September 2016 by Southport Magazine

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Working Together At Any Age

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Left to right: Francine Menor, Irene Holloway, Barbara Sammons COVER PHOTO BY: Barbara Sammons “Working Together At Any Age”

At age 95, my mother could still teach me a thing or two. She didn’t want to change the world, only make it a good place for her family. Everything she did for her family was out of love. Even the simplest of tasks, like helping me tie together a stack of cookies, was done out of love. Everyone should be so lucky. Mom is no longer with us, but we cherish her memory every day.

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As of this month, I am an empty nester. I feel as though there should be some sort of support group or self help manual that comes along with taking your youngest child away to college. Maybe there is, but I never thought I would need one. How hard could it be? Actually, it should be really easy; less cleaning, cooking, organizing, worrying…. HA! Who am I kidding? As an adult and a mother I understand how important it is to have a group of people around that can offer support when things get tough or complicated. People need their community. Thankfully it hasn’t taken my son long to build a new community. Colleges are much better prepared, than they were 30 years ago. They provide all types of team building events that bond kids to their new support system or dorm mates, as they are called. It also doesn’t hurt that his big sister goes to the same school! Haha! What? I thought it was a brilliant idea! In this month’s issue we touch on a few ways to support our very special community. Most obviously showing concern and love for one another is the best way to support each other. But how do we do that? There are

several ways; donating to charities, cheering for a local team, thanking those who deserve it, or simply appreciating someone who has contributed to the beauty of our community through art or music. I’ll share this quote (because you know I love quotes). For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other. – Millard Fuller. I hope you can see how much we love our community and thank you for allowing us to support you in our own way. Peace,

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CURRENTS Little Pink Houses of Hope Respite and rejuventation in Oak Island STORY BY: LESLEY RESCHLEY BSN,RN

s always the beaches of our community have long been a place of respite and rejuvenation for many generations of travelers. Once again this September, for a week, a special group will return for the sixth year.

Little Pink Houses of Hope is an organization that provides week long vacations for breast cancer patients and their families. Eleven families (about 40 people) will be coming to Oak Island from September 11 – 17, 2016 Jeanine Patten-Coble, herself a breast cancer survivor, started this organization. Diagnosed in June, 2009 on her way to a family vacation, she developed the idea leading to the mission statement of the organization to “promote breast cancer recovery by offering opportunities for survivors to reconnect and celebrate life”. She continues the efforts with what her co-worker calls a “heart for serving”. This tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization realizes that a cancer diagnosis impacts both the person and their family. The beach retreat, currently offered in NC, SC, AL, DE, FL and CA, helps families who live under the same roof to relax, reconnect and rejuvenate during their journey. Participants must currently be undergoing some type of treatment or have recently completed treatment. While not an opportunity for an extended family reunion, the immediate family benefits

as well as closure to the event. As this program continues to grow, so does the need for assistance. Although the Little Pink Houses of Hope Family Center in Alamance County holds fund raisers each year, it would be beneficial for our area to also host our own fundraiser. If you are interested in becoming involved, there are many opportunities on all levels. The following are needed: • Tax deductible cash donations • Tax deductible donations of supplies such as Paper towels, toilet paper, sunscreen, water etc. Please see the ad running in this magazine. • Gifts for children and adult participants. • Gift cards for shopping at local merchants to stock the beach houses. • Groups or businesses to provide meals for lunch and dinner. • Businesses or individuals to donate services for activities. • Community members to provide leadership in forming a

steering group for 2016. Please contact Amy Matthews at 336932-0176 if you can provide assistance for this year or next. See the ad in this issue or go to www. littlepink.org for more information. Let’s rally Southport to show this group how our Happiest Seaside Town can impact their lives! 1

while only sharing the financial burden of the travel. The majority of funding comes from private donations although some grants have been received in the past. Oak Island Accommodations has been instrumental, in our area, by contacting home owners who are willing to donate their homes for families. In addition, they provide the linens and cleaning services to both the families and volunteers who come to assist the program. The retreat includes morning local activities arranged to the desires of the participants but based on local community donations. These may include paddle boarding, golf, jewelry making, kayaking, a trip to Fort Fisher Aquarium etc. Lunch is typically a donated meal provided by one of our local restaurants or church group. Each house is stocked with breakfast foods and drinks. Lunches and dinners are held as a common meal but you are welcome to decline participation to be with your family unit. Amy Matthews, one of the employees, notes that the final night of the retreat is a very special and structured evening activity to allow sharing amongst the group www.SouthportMag.com / SEPTEMBER 2016 / Southport Magazine 5

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Southport Wooden Boat Show sails into town STORY BY: AMI BROWN

tepping it up this year and preserving the heritage of Southport, the 7th annual Southport Wooden Boat show is a must for boat enthusiasts. You can view some amazing, handcrafted wooden boats on September 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…but this show offers much, much more than that!

stated Board member Becky Felton. The Duke sponsorship this year provides more opportunities for expanding the educational elements, larger publicity campaign and more money to put back into the community. The Southport Wooden Boat Show provides support for the NC Maritime Museum at Southport as well as the Wooden Boat Building program at CFCC. The planning of the boat show is a yearround task; more than 20 committee members give their time and energy to make the event lively, entertaining and educational. More than 50 volunteers are needed on the day of the event, so if you want to help out, donate or provide sponsorship contact the boat show committee at info@southportwoodenboatshow.com or call 910 477-2787. If you’ve got a wooden boat you’d like to display, it’s not too late (but you better hurry) just go to the website and enter your details there. Be prepared to talk about your boat, its history and heritage and what it means to you.

EVENTS Educational Pavilion - offering numerous demonstrations and activities including: • Model boat building demos with Robert Tuttle • Ship-in-a-bottle demos by Jim Goodwin • Marlinspike demos how to tie a variety of Marine knots – for kids and adults Located on Caswell Avenue between Bay and Moore – and on Moore from Lord Street down to the Waterfront at the Yacht Basin you will find boats, educational activities, talks, vendors, gifts, prizes, music and more. See www.southportwoodenboatshow.com for all the details. Back in 2010, two wooden boat owners, Capt. Robert Potter & Capt. Bert Felton, had a conversation about wooden boats and the Southport Wooden Boat Show was born. Both their boats had just been placed on the NC Register of Historic Vessels and they planned to build on that recent publicity. With a small group of like-minded folks, the Southport Wooden Boat Show committee was formed and the first boat show was underway. Now seven years later…. the boat show grows each year as more

and more vendors, boat exhibitors, artists, craftsmen, educators and sponsors come on board for this worthy cause. The main purpose of the Southport Wooden Boat show is to preserve the heritage of wooden boats, the craft of building them and to celebrate the region’s maritime and boatbuilding history. The goals of the event are to offer fun activities for kids and adults that will help them understand our boat building history and admire and respect the traditional art of wooden boat building. “Without the generous local sponsorship and in-kind support, the Southport Wooden Boat Show would not exist. This year we welcome Duke Energy as our primary sponsor and we continue to be appreciative of the strong support given by numerous local individuals and businesses.”

Wooden Boat building demos by CFCC- If you want to learn how to build a wooden boat, here’s your chance. The Cape Fear Community College Wooden Boat Building program is a three semester degree program directed by Mark Bayne. Bayne along with a team of students will be building a wooden boat at the show this year. Shrimp boat talks by Potter’s SeafoodYou can visit the last working shrimp boat in Southport and learn about how shrimp boats have operated in the Cape Fear River for many years. Nauti-kids – activities just for children! Staff and Volunteers will be onsite to assist little sailors as they build their own wooden boats, and test their sea-worthiness in a safe, adjacent pond. Ted Dingley and Jim Hummer have created wooden hulls

to be completed by the Nauti-kids with masts, sails, decals and paint. To celebrate our fishing heritage and support of Brunswick Catch, kids will also be able to make “Squishy Fish” prints to take home.

NC Aquarium exhibits – free and fun for all Do your kids like to get their hands dirty? Or at least wet? Well this will be a fun opportunity to explore invertebrates found along North Carolina’s coast. The booth will showcase live animals such as hermit crabs, sea stars, anemones, snails, and other sea life that can be found locally.

Vendors – arts & crafts and more - all with a maritime theme! Located this year on Moore Street, the vendor tents will offer a variety of items including handmade crafts, jewelry, original art work, boat restoration and wood craftsmen and plenty of quality maritime merchandise.

The Taste of Cape Fear - Seafood Chowder lunch fundraiser! New this year! Instead of a cook-off, for $5 you can get an award winning bowl of seafood chowder, prepared by Frying Pan Restaurant. This recipe WON first prize at the 2012 chowder cook-off, and it’s a real tummy pleaser. Made with locally sourced seafood provided by Brunswick Catch vendors, just another way this event supports the local heritage and fishing industry. Ticket sales begin at 11am and chowder will be served between 12 and 2pm. Boy Scout Troop 238 will also be serving delicious hot dogs and drinks.

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petition to select the winning artwork, which is used on the marketing poster and t-shirts. The winner this year is a lovely watercolor painting of a wooden boat with ripple reflections in the water by local artist Christie Jacks. You can see all of the submissions; visit with the artist and purchase posters and t-shirts at the First Friday Gallery Walk on September 2 at Franklin Square Gallery. Other fun family activities on the day include: • Harbor Tours – Running throughout the day (fee applies) • Live Music by Herb Harton - Folk, Country, Rock, Ballads & Blues! • Owner Boat Talks – chat with boat owners throughout the day • NC Underwater Archaeology Lab exhibit – learn about the latest explorations from the staff at Fort Fisher

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Other raffle prizes include a kayak trip from The Adventure Kayak Company and a Yeti thermos and hat from Stewart’s Hardware. Categories and prizes – 3 Expert Judges This year the show is expecting over 35 entries! Three expert judges will bring their vast knowledge and experience to judge the boats in a number of categories. To recognize the participation of numerous Simmons boats, NEW this year, Simmons has it’s own category. Categories include: • Best of Simmons • Best of Sail • Best of row/paddle • Best of inboard/outboard powered 20ft length and under • Best of inboard/outboard powered over 20 ft length • People’s Choice Winners will be given an engraved wooden plaque, so make sure to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award 1.

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Brunswick County Cares

Local efforts for fundraising and raising awareness STORY BY: LISA P. STITES

ummertime at the coast means lots of visitors, days spent at the beach and spending time with friends and family. But for many Brunswick County residents, summertime fun doesn’t mean taking a break from supporting their favorite causes and charities. Whether it’s getting their friends and neighbors together to ride for a cure or playing golf to raise funds, these locals are keeping their priorities in order.

ize you have team members or friends and family members who have MS. It just kind of breeds from there. All of these charity events are important. This just happens to be our thing,” Snead said. “We feel we’ve made great strides. It’s not something that gets advertised a lot, but almost everyone has someone who has been touched by MS.” The MS Ride is September 10 and 11 in New Bern, NC. Team members have been out and about on the island, training individually and as a team. The group will also participate in a similar event in Sunset Beach in the October, called Breakaway to the Beach. For more information on that ride, visit www.bikenct.nationalmssociety. org/site/TR?fr_id=27693&pg=entry.

Island Riders – Riding To Support The National MS Society

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that can affect anyone. It is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. A group of Oak Islanders and their friends use their bicycle riding skills to help fund finding a cure. There is a charity bicycle ride in New Bern every year, the MS Ride, to raise funds for the MS Society. This is the 10th year that a group of Oak Islanders will enhance the Society’s fundraising efforts. Island Riders is rolling with 19 participants this year, but has ridden with as many as 52. The group includes riders of all ages and abilities, from ages 12 to 82. Riders can choose their participation level, logging 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles each day of the event. Island Riders captain Larry Snead said most

of the group’s riders take the 100 mile route. Snead said he and others got involved with the charity ride through a former bicycle shop owner in town. Since then, in terms of fundraising, the Island Riders have usually been among the top 20 teams of the 120 or so teams that participate. Donations and new riders are always welcome, Snead said. Anyone who wants to make a donation can visit the team’s page at www.main.nationalmssociety. org/site/TR/Bike/NCTBikeEvents?team_ id=455776&pg=team&fr_id=27695. To volunteer with the team, bicyclists can contact Snead directly at (910) 617-9988. Snead said that everyone knows MS is a terrible disease, and helping raise funds for the MS Society by participating in the MS Ride is one way people without the disease can help. “You meet people, and you begin to real-

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The 7th Annual Southport Golf Classic – a golf tournament to benefit the NC Maritime Museum at Southport

Did you know that there is a real, working periscope in downtown Southport that you can use to look across the river? Or that you can see the door from the store set used in the movie “Safe Haven” and artifacts from Civil War Blockade Runners? It’s all at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. The Maritime Museum is a real treasure, and is appropriately located near the water, at 204 E. Moore Street. It is open year round, Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is supported in part by the Friends of the North Carolina Museum at Southport. The group’s mission is “to develop, encourage, and promote public awareness of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport; to serve as a phil-

anthropic organization for the support of the resources, programs and facilities of the NCMM at Southport; to render assistance as requested by the Museum…,” according to the Friends’ website, www.friendsncmmsouthport.org/the_friends.htm. One way the group supports the Museum is through its annual fundraiser. The 7th Annual Southport Golf Classic will be held September 14 on the Members course in St. James. The tournament will include 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, a hole-in-one prize, skill awards, prizes in various categories, happy hour, dinner, raffles, and live and silent auctions. The event generally draws at least 112 participants; a complimentary foursome is provided every year to the U.S. Coast Guard as well. Typically, the event raises more than $20,000 for the Museum, and organizers hope for similar results this year even though there are several golf tournament fundraisers for worthy charities. Jim Carey is the recording secretary of the Friends of the Museum, and also chairs the golf tournament committee. The group’s fundraising efforts offer much needed support for operations, allowing more programs, such as the Third Thursday lecture series and the 2nd Saturdays (themed programs with special exhibits and vendors). “The tournament is a very important lifeline for the Museum,” Carey said. “Without it we would not be able to support a lot of the programs which we put on, usually without charge.” All of the proceeds from the golf tournament benefit the museum, and the Friends also offer support by helping with grounds keeping, volunteering as docents, maintaining exhibits, providing general upkeep and maintenance, building exhibits (Quarantine Station) and providing administrative assistance.

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Any golfers who haven’t signed up already can check www.friendsncmmsouthport.org/fom_2016_golf_rack_card.pdf for more information; the cost for a single golfer is $85 and includes a day of golf, f cart, cocktail hour (beer and wine), and e dinner. The cost for a foursome is $340. e Carey said that you don’t have to be a g golfer to participate. Non-golfers join the - festivities in the dining room for dinner after golf. h Raising Funds and Raising d Awareness – Brunswick Literacy n Council Golf Tournament 8 Last year, the Brunswick County Literae cy Council (BCLC) worked with more than - 235 students in Financial Literacy, Comd puter Literacy, GED Preparation, English s as a Second Language, Workforce Prepay ration, Health Literacy and Workplace . Skills Development. One way the Council t helps finance these programs is through , its annual golf tournament. In fact, the s tournament provides more than 25 perf cent of the Council’s budget, according . to Executive Director Dorothy Hoerr. e “We need as many players as possie ble to participate at the great Carolis na National Golf Course,” Hoerr said. - “Our goal is to have 100 players.” , This year’s golf outing will be Septemd ber 24 at Carolina National Golf Club. h The event will include a Captain’s Choice,

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one shootout for three lucky golfers. - In addition to fundraising, the tournas ment also provides the opportunity to s raise awareness of the BCLC and the help g it offers There are literally thousands of - people in the county whom the BCLC can )

help but are unaware of our programs. The golf tournament helps us spread the word to those people,” Hoerr said. The BCLC also reached more than 1,250 children and senior citizens through the Holiday Bookshare effort last year. “It’s important to note that we have room for many more students in one or more of our programs,” Hoerr said. “We simply need to continue to let people know that our programs are available. Over 35,000 adults in Brunswick County do not read at higher than a fourth grade level.” To help serve the literacy needs of Brunswick County, the BCLC relies on the assistance of more than 125 volunteers and a large base of support from community organizations and businesses. “With funding from individuals, corporations, the local towns and the County, as well as our fundraisers, we are able to continue to improve lives and build a stronger community through the power of literacy. We could not continue to provide quality programs and services at no charge without the support from the community we serve,” Hoerr said. To get involved in the golf tournament, visit www.planmygolfevent. com/28530-CopyofBrunswickCountyLiteracyCou/ for more information. Or, to get involved with the Literacy Council, visit bcliteracy.org/. “There are so many people who provide support,” Hoerr said. “This passion goes beyond the three employees, the Board of Directors, and the tutor. It includes those who perform seemingly mundane tasks like mowing the grass, helping to keep the building clean, performing needed maintenance at no charge, running errands, providing snacks, etc. When adults become more literate it has a huge effect on the quality of life in Brunswick County. And there are so many unnamed yet passionate people involved in this extremely worthy and important effort.” 1

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Protectors of our Communities

Paying homage to our local Police Men and Women STORY BY: KRIS BEASLEY

or the most part, we don’t often think about the Police until we are in need of help or their blue lights are flashing in our rear view mirror. But what would we do without the help of these unsung heroes? It can’t be a fun job to be a Police Officer. Think about all the unpleasantries you would have to endure. That is why we wanted to give a huge shout out and say, “THANK YOU!” to all our local law enforcement employees. We appreciate

all you do to keep us safe through out: Southport, Oak Island, Boiling Springs and St. James. Please show your love and appreciation next time you see an Officer of the Law! We are lucky to have them!

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HEALTH A Fib—It’s No Lie!!

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ering of the upper chambers. Because of this quivering, there is an inadequate blood flow pattern in the atria. Symptoms typically include the sensation of a racing heart or chest palpitations, shortness of breath, weakness, chest pain, inability to tolerate exercise and often feelings of being dizzy, faint or lightheaded. Prompt diagnosis by an Electrocardiogram (ECG)/Holter Monitor/Event Recorder and treatment is necessary, so seek medical attention promptly. As the blood pools in atrial chambers, blood clots may form which can circulate to other organs or the brain causing stroke and interruption of blood flow to vital organs. Other complications can be heart failure and other related heart issues. Atrial fibrillation has many possible causes which include heart disease and high blood pressure, metabolic diseases such

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HEALTH as hyperthyroidism, problems with the normal heart pacemaker, viral infection, sleep apnea, use of stimulants such as caffeine, tobacco, medications and even alcohol-particularly binge drinking. However, many people may experience atrial fib without any of the above issues. Treatment is typically started with the use of medications, which control heart rate or restore conduction of the electrical impulses to normal rhythm as well as anticoagulant medications, for select individuals, which prevent blood clots. Your medical care provider can discuss risk/benefits of the various medications and treatments. Cardio version, the use of electric shock to restart the heart in a normal rhythm, is frequently used. Failure of these methods may precipitate the use of a catheter ablation procedure. During this procedure, a catheter is passed typically from the

patient’s groin into the heart to destroy the area of heart tissue that is causing the formation of the abnormal electrical signal. Refractory atrial fibrillation can also be treated by creation of scar tissue in the heart wall using surgical intervention requiring open-heart surgery. Those commercials are not lying when they say that A Fib can increase your risk of having a stroke. They also say that you should discuss your symptoms with your doctor. It is very important to keep up with your annual physical. None of us are getting any younger and it’s OK to admit when we are not feeling at our best. A Fib is nothing to ignore. Perhaps you can understand the importance of treatment for atrial fibrillation and appreciate the frequent commercials for treatment medications! Use them as a reminder to call your doctor to make your appointment! 1

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COVER STORY Photo Contest

n May 2016, Southport Magazine asked our readers to send in some of their favorite photos of the area. We were looking for images that represented something special to the photographer. The response was overwhelming. We knew there were talented people in our area - but to this extent? Wow! Such beautiful images came across our desktops. We are so happy to share some of our favorites with you. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitting that they run this month as we think about our community and getting involved to support our neighbors and friends. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

With this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit of El Galeon to Southport. I thought this picture showed the world (of transportation) changing...from El Galeon of the past to the Ferry of today...who knows how we will move across the water in the future! Photo by Agnes McGeever

I visit Southport several times a year while staying with my Dad and Step-mom in Oak Island. I enjoy the exquisiteness that Southport gives its visitors and anticipate my adventures to be heart warming every time I come! Photos by Alayne Waterstraat

This is my 7-year-old grandson fishing at sunset in the inlet sound at Oak Island. Photo by Cathy Marlowe

READY SET GO! ...Southport pier. Photo by Kate Karpovich

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Oak Island Fire Department. Photo by Sam Tanck

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Father and Daughter first time reaching out across the ocean. Photo by Brenda Hendricks

The Southport coast. Photo by Alex Lewis

Sunday Family Outing - A family of Canadian Geese watching over their Babies in a pond in Bolivia, NC. Maybe we should watch more closely how the animals treat their young and change our world beginning with our children. Photo by Brian Koonce

Sea gulls are fed while riding the Southport-Port Fisher Ferry. Taken in 4-16. Photo by Dominick Fiorille

Early Morning Sky over Caswell Beach. By Frazer Crane

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SHOWCASE Battle Of The Bands

Honoring One Of Our Areas Fallen Heroes STORY BY: ALAN BEASLEY

n Saturday September 24th at Spring Lake Park in Boiling Springs there will be a “Battle of the Bands” from our area. These battles can be very exciting and competitive as local bands come together to play their best tunes in the attempt to win the title of “Best Band”.

This title can be very helpful to a band of musicians trying to make it to the status of a working band; able to do live gigs at local venues for money. The fact that they can advertise winning a Battle of the Bands helps them get the opportunity to play other gigs and make money. Obviously winning some cash in the battle also helps that band purchase equipment needed to get started as a working band or to improve on equipment that they currently have. It all helps a musician who is trying to reach the personal goal of being part of a working band. A “Battle of the Bands” can be very beneficial. There are other ways this kind of event can be helpful. The Boiling Spring Lakes Battle of the Bands also benefits a scholarship fund set up in the name of one of our fallen heroes, Mr. Mitch Prince. Mitch lost his life in the line of duty as a Boiling Spring Lakes Police Officer in 2005. As a memorial to Mitch, a scholarship fund was set up to benefit local students that need financial support to continue their education. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Mitch Prince Law Enforcement Scholarship. It is a great way to honor Officer Prince and for the community to remember Mitch, his family and the sacrifice they made that day. The Battle of the Bands will be fun for the whole family. Be sure to bring your bathing suits, beach chairs and plan for a day of great

food, ice cream, fun and “live Music” at the Spring Lake Park in Boiling Spring Lakes, NC. The music will start at 11:00AM and last until… Interested Bands should contact BSL Special Events Coordinator Michelle Hennessy at 910.367.9015. There is free entry for the Bands and first place will pay $400.00 with a second place winner receiving $100.00. Tickets will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 Tickets for $5.00, to vote for your favorite Band. The ticket sales will help support the Scholarship as well. Please plan to support this community event and help support this very important Scholarship. Everyone will benefit from this fun day on the lake and some local band will earn the coveted title of “Best Band” from the Boiling Spring Lakes Battle of the Bands 2016. Who knows, you might see them at a local venue, playing professionally or possibly a national stage somewhere in the future! It all starts at a local event for most musicians that then go on to make the “Big Time”! So bring the family and have lots of fun for a great cause! What: Boiling Spring Lakes Battle of the Bands When: Saturday September 24th, 2016 11AM – until Where: Spring Lake Park, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 www.SouthportMag.com / SEPTEMBER 2016 / Southport Magazine 27

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BIZ Q & A It’s The Great Pumpkin Patch Fall Fun for the Entire Family at Stewart’s Garden Center STORY BY: LESLIE FOSTER

t’s September and that means children will be going back to school, traffic will lighten up, and Stewart’s Hardware and Garden Center will be getting their shipment of pumpkins! Although we don’t have the magnificent fall foliage that most northern states enjoy, we can add color to our front porches and table tops with pumpkins! Stewart’s garden center sells pumpkins in just about every shade, and size you can imagine. From the popular Cinderella variety, to the desirable Ghost pumpkin, you can be certain your search for just the right pumpkin will be guaranteed at Stewarts! Can’t make it to a farm this fall? Not to worry, on October 1st Stewart’s will hold their 2nd annual Family Fun Day; offering Autumn actives that are fun for the whole family. From mini pumpkins to monster sizes, Stewart’s is THE place to find your pumpkin this Fall! Kim Lassiter is the Garden Center Manager at Stewart’s and she tell us all we need to know about pumpkins!.

Q. Fall is just around the corner; When do the first shipment of pumpkins arrive?

A. We will begin receiving our speciality pumpkins(white, Cinderella, pink, fairytale etc.) the week of Sept. 12th. Gourds,indian corn and lots of other items will also be arriving that week. The pumpkin patch will officially open Sept. 21st!

Q. It’s been a hot, dry summer; how may this affect quantity of the pumpkins that you have?

A. I do expect to see a slight shortage due to the heat. We get all of our pumpkins from N.C. and the farmers we deal with have been pumping lots and lots of water to the fields to keep the crop healthy. Hopefully the shortage will not be great enough to affect the price.

Q. Describe Stewart’s pumpkin patch and special activities you provide?

A. Wow! Where do I start? We are gearing up for a bigger and better patch this year by offering a huge variety of pumpkins as well as having all the extras like cornstalks, mums, pansies, gourds etc. Our 2nd Annual Fall Day is set for Oct.1st. We will have games for the kids, music, free hotdogs and I believe Gracie The Clown will be on hand for free facepainting and balloon art! And don’t forget all the great photo ops for the parents. So grab your

camera and kids and come check out the pumpkin patch when it opens!

Q. Which variety of Pumpkin is your best seller? A. I would say it’s probably a toss up between the Cinderella and Ghost pumpkin. Both gorgeous pumpkins and very unique. I’m excited to see the new varieties this year! We may have a new bestseller!

Q. Are pumpkins used for decoration, edible?

A. Absolutely! We will have edible varieties and of course all the cool pumpkins that you see in Southern Living and Martha to decorate with. Some varieties can be used for both. The Cinderella is one of the best cooking pumpkins around. Originating in France, as a cooking pumpkin but made its way to the states and became a decorating sensation!

Q. Do you also sell pumpkin butters and other seasonal treats? A. We don’t at this time. We are hoping to be able to expand in that area in the near future.

Q. In addition to pumpkins, are there other seasonal decorations for sale at the garden center?

A. We will have everything that you will possibly need to decorate your home for the fall holidays. You need it? I think you will be able to find it at Stewart’s Great Pumpkin Patch!

Stewart’s Hardware Garden Center Manager, Kim Lassiter has her PHD in Pumpkins!

Q. What is the BIGGEST pumpkin you’ve sold?

A. The biggest pumpkin I ever had the privilege of sending home with someone was a Big Max that weighed close to 200lbs. Had a customer that had admired it for 2 weeks and finally decided she was gonna tackle getting it home. Her plan was for it to fit in the trunk of her very compact car. We were able to get it in the trunk, I’m just not sure if she was ever able to get it out of her trunk! No such dilemma at Stewarts! We will gladly deliver that monster pumpkin to your doorstep.

Q. Any Pumpkin-Carving tips for the best Jack-O-Lanterns that can you pass along to our readers?

A. The best advice I can give is to invest in a good carving tool, take your time and think outside the box. The more unique the better!

Q. After Halloween and carved pumpkins are not looking their best, is there a better way to dispose of them?

A. Find a farmer who has livestock and they usually love to have any leftover pumpkins. Most livestock really enjoy pumpkins! It’s a treat for them!

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SOUTH COLUMBUS (V) HOGGARD TOPSAIL LANEY

WEST BRUNSWICK NEW HANOVER ASHLEY

HOGGARD TOPSAIL LANEY

32 Southport Magazine / SEPTEMBER 2016 / www.SouthportMag.com

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The Pride of the South Coast - the So October 1st. Bands from North and Sou tion. Tickets are $10. Anyone who wants competition can contact Erickson at eer

JUNIOR VA DATE

OPPONE

Thursday, Sept. 8

NORTH

Thursday, Sept.22

HOGGA

Thursday, Sept. 15 Thursday, Sept. 29 Thursday, Oct. 6

Thursday, Oct. 13 Thursday, Oct. 20 Thursday, Oct. 27 Thursday, Nov. 3

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TOPSAIL OPEN

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ONT Parks Rec

ARD Middle School

RUNSWICK Pink Out

L Homecoming

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CROSS COUNTRY 2016

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DATE

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Thursday, Aug. 25 Thursday, Sept. 1

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HUGH MACRAE PARK CONFERENCE MEET

Wednesday, Sept. 7

WEST BRUNSWICK

Thursday, Sept. 22

WALLACE PARK (HOGGARD, NEW HANOVER)

Thursday, Sept. 15 Thursday, Sept. 29 Thursday, Oct. 6

Thursday, Oct. 13 Thursday, Oct. 20

4:30

SMITHVILLE PARK (ASHLEY, HOGGARD)

POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION (LANEY, TOPSAIL) SMITHVILLE PARK (ASHLEY, NEW HANOVER)

OLSEN PARK (HOGGARD, LANEY, New HANOVER)

POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION (TOPSAIL, W BRUNSWICK) OLSEN PARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

WOMEN’S GOLF 2016 DATE

OPPONENT

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Thursday, Sept. 1

LANEY

PORTER’S NECK

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Monday, Sept. 12

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Monday, Oct. 26

ST. JAMES

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Monday, Sept. 19 Monday, Oct. 3

NEW HANOVER

HOGGARD ASHLEY

Monday, Oct. 10

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

ECHO FARMS PINE VALLEY ST JAMES

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Support Your Cougars! WOMEN’S TENNIS 2016

outh Brunswick Marching Band will host a marching band competition on Saturday, uth Carolina will take to the football ﬁeld at South Brunswick High School in competis to get involved by sponsoring a trophy, buying a program ad or volunteering at the rickson@ec.rr.com.

ARSITY FOOTBALL 2016

DATE Thursday, Sept. 1 Tuesday, Sept.6

Thursday, Sept. 8

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