — Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Aug 14, 2021— 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.”
Local’s Tavern
1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Aug 21, 2021 — The Village People, 7:30 pm. The group performs classics such as “Y.M.C.A’ and “Macho Man.” Oct 27, 2021 — 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 Carl Perkins. Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.
Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College
Oct 31 — Halloween costume party with Karaoke Nov 20 — RCB Nov 27 — Bad Addiction
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Nov 7 — Johnny & The Flipside
Cucalorus Curbside Cinema at Kennan Auditorium, UNCW Enjoy the last of the series with this classic holiday favorite at a drive-in of sorts. Tickets are just $28/vehicle. Visit https://bit.ly/35YUQhp for more info or to purchase tickets.
Dec 6 — The Kingston Trio — The iconic American folk and pop group performs. Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave
Oct 30— The Nightmare Before Christmas
BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland
Dec. 5 —Miles Atlas
Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosts live music, kara-
oke and trivia.
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.
Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.
Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.
Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order take-out.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
(Magnolia
New menu. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
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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
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 1281 Cape Fear National Dr, Leland 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
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
SHIRLEY’S DINER
WAFFLE HOUSE
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600
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
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Breakfast Restaurant
WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
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