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M A G A Z I N E North Brunswick Magazine – Winter 2007-08 Volume 2, Issue 2 Publisher: Kristy Flynn Editor: Molly Harrison Contributing Graphics:

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table of contents

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Need to Know: North Brunswick County Numbers & Info – Handy numbers you’ll need if you’re new to the area.

Gadgets: Nifty things to get for yourself or give for the holidays.

Relocation Story: The Lowery family tells about their journey from Maryland to southeastern North Carolina. By Heather Lowery

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First-time Home Buyer: North Brunswick Home Buying Process – Mitch Wiencek and Jennifer Hart document their journey from renters to homeowners.

By Mitch Wiencek

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Health: Drink Up – Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages. Courtesy of ARA Content New Construction: Strategic Behavioral Health – The area’s newest behavioral health facility is under construction in North Brunswick County. By Brant Wilkerson-New

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Education: The Change of Lincoln Elementary School – A look at the school’s history from 1951 to present.

By Linda Thomas

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Spirits: Winter Warmer Wines – Wine preferences change as the cooler weather arrives. By Martin Tillier

Creating Smiles that Last a Lifetime!

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Feature: Brunswick Forest – The new community sets its own pace in sales and development. By Tobin Spirer

Non-Profit Spotlight: Friends of the Leland Library – Meet the group that helps the Leland Library thrive.

4HE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION OF OUR DENTAL PRACTICE IS TO REMAIN SMALL PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SERVICE TO ALL PATIENTS CUSTOMIZE TREATMENT PLANS THAT BEST l T A PARTICULAR PATIENT S NEEDS AND TO PROVIDE THIS CARE IN A RELAXED AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH

By Bambi Weavil

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Behind the Business: Sanjay Batish – This local family

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Unique Business: Fitwize 4 Kids – An innovative

has a global perspective. By Jenny Vetter

facility provides a kid-centered fitness program.

By Linsey Trask

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7 Ways: 7 Tips to Slash Home Heating Bills this winter. Courtesy of ARA Content

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Faces & Places: Grand opening for Coastal Coverings and Closets, New Carolina Chiropractic and Alltel.

The second annual Santa Cop softball game between

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the Town of Leland Police Department and the Town of Leland Fire Department. The sixth annual Founders Day. Compiled by Michelle Macken and the Leland Tribune.

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Business Profiles: Learn more about the businesses of Murray Art & Frame, New Carolina Chiropractic, Leland Veterinary Hospital, Brunswick Women’s Center, Cooperative Bank and North Brunswick Fellowship Church. Stories by Bambi Weavil, Jenny Vetter, Heather Lowery, Becky Jordan, Kate Lino and Rob Norman.

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Flashback: Does anyone remember the ferry that ran across the Cape Fear River into Brunswick County?

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Numbers & Info…

Where is the post office?

Leland Post Office (910) 371-9013 1123 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451-8479 Winnabow Post Office (910) 253-5576 6351 Ocean Hwy. E (Hwy. 17 South) Winnabow, NC 28479-5559 How do I get cable, phone or internet access?

Time Warner Cable (910) 332-7800 (phone, cable or internet) Atlantic Telephone Membership Corp.

(910) 754-4311 (phone, cable or internet) AT&T (888) 436-8638 (phone, internet) Where is the nearest grocery store?

Food Lion on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-1951 309 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Piggly Wiggly on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-2696 112 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Food Lion (off of Hwys. 74/76) (910) 383-1467 1735 Reed Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Where is the nearest hardware store?

Ace Hardware (910) 383-6688 117 Village Road NE #B, Leland, NC 28451 Trexler Do It Best Hardware (910) 371-3606 412 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Where are the nearest medical facilities?

North Brunswick Family Medicine (910) 371-0404 117 Village Road NE #H, Leland, NC 28451 Brunswick Urgent Care (910) 383-2182 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Morgan Internal Medicine (910) 332-0241 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 12

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CVS Village Road (910) 371-0794 117A Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Walgreens Village Road (910) 371-1806 319 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Rite Aid in Waterford (910) 383-1098 501 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Family Pharmacy (Clairmont Shopping Center) (910) 371-3181 112-G Village Road, Leland, NC 28451

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It all

relocation story

started years ago when I read Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks. “Wilmington

sounds like a quaint, attractive place to live,” I secretly thought.

Lo and behold, several years later my brother and

Story by Heather Lowery Photography by Keith Ketchum

Things started looking up this past June. We traveled to the Wilmington area to visit the home my parents had built. Unable to move yet themselves, my parents were getting their house ready to rent. We hung out, helped add

sister-in-law happened to move to this very spot. “Hey, wait a

new appliances to the house, went to the beaches, relaxed—

minute—I want to go!” I thought. Then, last year my parents,

in essence, had a great time. Towards the end of the visit,

too, fell in love with the area and had a home built here. Okay,

I started to feel anxious—not just the normal emotion you

so when was our turn?

The only thing I could not figure out was how I could convince my husband and kids that we should move from Annapolis, Maryland. Time passed on and eventually this problem seemed to take care of itself.

Don’t get me wrong. Maryland definitely has its perks and having lived there all of our lives, it

An Opportunity For Change Making the move from Maryland to southeastern North Carolina.

was scary to think about leaving everything and everyone that we have ever known behind. But there was one thing that really pushed us over the edge. My husband and I were both working full time at decent paying jobs (me, a special educator working in a private school, and my husband, an auto technician at a Chevrolet dealer), but the long hours we worked and the fact that we still couldn’t afford a house was taxing us.

We knew we had missed the boat when it came to finding affordable housing and we saw no Above: The Lowerys present their youngest daughter with flowers.

way back in. The market continued to escalate with no hopes of coming down to a level we could

Left: The Lowery family has fun with the camera.

afford. Trying to find any home for less than $400,000 was

get at the close of a vacation, or the old feeling of dread of

just about unheard of. We were struggling as it was and we

getting back to work and into the daily grind; it was deeper

didn’t want to be even more strapped with a high mortgage

than that.

payment. We found ourselves feeling so drained and on edge

all of the time. I was beginning to hate this person who I had

told me that he had a job interview in Wilmington. Now, this

become. My frustrated attitude and lack of patience was

didn’t totally surprise me, since he often inquired about jobs

taking a toll on my relationship with my family. I knew that

when we traveled. However, this too felt different. Maybe he

we both needed to make some changes—and big ones!

was serious this time!

Above: The kids enjoy Dad’s guitar playing in their new home in Leland.

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On one of the last days of our vacation, my husband

“It was at this moment that I knew we were finally home.”

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As it turned out, the first place he could pull over

We headed back to Annapolis and dove once again into our hectic lives. One week into July, my husband received a

happened to be at a motel, conveniently with a garage located

phone call from Wilmington. He got the job! Needless to say,

on the road behind it. A kind man who happened to own the

we had a serious talk that night. We agreed to take the

garage (and apparently sells cars at the popular Barrett-Jack-

plunge and move. I just had to tell my boss. To make sure

son Auction), offered to provide some supplies and help my

there weren’t any second thoughts, I said to my husband,

husband stabilize the Jeep.

Meanwhile, my kids, my father-in-law and I safely made it

“You know, once I tell my boss, we can’t go back—this is it!”

He replied seriously, “I know.” With that, it all started to seem real. We were actually going to do this!

to my parents’ home (where they graciously offered us to live so that we could have some time to scope out the area and find

Much labor ensued. While still working full time in July

a home of our own). However, I just couldn’t relax until my

(I taught in an 11-month school), we sorted, purged, sold and

husband finally arrived a day later. At last, we had made it!

A few months have passed since we first arrived here and

packed the remains of our belongings—all in three weeks! It was a whirlwind and we could never have done it without the

we are doing great. I am not saying that there aren’t times

help of our family and friends’ time and muscles.

when we still struggle, but I can tell you that my husband

Packing up the moving truck didn’t go without its

and I are more relaxed and my kids love their schools. I am

difficulties. My husband’s toolbox fell over on its drawers in

able—at least for the time being—to stay at home and attend

the truck (apparently, the straps holding it in place came

to the demands of my family. Plus, we are in the market for

loose). It wasn’t easy lifting the toolbox back up. It literally

buying a house. We have been given opportunities here that

weighed a ton. (Just ask the six fellas it took to right it

we could never have had if we had stayed in Maryland. For us,

again). This fiasco set us back and we actually left a day

this move was right.

Our financial matters have eased, but this isn’t the only

later than planned.

Need I mention we were doing all of this packing during

reason why we love it here. I need to share one last story.

The first week or so upon moving here, my children

a heat wave? Talk about unpleasant. This being another reason why we delayed our official moving day—just so we

and I were eating at a fast food restaurant, when a sweet

wouldn’t over-exert ourselves to the point of heat exhaustion.

woman, age 78, (I know this because she told us so) came up

The moving truck was finally packed and my husband’s

about the area and her family, etc. When she bid us adieu,

Smooth sailing from this point on—or so I thought.

all three of my children looked at me in bewilderment and said, “Why did she come to talk to us? That was so nice!”

This type of friendly interaction with a complete stranger

with the attached “Jeep on trailer.” I, however, got the better end of the deal driving the mini-van with our three kids and

was unbeknownst to them. I quickly explained to them that

two big dogs. My father-in-law, bless his heart, drove our other

they had just received their first dose of Southern hospitality.

car down for us. (Did I mention it didn’t have air conditioning?)

I thought, “Now, this is medicine that we can all use.”

About an hour and a half into the drive, my husband

It was at this moment that I knew we were

called saying that the Jeep was unstable on the trailer and

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he’d have to stop and find someway to fix it. “Go on without me,” he said. “No need for you to stop, too.”

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Jeep (a work in progress) was on its trailer ready to go.

My husband got the honor of driving the moving truck

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first-time home buyer

the home-buying process

About 11

months ago I first started thinking about purchasing a

saw, but it seemed a little out of our price range. Also around

and was starting to make decent money. One day my boss and

this time is when I popped the question to Jennifer—not that

I were talking about renting versus owning and how horrible

question but the “Will you be my roommate?” question.

it feels knowing that your hard-earned money is going to somebody else, knowing that you are paying for your landlord’s mortgage and building his or her equity instead of your own.

Story by Mitch Wiencek PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN BELL

I told my boss that of course I would rather own a house instead of rent, but that I couldn’t afford the cost of purchasing a house. My boss informed me that these days it does not take a lot of money to purchase a home.

There are mortgages available that don’t require any money down (knowing what

kind of traditional and didn’t want to move in with somebody until she got married, so I must be a swell guy.

We looked at a bunch of other neighborhoods: The Willows, Lincoln Place, Windsor Park, Wedgewood, Eastbrook and a few others. The next neighborhood we gave serious thought to was Windsor Park. At first I wasn’t too happy with the location. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown, but the houses were nice and they were in my price range. We looked at a couple different plans and we liked parts of each.

I thought I had my mind set on Windsor Park. My parents made the trip from the Outer Banks and accompanied

put some money down). He informed me

Jennifer and I on a visit there. Having the thumbs up from

of interest-only loans, and I realized the

my parents on a house was big to me. Dad knows a thing or

difference of a mortgage payment and

hundred about housing so having him and Mom tag along

my rent payment wasn’t astronomical.

was a big help. They liked the neighborhood and the houses.

This is when the home-buying thought

We thought we had found our home. But the first phase was

process really kicked into gear for me.

sold out and the second phase wasn’t going to be ready for

It was all I could think about—not pay-

another month or two. That was a blow because we thought

ing somebody else’s mortgage and pay-

we had found something. The onsite agent told us that he

ing my own. I was full-blown psyched.

would get in touch with me when they could start pre-selling

idea to myself. I didn’t inform my parents or my girlfriend. I kept doing research and running numbers. In October 2006 I told my girlfriend, Jennifer, of my plan. She was more

the next phase. We never heard from him, so we were onto other neighborhoods again.

In March 2007, the next neighborhood we gave serious consideration to was The Willows. We loved the location, but, unfortunately, we couldn’t afford the homes, so we looked at

than happy to go house shopping with me. Look-

the townhomes. Those townhomes are nice—hardwood floors,

ing back, I think it probably would have been a better

vaulted ceilings, stainless-steel appliances, screened porch, etc.

idea to talk to a mortgage broker before I started looking. But we were off.

A few friends who moved to Leland had told me how nice

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Surprisingly, without much hesitation she agreed. Jennifer is

I know now, I think it’s a good idea to

For the next couple of days I kept the

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Mallory Creek Plantation. We were very happy with what we

house. I had recently gained a position with a new company

Mitch Wiencek and Jennifer Hart document their journey from renters to home owners.

Above: Mitch and Jennifer at the beginning of their construction process in Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Plantation.

The first neighborhood we looked in was Tyler’s Cove at

it was and how affordable the housing was, but I was skeptical

Jennifer loved The Willows and I was happy with them as well, but I felt like something was missing. My mind slowly started to change and I grew fonder of the neighborhood. We thought we had found a winner again.

at first. I lived one block from the beach and could ride my

I started the process of looking for a mortgage broker.

skateboard to check the surf. Moving to Leland would be a

I did some research online and I filled out a pre-qualifica-

huge change.

tion application. A broker contacted me shortly thereafter.

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the best deals. We found that our friend’s mother-

first-time home buyer

in-law had a better offer than our current broker.

Far Left: Mitch and Jennifer picking out the interior options to their new home.

The decision was hard, but we decided to bring our business over to Vista Mortgage. To this day we still feel that we made the right decision.

After partnering with Vista we began the search

Immediate Left: Their new home, within a month of its completion.

again. Still in Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Plantation we found a house listed for $169,900. This house was two years old and was not in mint condition, but it was still nice. We put our first offer in about 10 percent less than asking price, a big difference. Their counter-offer was not what we were expecting: $167,400 and we

Jennifer and I went into her office

per work started,” but that was far from

We looked at a few neighborhoods, but

had to pay the $2,500 in closing costs. Seriously? This

and we reviewed my application.

the case. Jennifer and I went to dinner

eventually we found our way back to

house is two years old and the market has not been

Everything looked good so far. She

and we were a little depressed.

Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Planta-

great. We made another offer of $165,000, seller pays

tion. Yes, the first place we looked at

closing costs. Their counter-offer was the same.

many months ago.

Jennifer, our agent and I said “thanks, but no thanks.”

asked if I was working with an agent,

We learned there were some

and I said I wasn’t. I was put in touch

alternatives: 1) Put a large sum of

with an agent from Coldwell Banker

money down; 2) Have a parent cosign

Sea Coast Realty.

or option; or 3) Jennifer and I go in

a couple different stand-alone houses.

Cove. It was brand new and was not yet completed.

together. You remember me saying

Many caught our eye, but most were

The same floor plan as the house we just put the offer

looking in The Willows and the price

Jennifer is traditional, so this proposi-

out of our price range. We found a

of the townhome we were interested in.

tion was on a whole different level.

two-story house in the neighborhood

She ran the numbers again and verified

You’re curious: What did we decide? I’ll

that we liked. Jennifer and I looked a

everything verbally. This is when I

tell you soon. We put the house hunt on

couple different times and we were

informed her that I worked in sales and

the back burner and started looking at

ready make an offer. Our agent made

the majority of my income was based

apartments that we could move into.

the call, and what do you know? The

off commission. The broker looked at

We were still very depressed.

house just went under contract. Are

We told our broker we were

me with a face of disappointment.

After our depression simmered

We looked at the townhomes and

We were thinking this buying a house

your average commission with your

going to combine our incomes and pur-

thing wasn’t for us, but this was

salary on your application,” she said.

chase a house together. The story now

actually a blessing in disguise.

“Is that a bad thing?” I asked.

transcends from “I” to “we”. We kept our

time, we realized that a good friend’s

you are working in sales and are trying

hoods. We were starting to utilize the

mother-in-law is a mortgage broker.

to buy a house, you must have two years

Realtor that our broker put us in touch

We scheduled an appointment and met

of documented commission. I had less

with. He was helpful but left us wanting

with her. Anyone who knows me knows

than a year. Plus, my base salary was not

more at times. We were looking for an

that I can be a little frugal. I just like

high enough to qualify for the town-

agent to show us homes, but instead we

to shop around for the best deals. The

home we liked. We were hoping to hear

were finding the homes ourselves and

mortgage was just like any other big

“congratulations” and “let’s get the pa-

he was just setting up the appointments.

purchase—you have to shop around for

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Below: The final product in October of 2007.

We kept looking. In the mean-

options open regarding other neighbor-

Another big blow. Apparently, when

Above: Jennifer and Mitch checking out the progress in their future back yard.

you kidding me? Again! Another blow.

down, we came to a decision. We were

“Please don’t tell me you included

The next house we came across was still in Tyler’s

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on, but this house was listed for $164,300 and the seller agreed to pay $2,000 towards closing costs. Our first offer was $159,900, seller pays closing and we receive a $3,000 gift card that was being offered. They rejected the offer, of course, but at this point we were used to rejection. Our counter-offer was $164,300, seller pays closing regardless of our lender (at first they didn’t want to pay closing with us using Vista Mortgage). What was the response? THEY SAID YES! Aren’t you now so happy for us? We were so excited.

The next step in the process was to start picking out shutter colors, door colors, carpet, tile, countertops, etc. Jennifer and I worked hand-in-hand and, surprisingly, we didn’t have

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have been thoroughly tested and used throughout the world for many years, and are approved by the FDA. Reduce your caloric intake without feeling deprived by drinking light, low-calorie and no-calorie versions of your favorite beverages.

4. MYTH: Carbonated soft drinks cause tooth decay.

While all common sugars, including those in bread, cereal, juice and soft drinks, can contribute to the development of cavities if they stay in contact with the teeth, your teeth are exposed to a beverage for only a short amount of time. Also, the saliva that constantly bathes the teeth prevents erosion from acidic drinks like orange juice and soft drinks. Due to 1. MYTH: Only water hydrates. Contrary to popular

improved dental hygiene, tooth decay has declined signifi-

belief, water isn’t the only beverage that hydrates. In fact,

cantly over the last 20 years, even as soft drink consumption

most beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee, sports

has increased.

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Bite back. Visit your dentist regularly and follow

Diet Coke you enjoy in the afternoon? It’s more than

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use of fluoride in drinking water, toothpaste and mouthwash

Choose beverages that you enjoy. Several studies show that children and adults consume about 45 to 50 percent more liquid when it’s flavored versus plain water.

2. MYTH: Caffeine dehydrates. While caffeine can have

has greatly improved dental health, making teeth more resistant to acid attack from plaque bacteria.

5. MYTH: All adults must drink 8 cups of water a day for good health. While there is no scientific evidence to

a mild, short-term diuretic effect in individuals who don’t

support this long-held belief, many people still refer to this

normally consume caffeine, studies have shown that this is

as the standard. The Institute of Medicine estimates that

not the case for people who regularly consume caffeine. In

Americans get an average of 80 percent of their daily fluids

fact, a report on water needs released in 2004 by the

from water and other beverages and about 20 percent is

Institute of Medicine found that all beverages, including

provided by foods. Larger people require more fluids. The

those with caffeine, contribute to hydration needs.

IOM recommends 13 cups of fluids daily for adult males

Enjoy your morning coffee. Moderate caffeine consumption for adults—the amount contained in 2 to 3 cups of coffee

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new construction

Strategic Behavioral Health

Above: Construction began in late August on Strategic Behavioral Health’s new facility in Leland Industrial Park.

It didn’t

The region’s newest behavioral health facility will be built in North Brunswick County.

Story by Brant Wilkerson-New

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take much

provided to adolescents,” says Shaheen, CEO

strategy for

of Strategic Behavioral Health, a Memphis,

Jim Shaheen to find a good location for his

Tennessee–based company that plans to

company’s newest behavioral health facility.

build and acquire behavioral health facilities

In fact, it was quite obvious that Wilmington

throughout the country. “Residents have to

and North Brunswick County were in great

go to Raleigh, Charlotte, Jacksonville and, in

need of the service.

some cases, down to Atlanta.”

“When we looked at the region, we saw

Shaheen says Strategic Behavioral Health

that there were none of these services being

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new construction

adolescent behavioral services in the southeastern part of

“Our focus is on reintegrating kids back into their home

itself. He noted that the state-of-the-art building will

“The Brunswick Economic Development Board and its members really welcomed us and provided great assistance

North Carolina. Shaheen has more than 19 years of experi-

environments and allowing their parents to participate in

ence in the behavioral health field, previously serving as CEO

treatment with them,” Shaheen says. “What we know about

of Compass Intervention Center in Memphis and CEO of

the treatment is that when parents and families are involved,

facility—the local economy will get a strong boost as well.

being in Leland and Brunswick County,” Shaheen says of

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center in Savannah, Georgia.

we have a 50 percent greater chance of success.”

Strategic will employ about 225 people, drawing a large

why the Leland area made for such an attractive location.

The company began construction on Strategic Behav-

Shaheen says that the majority of the patients at

ioral Health in the Leland Industrial Park in late August.

Strategic Behavioral Health will come from the region,

Shaheen expects the facility to open to the public in July or

which he defines as about ten counties in the

August of 2008 and to be fully staffed and operational

immediate area.

feature the most up-to-date technology available.

The patients won’t be the only beneficiaries of the new

number of those from within the area.

The company has yet to begin interviews for employment but plans to start meeting with applicants in March.

“My staff will come from right there in Leland and

and insight as to where we could locate and the benefits of

Brunswick County also has a little bit to offer on the pleasure side, too. Shaheen says he has not had trouble convincing his staff or the CEO of the new facility, Jay Coughenour, to relocate to the Leland area. Coughenour

Wilmington,” Shaheen says. “We needed to locate in a

and his family will be moving to the Leland area at the

their relatives for multi-family group sessions and family

population demographic that was large enough to pull

beginning of January.

from schizophrenia to substance abuse. It is designed to house

therapy. The facility also will provide its patients with

physicians, nurses and staff, and Leland can capture that

72 patients, with the benefit that they will get to remain closer

recreational therapy, vocational training and in-house

staff within a radius of 20 to 25 miles.”

to home and near their families while they receive treatment.

educational services.

within 15 months from the opening of the facility.

The facility will serve adolescents dealing with disorders

For Shaheen, that’s the most positive reason for having local facilities.

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With family members nearby, patients can be joined by

Other than the proximity to home, Shaheen says that patients will benefit from the design features of the facility

With business growing at a rapid rate in the Leland area,

“We think that the region has a great lifestyle to offer for our staff,” says Shaheen. “And there is such a great need for the service, so the two matched up nicely.” n

Shaheen says that the town leaders assisted in every way possible to make the facility a reality.

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How did this transition to

education

today’s vibrant and diversified school take place?

Helen Davis, now principal of Lincoln Elementary School, remembers.

Her father, a Sunny Point employee, and

Photo scan from 1965 Lincoln Yearbook, courtesy of Thomas Hooper, Sr.

The Change The year of Lincoln Elementary School

Story by Linda Thomas

Above: The Cooking Club at Lincoln School in 1965.

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her mother, a “domestic engineer” and seasonal factory worker, were always looking for ways to help their children advance. Instead of keeping young Helen in the familiar all-black academic world at Lincoln, they chose to send her to the newly integrated Leland (North Brunswick) High School. Overcoming the pressures of this new environment,

is 1951.

their children to any school, breaking

Helen graduated in 1973 with North

A new

out of the strictly segregated school

Brunswick High’s first graduating class.

school with six classrooms has opened

model. Predictably, racist posters and

She fulfilled her father’s dream for

in northern Brunswick County—a

race riots ensued, disturbing the quiet

her by earning bachelor’s and master’s

school to serve only black high school

town of Leland as a few courageous

degrees in Elementary Education at

students. These are the years before

black families made the move to send

Fayetteville State University. This

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat

their children to the white schools.

led to teaching posts in New Hanover

Fast forward 40 years to 2007.

and Brunswick County schools, and a

on that Montgomery, Alabama, bus,

Take a look at the school’s fascinating history from 1951 to present.

Below: Lincoln School in 1958. Photo from 1958 Yearbook, courtesy of Bessie Bryant.

years before Rev. Martin Luther King

The old Lincoln High School is now

desire to help more students and her

Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963,

Lincoln Elementary School, with a

peers. Davis returned to college to

years before school desegregation and

student mix that reflects the popula-

earn another master’s degree in School

the race riots that ensued, and years

tion of the area—42 percent white, 25

Administration in 1997 and now has

before the designation of African-

percent African-American, 23 percent

come full circle, returning to Lincoln

American came into common use.

Hispanic, 8 percent multi-racial, 1

Elementary School in 2005 to serve

percent American Indian, and 1 percent

as principal.

Lincoln High School’s first graduating class in 1951 held just four

of other races, including Asian. Talk

students, but two of them went on to

about a rainbow of colors! This mix

and into the ’70s, the original school

earn college degrees and returned to

of children is a lively bunch, eager to

buildings housed Lincoln Elementary

the school as teachers. Until 1968, the

learn and eager to share. The school

(formally Lincoln High School) students,

rural school in Leland served as an all-

lunch menu now includes a multicultural

most all of them black. Over the years

black high school and that was nothing

mix of stir-fry dishes, tortilla wraps

the population slowly changed, as it

out of the ordinary.

and taco salads in addition to Southern,

did all across America.

The 1960s brought change. 1967

Meanwhile, through the 1960s

home-style items like beans and rice,

Above: Lincoln School in 1965. Photo from 1965 Yearbook, courtesy of Thomas Hooper, Sr.

Through all this change, the con-

was the “Freedom of Choice” year,

collard greens, pizza, hot dogs and

stant at Lincoln School was James F.

when parents could choose to send

other typical school lunch fare.

Clemmons, the first and only principal

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education from 1951 to 1984. His tenure spanned

school sometimes every day of the week.

them and what they were like as

the whole transition from an all-black

After he retired in 1984, Clemmons con-

children. “Teachers remember ‘their’

school to full integration. James “Jim-

tinued advocating for children by serv-

children… they’re all different and

bo” Clemmons was a truly dedicated

ing on the Brunswick Country Board of

memorable in their own way,” she says.

educator, an advocate for his students

Education until his death in 1991.

One young lady reminded her of the

and a mentor for his teachers.

Teacher Nancy Nipper was hired

by Clemmons in 1978 and remembers

The family atmosphere that Clem-

School lu Brea k fa s

O n t he m

errand. She asked, “Mrs. Nipper, did

lasted through all its transitions up

you ask me to run that errand on purpose because you

Photo scan from 1965 Lincoln Yearbook, courtesy of Thomas Hooper, Sr.

knew I’d tied my

Above: The typing class at Lincoln School in 1965. Advisor Mrs. A. Bryant helps a student.

shoelaces to the chair?”

“We always had great participation from the parents and good turnout for all the kids’ programs. This been very involved with the school,” continues Nipper.

Carrying on the Clemmons tradition, Principal Helen Davis

him as a colorful, personable and

to today. The teachers of the “Lincoln

and community, and that’s a chal-

fair-minded man, very supportive of

family” raised their kids together, shared

lenge with nearly 700 pre-K through

the teachers. Nipper says, “He told us,

teaching ideas and helped each other in

fifth-grade students at today’s Lincoln

‘I’m not going to give you everything

and out of school. One of the things that

Elementary. With so many working

you want, but I’ll give you what you

Nancy Nipper remembers fondly from

parents, it’s tough, but the teachers

need.’” He worked hard to create a

her 26½ years of teaching at Lincoln

and parents at Lincoln really pull

true family atmosphere at the school,

was the Teacher’s Talent Show that the

together. The PTA group is very ac-

and the teachers, parents and students

staff put on for the students. “The teach-

tive, and the school has lots of special

all benefited.

ers had even more fun with it than the

events throughout the year.

Davis remembers Principal Clemmons

kids,” she recalls with a laugh.

Like many long-term teachers,

“Our Fall Festival is a longstanding tradition,” says Davis. “It’s a fun

as “awesome” and very knowledgeable,

Nipper has had many students return

day with games, food and even an

always out in the community and at the

as adults to ask her if she remembers

old-fashioned cakewalk.” Every nine

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of a very diverse student population.

learning area.

Resources like a full-time bilingual

Davis continues, “We do lots of

Lincoln School has lots of parent

teaching assistant and a part-time

and grandparent volunteers to help in

student recognition to encourage them

English as a Second Language teacher

the classroom. There’s also a partner-

to LEARN, EXCEL and SUCCEED.

help. Lincoln Elementary also offers

ship with Brunswick County middle

That’s our school motto.”

tutoring and even opens up for “Satur-

and high schools that sends older

day School,” a chance for students to

students into the school to tutor the

through the latest round of school-

spend more time in the computer lab,

younger children, a win-win situation

building renovations. Space is tight, but

especially on math and reading.

for both groups. The DARE drug edu-

Davis and her team are working

that family team atmosphere makes it

On changes brought about by

cation program has been in the school

bearable. Running a staff of 100 that

today’s society, Davis notes, “My

for many years and has helped keep the

includes 42 certified teachers, 23

mother was always there when I got

school drug-free.

teacher’s assistants, resource people,

home from school. But today, in most

cafeteria staff and custodians from

families both parents need to work and

tors today is meeting the standards

temporary cramped quarters is tricky,

child care is a very big issue. The

of the No Child Left Behind Act, and

but Davis and her team stay focused on

Communities in Schools programs are

Lincoln Elementary is no exception.

meeting the needs of the children.

a huge help to our working parents.

Accountability is certainly needed, but

The tutoring and after-school child

the requirements of the program mean

care they offer make all the difference.”

that the score of a single child can

As for educators everywhere, that’s the big challenge—meeting all the needs

Another big challenge for educa-

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pull down a whole school. Categories are structured so that a student may fall into several sub-groups, like race, economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, limited proficiency in English, etc. Their scores may actually be counted several times and that hurts school scores across the board. “We struggle with that�, says Davis, “The standardized tests don’t give a complete picture. They don’t reflect the progress we may be making in developing social and emotional skills, and in creating thinkers, readers and problem solvers.�

Along with Brunswick County Early College High School, Lincoln Elementary recently received special funding to allow their students to connect to a wider world of education resources.

The money from federal eRate grants

Above: The Lincoln School of today is vastly different than the school that opened its doors in 1951.

will fund distance-learning technology for the school and open up a host

Helen Davis doesn’t hesitate, “I love to

several buildings connected by covered

Lincoln is the first elementary school in

see the smiles on the students’ faces. To

walkways, and the halls are lively and

the county to receive these funds.

see them excited about learning, and to

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opened its doors in 1951. Little re-

their dreams for the future. If those

interactive survey anonymously. This

mains of that original building.

posters are any indication, we’ll have

gives powerful feedback about what’s

The only remaining section now

some very determined young people

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houses the Media Center and fourth

coming out of the Lincoln Elementary

ment. It’s a great way to get input from

and fifth grade classrooms. When

School in the next few years!

everyone involved at the school, espe-

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cially busy people who may not have

there will be a nice new entrance and

see that the family spirit he fostered at

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spirits

who’ve

think is the most important of all. Red

sensation. For those who like an

migrat-

wine actually makes you feel warmer.

abundance of fruit, even in their dry

ed to this area from the North, it seems

We have all experienced that rosy

strange to talk about winter anything

glow from a glass of Cabernet or Merlot.

from South Eastern Australia is a good,

around here. It sometimes seems like

Indeed, in the heat of the summer, it can

affordable starting point. If less fruit,

we don’t even have a winter. True,

be quite unpleasant for some. White

more spice and a dry European style is

we don’t have the snow-shoveling,

wine just doesn’t have the same effect,

more your thing, the Jean Luc Colombo

ear-stinging, muffler-wearing kind of

and this is because of fundamental

Cotes du Rhone “Les Abeilles” ($12.99),

season that those from more northern

differences in the way reds and whites

a blend of Syrah and Grenache, could

climes are used to, but the temperature

are made.

be the answer.

does drop around this time of year,

California also gives the right amount of

overcoats make a reappearance and

along with the dark skins, which stain

weight and spice to warm you through.

windshields need scraping.

the juice red. Not only color is added to

Let’s make one thing clear. I am not

the juice in this process, however. Tan-

talking about White Zinfandel here.

wine preferences begin to change. Crisp,

nic acid and histamines, among other

Nothing against this ever-popular wine,

fresh whites like Sauvignon Blanc and

compounds, also leech out of the skins

but it is light, sweet and usually served

Pinot Grigio become less appealing

into the juice. Both of these components,

well chilled, and so it just doesn’t give the

and red wine sales begin to rise. Even

particularly in combination with alcohol,

sought-after effect. Zinfandel is a dark,

die-hard white drinkers tend to move to-

actually raise your body temperature.

very sugary grape by nature. White Zin

ward heavier wines, such as Chardonnay

Not to fever levels, obviously, but

is made by allowing minimal contact

or Viognier. Of course, this is partly due

enough to give you a “glow.”

with the skins, producing that pretty

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The higher the ratio of skin to

pink color, and stopping fermentation

unlike red, is generally served chilled),

juice, the darker, more concentrated and

before all of the sugars are gone, giving

but not many make the switch from iced

more tannic the wine becomes. Grapes

the sweetness. When made in a more

tea to hot tea, for example, so maybe

such as Pinot Noir have relatively thin

traditional red-wine style, extracting

other factors come into play.

skins and a higher proportion of juice

as much color and flavor as possible,

when squeezed and therefore make red

and fermenting out all of the sugar, it

with the seasons—fewer salads and

wines that are light in color and medium

makes big bold, dry wine. One of my

more soups, stews, casseroles and

bodied at most. At the other end of the

personal favorites is by Norman Family

roasted meats are prepared as the

spectrum, the thick skins and low juice

Vineyards in Paso Robles, and the name

nights draw in. Even those who do not

levels of, say, Cabernet Sauvignon or

gives a clue as to what to expect from

consciously match wine with food feel

Syrah, give heavy wines with often

it. It is called “The Monster.” This is

that this heartier fare goes better with

gripping tannin levels.

a little more expensive at $21.99, but

Firstly, the food we eat changes

a more full-bodied wine, and thus are

Story by Martin Tillier Photography by Keith Ketchum

Closer to home, a Zinfandel from

is red simply because it is fermented

to serving temperatures (white wine,

Wine preferences change as the cooler weather arrives.

All grape juice is clear. Red wine

sometimes even to the point where

When those times arrive, people’s

Winter Warmer Wines

wines, the Woop Woop Shiraz ($11.99)

more inclined to buy red.

Two good reasons, then, why red

Syrah, also known as Shiraz in

while it lives up to its name, it is still

Australia, is, to me, probably the most

soft enough to be enjoyed on its own,

winter-friendly grape variety. Not only

not just with food.

Cabernet Sauvignon is generally

wine sales increase at this time of year,

does it make big, bold wines but it also

serving temperature and food pairing,

lends a peppery spice flavor to wines,

considered the king of red-wine grapes,

but there is another reason, which I

which intensifies that “winter warmer”

and it certainly makes wines suitable as

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“winter warmers.� Cabernets are typically quite high in tannins, the things that cause the drying sensation and “bite� at the back of the tongue. This makes them more suitable for drinking with a meal, particularly high-protein dishes such as steaks. Protein and tannic acid actually break down one another, making the steak seem more tender and the wine smoother. Try a big Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the 1975 Wine Company’s Amber Knolls Vineyard ($25.99) with a New York strip, and you will see what I mean.

For white-wine drinkers, the colder months are when those big, buttery Chardonnays come into their own. If you want a full-bodied white, but without the oak, try a Viognier (pronounced VeeOn-Yay). There are many good examples available for less than $20, and a lot of

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people in the wine business believe them to be a great pairing with filet mignon finished with a dollop of herb butter.

Whether it is to match with food, mood, music or whatever, the most important thing in choosing a wine, however, is what your own tastes tell you. The surest way to enjoy a wine is to drink what you like the most, and if that means drinking a Chardonnay with a steak, go ahead. It’s not as if there are any wine police to come knocking at your door to give you a ticket.

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feature

Brunswick Forest The new community sets its own pace in sales and development.

Story by Tobin Spirer community set on U.S. Highway 17 six

2007, 105 homes and homes sites went

rapid

miles south of Historic Downtown

under contract for a total sales volume

decline of the real estate industry has

Wilmington, has quietly surged past

of more than $37 million.

been a familiar drumbeat for the past

the $37 million mark in sales just eight

18 months, at least one major area

months after its grand opening.

community is bucking the trend.

Brunswick Forest, a 4,500-acre, master-planned residential and retail

Between February 2007, when the

That figure excludes the Jefferson Landing section of Brunswick Forest that saw its entire 278-home inventory sell in

development’s Dream Street model

2006. In total, more than 380 homes and

homes opened, and the end of October

home sites have sold or are under contract.

John Muuss Photo

Although

the

Above: The Welcome Center at Brunswick Forest is open for visitor information and model home tours every day from 10 am to 6 pm.

John Muuss Photo

Left: Brunswick Forest’s warm hospitality begins at the new 14,000-square-foot Welcome Center, where visitors learn about the 4,500-acre community through colorful displays, media presentations and model home tours.

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officials say the pace is accelerating.

“Despite everything you hear about

many world-class amenities and

starting at $259,500. Twenty-two

flooring, distinctive crown molding

distinctive neighborhoods.

homes have sold since their release—

and granite countertops. Prices begin

ten on the first day.

at $329,500 for the townhomes and

At the adjacent Parkview, more

the terrible housing market, we’ve had

than half of the available home sites

great sales,” says Brenda Key, president

and home packages are under contract.

wood, visitors also may select from four

coastal home and home site package.

of Brunswick Forest Realty, LLC. “No

Like Jefferson Landing, this popular

Florida-style models at the newly

Evangeline is a project of Kent Homes,

one else that we know of seems to be

neighborhood features street lights,

introduced Villamar. These well-ap-

one of the Wilmington area’s leading

having this kind of success.”

ponds and sidewalks connecting to

pointed homes, decked out with central

luxury home builders.

miles of leisure trails that will lead to

sunlit kitchens, high ceilings and

Forest introduced Dream Street at

the community amenities, parks,

spacious lanais and porches, run from

fall of 2007. These low-maintenance

Parkview, one of the largest, all-new

preserves and the shops and offices in

$398,000 to $498,000. Fifteen have

homes feature woodland views, fabulous

model-home showcases in the coastal

The Villages, Brunswick Forest’s

already been sold, moving at a pace of

outdoor living spaces and gourmet kitch-

South. With the opening of a

commercial center. The average home

about one home per week.

ens at prices from the mid-$300,000s.

spectacular, 14,000-square-foot

price at Parkview is $425,000.

Earlier this year Brunswick

Welcome Center in September, visitors

Also setting an impressive pace is

Along with Parkview and Garden-

John Muuss Photo

Brunswick Forest development

from the high-$500,000s for the

Belshaw was also introduced in the

Finally, home sites at Walden are

Just released is Evangeline, a charming neighborhood of 56 coastal

moving briskly, with half the first

now have the opportunity to see a

the recently released Gardenwood, a

Carolina homes and 60 townhomes

phase under contract in the $165,000

complete picture of a community

neighborhood of attractive, all-brick,

offering high-end custom-home

to $225,000 range. These are destined

already becoming recognized for its

low-maintenance garden homes

features, including elegant hardwood

for early buyers who plan to build a custom home at some point in the

Guests at the Welcome Center’s opening gather around the topographical map for a presentation by Jimmy Sloan (right), the community’s chief operations officer.

future and are interested in taking advantage of pre-construction pricing

the stunning private golf course is be-

averaging 100 visitors a week and now

ing built against a backdrop of woods,

says Brunswick Forest Chief Operations

that the Welcome Center is open, we

wetlands and creeks offering a game

Officer Jimmy Sloan. “We’re seeing

anticipate even greater numbers.”

that is both visually rewarding and

“Families are moving in every day,”

people walking their dogs in the neigh-

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Designed in the classic Southern

challenging. Designed by Tim Cate, the

borhoods and kids riding their bikes on

coastal architecture of all of Bruns-

first 18 holes, along with the clubhouse,

the sidewalks. It’s fast becoming a

wick Forest’s amenity centers, the

are expected to open in 2009.

vibrant, well-established community.”

14,000-square-foot Welcome Center

More than seven miles of sidewalks

offers buyers an overview of the

have been laid to date. The weight of the

doing so well in the early going is a

community and its extraordinary

concrete required for the job—4,473

matter of some discussion, although

country club lifestyle. A variety of

tons—is equivalent to the displacement of

Brunswick Forest officials point to

attractive displays feature photo-

the Battleship North Carolina when fully

the heavy construction activity, an

graphs, color graphics, site plans and

loaded. When completed, the community

extensive amenities plan, word-of-

renderings of the neighborhoods and

will include more than 100 miles of

mouth from satisfied homeowners, the

amenities, including the River Club on

sidewalks that are part of a remarkable

quality of construction, the extensive

Town Creek, Community Garden, the

network of trails and pathways running

depth of financing behind the project

Ocean Club, the Wellness/Fitness

throughout Brunswick Forest.

and a marketing program that brings

Center and the 27-hole Cape Fear

Also under construction and

in more than 100 visitors a week.

National now under construction.

scheduled to open in the spring is the

Exactly why the community is

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The centerpiece of the community,

keeps building,” Key says. “We’re

that is still in effect.

The Villages at Brunswick Forest is designed with clusters of retail stores and plazas offering convenient one-stop shopping.

“Interest in Brunswick Forest just

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feature

The Villages at Brunswick Forest, now developing on U.S. Highway 17 at the community’s entrance, will offer residents commercial, retail and professional services in a 500,000-square-foot center.

18,000-square-foot Wellness/Fitness Center featuring the

a screened pavilion, an outdoor fireplace and an observation

latest weight-training and cardiovascular machines, along

platform—all overlooking the picturesque Town Creek, a

with indoor and outdoor pools, a cutting-edge aerobics room,

tributary of the Cape Fear River. Construction of the first

a sauna, a steam room and whirlpool, massage rooms,

phase of this facility is expected to begin in 2008.

dressing lounges, a snack bar and lounge with a media center, six lighted tennis courts and a pro shop.

Work also has begun on several parks, including

Early 2008 will also see the start of construction of The Villages at Brunswick Forest on Highway 17 at the entrance to the community. A Lowes Foods supermarket

Lowcountry Park with its meandering lake and expansive

will serve as one of the anchors of the 160-acre town center

meadow. The lake has been dug and the land graded to

designed with clusters of retail stores and plazas offering

create a descending series of elevations leading to the

convenient one-stop shopping. Space will be available for a

meadow. Additionally, an arched pedestrian bridge has been

wide range of shops and services. Commitments have already

built and native grasses and a variety of specimen trees have

been received from Frank Theatres, CVS, New Hanover

been planted along the lake.

Regional Medical Center, BB&T and Hampton Inn.

Soon, crews will begin work on the Community

“We’re moving full speed ahead with the amenities and

Garden, featuring a free-standing greenhouse, flower

infrastructure,” Sloan says. “What we’re doing here is unique.

gardens, growing fields and a glass-enclosed meeting room

We’re developing the country club lifestyle up front.”

where residents can gather to plan each season’s crops.

Plans are now being finalized for the River Club, Brunswick Forest’s non-motorized boating and fishing center complete with boardwalks and dock, a Nature Center,

For more information on Brunswick Forest, call (910) 371-2434 or visit www.brunswickforest.com. n View the residential and commercial site plans for Brunswick Forest at www.TheNBM.com.

Lowes Foods will serve as one of the anchors of the 160-acre town center at The Villages at Brunswick Forest.

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Now Accepting Appointments Dr. Sanjay Batish has served the healthcare needs of Brunswick County residents from his Leland office for nearly 10 years. As a board certified, family physician, he strives to offer each of his patients comprehensive care in a comfortable and caring environment.

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Maida Martin, PA-C Certified Physician’s Assistant

910-383-1500 101 Baldwin Drive • Leland, NC Located across from CVS on Village Road

www.BatishFamilyMedicine.com

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Have you

non-profit spotlight

Friends of the Leland Library Meet the group that helps the Leland Library thrive.

ever visited the Leland

including management and volunteering. The group holds three

Public Library and won-

general meetings a year, in February, June and November. The

dered, “Who exactly are the ‘Friends of the Leland Library’?”

November meeting includes the election of officers and directors

The Friends of the Leland Library started in 1999 as a result

for the upcoming year. The board of directors meets in January,

of the Leland Library wanting to start a children’s program.

March, May and September and other times as needed

Lisa Milligan, Leland Library’s Branch Manager, approached

throughout the year.

Jean Rhodes, one of Belville’s Town Commissioners, about the program, and Rhodes immediately went out, solicited funds to start the program and began to invite others to join her. But this was only the beginning. The Friends of the Leland

Story by Bambi Weavil Photography by Keith Ketchum

Library, which was formally organized in 2001, now has an estimated 150 members.

Wayne Carver is currently the president of the Friends of

The Leland Library is home to a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Friends of the Leland Library.

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the Leland Library. He says that 20 to 50 members are actively involved in different aspects of the organization,

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Ballroom raised money toward the collective effort to bring author Robert Inman to the Southport Community Center in April 2008. Inman, a novelist, screenwriter, playwright and essayist, lives in Boone and Charlotte, North Carolina, and writes about small-town America.

In the history of the Friends of the Leland Library, there have been some pleasant surprises from unexpected corporate resources.

“I think the biggest surprise came when Wal-Mart opened,” says Carver. “I was told Wal-Mart was selecting some local charities to donate to at their grand opening and

A gathering of the Friends of the Leland Library is always festive.

they would need our tax exempt number. It came time for The Friends of the Leland Library for the first time

the opening, and I was notified to be there. Thinking about

will hold two book sales this year to help generate more

it ahead of time, I thought they were giving us $200. It

income for library needs.

came time for the money to be given out and there were

The Spring Sale, which was held May 4 and 5, 2007,

three groups involved. I was called up to receive ours and

was very successful, bringing a little more than $2,000 for

Mark, the Wal-Mart manager, presented us a big check for

the Friends. The regular book sale was held in November. A

$3,000. All I could say was, ‘I am shocked speechless, this is

perk for being a Friends member includes a special, mem-

great.’ We used the money to buy new shelving for a youth

bers-only preview sale prior to the show.

corner and to replace upholstered chairs with new heavy-

In addition to book sales, membership fees financially

duty wooden chairs.” n

support the Friends of the Leland Library. Currently,

For more information and to join the Friends of the

individual and family memberships cost $10, patron

Leland Library, who keep literacy active in the community,

memberships are $25, sponsorships are $50 and benefactors

please contact the Leland Library at (910) 371-9442.

are $100.

Carver says that there are several ways local residents active membership, participating in book sales and volunteering at the local Leland Library.

“We have a volunteer coordinator who coordinates our

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can support the Friends of the Leland Library: Keeping an

Annual book sales in May and November support the Friends of the Leland Library’s efforts to improve the Leland Library.

volunteer work at the library,” says Carver, “which brings up a real key service to the library—and that is volunteers.

Volunteers are the very heart and backbone of the Friends group. Their work in the library and on the book sale is an essential part of what we accomplish as a Friends group.”

Financial support to the Friends group, as well as working closely with other Friends groups in Brunswick County, makes special events possible for the entire community. A luncheon and fashion show by Coldwater Creek that was held in late September at Sea Trail Plantation’s Grand 60

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behind the business

Sanjay Batish This local family has a global perspective.

Story by Jenny Vetter and young adult life in Ohio after

of us

moving to the United States from

have the unique opportunity to open our

India as a toddler with the rest of his

children’s eyes to the world and show

family. Upon graduation from

them how their lives can profoundly

medical school, his plans were

affect those around them. No one takes

realized and he migrated south to

this more seriously than local physician

begin his residency at the Medical

Sanjay Batish and his wife, Sonali, whose

College of Georgia in Augusta.

global perspective and social conscience

There he met Sonali, a graduate

have forever changed their family. The

student pursuing a master’s degree in

pair has many things in common, but one

Public Health at Emory University.

thing shines brightest—their desire to

Although she was born in England,

help others through their careers and

Sonali’s family is originally from

their passions.

India as well.

As Sanjay and Sonali Batish strode

The couple married in 1996 and

through the small village on the outskirts

started to discuss where Sanjay

of Pune, one of the largest cities in India,

should begin his medical career, as

they were anxious about how the remain-

he had recently completed his

der of the day would unfold. Although

residency program. One visit to

both had been raised in the United States,

Wilmington, with its historic

this trip to India was filled with the

waterfront, beautiful beaches and

familiar, warm feeling of returning home

small-town feel, was all it took for

and was amplified by an overwhelming

Sanjay and Sonali to pack their bags

sense of love—on this hot summer day in

and set up shop in the Port City

2000, the couple would finally meet their

area. Sanjay opened his own prac-

infant son for the first time.

tice, Batish Family Medicine, in

For Sanjay, the long journey to this

Leland in 1998. Around this time

moment had begun with a simple desire

talk of starting a family had begun,

for a new start in a warmer, sunnier place.

and the pair realized that they both

He spent the majority of his childhood

had dreams of adopting a child.

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Photo by Keith Ketchum

As parents,

all

Above: Sanjay and Sonali with their sons Roshun and Deepuk and their daughter, Divia, at their Leland home.

With strong family ties and roots

After close to a year of research,

with; but the months of background

in India, Sanjay and Sonali knew that

they selected Holt International, one

checks and visits from social workers

the adoption agency they chose would

of the most well-known international

were well worth it once they arrived in

need to have an international focus.

adoption agencies in the world. Found-

Pune. The agency had been working

ers Harry and Bertha Holt were person-

with the couple to find a child in this

my life, I’ve always valued my connec-

ally responsible for many of the inter-

specific region, where Sonali had family

tion with India,” Sanjay says. “When

national adoption laws that are still in

members she could stay with for the

we were ready to have a child come into

place today. The agency is known for its

three months it would take to final-

our lives, we felt it would be wonderful

thorough placement process, which the

ize the adoption. Upon their arrival in

to be able to adopt from India.”

Batish family is now extremely familiar

Pune, Sanjay and Sonali were finally

“Through the different chapters of

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through eighth-grade girls that focuses

behind the business

on wellness, health and developing life “Western medicine has given me incredible tools to help the

old in foster care. The new family of three arrived home in

patients that I see daily; however, in my ten years of practic-

Wilmington in September of 2000. Two years later, the couple

ing medicine, I’ve also seen innumerable circumstances that

celebrated the birth of twins—son Deepuk and daughter Divia.

were worsened by Western medicine or were simply unex-

These days, after putting down roots in the area, starting careers and building their family, life is only a little bit quieter

plainable from the Western approach.”

As the line that separates traditional Western medicine

for Sanjay and Sonali, although no less exciting. With three

and more holistic practices becomes increasingly blurred,

active elementary school–aged children around the house, an

Sanjay hopes that acupuncture will benefit his existing

expanded practice for Sanjay and a new job for Sonali, the past

patients and encourage new patients to try an alternative

year has kept the family busy.

method of healing.

For several months, Sanjay has been studying the health benefits of acupuncture and taking courses that will allow him to practice the treatment as an accredited acupuncturist,

“I hope that by learning acupuncture I can become a more effective healer,” Sanjay adds.

Also ready to embark on a new adventure, Sonali

hopefully adding the treatment to his already thriving Leland

recently began work as a Certified Health Education Special-

practice in early 2008.

ist (CHES) at Girls, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization

“The world has hundreds of different traditional healthcare systems that have developed over centuries,” Sanjay says.

that focuses on enriching the lives of girls, inspiring them to be “strong, smart and bold.” She leads a program for sixth-

goals through activities and guest speakers.

Although their children and careers keep them on the go, one of the couple’s shared passions is their involvement with the Full Belly Project, a nonprofit organization that designs labor-saving devices to improve the lives of people in developing countries. The project is centered on an invention designed by Wilmington-based Jock Brandis. The device is made up of two concrete pieces with a metal grinding apparatus fitted inside,

Photo by Keith Ketchum

introduced to their son Roshun, a healthy, happy six-month-

Above: Sonjay with his daughter, Divia.

and with this low-tech device, one person can shell 50 kilograms of

now called the Malian peanut sheller,

poorest regions of the world—including

peanuts in an hour.

increases productivity about 50-fold.

Sanjay and Sonali’s native India.

While this may not sound exciting

Not only does the sheller produce

“We support Full Belly because it

to some, Sanjay explains that many

valuable protein in cultures that lack

is pro-environment, pro-conservation,

cultures depend on peanuts as their sole

basic nutritional essentials, it can also

and provides immediate relief to

source of protein and that this invention,

provide income for millions in the

people in the world who are suffering,” says Sanjay.

As they raise their family, Sanjay and Sonali value the close-knit feel of the Leland area, as well as the warm days that allow the family to spend much of their time outdoors, riding Photo courtesy of GoldenEyePhotographs.com

bikes, playing at the beach or teaching

Above: The Batish family takes time to pose for a photo at a recent family reunion.

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the kids how to grow vegetables in the garden. They also realize that their story, with its international roots, outflow of compassion towards others and sense of global awareness is something special that they can pass to their children—a legacy of looking at the world with open eyes and open hearts. n Winter 2007-08

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As a parent of two elementary schoolers, Williams saw the need for a safe, fun way to get kids more interested in fitness and nutrition. With a background in education, she also realized that most kids won’t try something they do not think they’ll be good at. “Many kids will give up on new activities if they feel

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Balance and agility equipment, such as fitness balls, jump ropes, balance boards and mini trampolines are stationed between the strength and cardio machines. Along the walls are framed trivia questions that change each month to focus on a spe-

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To encourage kids to do their best, without the pressure of competition with others, Fitwize 4 Kids utilizes a Motivation & Achievement System—a 12-month program that allows kids and their parents to track individual progress.

The system consists of 11 levels, including two Bronze, two physical ability—from children with special needs to the young athletes—to participate and excel.

Unlike structured dance classes or sports practices, Fitwize 4 Kids has an open schedule that allows parents to drop off their children at any time Monday through Friday 1 to 7 pm and Saturday 10 am until 2 pm for a fully structured and

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Silver and one final Gold Level, that encourages kids of any

Above: A child demonstrates a piece of cardio equipment called the Moon Walker.

Middle: The lobby/entrance area at Fitwize 4 Kids is kid-friendly.

Bottom: Instructor (Coach Rob) supervises the circuit.

“Our center isn’t just for kids who need to lose weight or establish healthy eating habits.” supervised 45-minute session. Many parents find that the programs at the center are beneficial to the activities their children already participate in, as the coaches work with each child individually to accomplish his or her goals.

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that children stay healthy and active.

“More than anything, I want these kids to increase their self-esteem, which will open up so many doors for them in their future,” Williams says. “We are giving kids a fun place to learn good habits that will last a lifetime.”

In addition to its regular programs, Fitwize 4 Kids also offers kid’s night out, birthday parties, classes and clinics.

For these programs, it’s not necessary for you to have a regular membership.

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7 Tips to Slash Home Heating Bills Story Courtesy of ARA Content

3.

Have your heating system cleaned and tuned. A pre-season tune up is a great investment. It reduces the chances of breakdowns on cold winter nights, improves safety and more than pays for itself through more energy-efficient operation.

For the free report “How to Identify a Good Heating and Cooling Contractor,” go to www.comfortinstitute.org.

4.

Replace your furnace or heat pump air filter (or clean it if it is an electronic unit). Most systems need this done every

Consumers

will likely pay record prices to heat their

homes this winter, up an average of 10.5 percent from last winter, says NEADA (The National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association), a group of state energy aid officials.

Now is the time to give your home a “check-up.” Here are seven tips from the Comfort Institute to make your home an energy sipper instead of a gas guzzler.

month to ensure safe and efficient operation. Keep forgetting to do it? Ask your contractor for an extended surface area

central air filter that only needs to be replaced once a year. It also does a far better job of keeping your equipment and the air in your home clean.

5.

Close your fireplace damper. Did you remember to close it last time

you used the fireplace? Shut it now or waste precious warm air all winter long.

6.

Install a programmable set-back

1.

Ask your HVAC contractor to test your duct system for air leaks. Many assume that windows and doors are

the major cause of a home’s energy-wasting air leaks. But according to recent research by the Department of Energy (DOE), gaps, joints and disconnections in the typical home’s duct system are much more significant. The DOE states that the typical duct system loses 25 to 40 percent of the energy put out by the central furnace or heat pump. Authorities recommend sealing ducts with a brushed on fiber-reinforced elastomeric sealant. Duct tape usually dries out and fails.

Testing your heating system can save you money all winter long.

2.

It turns out duct tape is great for many things, but sealing ducts isn’t one of them.

Ask your contractor to perform an Infiltrometer “blower door” test. The blower door is a computerized instrument originally

thermostat. Turning down the

thermostat eight degrees for eight hours a day will save 8 percent on home-heating costs. An easy way to take advantage of these savings is to lower the thermostat temperature while away from home or sleeping. Ask your heating contractor about new models, which are much easier to program.

7.

Consider replacing your old furnace or heat pump. Just like a car, heating and cooling equipment doesn’t last forever. Is your system more than 12 years old? Planning to stay in your home more than a few years? Many authorities recommend

replacing it before it fails permanently. New units can pay for themselves over time as they are up to twice as energy efficient.

However, government and utility research has found that more than 90 percent of newly installed high-efficiency systems have energy-wasting mistakes. Today’s new equipment is drastically compromised if it is hooked up to bad ducts.

invented by the Department of Energy. It pinpoints where your home’s worst air leaks are, such as duct leaks, and also measures how leaky the overall house is. Most homes have the equivalent of an open window in combined air leaks. Many heating contractors offer an Infiltrometer test

Be sure to close your fireplace damper after every use.

Do some homework before talking to contractors. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov and www.comfortinstitute.org. Print out the free Comfort Institute report “Tips and Secrets to Buying A New Heating and Cooling System.”

as part of a “Home & Duct Performance Checkup” that also checks insulation levels and overall duct performance.

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Second Annual Santa Cop Softball Game Benefits the Local Christmas Toy Drive.

faces & places

Grand Opening for Coastal Coverings & Closets, New Carolina Chiropractic & Alltel.

Story by Michelle Macken The Leland Police Department defeated the Leland Volunteer Fire/

Story by Michelle Macken

Rescue Department in the second annual Santa Cop softball game on Sunday, October 28. The annual event is part of a toy drive to provide

Coastal Coverings and Closets, New Carolina Chiropractic

toys to needy children in the North Brunswick County area during the

and Alltel wireless held a tri grand opening September 14, 2007.

upcoming holiday season. The game was held at the Northwest Ball

All three businesses are located in the Logan Homes building

Field on Highway 74/76, near the Leland Industrial Park. Everyone in

at 60 Gregory Rd. in Belville, directly beside Waterford of the

attendance had to bring a new, unwrapped toy with a $5 value.

Carolinas commercial village.

The toy drive will continue until the middle of December at various locations throughout the Leland area, including the Leland Town Hall, Leland Volunteer Fire Department, Magnolia Greens Clubhouse, Waterford Clubhouse, Wal-Mart and Cross Creek Commons.

Tricia Merritt and George Murray

The toys will be distributed to the Leland area’s needy children at a Christmas party on Saturday, December 15 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Leland Town Hall. For more information or to volunteer please contact Corporal Robert Ernest at rernest@townofleland.com or Landon Barker at lbarker@townofleland.com.

Brenda and James Bozeman

Barbara and Jim Tuzzeo

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Brian Galeucia, Theresa Morgan, Tricia and Kenny Merritt

Leland Mayor Walter Futch, Wife Martha and Sheila Hinson

Steven Maniscalco, Lessie Butler, Mark and Sharon Fincannon

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Sixth Annual Town of Leland Founders’ Day Celebration Was an Overwhelming Success.

Story Courtesy of LelandTribune.com Photography Contributed from town of Leland

The Town of Leland’s Sixth Annual Founders’ Day Celebration, held September 8, 2007, on the grounds behind the Leland Town Hall, was an overwhelming success. Founders’ Day featured blue skies, a large, upbeat crowd, music, food, a talent show, booths promoting local businesses and a great deal of down-home fellowship. The event kicked off with the presentation of the colors by the North Brunswick High School JROTC Color Guard.

Founders’ Day featured music from the Hewlett Creek Boys (an acoustical bluegrass band), Al’s Place Bluegrass Band, Only

by Grace gospel ensemble, UBU band and The Love Connection (a jazz band). Attendees were also treated to performances by the North Brunswick High School Band and Iryna’s Academy of Dance.

In addition to the main stage performances, Founders’ Day also included a demonstration stage. Features on this stage included demonstrations by Seidokan Karate, Jet’s Cheerleader Club of Leland, King Tiger Tae Kwon Do, Southeast Dance and an amazing demonstration by the Leland Police Department’s K-9 Unit.

A number of elected officials were also present at the Founders’ Day Celebration. Sheriff Ronald Hewett was in attendance, as were David Sandifer, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and Leland native Scott Milligan, who serves as Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Education.

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Murray Art & Frame

by Heather Lowery

Business Profile

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How many of us would have the courage to leave something familiar behind and venture into less known waters? George Murray, owner of Murray Art & Frame, did just that. After finding success as an accountant for 26 years, he decided to change careers and create a business that focused on his other talent—art.

Murray began his business in 2004 in the Waterford commercial complex in Leland. In fact, he was the first business to set up shop in the Waterford communities.

Murray’s business has grown, and he recently relocated to a larger space in an adjacent building in the Waterford complex. He attributes his early growth to the surrounding community.

Above: George Murray and Katie Palacios welcome customers at Murray Art & Frame.

“The wonderful support I got from the community helped me to survive,� comments Murray. “My initial goal was to bring something unique to the area; providing a good quality product with high standards of customer service.�

Customer service is a priority at Murray Art & Frame. “Many of the people that visit my shop first come in as customers, but they leave as friends,� he says.

Murray also gives much credit to his employee, Katie Palacios. “She has a wonderful work ethic,� Murray says. �She manages all of the custom framing, doing everything from helping customers pick the design to doing the actual framing. Katie is the best I’ve ever seen at picking out the right combination of colors for our customers’ projects. From shadowboxes to cross-stitch to art prints she does it all. With our state-of-the-art computerized mat cutter, Katie can design just about anything our customers would want.�

With Katie managing the custom framing, this gives Murray time to devote to local artists with one-stop shop, giclee-printing services. “I provide all the services artists need to take their artwork from originals to archival ink giclees,� says Murray.

Murray has his own talents, which he says is not the focal point of his frame shop. “I draw celebrity portraits�, which are mainly sold in tourist area gift shops.

In 1999 he was asked to draw portraits of the characters in The Andy Griffith Show for a Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser. Actors Don Knotts (Barney) and George Lindsey (Goober) from the TV series were so impressed with Murray’s drawings that they asked him for copies.

Prominent people and various establishments continue to ask Murray to create his portraits. Some of his ventures include drawing Miss USA 2005 (Chelsea Cooley), being the official artist for Margaret Kerry’s up-and-coming book Tinker Bell Talks and, most recently, creating 17 portraits of celebrity inductees for a gala being held at the brand-new Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame in Missouri. He can now add Roy Clark, Andy Williams, Jim Stafford and Yakov Smirnoff (to name a few) to his already long list of celebrity portraitures.

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Not only is George Murray a talented artist who is committed to his business, but also he is dedicated to the community. He is a board member of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Spring Fest Committee. Plus, he continually donates many of his celebrity portraits to various charities for fundraisers.

“One pleasure of owning my own business,� he says, “is the feeling that I can give back to the community.�

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Murray Art & Frame is located in Leland at 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 103, and can be contacted by phone at (910) 371-3833 or (910) 471-3965, or seen online at www.murrayart.com.

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New Carolina Chiropractic

by Kate Lino

Business Profile

Leland Veterinary Hospital Business Profile

As our population has become older, healthcare has changed dramatically in the last few years. Chiropractic doctors have become mainstream, and it seems as though chiropractic offices are springing up everywhere, making it hard to choose which one is right for you.

Family units are constantly being defined and re-defined with different dynamics, including the inclusion of pets. Leland Veterinary Hospital understands the importance of treating pets like a member of your own family.

Dr. Steven Maniscalco, whose new office, New Carolina Chiropractic, is now open off Highway 17 in Leland, stands out from the pack.

Dr. Dave Beauchamp, one of the original members of the first-ever graduating class of veterinarians in North Carolina history, graduated from the North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1985.

Beauchamp relocated to the Leland area from Raleigh, realizing the great growth potential and the need for quality veterinary care in the area.

Originally from New York, Maniscalco came to North Carolina in 1990.

He spent two years studying at UNC-Wilmington and on the weekends attended Carolina School of Massage Therapy near Chapel Hill, preparing Dr. Steven Maniscalco was deeply affected for a future in physical medicine. He then transferred to Life University in Marietta, Georgia, whose undergraduate program in nutrition was a by a medical mission trip in India. good match for Maniscalco’s educational and career goals. He went on to receive a master’s degree in Sports Injury Management as well as his Doctorate of Chiropractic. Each of these areas contributes to his methods of patient management.

While many chiropractors focus on spinal alignment as well as bones and nerves, Maniscalco says he also “tends to take a little more time doing muscle work.”

Maniscalco was inspired to become a doctor of chiropractic through childhood experiences.

Above: Dr. Jaime Claypool is one of three “When I first operated the practice, I was located in a corner space in veterinarians at Leland Veterinary Hospital.

Clairmont Plaza and had about 1,000 pet owners and around 2,000 patients,” says Beauchamp. “We expanded very quickly and in 1998 moved to our present building at 508 Village Road. I now have two great associates working with me, Dr. David Brazik and Dr. Jaime Claypool. Currently, my practice has more than 13,000 pet owners and over 30,000 pets in our files.”

What separates Leland Veterinary Hospital from other practices, according to Beauchamp, is the importance of personalized pet care, quality in-house equipment and the desire to provide the highest quality care they can.

“I had scoliosis and was flat-footed growing up, which affected not only my athletic ability (or lack thereof), but to just walk was actually painful,” he says. “I never quite felt up to standard. Chiropractic changed that for me, physically and emotionally.”

“All of the doctors treat the dogs and cats as if they are our very own,” says Beauchamp. “We strive to be the best we can be and provide the best basic care we can. As dogs and cats have grown to be more important parts of families, we have grown our practice to keep pace with pet owners’ expectations.”

When Maniscalco was young his mother took him to see a chiropractor. This man introduced him to the wide-ranging aspects of chiropractic care, explaining how structure affects function and how the body can heal and perform its functions best when the brain is sending and receiving messages through nerves that are free of spinal disturbances.

Each doctor at Leland Veterinary Hospital is a direct reflection of the vision of the practice, each speaking with love about his or her work, family and pets.

“I knew this was what I wanted to do, what a wonderful gift to be able to give people,” Maniscalco says.

During his time at Life University, Maniscalco went on a medical mission trip to India. There, villagers who had heard about this team of American doctors came from all over the region with ailments ranging from hearing loss to spina bifida, hoping the American doctors could cure their conditions.

“Americans are inundated with marketing and preconceived notions about chiropractic care, yet these people believed whole heartedly in what we brought to the table,” says Maniscalco. He adds that he would like to take similar medical mission trips in the future, as well as find ways to break down financial and institutional barriers to chiropractic care here in the states.

For now, Maniscalco is busy getting his new clinic up and running as well as spreading the word about chiropractic care on a more local scale.

He gladly talks with groups about nutrition, exercise and health.

His new, sleek office has the appearance of a modern-day sports medicine clinic complete with muscle relaxing and strengthening machines, therapeutic ultrasound and cold laser, adjusting instruments, as well as the traditional chiropractic table, though his table was custom-built to allow for a wider range of techniques.

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Dr. Dave Beauchamp, shown here with his children Gretchen and Rieman, has created a family-oriented veterinary practice.

Brazik, who has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2002, primarily focuses on canine and feline medicine and surgery. “Prevention is the key!”

Brazik says. He encourages routine health screenings and diagnostics, which can address many potential problems before they become a serious health risk.

Brazik has been married for seven years to an equine veterinarian in the Wilmington area. They enjoy horse shows and country and coastal living with their newborn son and share their home with a boxer dog, three cats and a few fish.

Claypool has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2003 and primarily focuses on infectious disease, dermatology, endocrinology and soft-tissue surgery. She, like Brazik, is a proponent of preventative medicine. Claypool and her partner of four years share a home with three dogs (Foster, Marley and Dawson), two cats and tank full of saltwater fish. They look forward to new opportunities, making new friends and calling the area home, while enjoying activities in the area and beach time with their dogs.

Beauchamp, who has served on the Board of Directors of the N.C. Veterinary Medicine Association since 1996, served last year as the board’s president. Currently he is on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Judicial Council, a national ethics and grievance arm of the national professional veterinary medical association. Despite his very busy professional schedule, Beauchamp has created an important balance of work and family. He has two children—Gretchen, 12 years old, a straight A student who desires to be a horse veterinarian, and Rieman, an 11-year-old who wants to be a football player and possibly a forensics specialist.

Maniscalco always offers a no-charge consultation and stays clear of the hard-sell approach. “I want my patients to make a comfortable decision and have options—everyone and every body is unique,” he says.

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“Many of our clients remember the early days when our children were playing behind the front desk at Clairmont Plaza,” says Beauchamp. “I have worked hard to create a balance of work and family life so I can take care of the business and still be a significant part of my children’s lives.”

Dr. Steven Maniscalco works on a patient at his new chiropractic office in Leland.

If you would like to establish your family pet care with Leland Veterinary Hospital, you can visit their office at 508 Village Road or contact them at (910) 371-3440.

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North Brunswick Fellowship Church Business Profile

by Rob Norman

Brunswick Women’s Center Business Profile

Ready for something positive? In a world where media, political and religious babble is increasingly negative, we have a surprise for you. “Good News!”

Jesus said. “My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10).

Women in North Brunswick County no longer have to leave the area to find exceptional healthcare. Brunswick Women’s Center, a medical office that has been serving women in the county for more than 20 years, recently opened its newest location in the Waterford Medical Plaza in Leland. The center offers high-quality obstetric and gynecological care in a newly constructed, convenient location.

From yearly checkups and prenatal planning to post-menopausal care and gynecological surgeries, the caring staff at Brunswick Women’s Center provides quality care to women in Brunswick County. The new Leland office joins the recently opened Calabash facility and the existing Supply location.

Proclaiming good news is a focus at North Brunswick Fellowship Church.

The physicians and nursing staff at Brunswick Women’s Center encourage women in every stage of life to visit their OB/GYN annually, not just during pregnancy. Yearly checkups are an essential part of a woman’s overall health and play an important role in disease prevention, as many forms of cancer and other diseases and disorders can be identified during routine exams.

North Brunswick Fellowship Church (NBFC) is a vision of Wilmington’s First Baptist Church, Winter Park and Brunswick Islands Baptist churches, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. Although NBFC is Baptist at its root, the Fellowship is open to people from all backgrounds who are committed to doing ministry and missions with other Christian groups.

A typical annual visit includes a complete medical examination of multiple organ systems, including the thyroid, breasts, heart, lungs, abdomen and extremities, as well as a pelvic exam with Pap smear. The center also provides screening mammograms, depending on a patient’s age and risk factors for breast cancer.

On-site laboratory services are available five days a week to ensure patients receive results quickly and confidentially, without having to visit a separate location.

Co-Pastors Rob and Mickie Norman invite you to come and worship at Belville Elementary School (one mile south of Leland, on Highway 133) on Sunday mornings at 10 am. The worship style is a blend of contemporary and traditional in a casual setting. Children’s church and a nursery are provided. For more information, visit www.nbfellowship.net or call (910) 294-1682.

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Many women require more than just a yearly checkup when it comes to their gynecological healthcare needs. Brunswick Women’s Center also provides major and minor gynecological surgeries for women, such as hysterectomies and surgical treatment for endometriosis, incontinence and abnormal menstrual bleeding.

The physicians of Brunswick Women’s Center also offer endometrial ablation and minimally invasive procedures for urinary stress incontinence. They also provide patients with extensive on-site pre-surgical counseling and compassionate post-operative care.

by Kate Lino

Business Profile

The obstetricians at Brunswick Women’s Center have the opportunity to play a special part in the formation of new families. They understand that although pregnancy comes with great excitement, new parents often deal with uncertainties and have many questions. The center’s physicians and nurses can assist with every aspect of the pregnancy process, from prenatal planning to preparation for labor and delivery. They offer specialized care for patients from conception to delivery, including on-site ultrasound screenings. All deliveries are performed at Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply.

As the third generation of bank presidents for Cooperative Bank, Frederick Willetts III has banking in his blood.

His grandfather, Frederick Willetts, took over the bank in 1933 during the Depression, and it has been managed by the family ever since. Founded in Wilmington Dan Weitzner, Jennifer Kievit, Paul Chase and

by John M. Wright in 1898, Cooperative Bank has since grown to 23 bank offices Danny Roach (L-R) of Cooperative Bank are across Eastern North Carolina, spanning as far north as Kill Devil Hills and Nags ready to serve you.

Head all the way south to Southport. In addition, the bank owns a mortgage banking firm, Lumina Mortgage, Inc., which sells residential mortgage loans through three offices in North Carolina.

Staffing all three locations is a team of four obstetrician/gynecologists: Robert Hassler, M.D.; L. Joseph Swaim, M.D.; Larry Wilson, M.D.; and Susan Kady Wilson, M.D. All four physicians are board-certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which ensures that patients receive the highest quality medical care and expertise.

“We’re the largest bank headquartered in the region,” Willetts says. “We think we are right-sized for the region.

We can give better customer service and more personalized service since we are locally operated.”

The company expanded its operations to Brunswick County in December 2003, when it opened a bank office in Southport. In April 2007, Cooperative Bank opened its newest bank office in Leland at the Shoppes at Westgate.

Willetts says the move to Brunswick County seemed a likely location to expand.

Whether you are new to the area or just want a physician a little closer to home, Brunswick Women’s Center offers the experience, quality and convenience you need.

Visit www.BrunswickWomensCenter.org or call (910) 754-9166 to learn more about the center’s staff and services or to schedule an appointment.

“The growth in North Brunswick has been incredible,” he says. “More and more people are moving there. The growth potential is tremendous and outpaces the region.”

In early July, Cooperative Bank acquired the Bank of Jefferson in South Carolina. With that acquisition, Willetts anticipates expanding throughout the Grand Strand and filling in with future bank offices between Myrtle Beach and South Brunswick County.

“We have been very pleased with our Brunswick operations,” Willetts says. “We like Brunswick County.”

For more information on Cooperative Bank, visit their Leland office at 1117 New Point Boulevard, online at www.coop-bank.com or call (910) 383-2925.

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North Brunswick Fellowship is seeking to proclaim and to live out this good news right now in a relevant, authentic, creative way, understanding that the teachings of Jesus are as vital and life-changing today as they were when he first spoke them. For the past two years, this fellowship of Jesus followers has been gathering and growing. They are nourishing a maturing love for God that expresses itself in a love for others and exercises that love through positive actions toward those in need.

by Jenny Vetter

The four doctors at Brunswick Women’s Center provide services from yearly checkups and prenatal care to post-menopausal care and gynecological surgeries.

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Able Installations

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Accent on Framing

910-200-0272

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Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers

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Apollo Transport

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Atlantic Wealth Advisors

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Batish Family Medicine

910-383-1500

56

Border Magic

910-540-3928

49

Brenda Bozeman-Remax Coastal Properties

910-371-2663

9

Brookside Homes

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Brunswick Surgical Associates

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Brunswick Urgent Care

910-383-2182

40

Brunswick Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center

910-754-9166

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Capeside Animal Hospital

910-383-2100

31

ChiroHealth Chiropractic

910-371-1200

6

Coastal Coverings & Closets

910-383-3530

25

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty

910-371-1181

24

Cooperative Bank

910-383-2925

31, 80

Crawlspace Concepts

910-383-9910

44, 45, BC

Cromshaw Chiropractic

910-371-2525

31

Cutting Edge Electronics

910-371-3710

55

DeVita Pilates

910-538-5366

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Door to Door Floors

910-371-9662

19

Eddie Romanelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

910-383-1885

5

Enoch Surf & Skate

910-547-9466

64

Farm Bureau Insurance

910-371-2111

84

First1Bank

910-383-3955

55

Flex Appeal Gym

910-371-9900

82

House of Wine & Cheese

910-383-2344

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Jennifer Skelton-Interiors by Decorating Den

910-383-6754

25

Johnson & Robertson Custom Builders

910-383-0950

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John Sweeney, DDS, PA General Dentistry

910-383-2615

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Kelly Sloop-Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove at Mallory Creek

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Leland Business Association

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Leland Copy Center

910-383-2235

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Leland Veterinary Hospital

910-371-3440

48

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Morgan Internal Medicine, PC

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Murray Art & Frame

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Nancy Nipper-Hanover Realty

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New Carolina Chiropractic

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North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce

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North Carolina Christmas Festival

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55

Simply Divine Teak Furniture

910-232-1001

18

Speaks Law Firm

910-371-5655

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Town of Leland

910-371-0148

13

Victory Free Will Baptist Church

910-371-6424

82

Village Road Memorial Chapel

910-383-3511

61

Wilmington Sea Dawgs

910-256-2565

40

Womb’s Window

910-202-0389

40

Woody Wright-Nationwide Insurance

910-371-0770

73

Woodlands Bank

910-457-9595

29

Zion United Methodist Church

910-253-5673

64

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flashback

Photo contributed from the Town of Leland.

On June 7, 1920, the modern ferry boat John Knox was placed in service across the Cape Fear River into Brunswick County. It was in operation until February 6, 1935.

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