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North Brunswick County Numbers & Info Handy numbers you’ll need if you are new to the area. what’s happened A look at events and happenings from the summer. what’s happening A look at events and happenings upcoming this fall. gadgets Top-of-the-line gadgets for this fall. nonprofit spotlight Hope Harbor Home: Empowering Victims of Domestic Violence in Brunswick County. By Bambi Weavil relocation story The Road Less Traveled: Decisions That Have Made All the Difference. By Terry Leigh Buckner home-building process From Tampa to Leland: Enjoying the Slower Pace of North Brunswick County. By Jon Tait new construction Westgate: Small-Town Living Meets Urban Accessibility. By Marybeth G. Cale green feature Green Water: A Look at Rain Barrels. By Kate Sweeney special section A Rare Breed in Leland: TrailsEnd’s Estrela Mountain Dogs. By Bryan Stange feature story A Milestone for Magnolia Greens: Celebrating Ten Years in Leland. By Linda Thomas

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across the cape fear Cucalorus Film Festival: Putting

health Keeping Healthy as the Seasons Change.

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By Gloria Vreeland education Brunswick Community College: Student-Focused Scheduling Makes It Easier to Attend BCC. By Ken Little

the Wonders of Nature. By Sarah Downing southport feature The Balance of Offerings: Southport’s Donation-Only Yoga, Pilates and T’ai Chi Studio. By Francesca Soroka

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across the county The Green Swamp Preserve: Discover

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Wilmington on the Film Festival Map. By Allison Ballard

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behind the business Mike Holmes: Making a Big Effect on Small-Town Life. By Marybeth G. Cale

unique business Cape Fear Riverwood: Innovative

business profiles Learn more about these busi-

Recycling. By Kristen Nieto

nesses: Leland Copy Center, Cooperative Bank, Brunswick Community Hospital, Border Magic, INTERIORS by Decorating Den, Riegelwood Federal Credit Union, Network Real Estate, Peak Fitness

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and Kwik Kuts. Stories by Lauren Rectenwald, Paul Chase, Kristen Nieto, Ken Little, Jason Frye

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faces and places WWAY’s Cape Fear Pride at Juniper Creek; Grand Opening for the Grape and Ale; North Brunswick Chamber’s Annual Party; Young Professionals Network Event; 3rd Annual Leland Under the Lights Car Show, Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Suntrust Bank and the 1st Annual

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Bugsys Golf Tournament.

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flashback How it used to be: HB Lee’s Station on Village Road in Leland.

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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 are the nearest medical facilities?

Cascade Primary Care (910) 383-1600 509 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 200, Leland, NC 28451 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 Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply (910) 755-8121 1 Medical Center Drive, Supply, NC 28462 16

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New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington (910) 343-7000 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Where is the library?

Leland Library (910) 371-9442 487 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451

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Where is the nearest drug store?

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 Where are the town halls located?

Leland Town Hall (910) 371-0148 102 Town Hall Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Navassa Town Hall (910) 371-2432 334 Main Street, Navassa, NC 28451 Sandy Creek Town Hall (910) 655-3153 114 Sandy Creek Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Belville Town Hall (910) 371-2456 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 205, Belville, NC 28451 Northwest Town Hall (910) 655-5080 4889 Vernon Road, Leland, NC 28451 How do I get involved in the community or volunteer?

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what’s happened

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Opening of Franklin Rouse State Farm® Agency State Farm Insurance Agent Franklin Rouse officially opened his Leland office at 9 am on Tuesday, July, 1. In conjunction with the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, the Rouse Agency offered an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, July 25, at the new location. Catering for this event was provided by Antonio’s of Leland and approximately 75 people turned out for the event.

Above: Franklin Rouse cuts the ribbon to officially open for business at his new agency.

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At a Construction Kickoff ceremony on June 2, Brunswick Community Hospital leaders unveiled the name for the new 74-bed hospital that will open in 2010. The new hospital, which will be located approximately 3 miles north of the current hospital on Hwy. 17, will be named the Brunswick Novant Medical Center.

LBA Sponsors a Reverse Raffle Draw to Benefit the Leland Middle Schools D.A.R.E. Program

Above: Chip Leavitt, BEMC; builder Chris Senior of Anchorage Building; Hubert Brittain, BEMC; Brenda Key, president of Brunswick Forest Realty; Jack Miller, BEMC; Brunswick Forest developer Jeff Earp.

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Brunswick Forest and Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. officials energized the first Small Renewable Generation installation at a new home in Brunswick Forest. This Green Home, engineered for net zero energy cost, is the first in Brunswick County to feed energy generated by the home’s solar system back onto the electric grid.

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New Carolina Chiropractic hosted the first ever Health Awareness Day for North Brunswick residents on Saturday, July 26, at Magnolia Greens pro-shop ballroom. The event featured catered breakfast and lunch, complimentary massages, free health screenings and doctor and staff Q &A.

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The Leland Business Association sold raffle tickets for months in order to raise money for Leland Middle School’s D.A.R.E. program. Tickets sold for $100 each and the winner of the raffle received $5,000 cash at a dinner and dance held on August 15, 2008. All profits from this raffle event went directly to the D.A.R.E. program for Leland Middle School.

Riegelwood Federal Credit Union Holds Ribbon Cutting Riegelwood Federal Credit Union officially opened for business in Leland on August 4, 2008. The new location is located at 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. on 74/76 across from the Leland Industrial Park.

Above: Riegelwood Federal Credit Union CEO Linda Ganey, along with the RFCU Leland Staff, prepares to cut a ribbon for the grand opening celebration. Fall 2008

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This fall there are so many things to do in the Cape Fear Region. We have highlighted some not-to-miss events belowâ&#x20AC;Ś October 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18

Riverfest 2008

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November 1

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A Full and Half Iron Distance Triathlon from Wrightsville Beach to Wilmington. Triathletes will start from Wrightsville Beach for a point-to-point swim in the channel so they will not have to deal with the unpredictability of an ocean swim. Beach2Battleship finishes at the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Memorial. Wrightsville Beach to Wilmington, Banks Channel to Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, www.beach2battleship.com

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Heritage Day at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Staff and volunteers dress in colonial costume and demonstrate militia drills, period toys, candle making and more. The event starts at 10 am. 8884 St. Philips Road SE, Winnabow, (910) 371-6613, www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/brunswic/brunswic.htm

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November 1

N.C. Christmas Festival & Parade in Leland

The Village Shoppes at Waterford Fall Festival

The 16th Annual N.C. Christmas Festival Parade starts at 10 am on Village Road in Leland. The parade starts at First Baptist Church, heads east and ends at the Food Lion Shopping Center. The Festival, with food, fun, entertainment, Santa and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, starts at noon and is held behind Leland Town Hall. www.ncchristmasfestival.com

Come out on the first Saturday in November to enjoy live music, arts and crafts, food, a silent auction, fun for kids, a Halloween costume contest and more. All proceeds from the silent auction go to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. Waterford Village Shoppes, (910) 392-9325

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Downtown Wilmington hosts a fun festival alongside the Cape Fear River. Continuous live entertainment is featured on two outdoor stages during this festival that celebrates the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich heritage with music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. Downtown Wilmington, (910) 452-6862, www.wilmingtonriverfest.com

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity invites you to join them under the big tent for festive song, food, drink and dance. This two-day festival includes the sounds of a 15-piece Oom Pah Pah band, authentic Bavarian cuisine, imported beer and wine and dancing to music provided by the Harbour Towne Fest Band. It also features the Time Warner Cable Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Area, Saturday only from 11 am to 6 pm. Hours are Friday 5 to 9 pm and Saturday 11 am to 9 pm. Entry fee is $3. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, (910) 762-4744 ext. 102, Email: kittyy@capefearhabitat.org, www.capefearhabitat.org

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VuQube Satellite TV As if TV weren’t ubiquitous enough, here is a portable satellite dish and TV that goes anywhere. RV campers and truckers love it, but it’s also perfect for tailgating, camping or the patio if your kids are hogging the remote. Selfcontained in its own smart cube, VuQube is very portable and easy to use. Works with DIRECTV and DISH Network.

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Hope Harbor Home: Empowering Victims of Domestic Violence in Brunswick County Story by Bambi Weavil

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Harbor Home is the only agency providing shelter and advocacy for domestic violence victims and their children in Brunswick County. Hope Harbor Home opened its permanent shelter in 1988 and in the last three calendar years alone has served more than 600 women, children and men in danger from domestic violence. In 1993 the organization expanded its services to include victims of sexual assault, and in 2006 it contracted with Coastal Horizons to take over sexual assault response in Brunswick County. Its mission is to provide services and shelter to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and sexual assault and to educate the community on these issues. Hope Harbor Home provides emergency shelter, confidential individual counseling, court advocacy and support groups that help victims restore their own personal power and lead healthy 24

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and productive lives without the cycle of violence and abuse. “Our support groups are forums for clients to learn more about the dynamics of domestic violence and its effects on their children and to gain strength from each other’s shared experiences,” says Lynn Carlson, Community Resource Director of Hope Harbor Home. Children affected by witnessing domestic violence are assisted in individual and group programs that help rebuild their self esteem as well as grow and develop in positive ways. All of the programs offered at Hope Harbor Home are available for Spanish-speaking clients. “The best way to support women in our community who have experienced domestic violence is to become educated about domestic violence, to recognize the signs of it and to understand that domestic violence is not about love, but about power and control,” Carlson advises. “Violence in a relationship is not normal and is never temporary. More than 95 percent of its reported victims are women, and 31 percent of female homicide victims have died at the hands of a domestic partner. It is estimated that 15 to 25 percent of pregnant women are battered.” Carlson says there are many misconceptions about domestic violence. “These include the notion that intimate-partner violence is simply a temporary ‘loss of control’ by the abuser,” Carlson states. “Rather, it is a deliberate act to gain power and control the victim. Another is that violence in a relationship is normal or justified or inconsequential—or that it will end because the abuser promises to stop or starts to act apologetic or regretful. Another is that the violence only affects the adults involved. Children who witness domestic violence are permanently

affected by it and often grow up to be abused or to become abusive.” Carlson says that abusive relationships are often deeply complex. “Every victim must make her own decision to leave an abusive relationship, and most leave several times and return before leaving for good,” Carlson says. “There is a cycle of violence in these relationships which represents a sequence of moods and actions that are often repeated in abusive relationships. Carlson encourages women who are affected by domestic violence to reach out for help. “People being abused can contact Hope Harbor Home any time of day or night and speak with a victim advocate about their situation,” she says.

“We also have an office in Brunswick County Courthouse where victims can get help obtaining domestic violence protective orders and other support as they navigate the justice system. We shelter victims from immediate danger and provide information and support to help them make safe decisions for themselves and their children.” More than 150 volunteers support Hope Harbor Home by serving as Court Victim Advocates and as administrative support or by working at one of Hope Harbor Home’s five Hope Chest Thrift

Stores in Holden Beach, Leland, Oak Island, Bolivia and Ocean Isle Beach. “These stores are critical to the operation of Hope Harbor Home, as their combined profits generate about 40 percent of the annual operating budget of our organization,” Carlson says. “The stores also serve as important outreach centers for Hope Harbor Home’s mission. Information is available at each of the stores about domestic violence and about Hope Harbor Home. We are always in need of more volunteers in all of the stores.” Their major annual fund-raising event is the Hope Harbor Home Women’s Club Championship Golf Tournament, held every August. This year’s tournament took place at Carolina National, and all proceeds of the tournament go toward supporting the shelter and other programs for domestic violence victims and their children. Hope Harbor Home welcomes opportunities to collaborate with businesses in Brunswick County, including those that can provide goods, services and cash donations to support their shelters and programs. Individuals can donate time, money or items that the shelter constantly needs, such as cleaning supplies, children’s videos, twin sheet sets, bath towels, personal hygiene items, etc. Individuals can also support Hope Harbor Home simply by donating or buying goods at the thrift stores. n For more information on Hope Harbor Home and its programs, services and needs, please visit the website at www.hopeharborhome.org or call (910) 754-5726. Above: One way to help Hope Harbor Home is to donate or buy goods at one of the five Hope Chest Thrift Stores in Brunswick County. Fall 2008

relocation story

The Road Less Traveled:

Right: Terry Leigh started Closer Walk United Methodist Church in Leland, firmly establishing the family here.

Decisions That Have Made All the Difference Bellow: Terry Leigh Buckner, shown here with her husband, Michael, and daughter, Amanda, has always taken the road less traveled, and it led her family to North Brunswick County.

STORY BY TERRY LEIGH BUCKNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN DEITZ

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of us at some point in our schooling study the works of the famous poets. Robert Frost was a pretty simple read and I guess that is why I remember his words so well. One of his poems always resonated with me: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,” the poem goes. We are reminded that there are choices in life, different paths we can take. Each choice will take your life in a direction and subsequently you can look back, as Robert Frost did, years later and see that the path you chose made all the difference to where you ended up. Robert Frost said he chose the one less traveled and that is what made all the difference. As a young woman in the early 1980s I chose the career of stockbroker. In Raleigh, there were 25 men and no women in the office. Let’s just say I was definitely 26

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odd “man” out in every way and this was definitely the road less traveled. Women were beginning to make inroads into the business world but it was a slow go. There were years that were more humorous than others. My name “Terry” is spelled like a man so at conventions I was often given a male roommate (oops, I am married!). Once I was given an award at the conference annual meeting and my spouse, Michael, which the conference pronounced Michelle, was given a charm bracelet. As the years went by I began to volunteer at my local church more and more. The adventure of large returns on portfolios ceased to hold the allure it once had, though I did love the people and meeting with my clients was always a bright spot in the working day. Days went by as I poured over stock analysis reports and I daydreamed of a new direction. I used to tell my friends that a different train

was coming down the track and I could almost hear the whistle. When it gets here, I am getting on it. That sounds very nonspecific but that was exactly how I felt. If only I had known that the train was a fast-moving bullet bound for another place. A full-time position came available at my local church for someone to teach and coordinate all the adult programming. After much soul searching, I left a career of 18 years in the corporate world and jumped on a new train. That choice changed everything. Just a few years into the new job, the pull to higher education came. So at 40 years old I entered Duke University as a theology student. The average age of the entering students at Duke Divinity School was 26. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Fall 2008

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we left Tampa my wife, Kristin, wanted to move to San Francisco or New York so we compromised and moved to Leland. Yes, I’m well aware this doesn’t sound like a fair compromise, but we should probably start at the beginning. I grew up in New Bern, playing soccer, camping with the Boy Scouts, cooking in the kitchen and fishing with my father and two brothers. After high school, I left New Bern for UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated four years later. After college, Raymond James hired me and I moved to Tampa. While I worked in the Raymond James Equity Research department, Kristin worked in Raymond James Transitions department (although I did not know that at the time). When I first saw Kristin, I knew I didn’t need to look any further, and after we met for the first time Kristin told her friends that I was the guy she was going to 30

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marry. What else do you need? As for Kristin’s story, she grew up near Tampa and started dancing at an early age. The youngest of four siblings, Kristin found her niche on stage, moving to music and performing for an audience. During the summers, Kristin clogged on stage at Dollywood, although she had not yet achieved her childhood dream of being a Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader. In 1998 Kristin went after her dream, tried out for the Tampa Bay cheerleading squad and made it! Over the next five years Kristin was selected as team captain and represented her team while touring Germany, Egypt, Turkey and Uzbekistan. She was also selected to go to the Pro Bowl in 2000 and traveled with the team to San Diego for Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002. At present, Kristin is still dancing and has begun performing with Forward Motion Dance Company

on occasion. Forward Motion Dance, led by choreographer and friend, Tracey Varga, is a local non-profit whose mission is to provide the local and regional communities with quality modern contemporary dance. Although we liked our life in Tampa, the corporate life became stressful and tiresome for us (13 to 14 hour days, traveling, etc.). Meanwhile, my brother Andrew had started his own landscaping business (Armstrong Landscapes) in Wilmington and was primarily working in North Brunswick County (“where the growth was,” he said). My father, a Certified Financial Planner™ with Raymond James in New Bern, was also excited about Brunswick County’s growth prospects and asked me if I was interested in opening up a Raymond James branch in Leland. He believed the area needed another financial planner and was willing to help support the

new business. Kristin and I evaluated our lives in Tampa, thought about what our lives could become in North Carolina and decided to make the move. What excited us about Leland was the close proximity to downtown Wilmington and the beach. We love the people, restaurants and local businesses in downtown Wilmington and frequent many of them on a weekly basis. One of our favorite spots is Bottega Art and Wine. Bonnie England and Steve Gibbs, Bottega’s owners, are easy to talk to and fun to be around (and they have loads of good stories). We love to go there on a Friday or

Saturday night, sit with a good glass of wine (or specialty beer) and drink in the artwork and atmosphere. As for the beaches, Leland seems to be equidistant from Wrightsville Beach and Oak Island (although we tend to drive down to the Oak Island beaches more often). The Oak Island beaches seem a little less pretentious and allow us to bring our dog with us year round. Upon arriving in Leland, we initially rented a townhome in the Three Oaks section of Magnolia Greens while we scoped out the area. We first looked for existing homes in many parts of Wilmington and Leland (including

Magnolia Greens and Waterford of the Carolinas). We compared literally hundreds of homes on price, neighborhoods and school districts but never found anything we considered compelling. Eventually we started comparing the price of a new home to the prices of the existing homes we’d already considered. Finally something clicked into place. When we started looking at new homes, my brother Andrew introduced us to Page Robertson and Brookside Homes. Page had a few models going up in the Jefferson Landing section of Brunswick Forest, so the three of us Fall 2008

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drove out and walked through four patio home models. The last model we walked through was the Fairfax and when we saw it, we knew we were home. The Fairfax footprint is approximately 1,700 heated square feet (approximately 2,200 total square feet) and includes a two-car garage and a screened in porch in the back. Although there were many upgrade options available to us, the Fairfax seemed to have everything we wanted and nothing we didn’t. In the end, we added hardwood flooring in the great room and a paver patio in the backyard, but everything else was standard. The building process began in June 2007 and we moved into our new home at the end of October. Because we were excited to move into our first home, the months crawled by at first, but near the end everything was moving at a steady pace. We had many, many questions, and each time someone from Brookside was there to provide answers. Brookside’s construction team was helpful, and

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right decision when if given the choice, you’d do it over again exactly the same way (and we would in a heartbeat). When we agreed to buy in Brunswick Forest, the majority of the common areas and amenities were still under construction. Now we have a fantastic Wellness Center (exercise equipment, tennis courts and pro shop and pools) and we will soon have a Garden Center. Initially we worried what effects the national housing crisis would have on a neighborhood banking on a steady influx of new home buyers. However, it seems like more families are moving in each day, new homes continue to be built and the developers appear to be going forward with their plans regardless of the housing market. Every new neighborhood has its growing pains, and Brunswick Forest is no different, but Kristin and I are looking beyond the present and into the future (and we like what we see not only for Brunswick Forest, but for Leland as well). We believe Brunswick Forest and the surrounding areas will be a perfect place to raise a family and settle down for the long term. We are here to stay. n Want to share your home building story with NBM? Email us at info@thenbm.com to share the details.

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the number of housing developments sprouting up in our beautiful corner of southeastern North Carolina, many of us wonder who the minds are behind these masterfully laid-out neighborhoods and why they have chosen Leland. Recent figures show that Brunswick County is the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States, so there are obvious economic incentives to being a frontiersman here. For Nathan Sanders, the work goes beyond strategic investing. For this well-known developer, his career is about making others feel at home and creating communities that serve

the changing world in which we live. This is evident in his latest project, Westgate, “A Southern Village of Homes and Commerce.” Westgate, a large mixed-use neighborhood, contains not only an array of retail, service, office and restaurant choices, it also contains one of the largest parcels of multi-family zoned land in the Southeast. Sanders’ multi-level development plan for Westgate is making it most attractive for Brunswick County, and the first of multiple entrances are now open on Westgate Drive and Oceangate Plaza, on either side of the new Super Wal-Mart Center.

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resident works intelligently, pursuing areas that are ripe for growth and studying the patterns around them that make the population explosions likely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trick is, you have to find out where the people are going and get there first,â&#x20AC;? he laughs, with a natural merriment that is contagious from the moment you meet him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, instead of developing individual lots, we develop tracts of land and a vision for an entire community to be built upon those tracts of land. We then work with terrific builders who we feel can best develop the individual neighborhoods.â&#x20AC;? One such builder is Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; friend, Howard Penton III, owner/principal of Penton Development. Penton is a native Wilmingtonian and has been in the busi

ness for more than 20 years. He is now fully engaged in this Leland project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was looking for an appropriate place with a critical mass of retail and office space,â&#x20AC;? Penton says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nathan finds areas that can provide the right synergy, and I knew I wanted to be involved in his project.â&#x20AC;? Penton is embarking on the sales phase of Shoreline at Westgate, which will consist of single-level, all-brick townhomes starting at $169,900. With many upgrades already included in that price, this is a perfect option for homebuyers in the townhome market. One of Pentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attributes is he does not use separate subcontractors for each building phase but rather employs experts

Above: Westgate includes commercial land, multifamily land, apartments and a nature preserve.

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in every aspect of the process as part of his company team. “Penton Development is a good example of the quality of developers we are selecting for Westgate,” says Sanders. “We want people who provide that high-quality product at an affordable price and create neighborhoods that are consistent with our larger goal of maintaining a small-town feel with the convenience of a larger metropolitan area.” As for that affordable price, Penton’s pricing estimates of about $118/square foot for an all brick home, are unheard of these days. To create that small-town feel, Sanders envisions each neighborhood with amenities like pools, clubhouses and the like, encouraging neighborhood gatherings and a sense of place for everyone who chooses to make this part of Leland their home. He also wants maintenancefree living in such ways as landscaping

in Brunswick County, despite the options just over the river. The bridges can be tough to time for Leland residents— and so the need continues to grow for more shopping, dining and office space on our side of the river. And as the businesses build, the demand for housing simultaneously increases. Sanders saw this demand first-hand already when Hunterstone, which includes nearly 300 apartments in Westgate, opened. “We have been very pleased with Hunterstone,” he said. “Leland is just an up-and-coming area. Everyone wants to live here— with proximity to great beaches, easy access to Downtown Wilmington— but with the peace of the country,” he shares. “I spotted this property in the late nineties and felt it was clear that people would want to live here. The property backs up on a nature preserve on one side, 146 of the acres border Jackeys Creek; there are beautiful

Sanders sees Westgate as an all-encompassing development, where residents can have everything they need very close by. “I want people to be able to come home from work and not have to get back in their cars until the next day,” Sanders exclaims with enthusiasm. “We will have streetlights throughout and a neighborhood that includes the potential for 2,500 homes that are close to everything, giving people a sense of community that they want and need at any age. They can get their groceries, shop, do banking, go to their favorite restaurant—everything will be a walk or a bike-ride away,” he says, “and Westgate will have extensive walking and bicycle trails” With restaurants, retail shopping, office spaces, professional services and a full mixed-use plan, all accessible with a walk, bike ride or quick ride on the golf cart, easy living here in Leland will be easy to come by. n

packages standard for homeowners in neighborhoods like Shoreline at Westgate. And what do they say in the real estate world? Location, location, location. No doubt Sanders has picked just the right site for this initiative. With more than 10,000 cars a day expected at the new Super Wal-Mart Center, it is clear that people are doing their business here

ponds, nice elevation changes and residents can enjoy all of the convenience of urban living because of its location adjacent to the large and growing shopping area and easy access via Route 17. As people try to find that place that gives them everything they need to live well, I know that they will be happy to find Westgate.”

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the Southeast’s rain deficit creeps on and on, a lot of people are looking for greener ways to use our precious water resources. Or maybe some just want to save their geraniums. No matter our motives, rain barrels have been big news lately, declared as one panacea to parchedness. The concept seems simple enough: A large drum collects rainwater runoff from your gutters or straight from your roof, and you can then use that rain to water plants and wash your car, all while feeling better about your household’s impact on the environment. But are rain barrels really worth it? How do they work, and how easy are they to use? And how much of a difference can they really make, anyway? You’ll find believers in Brunswick and New Hanover counties. Soil and Water Conservation Districts in both places have designed entire programs around educating citizens about rainwater collection and selling rain barrels from one top North Carolina distributor at discounted costs as part of their general conservation efforts in each county.

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Mamie Caison, who directs the program based in Brunswick County, says that rain barrel technology has made a sizeable difference to her: “I have one at my home, and I would say probably about 95 percent of the time when I’m watering my plants out on my deck, I’m using water out of my rain barrel.” Caison’s rain barrel is the model sold by both programs. It’s a 65-gallon container. Picture a black, three-foot tall barrel made of 100 percent recycled plastic that’s manufactured here in North Carolina. The all-plastic construction means that the whole thing expands and contracts at the same rate with the temperatures of the seasons, reinforcing overall durability. At the top of the barrel, there’s a small opening with a screen over it about the size of a compact disc. The mesh screen helps keep mosquitoes and other insects out, and the rain barrel also comes equipped with a child-proof lock. If bugs do somehow lay eggs in the water anyway, hardware stores sell

special nontoxic drops designed to kill the insects but not the plants that are nourished by the water. To use the barrel, simply adjust your gutter’s downspout so that the water will flow into it. If, like many coastal houses, your home lacks a gutter, you still have options. Some users place rain barrels beneath where water naturally flows from the “V” of their roofs. Others install one gutter, say on their garages, to direct water into the rain barrel. For situations when it rains and pours, rain barrels also come equipped with an overflow hose, which can be directed into another receptacle. Some really innovative citizens link several rain barrels together via their overflow hoses, ensuring enough spare water to feed plants, wash cars and pressure-wash the driveway. Is it really so necessary to use precious drinkable water when we hose off our dogs or wash the sides of our houses? Dru Harrison, who directs the Fall 2008

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Soil and Water Conservation District in New Hanover County, makes the point: “Think about it. Our tap water is treated water, which we use for everything. But you don’t need tap water to wash your car. You don’t need treated water to wash your surfboard. You don’t need treated water to water your hedges.” Basically, she says, the only truly necessary uses for treated water are drinking and bathing. In fact, it’s actually more beneficial to nourish plants with water straight from the clouds than from the tap. “They prefer that untreated water, water that’s got some of those nutrients that haven’t been taken out.” Purchasing rain barrels can also be a boon to the wallet, although, Harrison says, to see significant water bill relief, you’ll probably need more than just one 65-gallon barrel. If you make that decision, it turns out you have a loads of options. An Internet search turns up pages of commercial and Do-It-Yourself sites, and the special discounted rain barrel sales

here in southeastern North Carolina are part of a statewide Community Conservation Program that’s been up and running for several years now. In Brunswick County, the Soil and Water Conservation Program held its first rain barrel sale last spring. “We took orders for a little over a month over the phone,” says director Mamie Caison, “and then there was a pick-up day at the government center.” Caison’s program gets its barrels from Raleighbased company Rain Water Solutions and sells them at a 25-percent discount. “This is just a step to reach out to the community,” Caison says, “in order to continue to make a difference to water quality and assist landowners with some of the expense.” The Brunswick County rain barrel sale is set to take place again in spring 2009. Those wishing to learn more can call (910) 253-2830. The Soil and Water Conservation District in neighboring New Hanover County has been holding a similar annual sale with a similar discount, also partnering with Rain Water Solutions. But Director Dru Harrison says their program is now on the fast track. “The demand’s been so high that we’re ramping things up,” she says. In partnership with Wilmington City Stormwater Services, the New Hanover–based Soil and Water Conservation District now holds a rain barrel sale once a month. At press-time, they were still working out specifics in terms of location and day of the month, but Harrison says that interested consumers can find out more information by emailing rain@nhswcd.org or calling (910) 798-6032. There are other options available as well. Those who don’t want to wait for a monthly or yearly sale can head over to Progressive Gardens at 5732

Oleander Drive, which sells the same brand of rain barrels, although without the special discount. And Cape Fear River Watch also sells the rain barrels to its members through its website. Or, of course, you can make your own. New Hanover County’s Harrison cautions do-it-yourself rain barrel crafters to make sure they have both a tight-fitting lid, to prevent mosquito infestations, and an outlet for overflow, so that the extra water doesn’t seep into the one spot, possibly damaging the house’s foundation. She also tells the story of one especially intrepid neighbor she knows who made her own rain barrel from a 55-gallon trash can. When it rains especially hard, Harrison says, this woman will stand out in the storm and dump the extra rainwater into another receptacle, by hand. The woman knows her neighbors think she’s crazy. But it’s worth it for that good plant-water. And to know that in terms of environmental impact, she’s making a difference. n

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A Rare Breed in Leland:

TrailsEnd’s Estrela Mountain Dogs Story by Bryan Stange Photography By Jessie Baker

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TrailsEnd in Leland breeds the rare Estrela Mountain Dog.

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you know that Leland is the only place in the entire country where Estrela Mountain Dogs are bred? There are less than a hundred Estrelas living in the United States, and most of them came from right here in Leland. Cindy Martishius is the only breeder of this dog in the country and her business, TrailsEnd, is in Leland. Many of the Estrelas in the United States are family dogs, but there are working Estrelas, such as the TrailsEnd dog that currently guards a flock of sheep in Alaska. The furthest location from which someone has traveled to see Cindy’s dogs is Germany. Jim and Cindy Martishius arrived in Leland by way of Montana, where they met while Jim was working on the film A River Runs Through It. Jim and Cindy love North Carolina, right down to the humidity. Cindy came to own her first Estrela out of necessity. While living in Oregon, she needed a guardian dog that would keep her goats safe, but she also wanted the dog to get along well with humans. It needed to be a dog that she found attractive too. “If I was going to invest time and money in a dog, I wanted to make sure it fit all my requirements,” Cindy says. The Estrela Mountain Dog originated in the Serra da Estrela (“mountain range of the star”), which is the

highest mountain range in Portugal. Shepherds bred the dogs to have the characteristics needed for them to both survive and be good guard dogs to the sheep: large size, strength, endurance, a deep chest, watchful and mistrustful but also loyal. One might think that these dogs would be a herding dog, being that they were raised to live with sheep. This is not the case. They are a guardian dog. They live amongst the sheep and remain very wary and conscious of their surroundings. “Their first line of defense is to bark, but then they will engage in a fight with it [a wolf or other predator that might threaten the sheep] if they need to,” says Cindy. Estrelas do what their “flock” (which in most cases today is humans) do and stay with them to protect them. “They reserve their energy for that big moment that might happen,” Cindy says. “If you are a couch potato, they are content to lay around with you.” Of course, there are drawbacks, and Cindy informs her potential buyers of those before they buy. “Estrelas bark, they won’t accept all of your friends, they like to dig, they shed and they are not the most obedient,” says Cindy. She deems it a responsibility of any breeder to address the down sides of the breed as well as the strengths.

Above: Estrela Mountain Dogs were bred as working guardian dogs, but they also make a great pet for the right family.

Estrelas are protective and can be aggressive toward other dogs. However, if they are raised with another dog and are spayed or neutered, they will generally get along with one another. Temperament varies between genders as well. Cindy compares them to a pride of lions: “The boys lie around and look handsome and are only concerned with the threat that might be there at that moment. The girls are always concerned about the threat that may be coming and they are the first to fight.” Cindy’s entire family—her husband, Jim, and three children, Mitchell, 19, Zachary, 15, and Madeline, 9, have all helped with the time-consuming effort of breeding and raising dogs. There is a lot of work to be done. In addition to caring for her own dogs, breeding them, raising pups and cleaning up after all of them, Cindy is one of the founding members and the current president of the Estrela Breed Fall 2008

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Things Every Potential Pet Owner Should Consider Before Getting Any Breed Research and understand the reasons NOT to own a breed. No dog is perfect. There are up sides and down sides to owning any dog. Take the time to fully understand the challenges that the dog you are considering is inevitably going to present. Take into consideration the time commitment required. Life is busy. A dog is needy. Arrangements need to be made when the owners are out of town, it needs exercise daily, stimulation, etc. Consider the temperament of the dog, and take into account the living situation the dog will have. If a back yard is not available, a dog is not out of the question, but a high energy or herding breed should be. Consider their coat and how much the specific breed sheds. Longer haired animals will require much more grooming. Take your dog to a few obedience classes. This, according to Cindy, is well worth the time and effort, especially early in a dog’s life.

Above: The Estrela Mountain Dog originated in the Serra de Estrela, the highest mountain range in Portugal. Above Right: The entire Martishius family helps with the work of time-consuming efforts of breeding and raising dogs.

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Club. Between all of these tasks, Cindy estimates that she spends around six hours per day on dogs. Cindy’s Estrelas compete in five dog shows per year (the American Kennel Club has granted the Estrela partial recognition and the United Kennel Club has granted full recognition). Most shows are within five to six hours of Leland. “I haven’t found a better way to introduce people to the breed,” says Cindy. Many people go to dog shows to educate themselves on all the different types of breeds out there and are essentially shopping for their next dog. In addition, Cindy participates in a program in which she takes her dogs to schools to introduce children to dogs and also to teach them about dog safety. The Martishius children help with this community service, too, and sometimes handle and field all questions regarding

the Estrela breed. Patrice Kaizer of Einstein’s Canine in Wilmington, conducts the demonstration and showing of the dogs to the students. There are short-haired and longhaired varieties of the Estrela, and their color can vary between fawn, brindle, wolf gray and yellow. Cindy breeds the long coat variety. Females are generally around 70 to 90 pounds; males average between 110 to 120 pounds. The dogs stand between 24 and 28 inches tall. Cindy’s intent is not to spread the Estrela breed and grow its popularity to the point where it is a household name. This dog is not for everyone, but it is perfect for some. “It’s growing at a great pace right now. It’s going great!” she says. n For additional information visit http://trailsendestrela.com/ .

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A Milestone for Magnolia Greens: Celebrating Ten Years in Leland Story by Linda Thomas Photography COURTESY OF LANDMARK DEVELOPERS & HARRY TAYLOR

A well-maintained, championshipcaliber golf course is at the heart of the Magnolia Greens community.

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all the new construction and commercial establishments along U.S. Highway 17 in Leland, the entrance to Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation stands out. The white fence and attractive landscaping welcome you into a pleasant, well-groomed community of homes with an American-dream lifestyle. It’s all there—homes in a variety of styles, green space, neat sidewalks, gardens 54

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and lawns, pools, a clubhouse, tennis courts, play areas and more. It’s just minutes from downtown Wilmington in a growing community with low taxes and more and more services and conveniences coming in every day. In the center of it all is a gorgeous green golf course that has hosted the likes of PGA champions and Michael Jordan. Flash back ten years. Once past the exit for downtown Leland, there’s

nothing in the immediate area but a smattering of small single-family homes, a few industrial buildings and acres of woods and fields. No stores, no gas stations, no gardens, no restaurants. Lots of trucks and traffic heading down to Myrtle Beach, with few places to stop in between. It took someone with an eye to the future to see the potential here. The leaders at Landmark Developers saw a beautiful piece of land in a great location, big enough to develop its most ambitious project to date, Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation. Rex Stephens of Landmark recalls the start of the project. Landmark Developers had a solid track record in New Hanover County, with projects like revitalizing Carolina Beach and a string of other successful developments, including The Cape Golf Community, Laurel Ridge, Lord’s Creek, Georgetowne, Parsley Woods and more. The

Landmark organization was responsible for thousands of homes over the years, always focusing on quality, customer care and value, covering the gamut from affordable to luxury homes. With large land tracts in Wilmington becoming scarce, they looked just over the river for their next big project. In 1996 they struck a deal to purchase about 900 acres in Leland from International Paper, rounding it out with several smaller purchases for a total of more than 1,000 acres. With confidence in the continued growth of the area, they moved forward with a golf course community that would set the tone for a whole new era of development for northern Brunswick County. Stephens notes, “There were already lots of high-end golf communities. We wanted to target it more towards Middle America, making it affordable with lots of amenities, and this property gave us plenty of room to do that.”

Above: The leaders of Landmark Developers saw the potential of this property long before the development explosion in North Brunswick County. Here are some photos of the early stages of building the community as well as some present day photos.

Leland already had a water system in place. Landmark made an annexation agreement with the Town of Leland and paid to increase the capacity of the sewer plant. With Magnolia Greens as the catalyst, further development followed, resulting in the bustling corridor of residential and commercial development along Highway 17. In 1997 Landmark built roads and the golf course. The first lot was sold on December 31, 1997, to local resident Johnnie Simpson, who used money from an inheritance to buy the lot. “I thought the idea of having a golf course Fall 2008

community in northern Brunswick County was great,” says Simpson. “It seemed like the right place and the right time. I’m living elsewhere now, but may still build on that lot some day.” In March 1999 the Wilmington Star-News introduced the new community with a piece titled “When the Dream Becomes Reality,” which summed up Magnolia Greens this way: “The dream: create a luxurious, yet affordable golf course community close to Wilmington but away from the everyday hustle and bustle.” The Star-News article noted that when each of the carefully planned neighborhoods opened for sale, they were fully developed with underground utilities, paved streets, curbs and gutters, lights and sidewalks. Each neighborhood was designed for a particular size and style of home in a specific price range. Townhomes, condominiums, patio homes, single-family and estate

homes appeal to a wide cross-section of buyers at various stages of life. The article stated: “The property includes over 1,000 acres, two large conservation areas, and world-class amenities including an 8,000 sq ft recreational facility, three pools, bar and café, owner’s clubhouse, tennis, playground and picnic area. And, of course, the 18-hole golf course, with another 9 holes to be added later. Unlike many developments where amenities are only on the drawing boards, most of the Magnolia Greens amenities are already in place. Landmark has a list of preferred builders as well as protective covenants in place to preserve the character of the development. Homesites ranged from $30,000 to the mid-90’s. Home prices $120-$170K, with larger custom homes to the $300’s.” The article also noted plans for a commercial center near the highway with Low Country–style buildings of-

fering a variety of day-to-day necessities and services. Back to 2008. Ready to celebrate its tenth anniversary, Magnolia Greens will have 1,175 homes when complete. Sales have continued at a healthy pace over the years and they’re working on selling the last 70 homes and home sites. The golf course was designed by well-known golf architect Tom Jackson. It rates 4.5 stars from Golf Digest magazine and its true-rolling bentgrass greens are widely recognized as some of the best in the Carolinas. This is a championship caliber course maintained to resort standards, but at affordable rates in keeping with the Landmark tradition. Magnolia Greens Golf Course is open to the public with special rates for property owners. Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation opened for play in February 1998 and made quite a splash early on by hosting PGA Qualifying Tournaments in both

“Magnolia Greens is the best place to live in the world.”

What a difference ten years makes. Magnolia Greens’ entrance has spruced up since the community’s beginning.

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PHYSICIAN CLINIC DIRECTORY Azalea Coast Family Medicine Family Medicine John Irvin, M.D. Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-2877 Batish Family Medicine Family Medicine Sanjay Batish, M.D. Leland (910) 383-1500 www.BatishFamilyMedicine.org Brunswick Primary Care Internal Medicine James E. Boston, M.D. Family Medicine Angela Thompson, M.D. Supply (910) 755-6802 www.BrunswickPrimaryCare.org Brunswick Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Babysarojah Ravindran, M.D. Shallotte (910) 754-4441

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Seaside Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Richard Young, M.D. Ocean Isle Beach, North Myrtle Beach (910) 575-9099

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1998 and 1999. In October 1999 came another bit of excitement, a golf outing with basketball legend Michael Jordan and some Wilmington friends. Jim Kenney and his wife, Troy, are the building and design team heading up Hagood Homes. Jim says, “We came in at the beginning and have built more than 200 homes at Magnolia Greens. The developers did a great job, the location is wonderful and it has a great sense of community. It has been nice to see the property mature through the years and we’re glad to be part of the Tenth Anniversary celebration.” Magnolia Greens is a lot more than just a pretty face. It’s a vibrant community where retirees, working families, singles, young couples and children share an active lifestyle. The Homeowners Association is very busy, with outings and interest groups nearly every day of the month. Here is just a sample of what keeps Magnolia Greens residents involved in their community: outdoor movies, dances, socials, card games, craft sessions, exercise classes, political discussions,

a bowling league, gardening, scrap booking, power squadron sessions, kids’ activities, flower arranging, quilting, Neighborhood Watch meetings, book clubs, a Bible study group, an investment club, a singles club, a newcomers club, The Red Hat Society, karaoke, tennis, basketball, and golf, golf and more golf! The HOA newsletter has grown from a quarterly six pages to a monthly magazine with 50 pages full of Neighborhood News, welcomes for new residents, a calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, classified ads, photos, business and restaurant listings and advertising for local businesses. To keep everyone plugged in to what’s going on, there’s also a website and an email communications group. In the past ten years, Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation has changed the face of Leland and has been a success for all of those who have been involved and chosen the community as their home. The community will celebrate its tenth anniversary this fall. n

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Hollywood came to the Cape Fear area more than two decades ago, it gave locals the opportunity to learn show business from the ground up. As budding filmmakers, who started working as extras and assistants, learned the ropes they also acquired the skills and desire to make their own films. One such group of independent filmmakers, known as Twinkle Doon, made their own films when they weren’t working on big-budget studio movies, and they wanted to share their independent work with others. On one evening in 1994, they hosted a screening of 16 films at a waterfront restaurant in Wilmington. That modest start has now evolved into a four-day international film festival known as Cucalorus. The 14th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival takes place November 12 through 15 in Wilmington. Organizers and filmmakers are bringing in more than 145 documentaries, features and shorts from around the world, selected from close to one thousand entries. “It’s now one of the biggest film festivals in the Southeast,” says Dan Brawley, who has been a director of the festival since 1999. “Filmmakers from all over the world are vying for the

coveted spots on the schedule.” Although still unknown to some locals, the Cucalorus Film Festival has attracted attention from national media and is on the circuit of more than 600 film festivals that take place across the country. MovieMaker, a magazine about the art and business of independent filmmaking, called Cucalorus one of the best-kept secrets on the festival circuit. Wilmington’s film fest also got noticed by Time magazine, which called the event a “Film Festival for the Rest of Us”—in other words, a lower-key version of big-name, red-carpet affairs such as Cannes and Sundance. Another way that Cucalorus stands apart from the crowd is that it doesn’t give awards. Without the pressure of who takes home the top prizes, filmmakers come together simply for the love of making movies. “One of the things the filmmakers comment on is that the audiences are regular people,” says Brawley. “It’s not the fancy, New York crowd. This is an authentically Southern experience with honest feedback on their films. That’s something filmmakers crave.” For years, Cucalorus, which is named for a piece of filmmaking

equipment, has become known as a place where the spectators and creators can intermingle. “We are the envy of many festivals,” Brawley says. “In this festival, with limited backing, it’s just people who do this because they love to do it.” In addition to film screenings, Cucalorus also includes a schedule of workshops, a Blue Velvet tour of locations of the Wilmington-made cult classic, and the opening night event called Dancalorus, which combines dance and film. New this year is the Worksin-Progress program, which offers filmmakers who are in the final stages of editing an opportunity to showcase their films in a workshop-style setting. For filmmakers, it’s a chance to get critical audience feedback. For the audience, “it’s a chance to see films before they hit the festival circuit, a chance to see the future of filmmaking,” Brawley says. For years, Cucalorus has been held at several venues around town, with the Community Arts Center serving as home base. Now the primary venue is historic Thalian Hall, with the 60-seat Jengo’s Playhouse theater in downtown Wilmington also hosting screenings. n

Left: Time magazine called Cucalorus “A Film Festival for the Rest of Us.” Far Right: Dancalorus, combining dance and film, is part of the opening night for the film festival.

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across the cape fear The 14th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival takes place November 12 through 15 in downtown Wilmington. All-inclusive Festival Passes are $150 and include priority seating at screenings, as well as entry into parties and the filmmakers’ lounge. The $75 Screening Pass gets you into all screenings with priority seating. Individual tickets to events are $8 to $20. For more information, call (910) 343-5995, go to www.cucalorus.org, or stop by the Cucalorus Film Foundation office at 815 Princess Street in Wilmington. For a preview of this year’s lineup, here are a few of the Cucalorus documentary picks. Intimidad The documentary feature, directed by Ashley Sabin, is a look at life on the Mexico/Texas border for Ceci and Camillo Ramirez and their daughter Loida, in Reynosa Mexico. As they follow their dream of building a financially secure life, they must also confront and embrace the reality of living in an industrial town that threatens to split the family apart. Pickin’ and Trimmin’ Wilmingtonian Matt Morris directed this short film about the barbershop in the small town of Drexel, N.C. For more than 40 years, Lawrence Anthony and David Shirley have been cutting hair, playing bluegrass and providing a gathering place for all who yearn for the good old days. Bending Space: Georges Rousse and the Durham Project The documentary feature by Kenny Dalsheimer captures the genius of French photographer and installation artist Georges Rousse. It follows the artist and 200 volunteers during a September 2006 art residency in Durham, N.C. The movie offers insight into the complex process of creating Rousse’s signature trompe l’oeil illusions of color and shape. In A Dream Over the past four decades, artist Isaiah Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia with stunning mosaic murals. This feature follows Zagar as his marriage implodes and a harrowing new chapter in his life unfolds. Crawford What happens to the 705 residents of Crawford, Texas, when George W. Bush moves to town? Director David Modigliani takes a closer look at their town, which was shoved into the spotlight for political stagecraft and exploded overnight. Droves of tourists buy T-shirts at brand-new stores; the high school band plays at the inauguration; their Baptist pastor calls it a miracle. But by 2004, the Iraq war sours and in 2005 the President’s problems follow him home in the person of Cindy Sheehan. Soon, tourists stop coming; stores get boarded up; Crawford’s boom goes bust. The Siamese Connection Director Joshua Gibson explores the living history of Chang and Eng Bunker, conjoined twins from Thailand, who settled in the North Carolina foothills during the Antebellum South, married two local sisters and raised 21 children. Using a collage of scenes from Thailand and contemporary Mount Airy, we discover that these men still exist vividly in the contemporary imagination.

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Keeping Healthy

as the Seasons Change Story by Dr. Gloria Vreeland

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autumn here, some people are already worrying about winter and the dreaded start of cold and flu season. What can you do to keep healthy as the seasons change?

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Healthy preparation for the fall and winter includes getting in to see your doctor if you have not had a recent check up or if you think you need a flu vaccination. These days just about everyone qualifies for the flu shot. The vaccination is recommended for people older than 50, children or anyone who lives with someone who has serious health issues, though anybody who wants the vaccination can get it. Most health insurance companies have now seen the cost effectiveness of giving flu shots to

and see if you are up to date on other vaccinations as well. Everyone needs the new tetanus vaccine and should have one routinely every 10 years. Tetanus is bacteria that loves moist ground, so anyone who works regularly in the yard should be sure they are up to date. Even a cut from a rose bush could be a problemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tetanus is not only caused by rusty nails. If you are age 60 or older, you should ask about the shingles vaccine and should get started on the pneumococcal vaccine, Fall 2008

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which is two shots five years apart that help protect against the most

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common causes of bacterial pneumonia. Young women should ask about the cervical cancer vaccine. Vaccines do help prevent disease, but most of us are still going to catch the most common thing, the cold. Colds always seem to be more common in the winter when indoor conditions become more crowded and children go back to school. The common cold is usually most contagious the first few days—often when the person does not yet know they are sick. That is why the cold is so hard to stop. One of the most important preventatives is good hand washing. Washing of hands with soap and water or the new antibacterial liquids has been shown to be very effective on colds, but one of the things people forget is how many things they have touched or hands they have shaken before they eat their meals. It would help a lot if people would wash their hands before they eat. Another common activity in the winter is travel, going to see the family or friends at Thanksgiving and at Christmas or other holiday celebrations, when the cold and f lu season is active. Air travel is not so risky if people would just learn to wash their hands before they eat. I do not believe germs are in the air so much as on the things we touch—the ticket counter, the handrail, the seat, armrest, the magazine and newspaper that had been touched by someone else first. So next time, take some antibacterial solution or even some baby wipes on the plane with you and use them frequently.

aminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) in the appropriate forms for children and adults. Aspirin is no longer considered first line for treating fever. Echinacea, which has been used to help symptoms of a cold, helps some people but it has been shown not to be good if taken all the time. It is not a preventative; rather it may shorten the symptoms

ment is rest, lots of fluids and time. Chicken soup still has a place in the treatment of the common cold. Maybe it’s the liquid, the heat or the fact that it’s comfort food, but whatever it is, it seems to work. The major difference in the f lu versus a cold is that the classic f lu symptoms include fever, chills, body aches and a duration of seven to ten days. There are two treatments for the f lu which will shorten the course if started within the first two days. Both of these require seeing a doctor and getting a prescription if the f lu test is positive for the A or B types. The f lu usually comes in outbreaks, so if you listen to the news in the winter you will often hear when the f lu is around. Last year this area had both the A and the B type. One more tip: We often do not see f lu here until February and March, so you do not want to get your f lu vaccine too early as it may not last. And remember, give your immune system a boost in preparation for winter by drinking lots of water, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, getting regular exercise and always getting a good night’s sleep. n Dr. Gloria Vreeland is board certified in Family Medicine. She is a graduate of the University of California and she completed her Residency at St. Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, CA. Dr. Vreeland’s clinical interests are patients of all ages and preventative medicine. Dr. Vreeland is a physician leader at North Brunswick Family Medicine, a division of Wilmington Health Associates.

of a cold by a day or two. Congestion may only be helped by antihistamines and decongestants, while cough is helped by anything with dextromethorphan, or the DM part of most cough medications. Generally, I do not like the cold and flu medications as they have too many ingredients. I would want to take only the ones I needed according to the symptoms. Mucinex or the pill form of the DM, is good for loosening the secretions if you have a cough, but now there are many different combinations so you

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Brunswick Community College:

Student-Focused Scheduling Makes It Easier to Attend BCC Story by Ken Little

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Community College won’t let the fuel pump stand in the way of a quality education. Policy-makers at Brunswick Community College (BCC) listened to the concerns of commuters feeling the pain of high gas prices and devised a range of class scheduling options that make it easier on the pocketbooks of students who live in North Brunswick County and other locations farther away from BCC’s main campus in Supply. This fall, there are more course offerings at the Leland campus, along with the option to pursue a “hybrid” course of study combining classroom

time with online work from home. BCC President Stephen Greiner recalls a conversation with a student from Leland at the end of the spring semester who said she wouldn’t be able to attend school in the fall because of the cost of gas. “The cost of gas should never affect a student’s ability to obtain an education,” Greiner says. “We have since heard the same concerns from multiple students. Many of our students have limited discretionary income and discretionary revenue and we say to them, ‘Let’s work with you so what you give up is not your education.’” The realities of the current econ-

Above: Brunswick Community College’s Leland campus offers new options to make it more convenient and less expensive for some students to attend the school.

omy become apparent in the amount of financial aid applications processed by the college. Applications are up 80 percent from the previous academic year. “It got my attention. I’ve never seen anything like that and this is my 34th year in higher education,” Greiner says. BCC’s new student-focused schedule offers course options that include from one to three days on campus, with additional work completed at home. The course requirements remain just as rigorous. “It doesn’t make it academically easier for the student, it just makes it more convenient,” Greiner says. BCC student Jason Fisher says the college’s new options make it easier for him in terms of expense and convenience. “It’s definitely a huge advantage,” says Fisher, 28, who is a surveying technology major. He has spoken with fellow students who are also concerned about the cost of driving to school.

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“I know other people in classes where it figures into their budget,” Fisher says. “I think it’s a factor for sure.” Fisher, who also holds a four-year forestry degree from North Carolina State University, is a part-time student who works full-time and commutes to classes on the Leland campus from his home in Wilmington. “All the classes that I have taken and the classes I am taking next semester are at the north campus,” he says. “Driving to Supply is a long drive from my house.” Fisher looks forward to the possibility of doing more coursework online. Greiner agrees that the BCC Leland Center at 2500 Enterprise Boulevard offers students more economical options of study than commuting to classes in Supply. BCC also has a Southport Center for students living in that area of Brunswick County. “Any course that’s in our general education (curriculum) is available at the Leland campus,” Greiner says, adding that with online courses there are multiple options for BCC students. “They shouldn’t just assume that they have to come to campus,” says Greiner. “We can work on a studentfocused schedule with them.” Greiner says the Leland Center is in line for many improvements, including building renovations and upgraded classrooms, along with the addition of new library and computer space. BCC is also working on other ways to make attending school easier. “This year we put a car-pooling system in place,” Greiner says. “Our student services office is going to put together a car-pooling database resource.” 72

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BCC currently has about 1,500 students pursuing majors resulting in twoyear degrees. The college has another 7,000 students studying in continued workforce development programs, such as real estate and trades like welding. The mix at BCC includes many nontraditional students who work full-time jobs or have returned to school after starting a family. The alternative study options should benefit everyone, Greiner says. “We do have a large number of students from North Brunswick who are interested in the programs we offer,” he says. BCC has had a four-day calendar in effect for several years to make college courses more convenient for working students. Greiner says the newer offerings only add to the educational possibilities. n For more information about BCC programs, call (910) 755-7300 or the college admissions office at (910) 755-7324, or visit www.brunswickcc.edu.

Above: BCC student Jason Fisher (left) says the college’s new options make attending school easier in terms of expense and convenience.

Here are some examples of the options offered by the new student-focused schedule at Brunswick Community College. A college Transfer Core Diploma in three semesters, two days a week, with five courses each semester. A Business Administration Certificate (12 semester hours) in one semester with all classes offered online. A Small Business Entrepreneur Certificate (15 semester hours) in one semester with all classes offered online. An Office Systems Technology Certificate (15 semester hours) in one semester with a combination of online classes and classes that meet one day a week. Source: Brunswick Community College

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the heart of Brunswick County lies a 15,000-acre ecological wonderland where long-leaf pine savanna forests and pocosin bogs create a unique habitat that is home to a number of rare and semi-tropical plant species. This special niche is the Green Swamp Preserve, administered by the North Carolina Nature Conservancy. Green Swamp Preserve was created in 1977 when Federal Paper Board donated 13,000 acres of land in central Brunswick County to the North Carolina Nature Conservancy. An additional 2,500 acres were donated in the late 1980s. The preserve has grown as the Nature Conservancy has bolstered its holdings by purchasing more land. The wet, acidic soil of the Green Swamp bogs provides the perfect habitat for carnivorous plants, which gain few nutrients from the nitrogen-poor mixture of peat and sand. Instead, nature has given them a way to gain nourishment from other sources. Various species are able to trap insects as prey and extract nutrients from their bodies. The most famous of the carnivorous plants, or more specifically insectivorous

plants, is the Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipul. Insects are attracted to its sweet-smelling nectar and bright red leaves, which open and close similar to a mouth. The leaves are activated to shut when two of six trigger hairs are disturbed. Two hairs must be disturbed so that the plant does not mistakenly close for a drop of rain or a breeze. In less than a second the leaves of the Venus flytrap snap shut, encasing a nutritious meal. It takes about ten days for the plant to digest all the enzymes from the insectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body, after which the leaves will reopen, leaving only an exoskeleton to be blown away by the wind. For many years Venus flytraps were commercially harvested, causing the species to be listed as threatened. Additional pressure has come from a loss of habitat due to the construction of housing developments and golf courses. The Venus flytrap grows naturally only in a 100-mile radius in southern North Carolina and upper South Carolina, which makes the Green Swamp Preserve key to their continued survival in the wild. Another of the insectivorous plants is the elegant pitcher plant, of which four

The Green Swamp Preserve: Discover the Wonders of Nature Story by Sarah Downing Photography by ANGIE CARL, SARA OVER & RYAN ELTING

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is trapped, very much like a fly on commercial fly paper. As an added precaution, the leaves of the butterwort curl upwards around its victim, ensuring it cannot escape. The Green Swamp Preserve is also recognized for its vast array of flowering plants. In certain spots as many as four dozen species can be found within a square meter section. Delicate orchids and other wildflowers are a delightful sight when in bloom. The savanna forest and bog pocosin ecosystems benefit from forest fires, so

Left: The savanna forest and bog pocosin ecosystems actually benefit from controlled burns that ensure a balanced habitat. Photo by Ryan Elting

varieties are found within the Green Swamp Preserve. These slender, tubular plants also emit a scent that attracts insects. The interior of the tube is slick and covered in fine hairs pointed downward, causing prey to fall into the tube where it is unable to escape. Digestive fluids at the bottom of the tube begin to nourish the plant. Beautiful sundews aren’t true to their namesake. These plants belong to the family Drosera, which comes from the Greek word drosos, or dew drop. Sundews grow delicate tentacles that appear to be drenched in dew, however, they are actually covered in a sticky substance that will entangle any insect with which it comes in contact. After wrapping its tentacles around its prey, the sundew nourishes itself by extracting enzymes from the insect’s body. Butterwort gives off a musty scent to attract its meals. Insects are drawn to the plant, which has leaves covered with a sticky mucous. Once a victim lands on the leaves of the butterwort it

the Nature Conservancy uses an active controlled burn plan to ensure the delicate balance of the habitat. Indeed, some species will flourish after a burn. Certain seedpods will not open unless exposed to high temperatures. Pines need vacant ground and sunlight created after a fire in order to thrive. Many of the savanna grasses, orchids and insectivorous plants have roots that run so deep as to not be harmed by these burns. In addition to providing a unique habitat for plant life, the Green Swamp Preserve is also home to several endangered wildlife species. The American alligator, red cockaded woodpecker, fox squirrel, Henslow’s sparrow and Bachman’s sparrow are all found within its borders. Access to the Green Swamp Preserve is limited. A parking area with limited trail access is 5.5 miles north of Supply on N.C. 211. An interpretive panel details the management of the Green Swamp community. A wellmarked trail takes hikers one mile into the preserve where Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and the long leaf pine ecosystem can be seen. Please stay on the trail, respect your surroundings and tread lightly. n For additional information visit http://www.nature.org/wherewework/ northamerica/states/northcarolina/ preserves/art5606.html.

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a hand painted door in the back of a building edged by tall growing grass the moon glowed bright at 9 a.m. sharp. Her children were gathered in quiet meditation, their feet planted in the sky in salutation. But the ones who came to say hello, to awaken within them a silent revelation did not say this. They spoke only with their silent breaths. It is ancient enlightened being Patanjali who is attributed to saying, “yoga is the ceasing of the modifications of the mind-stuff.” Through the practice of yoga, one strives to marry the movements of the body with the quieting of the mind. For in the mind we find worry, the countless firing synapses of the brain that hold to memory—to pain, longing, love—to hunger and thirst. To quiet the mind is to quiet desire, to quiet suffering and to open a realm of true peace. This peace, so satisfied with existence, with nothing more than breathing, is vast enough to wrap its arms around the moon. It can be achieved anywhere. One such place exists with directions that read like suggestions: “In the old Art Shak building, next to Adventure Company Kayaks. Parking and the entrance are behind the building,” 807 Howe Street, Southport, North Carolina. “Yoga” is painted next to the door, the word “offerings” tacked to the top. Three wooden steps lead up to an entrance, which opens to a short hallway and closet. Beyond the first (or last) door is a quiet room, a piano covered in tapestries and topped with a statue of smiling Buddha and a glowing rock light source. The floors are bare wood, though sanded smooth, and simple like the rest of the room. There are no mirrors or windows. The walls are pale blue and everything is calm. This is Offerings, Southport’s donations-only studio.

As the students trickle in, the occasional hand drops a monetary offering into a carved wooden stump. “We’re a pay the rent business,” says Bob Redden, one of the four instructors at Offerings, a studio that houses yoga, Pilates and T’ai Chi classes. Rather than sign up fees, contracts and commitments, Offerings runs on generosity, of those taking the class and those teaching. Redden, who teaches meditative yoga, also teaches at Southport Yoga and at St. James Plantation. Through his fifteen years living in Southport and his altogether calm and peaceful demeanor, Redden has cultivated relationships with many local residents. The community he lives in he serves, and the relationship is reciprocal.

Above: Amy English and Bob Redden, in front of “Offerings”, a donation-only yoga, Pilates and T’ai Chi studio in Southport. Bellow: A yoga class can offer a new perspective on life. Bellow Left: Relaxation for the body and mind is what it’s all about at Offerings.

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Redden and Maria Swenson, one of the Pilates instructors, spoke before approaching Geri Karabin about the prospect of a donations-only studio. Karabin, an energetic, bubbly freelance writer and photographer originally from New Jersey, agreed to it. The idea was born, and from there Offerings grew to include Tom Wilke, T’ai Chi instructor, who Redden describes as a man who “meditates for more than I sleep.” Two classes are offered a day on weekdays, one in the morning, and one at night, with an exception on Thursday. Saturday offers a T’ai Chi and relaxation class. In the future, the classes currently offered (beginner’s yoga, meditative yoga, all level yoga, Pilates and T’ai Chi/relaxation) may grow to include yoga dance and restorative yoga, taught by a retired dance teacher and practicing chiropractor, respectively. Swenson, owner of Provisions Co. restaurant and Flavas ice cream parlor in Southport, is a founding sponsor of the

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Making a Big Effect on Small-Town Life Story by Marybeth G. Cale

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I first met Mike Holmes, my husband and I were feeling the “homesick blues” so typical after making a major move 12 hours from everyone we knew and loved. We had made an appointment to have our phone lines and Internet service set up through AT&T so that we might still feel connected to those we already missed so desperately. So, on the third or fourth morning we woke up as Leland residents, we enthusiastically welcomed Mike Holmes, a 39-year veteran with AT&T (who just recently celebrated retirement), into our home to give us all the technology we needed to feel like we never left. The anonymity of a new place was tough on the soul, and I, for one, wasn’t

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That is the kind of impact Mike Holmes has on people. He has this delightfully buoyant personality and a peaceful joy about life in his hometown that makes you want to get out, get involved and embrace every moment as a chance to be part of something really special. When I received my assignment to interview Mike and his equally wonderful wife, Ruby, I was thrilled. Almost a year has gone by since we relocated to the area—and not only did I want to learn more about this man who had unknowingly helped me overcome those homesick blues, but I also felt so fortunate to be able to have the chance to share his unique story with everyone in the area.

sure I could ever again feel at home somewhere. But, in a wonderful, unexpected twist, by the time Mike left that day after sharing great stories of North Brunswick County living, I felt clarity! I didn’t need to e-mail all my friends back at home—I needed to begin living HERE, not in the cyberspace I was yearning for. All of the sudden, my homesick blues faded away and the prospect of making this area home was absolutely exciting.

We started our interview by discussing some really interesting history about Leland. Mike told me about his Grandfather Holmes, who worked for Raney in Wilmington, a Chevy Dealer, and his Grandmother Holmes, who sold bus tickets at their country store here in Leland for Queen City Lines. When describing their life here, he talked about the dirt roads they traveled and how his granddaddy was one of the

few people to have a Model A car—and proud of it he was. His grandfather hunted and fished, along with EG and Pete Godwin, whose family dates back to the “good old days of Leland.” Childlike wonder spread across his face as he told some stories, at one point sharing, “They hunted and fished all the time right up in Stewart Woods, before DuPont came in. That was what they all loved to do at that time. And one day, my granddaddy was walking through there and Yank Stewart was back in there. Maybe you haven’t heard of Yank Stewart, but he was famous for breaking out of jails and was always moon-shining back in Stewart Woods.” He laughed impishly and went on, “Well, Yank starting shushing my granddaddy—

Above Left: Mike holds a 6th degree black belt and believes in sharing his discipline with local children. Above Right: Mike, pictured here with his wife, Ruby, and son, Brandon, is owner of the beloved Seidokan Karate School in Leland. Fall 2008

behind the business you know, he was probably hiding from someone back there and didn’t want to get caught.” Another gleeful smile comes over him. “Boy, things have changed so much since then.” Indeed they have. Mike, a 1967 graduate of Leland High School (among a class of just 37 students, 27 of which had been in school together since kindergarten), remembers the days when his Uncle Bruce owned Lee’s Service Station and Deli, caddy-cornered to land owned by another uncle, Bud Long, who was Leland’s postmaster. Uncle Bud built Long’s Dairy Dip and Long’s Farmer Supply when small country stores were the norm for groceries and everyday needs, and as Mike describes the lay of the land at that time, I wonder what it must be like to have this kind of history somewhere, this sense of

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Right: The Holmes family lives next to the Seidokan DoJo in a home sold to Mike by one of his former school teachers. place that most have to try to create for themselves. There is even a photograph of Mike at the age of five with Johnnie Mercer, who gave Mike his coat when he was out fishing one day so that Mike wouldn’t freeze. Mike enjoyed fishing on that pier so much that he never wanted to leave, no matter what the weather conditions, and he talks with nostalgia about those times—the days when you could park out on the beach by Mercer’s pier, shop in those small-town markets,

when children and adults alike just enjoyed simpler living. Mike’s history taught him about the importance of moments just like the one with Johnnie Mercer, when it is evident that it really does take a village to raise a child, that we all have a responsibility to serve one another, at every age and stage of life. His grandfather Herbert Long (on his mother’s side), a classic example of this value, was one of the people who helped build the first Leland firehouse. Long also served on the school board and was instrumental in building Lincoln Primary School. Mike was inspired by people like him, and his life is now motivated by this service-oriented lifestyle. “Today, Ruby and I get to give something back to this community, and that makes me feel really good about my life,” says Mike. “We have been so blessed through the years by the people and friendships here, and so we want to share something with them and with all of the new people coming in.” This commitment to their neighbors in Leland and beyond is illustrated in countless ways. As owners and operators of the well-loved, incredibly popular Seidokan Karate School, Mike and Ruby are involved in the Leland Business Association and North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and they support local athletic teams and participate in the Le-

land Christmas Parade. They have also been involved at New Hope Baptist Church and give tirelessly to outreach ministries. Mike has served as an environmental chairman for BellSouth pioneers, has chaired the CWA-BellSouth Quality Work Life committee, was the First Chairman and Charter member of the Leland Jaycees Chapter and was appointed by the Brunswick County Commissioners to serve on the Cape Fear River Advisory Board as part of UNCW’s Marine Science Department. Still, with countless hours devoted to their community and to their growing business, Mike and Ruby do not lose sight of what is central to their lives—their love for one another. “I quickly fell head over heels in love with Mike,” Ruby shares with the sigh of a young teenager in a state of true bliss. “It’s been such a blessing—I really feel we were made for each other.” They also glow as they speak about their two children, Kristi, age 32, and Brandon, who is 24 years old. Both live locally and are involved at Seidokan Karate. Their family values and positive energy also extend to the many children who are trained at Seidokan. Mike presently holds a Shihan (Master Grade) Rokudan-Kyoshi 6th degree black belt and a (Menko) teaching certificate from Japan. He has received black belt status in Okinawan Seidokan Karate, Tetsu Ken Ryu Karate, Hong Chung Kung-Fu, Dentokan Ju-Jutsu and a Kyoshi title in Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do. Ruby is studying under Sensei Mike for her black belt. Both believe strongly in providing local children with a discipline that will foster self-discipline, healthy living, self-esteem and a focus on community-based living. Mike’s late father (who lost a battle with lung cancer this past May) and his mother are likely incredibly proud of his good work in the community. To think that he grew up in Leland at a time when “you could name every person in every house between 87 and the Cape Fear Bridge” (as Mike describes it) and today he is embracing the countless people who now call the area home, offering new opportunities to children and families, sharing a bit of the history but welcoming the ongoing changes—well, he truly has a story to be shared. Today, Mike lives beside the Seidokan DoJo in a home that was sold to him by his one of his schoolteachers, Ms. Vaneta Geedy. “She wanted to preserve this land, and was so happy that I bought it,” Mike shares proudly. “And now, with this property, we can live and work in a space that helps us give back to my entire home community.” It seems to me that they give more to everyone around them than they realize—they certainly have given much to me already. n

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Cape Fear River Wood: Innovative Recycling Story by Kristen Nieto Photography by Jessie Baker & Ned Leary

Above: Cape Fear River Wood specifically cuts the heart of the pine, the strongest and most attractive part of the logs they harvest from the Cape Fear riverbed.

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the nineteenth-century, sawmills lined the Cape Fear River, and fresh-cut logs were floated down the river to be milled. Not just any logs, these were logs from long-leaf pines, cut from virgin forests that had grown into some of the largest and strongest trees in the country. These logs were perfect for building sturdy homes, boats and wagons. But not all the logs made it to the sawmills. Some sank into the water and underneath the mud, making them impossible to reach. Thousand of pounds of timber and hours of labor went to waste. Until now. Thanks to modern technology and ingenuity, sunken logs can be re-

surfaced and restored to their former glory. But not just anyone can do this. Since January Cape Fear River Wood held exclusive permits to reclaim logs from the Cape Fear River. They then transform logs that otherwise would be lying dormant under water into custom building, renovating and decorative products. The river water protects the pines from the rotting effects of air, so they’re still as strong and beautiful as they were more than 100 years ago. Cape Fear River Wood specifically cuts out the middle of the pine logs, the “heart pine.” Heart pine not only is the strongest part of the tree, but also the most attractive, Fall 2008

unique business ronment. “We thought the timing was perfect for an economically friendly business,” says Sales and Accounting Representative Sarah Olson. Recycling trees that were chopped down years ago, or that are going to be chopped down anyway, saves the environment from losing any more forests. Also by clearing logs out of the river, new habitats can be made for small fish and other water creatures. Cape Fear River Wood doesn’t laminate any of their products, so patrons get pure lumber, free from any chemicals. Because of its contribution to the

Cape Fear River Wood transforms logs that would otherwise be lying dormant under water into custom building, renovating and decorative products.

containing 6 to 30 growth rings per inch. The old pines took 200 years to grow, while modern pines are grown faster and in larger quantities. By comparison, modern pines only have two or three growth rings per inch, and the wood is not nearly as tough. Cape Fear River Wood’s products don’t just come from the river. They also rescue wood from old barns, mills and other historic buildings facing demolition. Not only is the wood a good quality, but customers can have a real piece of history in their new or newly renovated home. The reclaiming company also rescues trees that have 92

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been cut down in order to clear a lot. Normally, such trees would be used for wood chips, but Cape Fear River Wood turns them into new building materials. Recycling wood is Cape Fear River Wood’s specialty, but their customers don’t sacrifice quality. All of the reclaiming company’s lumber is guaranteed top of the line, even amongst modern standards. The wood they sell mostly comes from the center of the trees, but no part of the tree goes unwanted; the outer layers are either made into furniture pieces or used as mulch. As one would imagine, these business practices are great for the envi

environment and its originality, Cape Fear River Wood has gotten some very positive feedback from customers. “It’s something different than standard lumber and other reclaiming companies,” says Proprietor Jesse Jarrell. The pine, cypress and other wood variations are perfect for floors, furniture and cabinets. The Cape Fear River Wood website also recommends their chevron pieces for mantles. Chevron pieces are pines that were once used for draining sap; the markings give the wood unique character, perfect for having on display. Cape Fear River Wood prides itself on fulfilling custom orders; anything that fits the lifestyle and tastes of their patrons. “We are excited to be in the Wilmington area,” says Olson. “We look forward to meeting the challenge of addressing people’s individual needs.” Indeed, customers can expect to have an old look with new wood. n For more information on Cape Fear River Wood, their methods and their products, call their main office at (910) 371-0388 or visit their website at www.capefearriverwood.com.

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by Laura Rectenwald

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When Leland Copy Center opened its doors in 2004, it was the only business of its kind in the area. Four years later, they aren’t the only ones providing copy services to Brunswick County residents, but they’re keeping their customers just the same.

When a picture is taken with an old-fashioned camera, anything can go wrong. Things move and blur the picture, light can shine in the lens, and let’s not forget the dreaded red-eye. Wonderful memories could be lost forever in the midst of a bad photograph. However, with a digital camera, such imperfections can be tweaked, even removed. Photographers can capture a moment and recreate it, making the picture even more vivid than the memory itself.

The family-owned business provides not only friendly and efficient full-service copying and faxing, but also offers vinyl lettering, banners, yard signs, name tags, rubber stamps, promotional products and even T-shirts. “We may not be the only copy center, but we definitely provide the most variety,” says Tina Sikes, who owns the store with her husband, Albert. “We have our regulars, but I also see a new face nearly every day.” The store also offers competitive prices and is convenient for those not wanting to make the drive over the bridge. “People like having a service like this close to home,” says Tina, who’s also on the Board of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and, along with her husband, is a Leland Business Association member. “If you go over the bridge, not only are you in another city, but you’re in another county as well.”

“We are here to provide a service to the people of Leland and surrounding areas,” Tina says. Leland Copy Center, 324-Q Village Road, Leland, NC 28451, (910) 383-2235

Digital photographs revive personal memories, but they can also improve medical practices, helping doctors detect illness and infections earlier than they would with traditional pictures. Brunswick Community Hospital has decided to jump on this revolutionary bandwagon and is now offering digital mammograms for its patients.

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Tina and Albert know the value of providing quality service to Leland residents.

Services: Print - Copy - Ship - Fax - Engineering/Blueprint Copies - Promotional Products - Vinyl Lettered Signs Notary Service - Car Show Plaques & Dash Plaques - Only DHL drop-off point in the area - DHL preferred provider

Mammograms are the most effective way to detect breast cancer. An X-ray picture is taken of the breast, and doctors can use the images to find cancerous cells. Women should consult their doctor as to when they should get mammograms, but women older than 40 are recommended to receive them annually.

Cooperative Bank Paul grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. After graduating from Boston College in 2004 with a degree in economics, he decided to move to North Carolina. A student athlete in college, Paul wanted to continue his athletic career and he decided to play professional soccer with the Wilmington Hammerheads. During his three-year career with the Hammerheads, Paul started to feel as though he needed to use his degree for something more than entertaining the soccer fans of southeastern North Carolina. He decided to join the professional working world.

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Hello North Brunswick County! Meet Paul Chase, Branch Manager of Cooperative Bank’s Leland office. Paul has lived in southeastern North Carolina for four and a half years, and like many of you, he migrated from the northern part of the country.

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Digital mammography may be more accurate in screening certain types of women. “Research has shown that digital mammography may be more accurate in screening three types of women—those under age 50, women of any age with very dense or extremely dense breast tissue, and pre- or perimenopausal women,” says Dr. Michael McCullough, radiologist at Brunswick Community Hospital. According to Brunswick Community Hospital spokesperson Amy Myers, the digital mammography process is very similar to that of a traditional mammogram. The only difference is in the X-ray images—details are easier to see, certain areas can be made larger or smaller for better observation, and cancerous cells can be detected earlier than ever before.

Eventually his wardrobe changed from shorts and a T-shirt to dress pants and shirt and tie. Paul started working with Cooperative Bank in September of 2005 as a teller and with hard work found himself as the Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager of the Leland Branch in February of 2007.

Brunswick Community Hospital’s imaging center is staffed with technologists and radiologists with special training in mammography to provide that extra level of comfort and care.

Paul and his staff have enjoyed working with the fine people of North Brunswick County since the branch opened in 2007. Cooperative Bank is very excited to be a part of this fast growing community and enjoys serving the public in any way they can. The Leland branch has much to offer, whether you are looking for a personal checking account, a friendly face to speak to about a mortgage or a comfortable bank to suit all of your business needs. Come and see Paul and his staff at Cooperative Bank’s Leland location in front of Wal-Mart at 1117 New Pointe Boulevard. He promises to do whatever he can to meet all your financial needs.

“At Brunswick Community Hospital, we are committed to providing timely and accurate results to women who receive a mammogram,” McCullough says. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call (910) 755-1276.

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Border Magic

by Ken Little

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INTERIORS By Decorating Den, North America’s largest interior decorating company, provides a service that’s convenient, thorough and personal. In addition to furniture, area rugs, lighting, accessories, artwork, window treatments and wall coverings, the company prides itself on its ability to assist clients on a more personal level, helping to achieve individual expression and functionality.

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Jennifer Lee Skelton, interior decorator and INTERIORS By Decorating Den franchise owner in Brunswick County since 2006, is excited about bringing the service to our growing area.

“Our customers are very important to us,” Amy Wells says. “We take a lot of pride in what we do.”

“What clients like most about my service is the convenience,” says Jennifer. “I bring everything to them, which eliminates the time and stress involved with doing it on your own. I take care of everything from beginning to end and that saves both time and money.” Jennifer is a part of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and regularly volunteers her time. In a joint effort with other volunteers for the chamber, she helped design their entryway, waiting area and offices. She is constantly involved and enjoys learning more about the interior design industry to better serve our area.

Above: Concrete borders give your landscaping a clean, finished look.

“A great thing about my business is the constant education I receive,” says Jennifer. “With INTERIORS By Decorating Den, the ongoing training and support, monthly meetings and advanced designing seminars keep me abreast of the industry’s changing trends and methods.”

“We were very intrigued and ultimately we decided to bite the bullet and go into business for ourselves,” Wells says. Mike already had expertise in contracting, which he puts to good use on jobs with Border Magic. “Mike’s very good at matching the colors,” Amy says. “As far as the decorative concrete work, we make sure the customers are satisfied. The work we do has a 100 percent satisfaction rate.”

The interior decorating process begins with a phone interview, at which time Jennifer explains the concept and talks to the client about what they need. “I ask a lot of questions about what they need, their budget and their design style and personality,” says Jennifer. “It’s a time for me to get to know the client on a personal level before I come into their home.”

Border Magic’s durable concrete curbing and edging serves as a permanent weed barrier and enhances yards and properties.

Next Jennifer visits the home for a tour in which pictures are taken and the situation is assessed. She brings everything to the home that is needed for the consultation—paint samples, color boards, wood samples or anything pertinent to the job. Lighting is also a factor when designing, so it’s important that she sees how the new color concepts or furniture additions will work with the lighting that is in the home.

Word of mouth is one of their most effective marketing tools. Neighbors often see the finished product and give Border Magic a call. “The majority of our business is word of mouth,” Amy says. “We do a lot of home shows, but word of mouth is a big push for us.” The company has a referral program that rewards customers who refer Border Magic to a friend with a $50 check. “It’s one of the few checks we enjoy sending out,” Amy says.

After the consultation she returns to her office, makes a design board and/or sketches and presents it to the client. She tailors each project to fit that particular client’s budget and style, and with access to 150 of the finest furniture and accessory vendors in the country, the options are endless.

The franchise office is located in the Wells family home in Hampstead. The business is truly a family enterprise, with 23year-old son Paul working for Border Magic full-time and daughter Ashley helping out when she is not away at college.

“We were the franchise of the year last year,” says Amy. “We put down about five miles of edging in 2007. We’ve been extremely blessed.” Almost all of the work was done for individual homeowners. “We go in and discuss with the homeowners where they want their flower beds edged or we create new flower beds,” she says. “We work very closely with the homeowner to make sure the colors and designs are a good match for the home. We’re very up front with our customers.”

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The Wells’ family’s quality work and commitment has been recognized by the national Border Magic organization, which oversees about 70 franchises.

From young professionals with little time to decorate to retirees who appreciate the convenience of shopping at home, Jennifer’s services are becoming more and more popular with the residents of Brunswick County. Above: With INTERIORS by Decorating Den, Jennifer Skelton brings interior design services into the homes of North Brunswick County.

“There is such tremendous growth in this area,” says Jennifer, “and this is my way to get involved and help people make their living spaces beautiful, liveable and functional while reflecting the client’s personal style, taste and interest.”

Cost of the work varies based on the landscape, yard type and the kind of mulch used, Amy says. Border Magic provides a limited 10-year warranty on their work. Business is booming, Amy says. Why do so many customers give Border Magic a call?

by Laura Rectenwald

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Border Magic is a labor of love for the Wells family. Their local Border Magic franchise specializes in the design and installation of custom concrete landscape edging, curbing and walkways for residential and commercial use. It serves Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties, along with outlying areas, and is a resounding success thanks to the dedication of owners Amy and Mike Wells.

The Wells family started their Border Magic business in 2001 at the urging of a friend who operated a successful franchise in Wilson County.

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“To improve the look of their yards,” she says. “It gives the yard a nice clean look and keeps the lawn from growing into the flower beds.”

One thing to remember when decorating is that it takes patience, and Jennifer makes it go as smoothly as possible. “Design is a process; it doesn’t happen overnight. What’s nice is having someone bring your vision and personality to life.”

For more information about services provided by Border Magic, call (910) 540-3928 or visit www.bordermagic.com.

Call Jennifer today for a complimentary consultation at (910) 383-6754.

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by Jason Frye

Business Profile

It is not always easy to find a financial institution that combines the “everybody knows your name” service of a small-town bank with the competitive interest rates and range of services of a larger financial institution. But at Riegelwood Federal Credit Union [RFCU] customers can get the best of both worlds. The credit union got its start in 1953, when seven Riegel Paper Board Company employees decided to pull their savings together through a payroll deduction plan and invest these deductions into a small account that later became a credit union. This is how RFCU was born and became the $77 million cooperative it is today. Today’s success has extended from the roots of yesterday, with a professional staff of 32 and a membership of more than 7,500 members who save with RFCU and borrow funds at a reasonable rate of interest. RFCU has expanded its operations to include a new branch in Leland to better serve credit union members in the North Brunswick area. In August 2008, employees and members celebrated the opening of the new branch at 2065 Andrew Jackson Highway in Leland. You might wonder how a credit union with that much success can stay true to its roots. “It’s simple,” says Elaine Williams, Marketing Director of RFCU. “We’re down to earth people wanting to help others in need. We’re people helping people.” To underscore this value, the bank has developed a new slogan: Real People. Real Friendly. Real Help. “We think that gets to the heart of what we’re about,” she says. “Riegelwood Federal Credit Union has really stuck to its belief in personal service through the years,” Williams continues. “We want to help people get back on their feet, so we provide a lot of small loans that bigger institutions ignore.” For example, RFCU offers personal loans ranging fro $500 to $15,000. With online loan applications and a 24-hour loan approval turnaround, this is a highly attractive service. Another way RFCU helps community members is by welcoming non-native English speakers into their fold. Every day from 1 to 5 pm, the branches have a Spanish-speaking interpreter on hand to assist anyone who may need interpretation services. The ability to quickly process smaller loans and work with a range of customers is not the only thing differentiating RFCU from other financial institutions. Interest rates on savings and checking accounts (called dividends because all investors are owners) are higher than those offered at other institutions. As a non-profit organization, RFCU returns any surplus back to members in the forms of dividends, incentive rewards and annual meetings. “Last year we gave out hats that said ‘RFCU—I Own the Place,’ and our members got a real kick out of it because they do own the place,” says Williams. “Their trust in us and our business relationship allows us, and them, to operate.”

by Dan Kibler

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The North Brunswick Real Estate Report The following report encompasses zip codes 28451 and 28479. Statistics are from the Multiple Listing Service of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors and are deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. This information regards existing homes and does not include new home sales. Please contact me for a complete report. At the end of July, 2008, there were 269 HOMES FOR SALE in this area. During the three months of May through July, there were 80 HOMES SOLD. This equates to just under a 10 MONTH SUPPLY of homes for sale. That is an improvement over the 12 month supply we had during the first four months of this year. However, this represents a 20% decrease in the number of homes sold in the same period last year.

Above: Dan Kibler is a Real Estate Consultant and Broker-in-Charge of Network Real Estate’s Leland office.

The AVERAGE SOLD PRICE during the May to July quarter was $210,964. The average for the previous four months was $201,927. The comparable period in 2007 saw an average sales price of $208,613. The MEDIAN SOLD PRICE for the May to July quarter was $189,750. This compares to a median sold price of $195,000 for the first four months of this year and $196,750 for the same period in 2007. The median is the price at which exactly half the homes were above and half were below. The PERCENT OF LIST PRICE that sellers were able to obtain in this three month period was 95.83%. That was a slight decrease from the 96.58% in the first four months of this year and also a decrease from the 97.09% from the comparable period last year. The AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET for homes sold from May to July was 117. During the first four months of this year, the average was 116, while the comparable period last year experienced only 76 average days on market. These market statistics reflect the fact that we are still in a strong BUYER’S MARKET. Now is a great time to buy a home. Prices have come down in most areas, interest rates remain at historically low rates, and sellers are willing to negotiate. If you believe in the stock market adage of “buy low, sell high”, now would be the time to buy. For more information, contact Dan Kibler at 910-264-5268 or go to www.DanKibler.com.

Peak Fitness

by Ken Little

Business Profile

Retirement accounts at RFCU are insured above the FDIC $100,000 maximum to a value of $250,000. Given the current state of the economy, that’s an important protection. New identity-theft prevention measures, such as omitting account numbers on Credit Union correspondence, add another layer of protection for members.

Johnathan Williams recalls a time when he would have to drive from his Bolivia home to the YMCA in Wilmington to work out. No more. With the upcoming opening of Peak Fitness at Magnolia Greens, Williams and other Brunswick County residents can benefit from a health and fitness center just down the road.

Membership to Riegelwood Federal Credit Union is open to the spouses and family members of current and retired employees of International Paper or one of its contracted partners. Applications are taken online at www.riegelwoodfcu.org or at either the Riegelwood Branch at 183 John Riegel Road or at the new Leland Branch at 2065 Andrew Jackson Highway. Offices are open from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 7 am to 4:30 pm on Friday.

Peak Fitness is scheduled to open by late September. Pre-memberships are on sale for a limited time, and the club offers a variety of membership options ranging from $19.99 to $39.99 a month.“We try to provide affordable memberships and at the same time provide excellent facilities for people to work out,” says Williams. Peak Fitness operates 37 facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Magnolia Greens location will encompass about 25,000 square feet and have equipment and trained staff to meet the needs of Brunswick County’s ever-expanding population.

For more information, visit www.riegelwoodfcu.org or visit the most convenient branch for you: 183 John Riegel Road in Riegelwood or 2065 Andrew Jackson Highway in Leland. 98

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“Hopefully no one will have to drive across the bridge to work out because now there is an option closer to home,” says Williams, who is general manager of the new Peak Fitness facility at Magnolia Greens in Leland.

Club features will include free child care, circuit training, group fitness/aerobics training, cardio equipment, personal training, cycling, free weights and a juice bar.

Above: With a new branch in Leland, Riegelwood Federal Credit Union is reaching out to customers in North Brunswick County.

Peak Fitness will open at 5 am Monday through Friday for those who prefer early workout hours. It will close at 10 pm Monday through Thursday and at 8 pm on Friday. The club will be open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. For information about Peak Fitness at Magnolia Greens, call (910) 371-1440 or visit www.peakfitnessclubs.com.

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Kwik Kuts Hair Salon

by Molly Harrison

Business Profile

You could say that Kwik Kuts Hair Salon started with owner Susan Todd-Garner’s parents, who run their own business in Wilmington and involved their children in the business at a very early age. Susan remembers the times in the family business with fondness, especially the time her brother went on strike and picketed for a raise, though he didn’t succeed. Susan and her brother did succeed, however, in inheriting their parents’ strong entrepreneurial drive. Her brother runs a successful business in Raleigh, and Susan’s opportunity came knocking in April of 2002, when a friend was closing down her hair salon and selling the equipment and supplies. With a background in business, a couple of finance classes under her belt and five thousand borrowed dollars, Susan bought her friend’s equipment and opened the first Kwik Kuts.

“I was the first tenant to sign a lease,” says Susan. Outside of the plumbing and electrical work, Susan and her husband, Mitch, completed the entire upfit of the space and opened in March 2007.

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“I remember thinking, ‘Wow, it’s going to take a lot of $8.99 haircuts to make this work’,” says Susan. But by its first anniversary Kwik Kuts was on its feet. The opportunity to open a second Kwik Kuts Hair Salon in Leland came in 2005, when Susan heard a rumor that a Wal-Mart shopping center would be opening.

Left: The Kwik Kuts staff in Leland, left to right: Carolyn Sullivan, Susan Todd-Garner, Tabitha Kern, Johnny Neville, Jackie Loder, Kelly Presley and Phyllis Rosenbaum.

It was important to Susan to hire a talented and friendly staff, and that’s what has kept people coming back to Kwik Kuts. Combined, her Leland staff of six has more than 130 years of experience!

“The Wilmington and surrounding area is saturated with hair salons,” says Susan. “What sets us apart from the others is price and good, consistent service. We have a very low employee turnover, which helps the clients build a relationship with a stylist.” The salon offers a full range of salon services, including cuts, color, highlights, foils, perms and waxing. All Kwik Kuts employees are required to attend numerous extended education classes in cutting and new color techniques. The professionalism and talent at the Leland store has made Kwik Kuts Leland’s top hair salon. Close to six months after they opened in Leland, a developer approached Susan about opening a shop in Whiteville, and Kwik Kuts number 3 opened there in May of this year. Plans are in the works for a Kwik Kuts number 4, to open in Raleigh in winter 2009. “Our success relies solely on our service,” says Susan. “It’s a simple concept—we offer quality haircuts for a great price. And with the way the economy is right now, that’s important to everyone.” Kwik Kuts- 1114 New Pointe Blvd. in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center, (910) 371-5510. 100

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Grand Opening Celebration for The Grape and Ale Wine Shoppe A grand opening celebration was held on Thursday, July 17 at The Grape and

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Ale Wine Shoppe in Southport. More than 200 people attended the celebration, which featured live music by The Nick Michaels Duo, wine and beer tastings and catering by Bella Cucina.

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Kim & Rich Bandera

Kristen Brahosky, Nicole Kirkland

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Jack Viorel & Gabby

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focus on what makes you feel better.

Jason & Angela Parrow

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Healthcare for the entire family

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JED WHITLEY

North Brunswick Chamber Annual Party

Pam Betz and Chris Rizzo

Bob & Claudia Pine & Rhonda Norris

Kathlee O’Leary & Peggy O’Leary

Don Gilbert

Aaron Talley and Jeff Harvell

Karen Burrows & Tina Sikes

Bruce & Marge Brown & Rhonda Norris

Alice Razzano & Sharon Forsman

Young Professionals Network Event at Applebees The Young Professionals Network held a bi-monthly social at Applebee’s on July 17. YPN is a group of young professionals ranging from ages 21 to 39 and who want to get to know other young professionals and get Katie Hofweber & Erin Alderman

Jonathan Ham, Franklin Rouse, George Coggins

involved in the North Brunswick community. The next YPN event will take place Thursday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 at San Felipe. For more information contact Erin Alderman at alderme2@nationwide.com.

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3rd Annual Leland Under the Lights Car Show Photography by Jed Whitley

The 3rd Annual Leland Under the Lights Classic Car Show was held Saturday, August 2 at the Wal-Mart Shopping Center parking lot on Highway 17 South in Leland. Local band Glover entertained the crowd.

An assortment of cars showcased the event.

Linda Youngman - ‘65 Mustang - Original Owner

Charlin Clark - ‘94 Corvette w/ 15,000 Miles

Ray Moore - ‘55 Bel-Air

Jo Esposito - 1927 Dodge Coupe - Fully Restored

Earl & Annie Woodcock - ‘69 Mach 1 Mustang

Pat & Walt Taylor - ‘56 T-Bird

Kathy Strom

Danny & Gerry Fleming - ‘65 Pontiac

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1st Annual Bugsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cigars Golf Tournament for the Leland Police Association Bugsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cigars held its 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Magnolia Greens on July 22. More than $4,000 was raised from the tournament and the proceeds went directly to the Leland Police Association. George Murray, Frank Bullara, Justin Williams, Chris LaCoe, Tim Cook, Robert Ernest

Brent Bunn, Justin Stegall, Randy Rhodes, James Bozeman

Robert Warren, Pete Peterson, Addy Bullara

Warren Fondu

Les Falker

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Suntrust Bank Suntrust Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 18 at their new location at 1100 Town Lake Drive in Leland at the Westgate Shopping Center. Around 100 people attended the event, a great turnout to welcome Suntrust to North Brunswick County. John Stallings addresses the crowd.

Denise Harris cuts the ribbon for Suntrust Bank.

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Nathan Sanders has a word.

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Photo contributed from The Town of Leland

How it used to be: HB Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Station on Village Road in Leland. Have an old photo of North Brunswick County? Email it to us. flashback@thenbm.com, all photos must be at least 300 dpi.

Located between Magnolia Greens & Waterford on Highway 17 South in Leland

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