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Three Years And Looking Forward
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
EDITOR
Carla Edstrom
Jeffrey Stites
Kass Fincher editor@lelandmag.com
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Jeffrey Stites Brian Tully, MS, EP-C Courtney Milliron
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his is the very first issue of our fourth year serving Leland and the surrounding communities. To say our third year was an eventful one would be a bit of an understatement. Last October we were working with the Bealeys to buy Southport and Leland Magazines. We had hoped then, all of us, for a smooth transition of ownership. We thought that would be the big hurdle to cross in our third year. Little did we know what was about to happen.
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won’t rehash all the troubles this year has brought with it, you know all too well. We were not immune, here at the magazines, to the fall-out from the pandemic. But we learned a lot from the experience. We replaced stories about upcoming events (which all went away) with stories about how our community and its businesses and organiztions were meeting the challenges of 2020 and not only surviving, but moving forward strong and determined. Like the butterfly on this month’s cover, we know we will emrge from this year beautiful and strong and ready to take on the future, whatever that may bring.
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CURRENTS Fall Is For Planting
NC Extension Office Is Ready To Help STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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s the temperatures drop and we can venture outside without succumbing to heat stroke, working in the garden is fun again. Cultivating growing things, for food or just because they are pretty, is healthy for the soul, especially when so much in the world seems full of weeds. But what do you do when your thumb is far from green and so are your plants? The Brunswick County office of the North Carolina Agricultural extension Office is here to help.
As the COVID response has limited their customary visits to, and interactions with, the public, the staff at the Cooperative Extension has been getting creative to find ways to bring their expertise to gardeners in need. Krystyna Ochota, Consumer Horticulture Program Assistant and Master Gardener Coordinator, said that diagnosing problems usually involves look-
ing at an example of a weed or pest. She said that while they like people to come in, there are only a limited number of appointments available and the office at the County Complex in Bolivia is a long drive for many county residents. Ochota, Program Assistant Shawn Lennon, and Extension Agent Tom Woods, have been manning the virtu-
al help desk. She said they have had success with photos sent to them via email. With the rain last month came many questions about how to control fungus. People were able to take photos of their problem fungus and email them in. “It’s a hit. I myself take care of 80-100 people a month like that.” For people that can make the drive to Bolivia, but either don’t or can’t make an appointment, there is an information table outside the Extension office with handouts and other helpful
tools, such as soil sample kits with instructions. Ochota said the handouts cover frequently asked questions such as what to do with Bermuda or Centipede grass and when. They also offer a lot of information on native plants. “People are coming here the north in droves. They want to grow lilacs and they don’t grow here,” she explained. “This is the coastal plain. It’s different rom where they came from. So we have a Newcomer Packet. It’s our most requested
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handout.” The next most asked questions are about dealing with pests. “We try to guide people to Integrated Pest Management,” Ochota said. This involves changing practices, like using appropriate plants or introducing natural predators, to better achieve success. “We’d like people to use other methods before going to toxic sprays,” she said. For those who would like to see native plantings and practices like Integrated Pest management in action, YouTube has provided an answer. The Agricultural Extension Office has created a YouTube Channel that offers offerings from 4-H and Family and Youth Services as well. “In less than a month we’ve had 285 people access videos on that site,” Ochota said. “Viewers average 2 1/2 videos each. I think it’s awesome, we’re ecstatic now. If we had to reach 285 people, that would be a whole month for several people.” According to Ochota, folks from North Carolina State University came and trained them how to shoot and edit video. “We learned about threeshot wonders and one-shot wonders,” she said. “It’s opened up our eyes. Without that video class, it would be really hard. I’m really glad for that opportunity.” She said it’s been a learning curve. “The editing is the time consuming part. A simple video, it can be eight hours work to produce start to finish, especially if you need to re-shoot.” Though Woods’ videos from his back yard have made him a low-key celebrity in the gardening community, the videos are far from big Hol-
lywood-style productions. “We have tripods and we do them ourselves,” Ochota said. “We’re doing it on our phone or tablets. It’s not fancy, swanky stuff. That’s the grass roots nature of these videos. It lends them a more approachable aspect.” Zoom has also helped where some in-person classes had to be suspended. “When we suspended Day In The Yard classes, a couple of the last classes we did by Zoom, and that was a hit,” said Ochota. “We were able to combine three locations of people into one Zoom class. It’s not quite as good as in person, but they got a lot out of it. A lot of them had never been on Zoom before our class. It made everyone feel good that now they’re on Zoom and can appreciate that method of communication.” Video also helped after the storm in August, when ocean flooding and salt-laden winds left many plantings damaged. “Ocean Isle had a lot of questions about salt water, and that’s far away. We coached via photo. We’re able to send links and fact sheets,” explained Ochota. “It’s been a multi-media kind of six months.” Ochota said the silver lining this year is that they are working with more people than they would have before. And she says they have plans to continue using what they’ve learned moving forward. “We’re working on a longer video. Normally, graduating Master Gardeners would do a garden tour. Instead we’re going to do a garden tour via video. We’re working on 30 second snippets to put together a garden tour so people can see what each garden has to offer. That’s big deal,” said Ochota. We can’t wait to see it.
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he Kiwanis Club of North Brunswick takes its calling from the global organization, to improve the world, one child at a time, very seriously. When the children of northern Brunswick County need some help, often identified by schools and the county-wide Communities In Schools non-profit, the club jumps into action to help. Here are two of the latest projects untaken by these amazing volunteers. CONTRIBUTED BY THE NORTH BRUNSWICK KIWANIS CLUB
Incentives For Success As Peter A. Cohen once said about success: “There is no one giant step that does it. It’s a lot of small steps.” The Kiwanis Club of North Brunswick (KCNB) recently received a request from Ruth Thompson, Communities in Schools (CIS) Success Coach at Leland Middle School (LMS). The role of CIS Success Coaches such as Ruth is to support student success by building relationships with them, helping students develop skills in goal setting, and helping them learn to navigate the decision-making process. The request was for KCNB to help Ruth provide extra incentives for students on her caseload. The newest middle school in North
Brunswick County, Town Creek Middle School (TCMS), does not have an assigned CIS Success Coach. However, a recent meeting of KCNB members with the principal, guidance counselor, and administrative staff revealed that school-identified students could also benefit from an “incentive” bag. Club members jumped into action, spending several hours organizing and filling 36 “incentive” bags. Peggy Bradt (LMS School Lead), Cindy Bryant (TCMS School Lead), Eric Mens, and Ken and Melody Formalarie filled each bag with a variety of snacks, a stress ball, pencils and sharpener, lined paper, and word puzzles. An encouraging note to the student recipient was attached to each bag. TCMS students also received a fillable plastic water
bottle (the school has installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) water stations with touchless refill, such as those in airports). Brunswick Family Assistance donated all of the snack items. The bags will be delivered to Mr. Gerald Ziemba, TCMS Counselor, who will provide them to the identified students. Ruth Thompson will provide the bags to the LMS-identified students at their homes.
Calling All Guitars By Gary Bradt, Compass Pointe Ms. Waddell had a problem. As the music teacher at Leland Middle School (LMS), she had 65 students signed up for her guitar class. However, she had only 35 guitars. Some students owned their instrument, but most looked to the school to provide one. Waddell needed to make up the difference. She contacted Ruth Thompson, the Success Coach with Communities in Schools (CIS), located at Leland Middle School. Ruth put the word out and the Kiwanis Club of North Brunswick answered the call. Peggy Bradt, the Club’s member dedicated to supporting Leland Middle School, jumped into action. “We are so glad that we are able to help Mrs. Waddell,” Bradt said. “That’s why we’re here - to help kids in times of need.” The Club put out the call for guitars in the community and several residents responded. “Each guitar came with a story,” Bradt said. “One man donated the guitar his parents gave him when he went off to college in 1969 with visions of becoming the next Bob Dylan. Others
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currents donated the guitar they bought for retirement but never learned to play. All of the donors were pleased to see instruments previously gathering dust put to use.” Waddell added she could still use a few more guitars. “If you or someone you know has a guitar in usable condition— broken strings are not a problem— consider helping a student learn to make music,” she said. Bradt added, “It’s a great way to clean out your closet and support your community at the same time.” For more information on how to donate please contact Peggy Bradt at peggybradt@gmail.com or (336) 541-3232 or Ruth Thompson at rthompson@cisbrunswick.org or 253-5327, ext. 1721. For more information on Kiwanis, visit https://www.northbrunswickkiwanis.org/ or find them on Facebook at NorthBrunswickKiwanis.
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COMMUNITY
Southport Maritime Museum Re-Opens
Come Explore The History Of Our Coast STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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outhport’s nautical history is once again open to explorers! The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has opened its doors after nearly six months of COVID lockdown closure, and we just couldn’t wait to get back inside and see what the Museum’s amazing staff is up to.
As it turns out, the staff made the best of the closure to complete some upgrades that would have been more difficult if the Museum were welcoming visitors. A collections room has been set up to hold items not on display. It is climate controlled and meets museum standards, and is a much better space than the half an office the collection occupied before, according to Museum Manager Lori Sanderlin. Volunteers also installed a shower in the staff restroom, perfect for washing off the fishy smells off after field trips, she said.
Sanderlin is thrilled to see the museum once again alive with visitors. “I think that the most rewarding part of having the museum open is hearing children’s voices and hearing people talk about what they’re learning. It makes us feel seum depends in part on donations to whole again. It makes us feel like we’re help keep things shipshape, so dropping contributing to the community again,” a few bucks in the donation jar would be she said. a very good idea. Staff has also set up a Wish List on Amazon where folks can New protocols are in place to help purchase cleaning supplies and other make a visit to the Maritime Museum as items for the Museum. safe as possible. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the space, Lori and her crew have done a terrific one-way arrows direct traffic around the job keeping the Museum’s mission alive exhibits, and only via social media during the shutdown, one family group and those efforts are not stopping with at a time can visit the opening of the museum’s doors. the Museum’s small From weekly Nautical Yoga on Instagift shop area. Visigram to stories for the kiddos and lectors can still peer at boat traffic through the museum’s periscope, staff just asks that visitors use the provided sanitary wipes to clean off the viewing port first. Staff regularly disinfects the entire space throughout the day, so if you smell bleach instead of the salt breeze inside, know that there’s a reason for it. All of these new safety measures have come with expenses, and the Mu-
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tures on YouTube, there is something for everyone. We encourage salts old and young to check out these links: YouTube: search “NC Maritime Museum at Southport” FaceBook: https://www.facebook. com/NCMaritimeMuseumSouthport Twitter: @ncmartimemuse1 Instagram: @nc_maritime_museum_ southport
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f you have walked into The Painted Mermaid in Southport or browsed the Boiling Spring Lakes Neighbors Market, chances are you have come across one of artist Margo Flynn’s brightly painted fish, or engaging big-eyed mermaids. Her work stands out with bright expressions that are sure to make you smile. Often using repurposed and reclaimed items such as wood or book pages to paint on, Flynn has created art her entire life. “Making art it is as necessary as breathing to me, it’s what makes me happiest,” she said. Flynn started drawing as a child doodling on notebooks. “No surface was safe from my pen or pencil! The walls, the school books, the school notebooks, my clothes even my skin all got scribbled on,” she said. “My first encounter with art as a child was
when I found a reddish-brown piece of chalk and drew an image of a person on a rough grey concrete wall,” said Flynn. “The image was the same as the way many children draw people with a very large head and garden rake hands. Maybe he was legless because for the life of me I cannot remember giving him legs! But to this day, I can still see that image in my head and it still makes me smile,” she said. “Well after that masterpiece, I was hooked for life.” A native of Ireland, Flynn came to the States and fell in love with our beautiful state in particular. “I was born and raised in Ireland and a romantic notion got me moving to the US. I love the guy who got me to move - I even married him. But I did not like New York where we were living at that time, “ she said. “We came to North Carolina on vacation and fell in love with the beautiful coastline, the majestic mountains, the climate, but most of all with the warm, friendly people here. So, 12 years ago we moved here and I still love this place, especially Southport!”
art beat around me; outdoors in nature and indoors on the internet. I love to travel and see new places and I try and visit art galleries when I can,” said Flynn. “I went to art college in Ireland many, many moons ago but I must say that over the past few years I have learned more from YouTube than I ever did at art college,” she said. “I am very much a multidisciplinary artist, which means I am all over the place with my art. I create art in many ways and with multiple mediums,” she said. “I like to recycle as
Flynn’s work is carefree and happy in every way. It’s hard to look at a fish with big red-painted lips and not smile. She has lovingly captured the expression of each and every creature she paints. “I love to see people learn how to be creative and I believe that anyone can draw,” she said. “Remember as a child the practice you had to put in so you could learn how to draw your letters. Well, anyone who can write is already able to draw. I believe they just have to believe in themselves,” she said. “I used to exhibit at a professional level many years ago but life and work got in the way of my art. Now I am back to being creative and hope to make art until I fall down dead! People these days say my art makes them smile and that makes my soul happy.” The world around us is a consistent inspiration for artists, with the changing seasons and our beautiful coastline. “I find inspiration all
much as possible and make many of my art pieces from recycled wood and found objects. I can often be found out in the yard going at full speed with my power tools working out an idea on a scrap of wood or indoors well after midnight up to my eyeballs in paint and art mediums making a happy mess.” “Before the pandemic, I used to sell my art through local stores, markets, and festivals. But all this has come to a halt over the past months, which is very sad. It’s a hard time for artists right now,” said Flynn. “Really it’s a hard time for everyone in these strange days. However, The Neighbors Market in Boiling Spring Lakes is now up and running again on the first Saturday of each month so I take part in that, and it is great! I hope to take part in the Christmas markets on Oak Island and Southport this year if they are still going ahead.” Find Flynn’s work at the Painted Mermaid and watch for her at the BSL Neighbors Market, which is held on some Saturday mornings next to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar. More information can also be seen here at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . com/shopinbsl. In Calabash, find her work at Jewelry by Wendy, or contact her through her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MargoFlynnsArt, or email at oceanstorm60@ gmail.com.
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LCAC Gallery Is Back Open With A New Show Coastal Pastel Painters Come To Leland STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTOS SUBMITTED
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he Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC) has been very quiet since the beginning of the pandemic shutdowns, but that’s beginning to change with the gallery space opening to the public. In October, the LCAC will feature works by the Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters. The show will be in the LCAC’s lobby and open to the public Monday, 9 am-7 pm; Tuesday 9 am-5 pm; Wednesday 9 am-9 pm; Thursday 9 am-5 pm; and Friday and Saturday 9 am-3 pm. We spoke Joy Rademacher and some of her fellow Pastel Painters about the group, its very first gallery show ever, and plans for the future.
Can you tell me a little about the
Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters? How long have you been a group? Where are you based? How many members do you have?
We are a group of 23 in the greater Wilmington area. We started getting together in the fall of 2019 to form a group, and in the spring of 2020 we decided to formally organize as the coastal branch of the Pastel Society of North Carolina. Other than a preliminary get together in
2019, all of our meetings have been on Zoom.
This is your inaugural show (congratulations on that!), how does it feel to be opening as the
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first post-closure showing at the LCAC? We have been planning the show for quite some time with the threat of possible cancellation hanging over us, so it feels great to have the show go on! Anne Van Blarcom Kurowski adds “I think it is exciting to be able to introduce ourselves to the area. Hope lots of folks see it.”
What sorts of works can people expect to see at the show? Fifteen artists will each have two paintings, and we left it up to the individuals what they will display. Our group has artists who are very well-recognized and award-winning, along with some who are newer to the medium. Ten of us have been juried into the Pastel Society of America, and four of us are signature members. We have pastel teachers, learners and in between. What we would like people to know is that pastel is considered an expressive painting medium. It is pure pigment held together with a small amount of binder in stick form. When framed under glass, a pastel painting is considered quite permanent and lightfast. You will see as many different styles of pastel painting as
there are artists.
How long have you been preparing for this? What has been involved? The short answer is that we have been talking about it and organizing it for a few months. The philosophical answer is, we have been preparing for this with a journey over many years.
How has art helped you get through tis difficult year? What do you think art can do to help the viewer as well as the creator? Jeri Greenberg, who lives in Leland and teaches weekly pastel classes at the Cameron Museum in Wilmington, says, “I love telling stories with my art. I want the viewer to decide on their own stories when they see my paintings hanging in galleries or exhibits. I take everyday scenes that perhaps others might not notice and paint them. I take the Ordinary and make it Extraordinary. We all have a story to tell. Perhaps one day I will paint yours. Art can change your mood, make you think, take you out of your own head and into a different surrounding. Art calms me, especially when the tension of wearing masks and social distancing is always present. It has brought together a community of creative people, and that’s a very good thing.”
lessened any stress I might have had, and helped to pass the time much more enjoyably.”
What are the Coastal Pastel Painters’ plans for the future? Any next steps planned? Pamela Cook of Leland says, “Next steps: once it is safe, we have mentioned facilitated discussions on specific topics of interest to our members: framing, mounting, marketing, painting techniques, etc. We’ll probably have more participation in our paint-outs and hold social gatherings. Because we are part of the Pastel Society of North Carolina, we have access to their resources and demos, a great bonus.
How can people interested in joining or find out more information? Contact Jeri Greenberg at jerig622@ gmail.com
Laurie Greenbaum Beitch says “I have been a plein air painter for over forty years. Just getting out and exploring the Carolina landscape lifts my spirits and makes me hopeful. Terri Moore says, ”Art has been helpful in getting me thru this difficult year by giving me more time to practice and paint. By being able to spend more time on my art, I have improved, and spending the time painting has been very joyful, www.LelandMag.com /October /October 2020 / Leland Magazine 17
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Leland Art League’s November Speaker Register This Month To Hear Versatile Artist Steve Allen
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, November 5 from 4 pm – 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 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. 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
Gym Safety Advice Returning To Your Routine With Confidence
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e are moving into a new phase of the NC re-open plan, and this phase includes the re-opening of gyms. The gyms have been closed approximately six months now. Many of you have found alternate forms of exercise in lieu of your typical gym activities — everything from swimming, walking/running, biking, and home workouts, to virtual workouts. And there is no reason for you to stop these activities now that the gyms are open; they are a great compliment to your gym workouts. 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 following tips to help you return to the gym safely.
ensure yourself a fresh start by wiping it down before you use it too. Take a look at the piece of equipment and think about all the places you will touch or have your face near, wipe all those spots before and after you use it.
Start Back Slow
Hand Sanitize Frequently
Don’t expect to jump right back in to your old routine, especially if you have been truly off for the last six months. Start off slowly and gradually build back up. No need to rush back in, get injured, and miss another few weeks of gym time.
I can guarantee that most all of us touch our face more times than we even know during a workout: wiping away the sweat and tears, adjusting your mask,
Wear a Mask Keep your intensity low enough that you can tolerate wearing a mask. This may also be a good way to measure a gradual reintroduction to your gym activity. If you can breathe well enough with the mask on, your intensity level is moderate enough to let you get re-acclimated after your extended break. Plus, with the anticipated crowds of anxious exercisers huffing and puffing…a mask is probably a good idea to make sure you don’t leave the gym with something more than a little sweat.
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moving your mask for a drink, rubbing at an itch, etc. Limit passing the germs from your hands to your face by disinfecting your hands often, especially after touching a community touch point like the handles on a machine or free weight.
Bring A Water Bottle Many gyms probably won’t even have the water fountain working. But in any case, I recommend using your own personal water bottle. Using a water fountain can be a little too intimate during a pandemic. Also, try to choose a water bottle that doesn’t require you to constantly manhandle the drinking spout to take a drink. If you can’t manage to find one of those, remember to hand sanitize prior to opening it for a drink.
Keep Your Immunity Strong Whether you are joining the crowds in the gym or not, now is an important time to keep your immunity strong. Exercise is an important part, but you should also incorporate balanced nutrition (including protein, fruits, and vegetables), proper hydration, quality sleep, and mental destress time. Build up all your
defenses — your body is at war with the world around us. You may or may not want to hold off a bit until the crowds thin out, the same way you might at the beginning of the new year. In the meantime, you could continue with the other activities you have adopted, or find a small private training studio that has less traffic, custom training programs, and thorough disinfecting between each client. I just happen to know of a studio exactly like that. Hint: Check out the link at the end of the article. At any rate, remember the real purpose of a good workout program, whether in the gym, at a studio, or outside, is to help you feel better and enjoy life to the fullest. I hope you use my tips to help you in the gym and beyond. 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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Sampling Three Regional Brews Perfect For Our Fickle Fall Weather STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ast month we spoke to Lorraine at Grape and Ale on Oak Island and asked her for recommendations for this month’s beer sampling column. She came through with three beers that speak to the volatile nature of early fall in southeastern North Carolina, where it can be perfect beach weather one day and chilly football weather then next. We have a summer Gose for the beach days, a New England IPA for the cooler days, and an Oktoberfest Marzen because, well, it’s October. Also, we’ve added comments from the lovely and talented Lisa this month. We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and this seemed like a great way to celebrate. Ok, that’s a stretch. In reality, we tasted together and her comments made me smile, so I’m sharing them. You’ll see why I’m always smiling — this is my life. Anyhow, off to the tastings! Westbrook Brewing Co. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Gose— Gose Style Ale
brewed with strawberry, rhubarb, cinnamon, and vanilla. From Mt. Pleasant, SC ABV: 4.5% The Label says: Beat The Heat With This Sweet And Tart Summer Treat Lisa Says: It smells awful, but it doesn’t taste too bad. Jeffrey Says: I’m not generally a big fan of sours, and a Gose is pretty close.It’s at the very least sour-adjacent. But this really lives up to the label. It’s sweet and sour
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Cheers and all kinds of refreshing. Given how September and October can get downright summery around these parts, I’ll go ahead approve this recommendation. I find that I’m finishing the can, when I wasn’t at all planning to. But at only 4.5% ABV, that won’t hinder my work on the next two reviews. Bill’s Brewing Co. This Is What Space Smells Like New England IPA ABV: 6.7%, IBU 21 Lisa Says: I likey. It tastes really light and bright. I wouldn’t move it up into my Top 10, but I’d be happy to drink one if someone brought it to me. Jeffrey Says: So I think the story behind New England IPAs is that they needed something with the IPA name that tasted good. People WANT to be cool and drink IPAs, but the hops wars had made IPAs nigh on undrinkable. Enter the New England IPA. It’s nice, beer-tasting beer, with detectable hops for sure, but not so bitter that you can’t take a sip without making a
face. That all being said, this beer is quite delicious. It tastes like a beer should. It’s hazy, which I suppose is all the rage now, but aside from aesthetics, I don’t think that makes a terrible lot of difference. Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. House Oktoberfest, Marzen-style Lager 6.3% ABV IBU: N/A The Label Says: Brewed with traditional German malt, hops and yeast of the highest regard for a refined flavor deserving of the most discerning palette. (This beer almost lost points for the choice of the most unreadable font known to man for the preceding text). Lisa says: Now THAT’S what I’m talking about. This is really good. Where is this made again? Jeffrey Says: I have deep German roots on my family tree. This is The Beer of My People. Maybe it’s genetics, but while I can appreciate a hoppy ale, my heart lives in the Land of Malt. This lager hails from
that land. It is, and this is a technically accurate Beer Term, Malt-o-licious. It’s borderline bready, as a matter of fact. It makes one desire a big pretzel. The pretzel vendors of Oktoberfest would heartily approve of this being served. And so do I. All three of these breweries are within relatively easy driving range. Bill’s Brewing is actually on Market Street in Wilmington, just past the train tracks on the right. They have, or do when there’s not a plague happening, outdoor volleyball
courts as well as a restaurant and the brewery. It’s a great place and we heartily recommend it. The other two breweries are Charleston area operations. Westbrook is in Mount Pleasant, just our side of the bridge from Charleston proper, and Edmunds Oast is on King Street in downtown Charleston. King Street is a fun little destination in itself, as well as the rest of Charleston honestly, so when things look like they will be comfortable for taking a road trip again, we plan a visit. We think you should too.
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Local Pirate Gets A Television Series HBOMax to create a comedy series based on the misadventures of Stede Bonnet STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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very normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. --H.L. Mencken, Prejudices: First Series That pretty much sums up Southport’s very own Gentleman Pirate, Stede Bonnet. In 1717 the well-to-do planter and retired Army major left his home, wife (legend and contemporary accounts blame her nagging for his turn to a life of crime), children, land holdings, and fortune in Barbados, raised the black flag, and commenced to plundering shipping along the east coast of North America. But he wasn’t very good at it. His story is told in some detail in a couple of posts on the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources website. He began his piratical career in an unusual way for a pirate, but perfectly logical for a wealthy businessman; he bought and outfitted a ship and hired a crew. We can only imagine the help wanted ad. He was apparently better at Human Resources than Acquisitions, as his crew found him a totally inept seafarer, but managed to have quite a bit of success despite this. His success caught the eye of the legendary Blackbeard and Bonnet’s ship joined forces with the legendary pirate. Before long, Blackbeard came to the same conclusion about Bonnet’s captaining abilities and he was taken aboard Blackbeard’s ship as a “guest” while another pirate was assigned charge of Bonnet’s ship, The
Revenge. When Blackbeard set up housekeeping in Bath and won clemency from North Carolina’s governor, the two parted ways. Bonnet too sought clemency, but before the paperwork was signed, he found that Blackbeard had abandoned The Revenge, renamed her the “Royal James,” and took to pirating again. Captain Bonnet’s misadventures ended right in Southport when his ship, crew and himself were captured by a British Navy officer from South Carolina. The location is marked with a monument on Bonnet’s Creek, just passed Oakdale Cemetery on the left as you head out Moore Street towards the ferries. His story is also told in brief on a State historic marker visible as you leave the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry landing headed into Southport. He was hanged from the neck until dead in Charleston on December 10, 1718. Bonnet’s short career earned him the nickname “The Gentleman Pirate” at the time, but today, 300 years later, it has earned him a comedy series on HBO Max. According to a press release from WarnerMedia, Taika Waititi (director of “Thor: Ragnarok” and one of the directors of the Disney+ hit “The Mandalorian” series) will di-
rect the pilot and serve as the series’ Executive Producer. Filming is set to began as soon as Waititi’s current project, “Thor: Love and Thunder,” wraps up. No word as of yet on the shooting location, though we are crossing our fingers the authenticity of Southport can draw the project to our area. Want to learn more about Southport’s Gentleman Pirate in the mean-
time? Why not take a trip to the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport? The Museum has recently re-opened with new cleaning protocols and social distancing guidelines and the staff would be thrilled to share the area’s piratical and other nautical history. See our story on page ## to find out more about the museum and its re-opening. Come Get Happy at the Great Pumpkin Patch Over 10,000 pumpkins
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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.
Things are slowly 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. .
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.
OCT 1
Artist Reception— Leland Cultural Arts Center Enjoy works from the Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters (see story elsewhere in this issue) during the group’s first-ever show 6-8 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
OCT 6 AND 27
Learn about local birds and birding equipment (Oct 6) and gain field experience in one ofLeland’s parks (Oct 27). Cost is $12 for residents.
OCT 7
Disc Golf 101 — Leland
Learn how to play this popular game on the course at Founders Park; this free class is at 7 pm.
OCT 9-11
Boat Show — NC Battleship, Wilmington Convention Center and Port City Marina Tour boats and shop all things boating at this annual in-water boat show; COVID protocols will be in place. Parking will be available at the Battleship, with river taxi service across. Tickets are online purchase only; visit http:// www.wilmingtonboatshow.com.
OCT 10
Drive-In Concert to benefit Samara’s Village Enjoy tunes from local band Luna Sea and Back Porch Rockers at a drivein concert at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport. Tickets are $40 per carload of up to six people. The show is from 5-8 pm, and boxed dinners from Gourmet to Go may be ordered for $13/person with your tickets. Rain date is Oct 17. Samara’s Village is a nonprofit dedicat-
ed to helping teenage parents raise healthy babies. Visit https://samarasvillage.org for more information on the organization and to purchase tickets.
OCT 14
Kayak Adventures with Leland Parks and Recreation Head out from Belville’s Riverwalk Park and paddle out to this island in the Cape Fear River, 8:30 to noon. Cost is $45.
OCT 24
Town of Leland Trunk or Treat
Drive thought the leand Town Hall parking lot (102 Town Hall Drive) and collecting treats and having lots of spooky fun! Participants must stay in vehicles at all times. 4-6 pm.
OCT 26
Fall Harvest Wine Tasting
The North Brunswick Kiwanis and Bridgewater Wines have teamed up in this tasting event fundraiser for the club. Reserve your spot by Oct 15 by visiting www.northbrunswickkiwanis. org or email jannbath@hotmail.com. The tasting is $80, and includes three bottles of wine and a charcuterie platter for two; on Oct 26, from 5:30 pm, Doug and Susan Zucker lead a virtual tasting and pairing session via Zoom.
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
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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.
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.
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
Brunswick Wellness Coalition
Virtual Walk with a Doc on Oct 10 - 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)
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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 Oct 11— Menopause the Musical, 7:30 pm. The longest-running musical in Las Vegas tells the story of four women who met as strangers and found humor in all the things they shared at this stage in life. 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.” 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.
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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilmington Shows have been cancelled or postponed until 2021. Visit https://www. greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com for more information.
Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.
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CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE 117-G Village Rd NE, Leland Phone: (910) 399-3299
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1120 E Cutlar Crossing, Lealnd Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
FRANKS PIZZA & EATERY 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER
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
WILLOUGHBYS 8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
The salmon special at Cape Fear Seafood was amazing!
PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
PORT CITY JAVA 511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 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
2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
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