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Welcoming A New Small Business
his month’s cover features the Shannon Mims and Monique Haslam, owners of the new Brunswick Beer XChange Co. We read about the business in the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Newsletter and decided we needed to stop by. On the day we visited, we’d been driving all over Leland refilling newspaper boxes and thinking how much this community has grown since we moved to the area almost 30 years ago. We pulled into the parking lot of the Brunswick Beer XChange Co and they weren’t open yet, so we walked around trying to peer in the windows and get a look at the inside, as one does. All of the sudden we heard “Hey! What’re you doing here?” And it sounded like a familiar voice. Turns out it was a former co-worker and he’d been the one to do the remodel on the old bankthen-donut shop building that was now Leland’s newest beer and wine joint. In the blink of an eye, Leland went from Getting Huge to Tiny Town. We realized that as the Leland area grows, it can, and will, retain the small town feel that makes it such a great place to live and work.
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CURRENTS
Brunswick Beer XChange Co Opens Newest Place For Craft Beers & More STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ne of the best parts of publishing Leland Magazine is getting a front row seat to the area’s growth, and getting to meet the people making it happen. As a former beer salesman myself, I was excited to meet the owners of the new Brunswick Beer XChange Co. at 113 Village Road, next to the Waffle House. If you remember this building being a bank, you’ll love seeing how the vault has been incorporated into the business now. If you’re a fan of local craft beers, you’re sure to find something to love on the wall of taps. We spoke to owners Shannon Mims and Monique Haslam about their new enterprise. Your draught selection focuses on local and regional breweries. Why is that important to you?
We want to support the craft beer industry and especially our local ones in North and South Carolina. We have fallen in love with so many different beers, breweries and people we have met over the years in the industry.
How do you select which beers will be sold in the XChange?
Well, I knew what many of the local favorites were. We also asked on our Facebook page for suggestions for others we
Shannon Mims and Monique Haslam are joined by patrons at the ribbon cutting
may have not thought of to give those a try. So far most are doing well and other taps are staying on rotation. We keep five of them for seasonals only.
Aside form beer, what else do you offer?
We have a very good selection of wine, seltzers, and ciders. Very soon we will also carry a selection of Mead as well.
What challenges did you face opening a new small business? How did you overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges we found
was trying to find a location that we thought would work well for our vision and plan that we had in mind. We looked for a few months until we found this location, which turned out to be perfect for what we wanted. The building needed some TLC and as usual we found some unforeseen issues, but nothing we couldn’t handle. It was fun seeing our vision and dream come to life.
What has the community response been like in the short time you’ve been open?
Unbelievably welcoming and so positive! We have the best customer base anyone could imagine having. Especially in the short time we’ve been open.
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What are your plans for the future of Brunswick Beer XChange?
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CURRENTS We have to see how it goes the first year and then we may tweak some things here and there. But for now we are working on getting food trucks in on a regular basis, doing trivia nights, live music, comedy nights, wine tastings, tap takeovers from breweries, and weekly cornhole tournaments.
Please feel free to add anything I might have missed that you’d like to share!
The only thing I would add is that we cannot say thank you enough for the support and love that we have been shown and given from everyone in the community. We already have a large customer base and regular customer base here in Leland as well as some that are coming from across the river in Wilmington even. We look forward to what the future holds and giving people something different in the Leland area. Also, if you have a favorite beer that you want and you cannot get it anywhere come ask us and we will get it for you if we can. We’ve already been able to do this for a few customers. And if you have a home bar with draught beer then let us know what you want for kegs and we will gladly get you the supplies you need for your home kegerator. We want to be able to serve this area in every way possible.
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Honoring Veterans American Legion Places Wreaths STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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ach December, the national non-profit Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 2,500 other locations across all 50 states and abroad. For the past three years, Leland’s John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 has been participating at Wilmington’s National Cemetery on Market Street. The effort began with 40 wreaths and grew last year to more than 400. Hopes are that this year will eclipse that.
“Future plans are to have ALL of these heroes given a wreath. Right now only about 50 percent are honored,” said Post Commander John Hacker. “The number grows, but we must be aware and see that all are honored.”
The mission of Wreaths Across America is to “Remember fallen US Veterans, Honor those who serve, and Teach chil-
dren the value of Freedom.” Wreaths are sponsored by donations that pay for the wreath itself and help support partner organizations. “We found that WAA was a great fundraiser for us to use in helping Veterans and their families in need and community schools, primarily elementary schools,” Hacker said. “We had good
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success last year through donations from neighbors, members and a few businesses.” Hacker said last year’s donations were put to good use. “The donations help Veterans and their families, such as rent assistance, food, clothing— big part — and Holiday Meals where needed,” he said “Donations also reached schools in the area, such as North Brunswick High School and Lincoln Elementary. We also helped Brunswick Family Assistance with their Christmas in July for elementary school children with back packs and clothing.”
The wreaths will be laid at Wilmington National Cemetery on Dec. 18 beginning at 2 pm. “The Boy Scouts of Troop 747 are involved with the laying of the wreaths,” Hacker said. “We explain how to do it and why we do it this way, to honor those who have fallen.” “It is amazing how many people are not aware of our national cemetery here in Wilmington, so much history there,” he said. “History surrounds Wilmington National Cemetery. The grave sites are over 150 years old. WAA at Christmas allows us to take time to be really thankful for those
CURRENTS who gave us their all for freedom. It’s a time to reflect. its very quiet there, and even though the crowds are there, it is peaceful. There is no yelling at one another, people smile and many tears are shed.” Wreaths can be sponsored in increments of $15 per wreath with checks, payable to Wreaths Across America, given to your local American Legion member or mailed to American Legion Post 68, PO Box 521, Leland NC 2845. To donate online, simply go to wreathsacrossamerica. org/NC0380P.
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Duplin Winery Tour
Family Business Thrives With Local Grapes STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE
Editors’ Note: This is the second in a series of stories about local wineries and what they have to offer visitors. We have to admit that we are a bit jealous of Jan, who is having the time of her life reseasrching these.
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here is as much diversity in wine as there is in the people of this world. You can debate the characteristics of a complex red or you can sit back and relax as you sip a crisp, fruity white. Wine intrigues you with its own language. Does it have legs? How is the nose? Do you smell hay or leather? And wine brings people together. Just ask anyone at Duplin Winery, located at 505 North Sycamore Street in Rose Hill, North Carolina. Duplin is the oldest winery in North Carolina, opened in 1975, and the 36th largest in the country. It is truly a southern winery, using primarily Muscadine grapes which are native to this area. They also source from vineyards in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi. The wines at Duplin are mainly sweet, mixed in with “Carlos,” a soft, dry white wine and the “Burgundy,” which is a dry red wine with a fruity aroma.
dine grapes to vineyards in New York ended up being a legacy, as Jonathan says, “to remain a family-owned business offering a quality product and involving future generations in what we do to the extent that they want to be involved.”
Sitting down with Jonathan Fussell, co-owner of Duplin Winery, I discovered that there is more to Duplin than sweet wine though. Duplin is a family-owned and operated winery that began as a dream in the early 1970s and truly is an American success story. What started out as a way to make money by selling Musca-
Jonathan, on the other hand, says, “We’re not just a winery. We’re different. We are in the relationship building business. Your visit here has to be fun and relaxing. We want you to feel like part of the family.” That dream, becoming the entertainment destination that his father started, is the one that Jonathan, David,
Jonathan and his brother, David, manage the winery in two vastly different ways. David, President and CEO of the winery, works with the winemakers to ensure that their product is of the highest standard and stays true to the sweet nature of the Muscadine grapes.
the rest of the family and everyone who helped build the winery, honor every day. Jonathan is on the marketing and sales side of the business and shared some of what you can expect to find there. They host live music on most weekends, variety shows, a Christmas program and even a grape stomping contest held the first weekend in September with categories like “best technique, most grapes stomped and biggest feet!” Don’t worry, this is a “just for fun” event, those grapes aren’t used in making the wine! The winery is a maze of rooms—the tasting room, the flight area, the gift shop and the Bistro, all connected with wooden beams and good memories. The food in the Bistro is prepared very well. The portions are big and you get started by having a Muscadine-based spread with homemade crackers. The prices are reasonable and for each menu selection, there is a suggested wine pairing. The homemade pasta salad was wonderful as was our server, Wendy, who has been with Duplin for 25 years. Wendy explained that the Bistro was once the area where the wine was made. She pointed out the dark stains on the floor where various drains used to be and where grapes were transported on pallets into stainless steel fermenting barrels. I sensed that training and customer service were two important elements of the winery’s success. Each person with whom I interacted was very knowledgeable about the winery, the history and the wines themselves.
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It is also important to Jonathan and his
brother to “give back and respect” what their father, grandfather and uncle created. Sitting on the front porch area of the winery, groups of people were coming in and Jonathan greeted them all like old friends. Some came from down the street and some travelled miles to try the wine and food and walk around the town. “See,” he said, pointing to the arriving guests, “This is a destination winery. There’s a chapel that’s close by and one day, there will be a hotel on the property.” For now, he is content to have people discover Rose Hill and stay in town while they enjoy their Duplin experience. “We work closely with the local government here to make an economic impact. The better we do; the better Rose Hill will do,” he said. Jonathan and his family have successfully navigated both government regulations and growing pains. He did, however, share a story about his grandmother that demonstrates how to operate in the “Bible belt” very well. “The family made a promise to my grandmother that we would never open the winery on Sundays,“ he said. “That’s the family day and she was pretty firm about it. Well, one time, just one time, my church needed a place to have a fundraiser, but it was going to be on Sunday. Since it was for my church, I said I would open and we could have it at Duplin. Well, don’t you know, my phone rang and there was my Aunt Jo on the other end of the line hollering at me and reminding me of my promise to
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COMMUNITY in color and very pure tasting. The Hatteras Red, their best seller, was sweet and cool. The Moonlight Bliss was another white with only 4 percent of residual sugar and much drier to the taste. The Coastal Shag was full of floral scents and is a dry red wine.
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grandma. We’ve never opened on a Sunday since.” I ended the day at Duplin with Lee, who served flights of wine so I could get a sense of what each had to offer. Although he hasn’t worked at Duplin for very long, Lee knew his wines and was very entertaining. He said he sees Duplin as a great place to work and a place to learn. I tried Brice Creek, a very popular sweet white with a rich, smooth taste. Then there was Midnight Magnolia, which was clear
in 2022 and we’re excited to be in Florida” Jonathan said. Jonathan spends more time in the Rose Hill location. “One hundred thousand people a year come here to visit. Seven times that number visit Myrtle Beach. It’s more relaxed here,” he said. “People can feel
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Duplin operates a second location in Myrtle Beach, located at 4650 Highway 17 South. It’s a larger facility and while it does not have a restaurant, you can still enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and wine tastings with that wonderful homemade spread over crackers. A third location will be located on 70 acres in Panama City, Florida. Jonathan said, “It supports our goal of creating a laid back, comfortable place for people to enjoy wine.” That winery will be a 35,000 square foot building offering gourmet food, live entertainment and Duplin’s famous sweet wine. “We’re going to open
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Festival of Trees
New Event Benefits Belville Elementary STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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he Leland area is getting its very own Festival of Trees, and all are invited to donate a decorated tree. Belville Elementary School is hosting the first annual event as a fundraiser, with all proceeds remaining at the school. The public is invited to the school gym on the evening of Friday, Nov. 19 from 5-7 pm. A $1 donation covers entry, hot chocolate and a cookie! Local businesses, organizations or individuals can participate by donating a decorated tree or sponsoring a tree to be decorated by students and staff with a donation. Trees must be at least five feet tall and can be either real or artificial, though artificial is preferred. Trees can be delivered and decorated Tuesday, Nov. 16 or Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 9 am - 3 pm. Other times can be arranged, but all trees must be decorated by noon on Friday, Nov. 20. Contributors’ names will be displayed on all items as well as in all advertisements and programs.
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Art Beat
Trash To Treasure
Pat Elliott Reclaims Items Lost At Sea STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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ea glass in its truest form is the result of the antiquated and decades-old practice of tossing bottles into the ocean. Whether it is was trash buried by the ocean, discarded waste from ships, or glass dumped into the ocean by seaside industries, sea glass began as garbage. But make no mistake; sea glass is not garbage and is becoming harder and harder to find. In its natural form directly from the ocean, sea glass is very collectible and sought after. And the rare colors can fetch hundreds of dollars. Collectors can even tell you what vessel the glass was originally used for just by the color and how the glass reacted to the years of sunlight and saltwater exposure. Many of these collectors take their finds and create beautiful jewelry out of them. Such is the case with local artisan Patricia Elliott. Her beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry is both stunning and historically significant.
A native of Washington, D.C., Elliott has lived in North Carolina since she attended college at East Carolina University. “I live in Boiling Spring Lakes with my husband and little dachshund, Max. We moved to the area after living for 20 years in Oriental, NC, an artist community outside New Bern,” said Elliott. “The main motivation for relocating, after my jewelry started
catching on, was to move to a larger marketing area.” Living near the beach has its advantages, especially when you are searching for natural sea glass. “It started out as a hobby where I would spend many weekends beach-combing for nature’s treasures. Sea glass, shells and shark’s teeth were high on my list. Experimenting with those three mediums, I found sea glass to be the most workable in custom made jewelry,” she said. “I learned my craft by trial and error. My first attempts were met with not so complimentary comments by my girlfriends. Those constructive comments only drove me to keep trying until I had improved.” A largely self-taught artist, Elliott was on a completely different career track than jewelry making. “After graduating from college, I worked as a mortgage banker, eventually rising to the position of vice president at a national bank,” she said. “Moving from banking, I was a real estate broker, boat broker and believe it or not, a licensed private investigator, none of which qualified me for my later day career as a jewelry artist,” she said. “I am mostly a self-taught artist but have taken classes in design at well known studios near Oriental and Hilton Head, S.C. Additionally I have learned much
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from formal jewelry making classes at local community colleges,” she said. “As far as reference material for my work, I turned to ‘Pure Sea Glass’ by Richard LaMotte where I found a favorite quote, ‘Things perfected by nature are better than those finished by art,’ by Marcus Tullius Cicero.” Elliott’s pieces are made with intricate detail and form. Each piece is designed differently to match the sea glass shapes and organic nature but still retains her own recognizable style. “From start to finish it is a labor of love. With my finds from the beach, I return to my studio to formulate a plan for my next piece. I separate by colors and sizes and decide whether the piece will be earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace,” she said. “Feedback from patrons who have purchased my jew-
elry often comment that it brought back pleasant memories of their time on vacations at the beach.” Sea glass and beach-combing have become very popular in recent history and it has become more difficult to find nice glass colors. “While some colors such as white are still to be found, the more rare, such as reds and blues, are almost extinct,” she explained. “While some artisans have turned to man-made or tumbled sea glass from commercial sources, I have refused to turn to that avenue. I continue to walk beaches in the never-ending search for nature’s authentic jewels.” Elliott loves all of the pieces she has made equally because of the difficulty and many hours she has spent creating each one. “What started out as a hobby of beach combing has turned into a life-enriching and learning experience. When I walk the beach with my custom scooper, perfect strangers will approach me to inquire about the purpose of my tool. I always explain its purpose and share the reason why I collect sea glass and its history. It is so enriching personally to hear stories from these people about their trips to the beach. I am now not only Patricia Elliott, jewelry artist, but just Pat, the keeper of knowledge about one of nature’s wonders - authentic sea glass.” You can find Elliott’s beautiful jewelry at Ricky Evans Gallery in Southport, or online at rickyevansgallery. com. You can also reach Elliott directly at patelliott.seaglass@gmail.com.
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Community
Leland Is Growing Its Parks And Paths
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s Leland grows, creating and preserving open and green spaces, recreation and connectivity is becoming more and more important. The Town is working to improve existing parks, add parks spaces, and provide walkers and bilkers a safe and easy way to access all areas of the community, and last month, took a couple more steps in that direction.
After years of effort to develop a safe route for students to walk and bike to school, the Town of Leland has officially opened the Old Fayetteville Road Multi-Use Path. The nearly one-mile paved multiuse path, separated from traffic, is open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and wheelchairs. It runs along the north side of Old Fayetteville Road from Leland’s Founders Park to North Brunswick High School. “It’s critical that we provide places
for people to exercise and ways for our children to get back and forth to school safely, especially with Leland being one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina,” Mayor Brenda Bozeman said. “These paths will benefit Leland families and their children for generations to come.” Eighty percent of the $2.6 million project cost was funded by the Federal Highway Administration, with a 20 percent match coming from the Town. The project also included repaving a one-mile stretch of Old Fayetteville
Road. The project was a collaboration between the Town of Leland, NC Department of Transportation, and the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO).
throughout the year. It is nearly eight acres and currently includes a playground, gazebo, stage, picnic tables, benches, open green spaces, and a 0.6-mile paved multi-use path.
This path will be an important link to other recreational facilities and trails planned for Leland, including Founders Park, which is scheduled to be renovated, the new Sturgeon Creek Park, and other regional trails such as the proposed North Carolina Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail linking Navassa, Leland, and Belville to Southport and the North Carolina portion of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway, which extends from Maine to Florida.
The Town continues to work through site design of the park and will soon be shifting focus to architectural design of park structures, including the amphitheater, splash pad, playground, and restroom facilities. Construction is expected to start in 2022.
And speaking of improving Founders Park, the Town of Leland has announced that the NC Parks and Recreation Authority has approved $489,000 in grant funding for Founders Park renovations. The NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant will go towards Founders Park Phase I, which includes an inclusive playground, splash pad, picnic shelters, fitness stations, amphitheater, natural play area, walking trail renovations, veterans memorial, additional parking, restrooms, and associated site furnishings. The master plan was most recently updated in January 2021 and can be viewed on the Town of Leland website. Founders Park, located at 113 Town Hall Drive, serves as the flagship facility for a myriad of events and programs
“It’s tremendous news to hear we have been awarded a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant. There have been many years of hard work going on behind the scenes planning for Founders Park. It’s that work that lead to us having a competitive application and is ultimately what allowed us to be awarded the grant,” said Wyatt Richardson, Operation Services Director for the Town of Leland. “During the past year, we saw an exponential increase in the use of our parks. Now people looking for ways to remain physically active and connect with nature and each other will have a newly renovated facility to do just that. I hope the community will take a moment with us to celebrate this milestone,” Richardson said. The PARTF grant is a matching grant that requires the Town to contribute 50 percent of the total cost of the project.
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Art League of Leland Monthly Meetings Return This Month STORY CONTRIBUTED
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he Art League of Leland (ALL) is resuming its schedule of monthly meetings featuring a variety of guest speakers from all across the world of the arts. The meetings are held from 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland, and are free and open to the public. ALL will announce any meeting updates on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and www.artleagueofleland.org. Thursday, November 4 Annual Membership Meeting featuring the youth development organization DREAMS Center for Arts Education In addition to presentations by DREAMS’ Interim Executive Director Amy Jeffrey and alumnus Jahzar Fields, the organization’s dance group will perform. Established in 1997, DREAMS Center for Arts Education is dedicated to
creating a culture of confidence for youth and teens through equitable access to arts education supported by the values of respect, family, and community. It provides high-quality, tuition-free arts education to more than 600 local young people and their families each year. It offers more than 40 classes per week at six different sites in the Wilmington area. More than 20 teaching artists share the organization’s passion. In 2007, DREAMS received the Coming Up Taller Award which is given annually by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities to the nation’s top after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities pro-
Above and Below Lefdt: DREAMS dancers
grams. ALL’s annual membership meeting will include an in-depth look at the state of the Art League of Leland and the election of the Board of Directors.
About the Art League of Leland:
ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. ALL welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.artleagueofleland.org.
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FITNESS
Stretching Benefits
Keeping Limber Is Important To Wellbeing BY BRIAN TULLY, MS
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ur bodies are made up of muscles and ligaments that are designed to be moved daily. Overuse can cause injury. Little or no movement could mean stiff joints, less flexibility or bad posture. There are many benefits associated with gentle stretching movements. Below are eight specific benefits you can expect from a frequent stretching regimen. 1. STRESS RELIEF
When we’re stressed not only does our heart rate increase but we tend to tighten our muscles. It is important to focus on deep breathing while stretching for maximum effect. The combination of breathing with stretching helps relax tight muscles and gives us time to focus on ourselves, creating a calming effect.
2. FLEXIBILITY
It’s not just ballet dancers or yogis who can learn to be flexible. Stretching every day or a couple of times a week can help to keep the muscles supple. We need that flexibility to maintain the range of motion of the joints. Without that flexibility, the muscles shorten and become tight causing them to become weak and unable to extend when we need to use them.
3. POSTURE
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The correct posture when we are sitting or standing can affect the whole body. Everything from the nervous system to blood flow and muscles. But it is hard to maintain correct posture, especially if we spend too much time in one position all day. For instance, sitting slumped in front of a computer can cause a muscular imbalance between the front and the back of the body. This is because the chest muscles start to shorten and tighten, while the muscles in the back start to lengthen and weaken. Taking mini-breaks to stretch out the front of the body can help maintain the balance needed to maintain good posture, not only in that position but throughout the rest of the day too.
4. ALLEVIATE BACK PAIN
If you’re someone who suffers from back pain, whether you’ve over-exercised, slept wrong, or something else, you could benefit from stretches. Stretching can help to alleviate pain by loosening up tension in the muscles and increasing blood flow to the area. For mid and upper back stiffness, dynamic stretches such as the ‘cat-cow’ or the ‘thread-the-needle’ stretch can help to gently mobilize the spine and stretch the muscles that surround it. For low back stiffness, dynamic stretches of the muscles below and above the hips can pay big dividends toward relief.
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5. BETTER SLEEP
We know that sleep is important for our well-being, both physically and mentally. The better the sleep we get, the more energized and focused we feel. For some people it is hard to get to sleep, because it is difficult for them to relax or find a comfortable position. Stretching before bed can help with both of those things. When you’re stretching and breathing you go from sensory overload to a sense of slowing down and a reduction of mental stimulation. And the stretching, allows the muscular tightness and imbalances of the day to be put at ease. Putting you in a more receptive state mentally and physically for quality sleep.
6. POST WORKOUT RECOVERY
When injury strikes it could mean weeks, if not months, out of our fitness or daily life routines, so stretching is a great way to make sure this doesn’t happen. It increases blood supply and oxygen to your muscles and joints, allowing greater nutrient transportation, and improves the circulation of blood throughout the entire body. Better circulation translates directly to quicker recovery, which aids in relief of any post-exercise aches and pains that could inhibit quality movement in your daily routine. Movements such as running and cycling consist of repetitive movement patterns, that can cause certain muscles to become overused and tight; the hip flexors are a perfect example. Stretching after a workout can help to restore mobility and alleviate this potential muscle imbalance. These kinds of imbalances can inhibit movement pat-
terns which can then lead to compensation and possible injury.
7. READY TO EXERCISE
Not only is stretching beneficial after exercise, but it is also a great way to get the body ready for exercise, especially if you’re putting it under a lot of strain. Dynamic stretching increases blood flow to the muscles and is a great way to prepare the body for more intensive exercise. It can also enhance physical performance, by stretching our muscles, it can increase the mobility of the joint, therefore maximizing the potential of the muscle to produce more force and absorb outside forces.
8. MENTAL CLARITY
Sometimes we just need a way to mentally digest the day and calm our bodies and mind down. Research has shown that stretching activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for your ability to rest. It can help induce feelings of calmness and relaxation. And honestly, who couldn’t use more calmness and mental clarity these days. There you have it, eight amazing benefits of including stretching in your life, allowing you to move better, feel better, and live better. As always, if you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com
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COMMUNITY
Citizens Academy A Closer Look At Our Sheriff’s Office
STORY BY HARRY BLAKESLEE PHOTOS BY BRUNSWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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e have several opportunities to meet the men and women of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office — at a stopped car along the road side, at the scene of a crime or warrant, or in the Citizens Academy, 12 sessions of education, orientation and tours covering the myriad of services provide by Sheriff John W. Ingram V. I recommend that last option. You will find Sheriff Ingram has thoroughly instilled in all his deputies and volunteers (more about these later) an overwhelming sense of community service, respect for all citizens, and professionalism. As a member of the 30th Citizens’ Academy, my eyes were opened to the many, many activities provided by the BCSO, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. one of only six recognized by this national organization in North Carolina. We come to expect the traditional law
enforcement services such as emergency management/911, traffic control, violent and property crimes investigation, the serving of civil and criminal warrants, and the operation of the county jail for the County’s total of 1,100 square miles. Though significant, these are not nearly all of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office
programs. Others include: School Resource Officers (31 of them) DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) for students a Deputy Cadet Program for high schoolers age 16-20 a Robust Drug Enforcement Unit a Gang Unit
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as Marine Fisheries) and share in escort duties for ships, including ammunition ships, into and out of the Wilmington and Sunny Point harbor terminals. BCSO’s marine responsibilities extend from the South Carolina line through the rivers and creeks up the Cape Fear River to Wilmington. More than occasionally they are called upon to assist the U.S. Coast Guard. One of the most exciting demonstrations was from the BCSO SWAT team. We were treated – at a distance – to two demonstrations. The first was to extract a
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vehicle driver refusing to exit his vehicle. Fortunately, we had our ear plugs and we were about 50 yards away, because they tossed and ignited two flash-bang grenades. SERIOUSLY LOUD! That got the driver’s attention and he promptly evacuated his vehicle. The second demonstration was to rescue an injured deputy who had escaped his vehicle and was under fire by three assailants. The SWAT team arrived and laid down withering fire on the assailants while first aid was given to the deputy, who was evacuated to the hospital. The SWAT team is comprised of deputies with other, regular duties. After watching the SWAT team members, I was impressed with their hustle. Seeing them work in their 40-45 pound SWAT vests and considering their 10-15 pound belts, I was even more impressed with their physical
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conditioning. Forget that idea of the chubby law enforcement officers. One more - of many - memorable experiences was the simulation of a crime scene. We were broken into four groups: crime scene, the lab, the alleged perpetrator, and the alleged victim. We performed separate, independent investigations and then re-convened to compare notes and the actual facts. The absence of facts from the victim and the alleged assailant was a challenge and helped us to understand the difficulty in solving crimes. The lab and crime scene findings do not lie. Probably THE MOST IMPORTANT thing we learned in the Citizens Academy was of the BCSO volunteer program. Started in 2008, the program and its volunteers are on track to yield 36-38,000 volunteer hours in 2021. These volunteers do not perform as sworn deputies but still provide valuable
activities, freeing up the sworn deputies to focus on patrol, enforcement, and investigative activities. The BCSO estimates that these 36-38,000 volunteer hours will save the Brunswick County taxpayers $1.5-1.8 million. As a taxpayer, I say Thank You, Volunteers ! I strongly recommend enrolling in an upcoming Citizens Academy. Unfortunately,
there are but two per year and they are limited to 22-25 attendants each. BCSO is are now assembling academies for February and August 2022, so it’s time to get on the list. If you want to appreciate the commitment of Sheriff Ingram and our deputies in BCSO, get involved as a volunteer.
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CALENDAR
November
We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-395-9891.
NOV 2
Brunswick Civil War Round Table — Caswell Beach
Noted historian and author Jay Jorgensen speaks about his compiled list of “Top Ten Turning Points of the War.” This presentation is sure to be thought provoking, enjoyable, and educational. The meeting will be held at Hatch Auditorium in Caswell Beach. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. The visitor fee is $10 per person or couple, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.
NOV 4
Fall Into DIY — Holiday Luminaries
Make your own handmade ceramic luminary. You’ll complete your project, and then staff will fire the ceramics later. This DIY session is at 7 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center,1212 Magnolia Village Way. The cost is $12 for residents, $20 for non-residents.
NOV 4
Ingersoll Family Art Reception at Leland Cultural Arts Center Meet with the Ingersoll Family artists and view their work during this reception, 6-8 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
NOV 6
Oysters & Octane — Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
Classic cars and oysters — sounds like a perfect fall afternoon in Brunswick Forest (1175 Turlington Ave)! Cars will be on display 2-5 pm, with awards and trophies to be awarded.
NOV 6
The Great Pumpkin Blowout
Bring your pumpkin, carved or not, to Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson Historic Site and blow it up with black powder! Fee is a $10 donation per pumpkin, but it is free to watch.
NOV 9
Fall Into DIY — Burlap Wreaths
Create your own easy-to-make burlap holiday wreath, 7 pm at LCAC,1212 Magnolia Village Way. The cost is $20 for residents, $28 for non-residents.
NOV 13
Leland Homecoming at Founders Park Celebrate all things Leland with live music from The Graes and The Hatch Brothers, food trucks, games/ activities, community art project, and fireworks! Homecoming is 4-8 pm at Founders Park, adjacent to the Leland Town Hall.
NOV 19
Festival of Trees - Belville Elementary View beautiful Christmas trees donated and decorated by local businesses and groups; bid on your favorite one to take home! Trees will be available through silent auction at this evening event, and all proceeds will benefit the school.
NOV 20
Canned Food Drive
The Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 will hold a canned food and coat drive at Leland Founders Park. The drive through event will take place from 9 am to 2 pm. Drop off boxes will also be set up at the Edward Jones office in Brunswick Forest, at Fire Station 52 (Westport). If possible, please have all coats cleaned before dropping them off. They will also accept donations of other children’s new clothing such as socks, underwear, and gloves. This goods drive is being co-sponsored by Cape Fear Voices and Cub Scout Troop 118.
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DEC 4
Holiday Art Market — LCAC
It’s even more important than ever to shop local, and this popular market features handmade creations from local artists. The market runs 10 a, to 3 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.
DEC 4 THRU JANUARY
Leland in Lights
The tree lighting at 6 pm on Dec 4 kicks off this festive holiday lights display at Founders Park, Town Hall Drive in Leland. The display features all sorts of holiday scenes the whole family will enjoy.
ONGOING EVENTS 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.
BSL Neighbors Market — Nov 13
Shop for produce and plants, wellness items, arts and crafts, and more at this open-air market in Boiling Spring Lakes, next to the Office Coffee and Wine Bar. The market runs from 9 am to 2 pm.
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 more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required. Online and hybrid programs are also available; Salty Dog Satur-
Please Join days — seafood cooking lessons for adults — are back too. Check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details.
Brunswick Wellness Coalition
Walk with a Doc on the second Saturday (Nov 13) and Health Hacks (nutrition and physical activity tricks) is the second Monday, Nov 8—Diabetes and Lung Health, WWAY TV-3 Studio.
Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College 150 College Road NE, Bolivia
Nov 6 — The Shakey Graves Was Here Tour comes to Brunswick County Dec 10 — Steven Curtis Chapman Acoustic Christmas
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington
Nov 2-3 — Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville Nov 6 — Gloria Gaynor — The iconic singer performs hits including “I Will Survive: and “Never Can Say Goodbye” Nov 7 — Melissa Etheridge performs hits including “I’m the Only One,”and “Come to My Window,” 7:30 pm Nov 20 — ZZ Top — The “Little Band from Texas” comes to the Port City Nov 21 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven with Molly Hines, 6 pm Nov 29 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 pm Dec 5 — City Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec 7 — Under the Streetlamp Hip to the Holidays Dec 12 — Songs of the Season from the Wilmington Choral Society
Dec 15-16 — An Officer and a Gentleman — The Broadway touring company brings this classic story to Wilmington Dec 18-19 The Wilmington Ballet Company and US International Ballet present The Great Wilmington Nutcracker Jan 7, 2022 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs. Jan 23 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Bruch Violin Concerto featuring Randall Goosby, 6 pm
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BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke 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
NOVEMBER 4,5,& 6 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SPECIALS • GIVEAWAYS AND SO MUCH MORE!
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 takeout.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
(Magnolia
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BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
BRIDGEWATER WINES 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
BRODEE DOGS 103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121
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.
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CHINGON TAQUERIA 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221 Mexican Food & Drink
CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD 2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland (910) 782-8498 Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
MR. BAGELMEISTER Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport
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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. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676
FIVE GUYS 2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers, Shakes and more!
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
FIREHOUSE SUBS 3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch
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 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S
Pizza, Italian, Bar
WAFFLE HOUSE
503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
PORT CITY JAVA
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs
511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
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YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
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
SHIRLEY’S DINER LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
M + K’S KITCHEN 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030
MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358 Hibachi, Sushi
NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
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
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
SUBWAY
Suite 110
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
(910) 274-0358
TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA
PAPI’S CAFE
1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
We couldn’t resist the Meatloaf Benedict Special at New Day Cafe
A huge THANK YOU to loyal reader Carol Brauzer for her very kind note and help in updating our Dining Guide.
Making Your Travel Dreams Come True
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001
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WARM GREETINGS FROM THE WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA!
Be sure to attend the many wonderful local Holiday concerts around town and experience the talents of our own WSO musicians! Wilmington Symphony Orchestra | (910) 791-9262 | WilmingtonSymphony.org 32 Leland Magazine /November /November 2021 / www.LelandMag.com
