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table of contents
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Need to Know: North Brunswick County Numbers & Info – Handy numbers you’ll need if you’re new to the area. Gadgets: Nifty things to get for yourself or give for the holidays. Relocation Story: The Lowery family tells about their journey from Maryland to southeastern North Carolina. By Heather Lowery
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First-time Home Buyer: North Brunswick Home Buying Process – Mitch Wiencek and Jennifer Hart document their journey from renters to homeowners. By Mitch Wiencek
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Health: Drink Up – Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages. Courtesy of ARA Content New Construction: Strategic Behavioral Health – The area’s newest behavioral health facility is under construction in North Brunswick County. By Brant Wilkerson-New
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Education: The Change of Lincoln Elementary School – A look at the school’s history from 1951 to present. By Linda Thomas
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Spirits: Winter Warmer Wines – Wine preferences change as the cooler weather arrives. By Martin Tillier
Creating Smiles that Last a Lifetime!
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Feature: Brunswick Forest – The new community sets its own pace in sales and development. By Tobin Spirer
Non-Profit Spotlight: Friends of the Leland Library – Meet the group that helps the Leland Library thrive.
4HE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION OF OUR DENTAL PRACTICE IS TO REMAIN SMALL PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SERVICE TO ALL PATIENTS CUSTOMIZE TREATMENT PLANS THAT BEST l T A PARTICULAR PATIENT S NEEDS AND TO PROVIDE THIS CARE IN A RELAXED AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH
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Behind the Business: Sanjay Batish – This local family
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Unique Business: Fitwize 4 Kids – An innovative
has a global perspective. By Jenny Vetter
facility provides a kid-centered fitness program. By Linsey Trask
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7 Ways: 7 Tips to Slash Home Heating Bills this winter. Courtesy of ARA Content
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Faces & Places: Grand opening for Coastal Coverings and Closets, New Carolina Chiropractic and Alltel. The second annual Santa Cop softball game between
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the Town of Leland Police Department and the Town of Leland Fire Department. The sixth annual Founders Day. Compiled by Michelle Macken and the Leland Tribune.
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Business Profiles: Learn more about the businesses of Murray Art & Frame, New Carolina Chiropractic, Leland Veterinary Hospital, Brunswick Women’s Center, Cooperative Bank and North Brunswick Fellowship Church. Stories by Bambi Weavil, Jenny Vetter, Heather Lowery, Becky Jordan, Kate Lino and Rob Norman.
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Numbers & Info…
Where is the post office?
Leland Post Office (910) 371-9013 1123 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451-8479 Winnabow Post Office (910) 253-5576 6351 Ocean Hwy. E (Hwy. 17 South) Winnabow, NC 28479-5559 How do I get cable, phone or internet access?
Time Warner Cable (910) 332-7800 (phone, cable or internet) Atlantic Telephone Membership Corp. (910) 754-4311 (phone, cable or internet) AT&T (888) 436-8638 (phone, internet) Where is the nearest grocery store?
Food Lion on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-1951 309 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Piggly Wiggly on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-2696 112 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Food Lion (off of Hwys. 74/76) (910) 383-1467 1735 Reed Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Where is the nearest hardware store?
Ace Hardware (910) 383-6688 117 Village Road NE #B, Leland, NC 28451 Trexler Do It Best Hardware (910) 371-3606 412 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Where are the nearest medical facilities?
North Brunswick Family Medicine (910) 371-0404 117 Village Road NE #H, Leland, NC 28451 Brunswick Urgent Care (910) 383-2182 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Morgan Internal Medicine (910) 332-0241 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 12
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Where is the Library?
Leland Library (910) 371-9442 487 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 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
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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 (Temporary Location) (910) 371-2456 117-G Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Northwest Town Hall (910) 655-5080 4889 Vernon Road, Leland, NC 28451 How do I get involved in the community or volunteer?
(910) 253-2412 www.volunteer.brunsco.net
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It all
relocation story
started years ago when I read Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks. “Wilmington
sounds like a quaint, attractive place to live,” I secretly thought. Lo and behold, several years later my brother and
Story by Heather Lowery Photography by Keith Ketchum
Things started looking up this past June. We traveled to the Wilmington area to visit the home my parents had built. Unable to move yet themselves, my parents were getting their house ready to rent. We hung out, helped add
sister-in-law happened to move to this very spot. “Hey, wait a
new appliances to the house, went to the beaches, relaxed—
minute—I want to go!” I thought. Then, last year my parents,
in essence, had a great time. Towards the end of the visit,
too, fell in love with the area and had a home built here. Okay,
I started to feel anxious—not just the normal emotion you
so when was our turn? The only thing I could not figure out was how I could convince my husband and kids that we should move from Annapolis, Maryland. Time passed on and eventually this problem seemed to take care of itself. Don’t get me wrong. Maryland definitely has its perks and having lived there all of our lives, it
An Opportunity For Change Making the move from Maryland to southeastern North Carolina.
was scary to think about leaving everything and everyone that we have ever known behind. But there was one thing that really pushed us over the edge. My husband and I were both working full time at decent paying jobs (me, a special educator working in a private school, and my husband, an auto technician at a Chevrolet dealer), but the long hours we worked and the fact that we still couldn’t afford a house was taxing us. We knew we had missed the boat when it came to finding affordable housing and we saw no Above: The Lowerys present their youngest daughter with flowers.
way back in. The market continued to escalate with no hopes of coming down to a level we could
Left: The Lowery family has fun with the camera.
afford. Trying to find any home for less than $400,000 was
get at the close of a vacation, or the old feeling of dread of
just about unheard of. We were struggling as it was and we
getting back to work and into the daily grind; it was deeper
didn’t want to be even more strapped with a high mortgage
than that.
payment. We found ourselves feeling so drained and on edge
all of the time. I was beginning to hate this person who I had
told me that he had a job interview in Wilmington. Now, this
become. My frustrated attitude and lack of patience was
didn’t totally surprise me, since he often inquired about jobs
taking a toll on my relationship with my family. I knew that
when we traveled. However, this too felt different. Maybe he
we both needed to make some changes—and big ones!
was serious this time!
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On one of the last days of our vacation, my husband
“It was at this moment that I knew we were finally home.”
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As it turned out, the first place he could pull over
We headed back to Annapolis and dove once again into our hectic lives. One week into July, my husband received a
happened to be at a motel, conveniently with a garage located
phone call from Wilmington. He got the job! Needless to say,
on the road behind it. A kind man who happened to own the
we had a serious talk that night. We agreed to take the
garage (and apparently sells cars at the popular Barrett-Jack-
plunge and move. I just had to tell my boss. To make sure
son Auction), offered to provide some supplies and help my
there weren’t any second thoughts, I said to my husband,
husband stabilize the Jeep. Meanwhile, my kids, my father-in-law and I safely made it
“You know, once I tell my boss, we can’t go back—this is it!” He replied seriously, “I know.” With that, it all started to seem real. We were actually going to do this!
to my parents’ home (where they graciously offered us to live so that we could have some time to scope out the area and find
Much labor ensued. While still working full time in July
a home of our own). However, I just couldn’t relax until my
(I taught in an 11-month school), we sorted, purged, sold and
husband finally arrived a day later. At last, we had made it! A few months have passed since we first arrived here and
packed the remains of our belongings—all in three weeks! It was a whirlwind and we could never have done it without the
we are doing great. I am not saying that there aren’t times
help of our family and friends’ time and muscles.
when we still struggle, but I can tell you that my husband
Packing up the moving truck didn’t go without its
and I are more relaxed and my kids love their schools. I am
difficulties. My husband’s toolbox fell over on its drawers in
able—at least for the time being—to stay at home and attend
the truck (apparently, the straps holding it in place came
to the demands of my family. Plus, we are in the market for
loose). It wasn’t easy lifting the toolbox back up. It literally
buying a house. We have been given opportunities here that
weighed a ton. (Just ask the six fellas it took to right it
we could never have had if we had stayed in Maryland. For us,
again). This fiasco set us back and we actually left a day
this move was right. Our financial matters have eased, but this isn’t the only
later than planned. Need I mention we were doing all of this packing during
reason why we love it here. I need to share one last story. The first week or so upon moving here, my children
a heat wave? Talk about unpleasant. This being another reason why we delayed our official moving day—just so we
and I were eating at a fast food restaurant, when a sweet
wouldn’t over-exert ourselves to the point of heat exhaustion.
woman, age 78, (I know this because she told us so) came up
The moving truck was finally packed and my husband’s
about the area and her family, etc. When she bid us adieu,
Smooth sailing from this point on—or so I thought.
all three of my children looked at me in bewilderment and said, “Why did she come to talk to us? That was so nice!” This type of friendly interaction with a complete stranger
with the attached “Jeep on trailer.” I, however, got the better end of the deal driving the mini-van with our three kids and
was unbeknownst to them. I quickly explained to them that
two big dogs. My father-in-law, bless his heart, drove our other
they had just received their first dose of Southern hospitality.
car down for us. (Did I mention it didn’t have air conditioning?)
I thought, “Now, this is medicine that we can all use.”
About an hour and a half into the drive, my husband
It was at this moment that I knew we were
called saying that the Jeep was unstable on the trailer and
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he’d have to stop and find someway to fix it. “Go on without me,” he said. “No need for you to stop, too.”
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Jeep (a work in progress) was on its trailer ready to go. My husband got the honor of driving the moving truck
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first-time home buyer
the home-buying process
About 11
months ago I first started thinking about purchasing a
saw, but it seemed a little out of our price range. Also around
and was starting to make decent money. One day my boss and
this time is when I popped the question to Jennifer—not that
I were talking about renting versus owning and how horrible
question but the “Will you be my roommate?” question.
it feels knowing that your hard-earned money is going to somebody else, knowing that you are paying for your landlord’s mortgage and building his or her equity instead of your own.
Story by Mitch Wiencek PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN BELL
I told my boss that of course I would rather own a house instead of rent, but that I couldn’t afford the cost of purchasing a house. My boss informed me that these days it does not take a lot of money to purchase a home. There are mortgages available that don’t require any money down (knowing what
kind of traditional and didn’t want to move in with somebody until she got married, so I must be a swell guy. We looked at a bunch of other neighborhoods: The Willows, Lincoln Place, Windsor Park, Wedgewood, Eastbrook and a few others. The next neighborhood we gave serious thought to was Windsor Park. At first I wasn’t too happy with the location. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown, but the houses were nice and they were in my price range. We looked at a couple different plans and we liked parts of each. I thought I had my mind set on Windsor Park. My parents made the trip from the Outer Banks and accompanied
put some money down). He informed me
Jennifer and I on a visit there. Having the thumbs up from
of interest-only loans, and I realized the
my parents on a house was big to me. Dad knows a thing or
difference of a mortgage payment and
hundred about housing so having him and Mom tag along
my rent payment wasn’t astronomical.
was a big help. They liked the neighborhood and the houses.
This is when the home-buying thought
We thought we had found our home. But the first phase was
process really kicked into gear for me.
sold out and the second phase wasn’t going to be ready for
It was all I could think about—not pay-
another month or two. That was a blow because we thought
ing somebody else’s mortgage and pay-
we had found something. The onsite agent told us that he
ing my own. I was full-blown psyched.
would get in touch with me when they could start pre-selling
idea to myself. I didn’t inform my parents or my girlfriend. I kept doing research and running numbers. In October 2006 I told my girlfriend, Jennifer, of my plan. She was more
the next phase. We never heard from him, so we were onto other neighborhoods again. In March 2007, the next neighborhood we gave serious consideration to was The Willows. We loved the location, but, unfortunately, we couldn’t afford the homes, so we looked at
than happy to go house shopping with me. Look-
the townhomes. Those townhomes are nice—hardwood floors,
ing back, I think it probably would have been a better
vaulted ceilings, stainless-steel appliances, screened porch, etc.
idea to talk to a mortgage broker before I started looking. But we were off. A few friends who moved to Leland had told me how nice
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Surprisingly, without much hesitation she agreed. Jennifer is
I know now, I think it’s a good idea to
For the next couple of days I kept the
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Mallory Creek Plantation. We were very happy with what we
house. I had recently gained a position with a new company
Mitch Wiencek and Jennifer Hart document their journey from renters to home owners.
Above: Mitch and Jennifer at the beginning of their construction process in Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Plantation.
The first neighborhood we looked in was Tyler’s Cove at
it was and how affordable the housing was, but I was skeptical
Jennifer loved The Willows and I was happy with them as well, but I felt like something was missing. My mind slowly started to change and I grew fonder of the neighborhood. We thought we had found a winner again.
at first. I lived one block from the beach and could ride my
I started the process of looking for a mortgage broker.
skateboard to check the surf. Moving to Leland would be a
I did some research online and I filled out a pre-qualifica-
huge change.
tion application. A broker contacted me shortly thereafter.
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the best deals. We found that our friend’s mother-
first-time home buyer
in-law had a better offer than our current broker. Far Left: Mitch and Jennifer picking out the interior options to their new home.
The decision was hard, but we decided to bring our business over to Vista Mortgage. To this day we still feel that we made the right decision. After partnering with Vista we began the search
Immediate Left: Their new home, within a month of its completion.
again. Still in Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Plantation we found a house listed for $169,900. This house was two years old and was not in mint condition, but it was still nice. We put our first offer in about 10 percent less than asking price, a big difference. Their counter-offer was not what we were expecting: $167,400 and we
Jennifer and I went into her office
per work started,” but that was far from
We looked at a few neighborhoods, but
had to pay the $2,500 in closing costs. Seriously? This
and we reviewed my application.
the case. Jennifer and I went to dinner
eventually we found our way back to
house is two years old and the market has not been
Everything looked good so far. She
and we were a little depressed.
Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Planta-
great. We made another offer of $165,000, seller pays
tion. Yes, the first place we looked at
closing costs. Their counter-offer was the same.
many months ago.
Jennifer, our agent and I said “thanks, but no thanks.”
asked if I was working with an agent,
We learned there were some
and I said I wasn’t. I was put in touch
alternatives: 1) Put a large sum of
with an agent from Coldwell Banker
money down; 2) Have a parent cosign
Sea Coast Realty.
or option; or 3) Jennifer and I go in
a couple different stand-alone houses.
Cove. It was brand new and was not yet completed.
together. You remember me saying
Many caught our eye, but most were
The same floor plan as the house we just put the offer
looking in The Willows and the price
Jennifer is traditional, so this proposi-
out of our price range. We found a
of the townhome we were interested in.
tion was on a whole different level.
two-story house in the neighborhood
She ran the numbers again and verified
You’re curious: What did we decide? I’ll
that we liked. Jennifer and I looked a
everything verbally. This is when I
tell you soon. We put the house hunt on
couple different times and we were
informed her that I worked in sales and
the back burner and started looking at
ready make an offer. Our agent made
the majority of my income was based
apartments that we could move into.
the call, and what do you know? The
off commission. The broker looked at
We were still very depressed.
house just went under contract. Are
We told our broker we were
me with a face of disappointment.
After our depression simmered
We looked at the townhomes and
We were thinking this buying a house
your average commission with your
going to combine our incomes and pur-
thing wasn’t for us, but this was
salary on your application,” she said.
chase a house together. The story now
actually a blessing in disguise.
“Is that a bad thing?” I asked.
transcends from “I” to “we”. We kept our
time, we realized that a good friend’s
you are working in sales and are trying
hoods. We were starting to utilize the
mother-in-law is a mortgage broker.
to buy a house, you must have two years
Realtor that our broker put us in touch
We scheduled an appointment and met
of documented commission. I had less
with. He was helpful but left us wanting
with her. Anyone who knows me knows
than a year. Plus, my base salary was not
more at times. We were looking for an
that I can be a little frugal. I just like
high enough to qualify for the town-
agent to show us homes, but instead we
to shop around for the best deals. The
home we liked. We were hoping to hear
were finding the homes ourselves and
mortgage was just like any other big
“congratulations” and “let’s get the pa-
he was just setting up the appointments.
purchase—you have to shop around for
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Below: The final product in October of 2007.
We kept looking. In the mean-
options open regarding other neighbor-
Another big blow. Apparently, when
Above: Jennifer and Mitch checking out the progress in their future back yard.
you kidding me? Again! Another blow.
down, we came to a decision. We were
“Please don’t tell me you included
The next house we came across was still in Tyler’s
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on, but this house was listed for $164,300 and the seller agreed to pay $2,000 towards closing costs. Our first offer was $159,900, seller pays closing and we receive a $3,000 gift card that was being offered. They rejected the offer, of course, but at this point we were used to rejection. Our counter-offer was $164,300, seller pays closing regardless of our lender (at first they didn’t want to pay closing with us using Vista Mortgage). What was the response? THEY SAID YES! Aren’t you now so happy for us? We were so excited. The next step in the process was to start picking out shutter colors, door colors, carpet, tile, countertops, etc. Jennifer and I worked hand-in-hand and, surprisingly, we didn’t have
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Summer is
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busy schedules. As we race through our jam-packed days, it’s even more important to make sure we are drinking enough fluids to maintain our energy and our good health. But with so many choices and so much news swirling around about what’s safe and what’s healthy, choosing the right beverages for you and your family can seem complicated. “There’s a lot of inaccurate information out there about beverages and the role they play in overall health and well being,” says registered dietician and nutrition-culinary expert Kim Galeaz. “It’s important for people to have the facts so they can make informed choices.” Here are five common beverage myths that you may have heard. Quench your thirst for knowledge and you’ll find that you have even more healthy options for refreshment and enjoyment.
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have been thoroughly tested and used throughout the world for many years, and are approved by the FDA. Reduce your caloric intake without feeling deprived by drinking light, low-calorie and no-calorie versions of your favorite beverages. 4. MYTH: Carbonated soft drinks cause tooth decay. While all common sugars, including those in bread, cereal, juice and soft drinks, can contribute to the development of cavities if they stay in contact with the teeth, your teeth are exposed to a beverage for only a short amount of time. Also, the saliva that constantly bathes the teeth prevents erosion from acidic drinks like orange juice and soft drinks. Due to 1. MYTH: Only water hydrates. Contrary to popular
improved dental hygiene, tooth decay has declined signifi-
belief, water isn’t the only beverage that hydrates. In fact,
cantly over the last 20 years, even as soft drink consumption
most beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee, sports
has increased.
drinks and milk are at least 85 percent water. And that
Bite back. Visit your dentist regularly and follow
Diet Coke you enjoy in the afternoon? It’s more than
recommendations for daily dental hygiene. The widespread
99 percent water!
use of fluoride in drinking water, toothpaste and mouthwash
Choose beverages that you enjoy. Several studies show that children and adults consume about 45 to 50 percent more liquid when it’s flavored versus plain water. 2. MYTH: Caffeine dehydrates. While caffeine can have
has greatly improved dental health, making teeth more resistant to acid attack from plaque bacteria. 5. MYTH: All adults must drink 8 cups of water a day for good health. While there is no scientific evidence to
a mild, short-term diuretic effect in individuals who don’t
support this long-held belief, many people still refer to this
normally consume caffeine, studies have shown that this is
as the standard. The Institute of Medicine estimates that
not the case for people who regularly consume caffeine. In
Americans get an average of 80 percent of their daily fluids
fact, a report on water needs released in 2004 by the
from water and other beverages and about 20 percent is
Institute of Medicine found that all beverages, including
provided by foods. Larger people require more fluids. The
those with caffeine, contribute to hydration needs.
IOM recommends 13 cups of fluids daily for adult males
Enjoy your morning coffee. Moderate caffeine consumption for adults—the amount contained in 2 to 3 cups of coffee
and 9 cups for adult females. each day depends on many factors, including your gender,
ated with adverse health effects or dehydration.
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new construction
Strategic Behavioral Health
Above: Construction began in late August on Strategic Behavioral Health’s new facility in Leland Industrial Park.
It didn’t
The region’s newest behavioral health facility will be built in North Brunswick County. Story by Brant Wilkerson-New
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take much
provided to adolescents,” says Shaheen, CEO
strategy for
of Strategic Behavioral Health, a Memphis,
Jim Shaheen to find a good location for his
Tennessee–based company that plans to
company’s newest behavioral health facility.
build and acquire behavioral health facilities
In fact, it was quite obvious that Wilmington
throughout the country. “Residents have to
and North Brunswick County were in great
go to Raleigh, Charlotte, Jacksonville and, in
need of the service.
some cases, down to Atlanta.”
“When we looked at the region, we saw
Shaheen says Strategic Behavioral Health
that there were none of these services being
instantly saw that they could fill in the gap in Winter 2007-08
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new construction
adolescent behavioral services in the southeastern part of
“Our focus is on reintegrating kids back into their home
itself. He noted that the state-of-the-art building will
“The Brunswick Economic Development Board and its members really welcomed us and provided great assistance
North Carolina. Shaheen has more than 19 years of experi-
environments and allowing their parents to participate in
ence in the behavioral health field, previously serving as CEO
treatment with them,” Shaheen says. “What we know about
of Compass Intervention Center in Memphis and CEO of
the treatment is that when parents and families are involved,
facility—the local economy will get a strong boost as well.
being in Leland and Brunswick County,” Shaheen says of
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center in Savannah, Georgia.
we have a 50 percent greater chance of success.”
Strategic will employ about 225 people, drawing a large
why the Leland area made for such an attractive location.
The company began construction on Strategic Behav-
Shaheen says that the majority of the patients at
ioral Health in the Leland Industrial Park in late August.
Strategic Behavioral Health will come from the region,
Shaheen expects the facility to open to the public in July or
which he defines as about ten counties in the
August of 2008 and to be fully staffed and operational
immediate area.
feature the most up-to-date technology available. The patients won’t be the only beneficiaries of the new
number of those from within the area. The company has yet to begin interviews for employment but plans to start meeting with applicants in March. “My staff will come from right there in Leland and
and insight as to where we could locate and the benefits of
Brunswick County also has a little bit to offer on the pleasure side, too. Shaheen says he has not had trouble convincing his staff or the CEO of the new facility, Jay Coughenour, to relocate to the Leland area. Coughenour
Wilmington,” Shaheen says. “We needed to locate in a
and his family will be moving to the Leland area at the
their relatives for multi-family group sessions and family
population demographic that was large enough to pull
beginning of January.
from schizophrenia to substance abuse. It is designed to house
therapy. The facility also will provide its patients with
physicians, nurses and staff, and Leland can capture that
72 patients, with the benefit that they will get to remain closer
recreational therapy, vocational training and in-house
staff within a radius of 20 to 25 miles.”
to home and near their families while they receive treatment.
educational services.
within 15 months from the opening of the facility. The facility will serve adolescents dealing with disorders
For Shaheen, that’s the most positive reason for having local facilities.
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With family members nearby, patients can be joined by
Other than the proximity to home, Shaheen says that patients will benefit from the design features of the facility
With business growing at a rapid rate in the Leland area,
“We think that the region has a great lifestyle to offer for our staff,” says Shaheen. “And there is such a great need for the service, so the two matched up nicely.” n
Shaheen says that the town leaders assisted in every way possible to make the facility a reality.
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How did this transition to
education
today’s vibrant and diversified school take place? Helen Davis, now principal of Lincoln Elementary School, remembers. Her father, a Sunny Point employee, and
Photo scan from 1965 Lincoln Yearbook, courtesy of Thomas Hooper, Sr.
The Change The year of Lincoln Elementary School
Story by Linda Thomas
Above: The Cooking Club at Lincoln School in 1965.
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her mother, a “domestic engineer” and seasonal factory worker, were always looking for ways to help their children advance. Instead of keeping young Helen in the familiar all-black academic world at Lincoln, they chose to send her to the newly integrated Leland (North Brunswick) High School. Overcoming the pressures of this new environment,
is 1951.
their children to any school, breaking
Helen graduated in 1973 with North
A new
out of the strictly segregated school
Brunswick High’s first graduating class.
school with six classrooms has opened
model. Predictably, racist posters and
She fulfilled her father’s dream for
in northern Brunswick County—a
race riots ensued, disturbing the quiet
her by earning bachelor’s and master’s
school to serve only black high school
town of Leland as a few courageous
degrees in Elementary Education at
students. These are the years before
black families made the move to send
Fayetteville State University. This
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat
their children to the white schools.
led to teaching posts in New Hanover
Fast forward 40 years to 2007.
and Brunswick County schools, and a
on that Montgomery, Alabama, bus,
Take a look at the school’s fascinating history from 1951 to present.
Below: Lincoln School in 1958. Photo from 1958 Yearbook, courtesy of Bessie Bryant.
years before Rev. Martin Luther King
The old Lincoln High School is now
desire to help more students and her
Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963,
Lincoln Elementary School, with a
peers. Davis returned to college to
years before school desegregation and
student mix that reflects the popula-
earn another master’s degree in School
the race riots that ensued, and years
tion of the area—42 percent white, 25
Administration in 1997 and now has
before the designation of African-
percent African-American, 23 percent
come full circle, returning to Lincoln
American came into common use.
Hispanic, 8 percent multi-racial, 1
Elementary School in 2005 to serve
percent American Indian, and 1 percent
as principal.
Lincoln High School’s first graduating class in 1951 held just four
of other races, including Asian. Talk
students, but two of them went on to
about a rainbow of colors! This mix
and into the ’70s, the original school
earn college degrees and returned to
of children is a lively bunch, eager to
buildings housed Lincoln Elementary
the school as teachers. Until 1968, the
learn and eager to share. The school
(formally Lincoln High School) students,
rural school in Leland served as an all-
lunch menu now includes a multicultural
most all of them black. Over the years
black high school and that was nothing
mix of stir-fry dishes, tortilla wraps
the population slowly changed, as it
out of the ordinary.
and taco salads in addition to Southern,
did all across America.
The 1960s brought change. 1967
Meanwhile, through the 1960s
home-style items like beans and rice,
Above: Lincoln School in 1965. Photo from 1965 Yearbook, courtesy of Thomas Hooper, Sr.
Through all this change, the con-
was the “Freedom of Choice” year,
collard greens, pizza, hot dogs and
stant at Lincoln School was James F.
when parents could choose to send
other typical school lunch fare.
Clemmons, the first and only principal
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education from 1951 to 1984. His tenure spanned
school sometimes every day of the week.
them and what they were like as
the whole transition from an all-black
After he retired in 1984, Clemmons con-
children. “Teachers remember ‘their’
school to full integration. James “Jim-
tinued advocating for children by serv-
children… they’re all different and
bo” Clemmons was a truly dedicated
ing on the Brunswick Country Board of
memorable in their own way,” she says.
educator, an advocate for his students
Education until his death in 1991.
One young lady reminded her of the
and a mentor for his teachers. Teacher Nancy Nipper was hired by Clemmons in 1978 and remembers
The family atmosphere that Clem-
School lu Brea k fa s
O n t he m
errand. She asked, “Mrs. Nipper, did
lasted through all its transitions up
you ask me to run that errand on purpose because you
Photo scan from 1965 Lincoln Yearbook, courtesy of Thomas Hooper, Sr.
knew I’d tied my
Above: The typing class at Lincoln School in 1965. Advisor Mrs. A. Bryant helps a student.
shoelaces to the chair?” “We always had great participation from the parents and good turnout for all the kids’ programs. This been very involved with the school,” continues Nipper. Carrying on the Clemmons tradition, Principal Helen Davis
him as a colorful, personable and
to today. The teachers of the “Lincoln
and community, and that’s a chal-
fair-minded man, very supportive of
family” raised their kids together, shared
lenge with nearly 700 pre-K through
the teachers. Nipper says, “He told us,
teaching ideas and helped each other in
fifth-grade students at today’s Lincoln
‘I’m not going to give you everything
and out of school. One of the things that
Elementary. With so many working
you want, but I’ll give you what you
Nancy Nipper remembers fondly from
parents, it’s tough, but the teachers
need.’” He worked hard to create a
her 26½ years of teaching at Lincoln
and parents at Lincoln really pull
true family atmosphere at the school,
was the Teacher’s Talent Show that the
together. The PTA group is very ac-
and the teachers, parents and students
staff put on for the students. “The teach-
tive, and the school has lots of special
all benefited.
ers had even more fun with it than the
events throughout the year.
Davis remembers Principal Clemmons
kids,” she recalls with a laugh. Like many long-term teachers,
“Our Fall Festival is a longstanding tradition,” says Davis. “It’s a fun
as “awesome” and very knowledgeable,
Nipper has had many students return
day with games, food and even an
always out in the community and at the
as adults to ask her if she remembers
old-fashioned cakewalk.” Every nine
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of a very diverse student population.
learning area.
Resources like a full-time bilingual
Davis continues, “We do lots of
Lincoln School has lots of parent
teaching assistant and a part-time
and grandparent volunteers to help in
student recognition to encourage them
English as a Second Language teacher
the classroom. There’s also a partner-
to LEARN, EXCEL and SUCCEED.
help. Lincoln Elementary also offers
ship with Brunswick County middle
That’s our school motto.”
tutoring and even opens up for “Satur-
and high schools that sends older
day School,” a chance for students to
students into the school to tutor the
through the latest round of school-
spend more time in the computer lab,
younger children, a win-win situation
building renovations. Space is tight, but
especially on math and reading.
for both groups. The DARE drug edu-
Davis and her team are working
that family team atmosphere makes it
On changes brought about by
cation program has been in the school
bearable. Running a staff of 100 that
today’s society, Davis notes, “My
for many years and has helped keep the
includes 42 certified teachers, 23
mother was always there when I got
school drug-free.
teacher’s assistants, resource people,
home from school. But today, in most
cafeteria staff and custodians from
families both parents need to work and
tors today is meeting the standards
temporary cramped quarters is tricky,
child care is a very big issue. The
of the No Child Left Behind Act, and
but Davis and her team stay focused on
Communities in Schools programs are
Lincoln Elementary is no exception.
meeting the needs of the children.
a huge help to our working parents.
Accountability is certainly needed, but
The tutoring and after-school child
the requirements of the program mean
care they offer make all the difference.”
that the score of a single child can
As for educators everywhere, that’s the big challenge—meeting all the needs
Another big challenge for educa-
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pull down a whole school. Categories are structured so that a student may fall into several sub-groups, like race, economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, limited proficiency in English, etc. Their scores may actually be counted several times and that hurts school scores across the board. “We struggle with that�, says Davis, “The standardized tests don’t give a complete picture. They don’t reflect the progress we may be making in developing social and emotional skills, and in creating thinkers, readers and problem solvers.� Along with Brunswick County Early College High School, Lincoln Elementary recently received special funding to allow their students to connect to a wider world of education resources. The money from federal eRate grants
Above: The Lincoln School of today is vastly different than the school that opened its doors in 1951.
will fund distance-learning technology for the school and open up a host
Helen Davis doesn’t hesitate, “I love to
several buildings connected by covered
Lincoln is the first elementary school in
see the smiles on the students’ faces. To
walkways, and the halls are lively and
the county to receive these funds.
see them excited about learning, and to
decorated with all manner of student
see my teachers excited about teaching.
artwork. One wall features individual
That does it for me.�
posters titled “All about Me� with
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When asked what makes her day,
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details of the student’s family, hobbies,
site invites parents, teachers, staff and
vastly different from the school that
likes and dislikes and most importantly,
students to log on and participate in an
opened its doors in 1951. Little re-
their dreams for the future. If those
interactive survey anonymously. This
mains of that original building.
posters are any indication, we’ll have
gives powerful feedback about what’s
The only remaining section now
some very determined young people
working well and what needs improve-
houses the Media Center and fourth
coming out of the Lincoln Elementary
ment. It’s a great way to get input from
and fifth grade classrooms. When
School in the next few years!
everyone involved at the school, espe-
the current construction dust settles
cially busy people who may not have
there will be a nice new entrance and
see that the family spirit he fostered at
time to chat during school hours.
administrative offices.
Lincoln School lives on today.   n
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To those
spirits
who’ve
think is the most important of all. Red
sensation. For those who like an
migrat-
wine actually makes you feel warmer.
abundance of fruit, even in their dry
ed to this area from the North, it seems
We have all experienced that rosy
strange to talk about winter anything
glow from a glass of Cabernet or Merlot.
from South Eastern Australia is a good,
around here. It sometimes seems like
Indeed, in the heat of the summer, it can
affordable starting point. If less fruit,
we don’t even have a winter. True,
be quite unpleasant for some. White
more spice and a dry European style is
we don’t have the snow-shoveling,
wine just doesn’t have the same effect,
more your thing, the Jean Luc Colombo
ear-stinging, muffler-wearing kind of
and this is because of fundamental
Cotes du Rhone “Les Abeilles” ($12.99),
season that those from more northern
differences in the way reds and whites
a blend of Syrah and Grenache, could
climes are used to, but the temperature
are made.
be the answer.
does drop around this time of year,
California also gives the right amount of
overcoats make a reappearance and
along with the dark skins, which stain
weight and spice to warm you through.
windshields need scraping.
the juice red. Not only color is added to
Let’s make one thing clear. I am not
the juice in this process, however. Tan-
talking about White Zinfandel here.
wine preferences begin to change. Crisp,
nic acid and histamines, among other
Nothing against this ever-popular wine,
fresh whites like Sauvignon Blanc and
compounds, also leech out of the skins
but it is light, sweet and usually served
Pinot Grigio become less appealing
into the juice. Both of these components,
well chilled, and so it just doesn’t give the
and red wine sales begin to rise. Even
particularly in combination with alcohol,
sought-after effect. Zinfandel is a dark,
die-hard white drinkers tend to move to-
actually raise your body temperature.
very sugary grape by nature. White Zin
ward heavier wines, such as Chardonnay
Not to fever levels, obviously, but
is made by allowing minimal contact
or Viognier. Of course, this is partly due
enough to give you a “glow.”
with the skins, producing that pretty
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The higher the ratio of skin to
pink color, and stopping fermentation
unlike red, is generally served chilled),
juice, the darker, more concentrated and
before all of the sugars are gone, giving
but not many make the switch from iced
more tannic the wine becomes. Grapes
the sweetness. When made in a more
tea to hot tea, for example, so maybe
such as Pinot Noir have relatively thin
traditional red-wine style, extracting
other factors come into play.
skins and a higher proportion of juice
as much color and flavor as possible,
when squeezed and therefore make red
and fermenting out all of the sugar, it
with the seasons—fewer salads and
wines that are light in color and medium
makes big bold, dry wine. One of my
more soups, stews, casseroles and
bodied at most. At the other end of the
personal favorites is by Norman Family
roasted meats are prepared as the
spectrum, the thick skins and low juice
Vineyards in Paso Robles, and the name
nights draw in. Even those who do not
levels of, say, Cabernet Sauvignon or
gives a clue as to what to expect from
consciously match wine with food feel
Syrah, give heavy wines with often
it. It is called “The Monster.” This is
that this heartier fare goes better with
gripping tannin levels.
a little more expensive at $21.99, but
Firstly, the food we eat changes
a more full-bodied wine, and thus are
Story by Martin Tillier Photography by Keith Ketchum
Closer to home, a Zinfandel from
is red simply because it is fermented
to serving temperatures (white wine,
Wine preferences change as the cooler weather arrives.
All grape juice is clear. Red wine
sometimes even to the point where
When those times arrive, people’s
Winter Warmer Wines
wines, the Woop Woop Shiraz ($11.99)
more inclined to buy red. Two good reasons, then, why red
Syrah, also known as Shiraz in
while it lives up to its name, it is still
Australia, is, to me, probably the most
soft enough to be enjoyed on its own,
winter-friendly grape variety. Not only
not just with food. Cabernet Sauvignon is generally
wine sales increase at this time of year,
does it make big, bold wines but it also
serving temperature and food pairing,
lends a peppery spice flavor to wines,
considered the king of red-wine grapes,
but there is another reason, which I
which intensifies that “winter warmer”
and it certainly makes wines suitable as
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“winter warmers.� Cabernets are typically quite high in tannins, the things that cause the drying sensation and “bite� at the back of the tongue. This makes them more suitable for drinking with a meal, particularly high-protein dishes such as steaks. Protein and tannic acid actually break down one another, making the steak seem more tender and the wine smoother. Try a big Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the 1975 Wine Company’s Amber Knolls Vineyard ($25.99) with a New York strip, and you will see what I mean. For white-wine drinkers, the colder months are when those big, buttery Chardonnays come into their own. If you want a full-bodied white, but without the oak, try a Viognier (pronounced VeeOn-Yay). There are many good examples available for less than $20, and a lot of
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people in the wine business believe them to be a great pairing with filet mignon finished with a dollop of herb butter. Whether it is to match with food, mood, music or whatever, the most important thing in choosing a wine, however, is what your own tastes tell you. The surest way to enjoy a wine is to drink what you like the most, and if that means drinking a Chardonnay with a steak, go ahead. It’s not as if there are any wine police to come knocking at your door to give you a ticket. Whatever you drink, stay warm through the winter and remember,
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Brunswick Forest The new community sets its own pace in sales and development. Story by Tobin Spirer community set on U.S. Highway 17 six
2007, 105 homes and homes sites went
rapid
miles south of Historic Downtown
under contract for a total sales volume
decline of the real estate industry has
Wilmington, has quietly surged past
of more than $37 million.
been a familiar drumbeat for the past
the $37 million mark in sales just eight
18 months, at least one major area
months after its grand opening.
community is bucking the trend. Brunswick Forest, a 4,500-acre, master-planned residential and retail
Between February 2007, when the
That figure excludes the Jefferson Landing section of Brunswick Forest that saw its entire 278-home inventory sell in
development’s Dream Street model
2006. In total, more than 380 homes and
homes opened, and the end of October
home sites have sold or are under contract.
John Muuss Photo
Although
the
Above: The Welcome Center at Brunswick Forest is open for visitor information and model home tours every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
John Muuss Photo
Left: Brunswick Forest’s warm hospitality begins at the new 14,000-square-foot Welcome Center, where visitors learn about the 4,500-acre community through colorful displays, media presentations and model home tours.
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officials say the pace is accelerating. “Despite everything you hear about
many world-class amenities and
starting at $259,500. Twenty-two
flooring, distinctive crown molding
distinctive neighborhoods.
homes have sold since their release—
and granite countertops. Prices begin
ten on the first day.
at $329,500 for the townhomes and
At the adjacent Parkview, more
the terrible housing market, we’ve had
than half of the available home sites
great sales,” says Brenda Key, president
and home packages are under contract.
wood, visitors also may select from four
coastal home and home site package.
of Brunswick Forest Realty, LLC. “No
Like Jefferson Landing, this popular
Florida-style models at the newly
Evangeline is a project of Kent Homes,
one else that we know of seems to be
neighborhood features street lights,
introduced Villamar. These well-ap-
one of the Wilmington area’s leading
having this kind of success.”
ponds and sidewalks connecting to
pointed homes, decked out with central
luxury home builders.
miles of leisure trails that will lead to
sunlit kitchens, high ceilings and
Forest introduced Dream Street at
the community amenities, parks,
spacious lanais and porches, run from
fall of 2007. These low-maintenance
Parkview, one of the largest, all-new
preserves and the shops and offices in
$398,000 to $498,000. Fifteen have
homes feature woodland views, fabulous
model-home showcases in the coastal
The Villages, Brunswick Forest’s
already been sold, moving at a pace of
outdoor living spaces and gourmet kitch-
South. With the opening of a
commercial center. The average home
about one home per week.
ens at prices from the mid-$300,000s.
spectacular, 14,000-square-foot
price at Parkview is $425,000.
Earlier this year Brunswick
Welcome Center in September, visitors
Also setting an impressive pace is
Along with Parkview and Garden-
John Muuss Photo
Brunswick Forest development
from the high-$500,000s for the
Belshaw was also introduced in the
Finally, home sites at Walden are
Just released is Evangeline, a charming neighborhood of 56 coastal
moving briskly, with half the first
now have the opportunity to see a
the recently released Gardenwood, a
Carolina homes and 60 townhomes
phase under contract in the $165,000
complete picture of a community
neighborhood of attractive, all-brick,
offering high-end custom-home
to $225,000 range. These are destined
already becoming recognized for its
low-maintenance garden homes
features, including elegant hardwood
for early buyers who plan to build a custom home at some point in the
Guests at the Welcome Center’s opening gather around the topographical map for a presentation by Jimmy Sloan (right), the community’s chief operations officer.
future and are interested in taking advantage of pre-construction pricing
the stunning private golf course is be-
averaging 100 visitors a week and now
ing built against a backdrop of woods,
says Brunswick Forest Chief Operations
that the Welcome Center is open, we
wetlands and creeks offering a game
Officer Jimmy Sloan. “We’re seeing
anticipate even greater numbers.”
that is both visually rewarding and
“Families are moving in every day,”
people walking their dogs in the neigh-
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Designed in the classic Southern
challenging. Designed by Tim Cate, the
borhoods and kids riding their bikes on
coastal architecture of all of Bruns-
first 18 holes, along with the clubhouse,
the sidewalks. It’s fast becoming a
wick Forest’s amenity centers, the
are expected to open in 2009.
vibrant, well-established community.”
14,000-square-foot Welcome Center
More than seven miles of sidewalks
offers buyers an overview of the
have been laid to date. The weight of the
doing so well in the early going is a
community and its extraordinary
concrete required for the job—4,473
matter of some discussion, although
country club lifestyle. A variety of
tons—is equivalent to the displacement of
Brunswick Forest officials point to
attractive displays feature photo-
the Battleship North Carolina when fully
the heavy construction activity, an
graphs, color graphics, site plans and
loaded. When completed, the community
extensive amenities plan, word-of-
renderings of the neighborhoods and
will include more than 100 miles of
mouth from satisfied homeowners, the
amenities, including the River Club on
sidewalks that are part of a remarkable
quality of construction, the extensive
Town Creek, Community Garden, the
network of trails and pathways running
depth of financing behind the project
Ocean Club, the Wellness/Fitness
throughout Brunswick Forest.
and a marketing program that brings
Center and the 27-hole Cape Fear
Also under construction and
in more than 100 visitors a week.
National now under construction.
scheduled to open in the spring is the
Exactly why the community is
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The centerpiece of the community,
keeps building,” Key says. “We’re
that is still in effect.
The Villages at Brunswick Forest is designed with clusters of retail stores and plazas offering convenient one-stop shopping.
“Interest in Brunswick Forest just
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The Villages at Brunswick Forest, now developing on U.S. Highway 17 at the community’s entrance, will offer residents commercial, retail and professional services in a 500,000-square-foot center.
18,000-square-foot Wellness/Fitness Center featuring the
a screened pavilion, an outdoor fireplace and an observation
latest weight-training and cardiovascular machines, along
platform—all overlooking the picturesque Town Creek, a
with indoor and outdoor pools, a cutting-edge aerobics room,
tributary of the Cape Fear River. Construction of the first
a sauna, a steam room and whirlpool, massage rooms,
phase of this facility is expected to begin in 2008.
dressing lounges, a snack bar and lounge with a media center, six lighted tennis courts and a pro shop. Work also has begun on several parks, including
Early 2008 will also see the start of construction of The Villages at Brunswick Forest on Highway 17 at the entrance to the community. A Lowes Foods supermarket
Lowcountry Park with its meandering lake and expansive
will serve as one of the anchors of the 160-acre town center
meadow. The lake has been dug and the land graded to
designed with clusters of retail stores and plazas offering
create a descending series of elevations leading to the
convenient one-stop shopping. Space will be available for a
meadow. Additionally, an arched pedestrian bridge has been
wide range of shops and services. Commitments have already
built and native grasses and a variety of specimen trees have
been received from Frank Theatres, CVS, New Hanover
been planted along the lake.
Regional Medical Center, BB&T and Hampton Inn.
Soon, crews will begin work on the Community
“We’re moving full speed ahead with the amenities and
Garden, featuring a free-standing greenhouse, flower
infrastructure,” Sloan says. “What we’re doing here is unique.
gardens, growing fields and a glass-enclosed meeting room
We’re developing the country club lifestyle up front.”
where residents can gather to plan each season’s crops. Plans are now being finalized for the River Club, Brunswick Forest’s non-motorized boating and fishing center complete with boardwalks and dock, a Nature Center,
For more information on Brunswick Forest, call (910) 371-2434 or visit www.brunswickforest.com. n View the residential and commercial site plans for Brunswick Forest at www.TheNBM.com.
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Now Accepting Appointments Dr. Sanjay Batish has served the healthcare needs of Brunswick County residents from his Leland office for nearly 10 years. As a board certified, family physician, he strives to offer each of his patients comprehensive care in a comfortable and caring environment.
SERVICES INCLUDE Newborn, infant and pediatric care Adolescent, adult and senior care Preventive healthcare Immunizations
Care for acute and ongoing illness School, sports and employment physicals Shared patient visits Same-day sick appointments
Sanjay Batish, M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine
Maida Martin, PA-C Certified Physician’s Assistant
910-383-1500 101 Baldwin Drive • Leland, NC Located across from CVS on Village Road
www.BatishFamilyMedicine.com
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Have you
non-profit spotlight
Friends of the Leland Library Meet the group that helps the Leland Library thrive.
ever visited the Leland
including management and volunteering. The group holds three
Public Library and won-
general meetings a year, in February, June and November. The
dered, “Who exactly are the ‘Friends of the Leland Library’?”
November meeting includes the election of officers and directors
The Friends of the Leland Library started in 1999 as a result
for the upcoming year. The board of directors meets in January,
of the Leland Library wanting to start a children’s program.
March, May and September and other times as needed
Lisa Milligan, Leland Library’s Branch Manager, approached
throughout the year.
Jean Rhodes, one of Belville’s Town Commissioners, about the program, and Rhodes immediately went out, solicited funds to start the program and began to invite others to join her. But this was only the beginning. The Friends of the Leland
Story by Bambi Weavil Photography by Keith Ketchum
Library, which was formally organized in 2001, now has an estimated 150 members. Wayne Carver is currently the president of the Friends of
The Leland Library is home to a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Friends of the Leland Library.
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the Leland Library. He says that 20 to 50 members are actively involved in different aspects of the organization,
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Ballroom raised money toward the collective effort to bring author Robert Inman to the Southport Community Center in April 2008. Inman, a novelist, screenwriter, playwright and essayist, lives in Boone and Charlotte, North Carolina, and writes about small-town America. In the history of the Friends of the Leland Library, there have been some pleasant surprises from unexpected corporate resources. “I think the biggest surprise came when Wal-Mart opened,” says Carver. “I was told Wal-Mart was selecting some local charities to donate to at their grand opening and
A gathering of the Friends of the Leland Library is always festive.
they would need our tax exempt number. It came time for The Friends of the Leland Library for the first time
the opening, and I was notified to be there. Thinking about
will hold two book sales this year to help generate more
it ahead of time, I thought they were giving us $200. It
income for library needs.
came time for the money to be given out and there were
The Spring Sale, which was held May 4 and 5, 2007,
three groups involved. I was called up to receive ours and
was very successful, bringing a little more than $2,000 for
Mark, the Wal-Mart manager, presented us a big check for
the Friends. The regular book sale was held in November. A
$3,000. All I could say was, ‘I am shocked speechless, this is
perk for being a Friends member includes a special, mem-
great.’ We used the money to buy new shelving for a youth
bers-only preview sale prior to the show.
corner and to replace upholstered chairs with new heavy-
In addition to book sales, membership fees financially
duty wooden chairs.” n
support the Friends of the Leland Library. Currently,
For more information and to join the Friends of the
individual and family memberships cost $10, patron
Leland Library, who keep literacy active in the community,
memberships are $25, sponsorships are $50 and benefactors
please contact the Leland Library at (910) 371-9442.
are $100. Carver says that there are several ways local residents active membership, participating in book sales and volunteering at the local Leland Library. “We have a volunteer coordinator who coordinates our
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can support the Friends of the Leland Library: Keeping an
Annual book sales in May and November support the Friends of the Leland Library’s efforts to improve the Leland Library.
volunteer work at the library,” says Carver, “which brings up a real key service to the library—and that is volunteers. Volunteers are the very heart and backbone of the Friends group. Their work in the library and on the book sale is an essential part of what we accomplish as a Friends group.” Financial support to the Friends group, as well as working closely with other Friends groups in Brunswick County, makes special events possible for the entire community. A luncheon and fashion show by Coldwater Creek that was held in late September at Sea Trail Plantation’s Grand 60
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behind the business
Sanjay Batish This local family has a global perspective. Story by Jenny Vetter and young adult life in Ohio after
of us
moving to the United States from
have the unique opportunity to open our
India as a toddler with the rest of his
children’s eyes to the world and show
family. Upon graduation from
them how their lives can profoundly
medical school, his plans were
affect those around them. No one takes
realized and he migrated south to
this more seriously than local physician
begin his residency at the Medical
Sanjay Batish and his wife, Sonali, whose
College of Georgia in Augusta.
global perspective and social conscience
There he met Sonali, a graduate
have forever changed their family. The
student pursuing a master’s degree in
pair has many things in common, but one
Public Health at Emory University.
thing shines brightest—their desire to
Although she was born in England,
help others through their careers and
Sonali’s family is originally from
their passions.
India as well.
As Sanjay and Sonali Batish strode
The couple married in 1996 and
through the small village on the outskirts
started to discuss where Sanjay
of Pune, one of the largest cities in India,
should begin his medical career, as
they were anxious about how the remain-
he had recently completed his
der of the day would unfold. Although
residency program. One visit to
both had been raised in the United States,
Wilmington, with its historic
this trip to India was filled with the
waterfront, beautiful beaches and
familiar, warm feeling of returning home
small-town feel, was all it took for
and was amplified by an overwhelming
Sanjay and Sonali to pack their bags
sense of love—on this hot summer day in
and set up shop in the Port City
2000, the couple would finally meet their
area. Sanjay opened his own prac-
infant son for the first time.
tice, Batish Family Medicine, in
For Sanjay, the long journey to this
Leland in 1998. Around this time
moment had begun with a simple desire
talk of starting a family had begun,
for a new start in a warmer, sunnier place.
and the pair realized that they both
He spent the majority of his childhood
had dreams of adopting a child.
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Photo by Keith Ketchum
As parents,
all
Above: Sanjay and Sonali with their sons Roshun and Deepuk and their daughter, Divia, at their Leland home.
With strong family ties and roots
After close to a year of research,
with; but the months of background
in India, Sanjay and Sonali knew that
they selected Holt International, one
checks and visits from social workers
the adoption agency they chose would
of the most well-known international
were well worth it once they arrived in
need to have an international focus.
adoption agencies in the world. Found-
Pune. The agency had been working
ers Harry and Bertha Holt were person-
with the couple to find a child in this
my life, I’ve always valued my connec-
ally responsible for many of the inter-
specific region, where Sonali had family
tion with India,” Sanjay says. “When
national adoption laws that are still in
members she could stay with for the
we were ready to have a child come into
place today. The agency is known for its
three months it would take to final-
our lives, we felt it would be wonderful
thorough placement process, which the
ize the adoption. Upon their arrival in
to be able to adopt from India.”
Batish family is now extremely familiar
Pune, Sanjay and Sonali were finally
“Through the different chapters of
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through eighth-grade girls that focuses
behind the business
on wellness, health and developing life “Western medicine has given me incredible tools to help the
old in foster care. The new family of three arrived home in
patients that I see daily; however, in my ten years of practic-
Wilmington in September of 2000. Two years later, the couple
ing medicine, I’ve also seen innumerable circumstances that
celebrated the birth of twins—son Deepuk and daughter Divia.
were worsened by Western medicine or were simply unex-
These days, after putting down roots in the area, starting careers and building their family, life is only a little bit quieter
plainable from the Western approach.” As the line that separates traditional Western medicine
for Sanjay and Sonali, although no less exciting. With three
and more holistic practices becomes increasingly blurred,
active elementary school–aged children around the house, an
Sanjay hopes that acupuncture will benefit his existing
expanded practice for Sanjay and a new job for Sonali, the past
patients and encourage new patients to try an alternative
year has kept the family busy.
method of healing.
For several months, Sanjay has been studying the health benefits of acupuncture and taking courses that will allow him to practice the treatment as an accredited acupuncturist,
“I hope that by learning acupuncture I can become a more effective healer,” Sanjay adds. Also ready to embark on a new adventure, Sonali
hopefully adding the treatment to his already thriving Leland
recently began work as a Certified Health Education Special-
practice in early 2008.
ist (CHES) at Girls, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization
“The world has hundreds of different traditional healthcare systems that have developed over centuries,” Sanjay says.
that focuses on enriching the lives of girls, inspiring them to be “strong, smart and bold.” She leads a program for sixth-
goals through activities and guest speakers. Although their children and careers keep them on the go, one of the couple’s shared passions is their involvement with the Full Belly Project, a nonprofit organization that designs labor-saving devices to improve the lives of people in developing countries. The project is centered on an invention designed by Wilmington-based Jock Brandis. The device is made up of two concrete pieces with a metal grinding apparatus fitted inside,
Photo by Keith Ketchum
introduced to their son Roshun, a healthy, happy six-month-
Above: Sonjay with his daughter, Divia.
and with this low-tech device, one person can shell 50 kilograms of
now called the Malian peanut sheller,
poorest regions of the world—including
peanuts in an hour.
increases productivity about 50-fold.
Sanjay and Sonali’s native India.
While this may not sound exciting
Not only does the sheller produce
“We support Full Belly because it
to some, Sanjay explains that many
valuable protein in cultures that lack
is pro-environment, pro-conservation,
cultures depend on peanuts as their sole
basic nutritional essentials, it can also
and provides immediate relief to
source of protein and that this invention,
provide income for millions in the
people in the world who are suffering,” says Sanjay. As they raise their family, Sanjay and Sonali value the close-knit feel of the Leland area, as well as the warm days that allow the family to spend much of their time outdoors, riding Photo courtesy of GoldenEyePhotographs.com
bikes, playing at the beach or teaching
Above: The Batish family takes time to pose for a photo at a recent family reunion.
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the kids how to grow vegetables in the garden. They also realize that their story, with its international roots, outflow of compassion towards others and sense of global awareness is something special that they can pass to their children—a legacy of looking at the world with open eyes and open hearts. n Winter 2007-08
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age the development of good fitness and nutrition habits. As a parent of two elementary schoolers, Williams saw the need for a safe, fun way to get kids more interested in fitness and nutrition. With a background in education, she also realized that most kids won’t try something they do not think they’ll be good at. “Many kids will give up on new activities if they feel
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Fitwize 4 Kids held its grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration in September.
work at their own pace and rest when needed—the machines will not keep moving when the children slow down or stop. Balance and agility equipment, such as fitness balls, jump ropes, balance boards and mini trampolines are stationed between the strength and cardio machines. Along the walls are framed trivia questions that change each month to focus on a spe-
An innovative facility provides a kid-centered fitness program.
cific nutrition theme—October’s theme was bones and calcium.
Story by Linsey Trask
4 Kids during our interview.
It’s no
When a child arrives for his or her session, a coach is there to lead him or her through the various activities the center offers. Coach Rob led us through a typical session at Fitwize “We make it fun for the kids,� he says. “Instead of taking
secret that kids in America today
with conditions typically associated with overweight
them through the same circuit each session, we add new
are getting heavier. While video
adults, such as diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease.
elements and games and keep them engaged with our trivia
games and television shows have replaced neighborhood
According to the 2004 National Health and Nutrition
questions. They get excited as they improve and learn more
bike rides and games of catch, parents’ busy schedules have
Examination Survey, more than 17 percent of children and
about staying healthy at the same time.�
increased the frequency of dinner a la drive-thru or other
adolescents (ages 2 to 19) were overweight—that’s more
convenient yet unhealthy meals. This vicious cycle has not
than 12.5 million kids!
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unique business “Our center isn’t just for kids who need to lose weight or establish healthy eating habits,” says Williams. “We’re here to offer kids the chance to develop a life-long interest in overall health, as well as strong self-esteem.” To encourage kids to do their best, without the pressure of competition with others, Fitwize 4 Kids utilizes a Motivation & Achievement System—a 12-month program that allows kids and their parents to track individual progress. The system consists of 11 levels, including two Bronze, two physical ability—from children with special needs to the young athletes—to participate and excel. Unlike structured dance classes or sports practices, Fitwize 4 Kids has an open schedule that allows parents to drop off their children at any time Monday through Friday 1 to 7 pm and Saturday 10 am until 2 pm for a fully structured and
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Silver and one final Gold Level, that encourages kids of any
Above: A child demonstrates a piece of cardio equipment called the Moon Walker. Middle: The lobby/entrance area at Fitwize 4 Kids is kid-friendly. Bottom: Instructor (Coach Rob) supervises the circuit.
“Our center isn’t just for kids who need to lose weight or establish healthy eating habits.” supervised 45-minute session. Many parents find that the programs at the center are beneficial to the activities their children already participate in, as the coaches work with each child individually to accomplish his or her goals. Williams believes in the long-term benefits of ensuring Contributed Photo
that children stay healthy and active. “More than anything, I want these kids to increase their self-esteem, which will open up so many doors for them in their future,” Williams says. “We are giving kids a fun place to learn good habits that will last a lifetime.” In addition to its regular programs, Fitwize 4 Kids also offers kid’s night out, birthday parties, classes and clinics. For these programs, it’s not necessary for you to have a regular membership. Contributed Photo
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7 Tips to Slash Home Heating Bills Story Courtesy of ARA Content
3.
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned. A pre-season tune up is a great investment. It reduces the chances of breakdowns on cold winter nights, improves safety and more than pays for itself through more energy-efficient operation.
For the free report “How to Identify a Good Heating and Cooling Contractor,” go to www.comfortinstitute.org.
4.
Replace your furnace or heat pump air filter (or clean it if it is an electronic unit). Most systems need this done every
Consumers
will likely pay record prices to heat their
homes this winter, up an average of 10.5 percent from last winter, says NEADA (The National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association), a group of state energy aid officials. Now is the time to give your home a “check-up.” Here are seven tips from the Comfort Institute to make your home an energy sipper instead of a gas guzzler.
month to ensure safe and efficient operation. Keep forgetting to do it? Ask your contractor for an extended surface area
central air filter that only needs to be replaced once a year. It also does a far better job of keeping your equipment and the air in your home clean.
5.
Close your fireplace damper. Did you remember to close it last time
you used the fireplace? Shut it now or waste precious warm air all winter long.
6.
Install a programmable set-back
1.
Ask your HVAC contractor to test your duct system for air leaks. Many assume that windows and doors are
the major cause of a home’s energy-wasting air leaks. But according to recent research by the Department of Energy (DOE), gaps, joints and disconnections in the typical home’s duct system are much more significant. The DOE states that the typical duct system loses 25 to 40 percent of the energy put out by the central furnace or heat pump. Authorities recommend sealing ducts with a brushed on fiber-reinforced elastomeric sealant. Duct tape usually dries out and fails.
Testing your heating system can save you money all winter long.
2.
It turns out duct tape is great for many things, but sealing ducts isn’t one of them.
Ask your contractor to perform an Infiltrometer “blower door” test. The blower door is a computerized instrument originally
thermostat. Turning down the
thermostat eight degrees for eight hours a day will save 8 percent on home-heating costs. An easy way to take advantage of these savings is to lower the thermostat temperature while away from home or sleeping. Ask your heating contractor about new models, which are much easier to program.
7.
Consider replacing your old furnace or heat pump. Just like a car, heating and cooling equipment doesn’t last forever. Is your system more than 12 years old? Planning to stay in your home more than a few years? Many authorities recommend
replacing it before it fails permanently. New units can pay for themselves over time as they are up to twice as energy efficient. However, government and utility research has found that more than 90 percent of newly installed high-efficiency systems have energy-wasting mistakes. Today’s new equipment is drastically compromised if it is hooked up to bad ducts.
invented by the Department of Energy. It pinpoints where your home’s worst air leaks are, such as duct leaks, and also measures how leaky the overall house is. Most homes have the equivalent of an open window in combined air leaks. Many heating contractors offer an Infiltrometer test
Be sure to close your fireplace damper after every use.
Do some homework before talking to contractors. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov and www.comfortinstitute.org. Print out the free Comfort Institute report “Tips and Secrets to Buying A New Heating and Cooling System.”
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Second Annual Santa Cop Softball Game Benefits the Local Christmas Toy Drive.
faces & places
Grand Opening for Coastal Coverings & Closets, New Carolina Chiropractic & Alltel.
Story by Michelle Macken The Leland Police Department defeated the Leland Volunteer Fire/
Story by Michelle Macken
Rescue Department in the second annual Santa Cop softball game on Sunday, October 28. The annual event is part of a toy drive to provide
Coastal Coverings and Closets, New Carolina Chiropractic
toys to needy children in the North Brunswick County area during the
and Alltel wireless held a tri grand opening September 14, 2007.
upcoming holiday season. The game was held at the Northwest Ball
All three businesses are located in the Logan Homes building
Field on Highway 74/76, near the Leland Industrial Park. Everyone in
at 60 Gregory Rd. in Belville, directly beside Waterford of the
attendance had to bring a new, unwrapped toy with a $5 value.
Carolinas commercial village.
The toy drive will continue until the middle of December at various locations throughout the Leland area, including the Leland Town Hall, Leland Volunteer Fire Department, Magnolia Greens Clubhouse, Waterford Clubhouse, Wal-Mart and Cross Creek Commons. Tricia Merritt and George Murray
The toys will be distributed to the Leland area’s needy children at a Christmas party on Saturday, December 15 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Leland Town Hall. For more information or to volunteer please contact Corporal Robert Ernest at rernest@townofleland.com or Landon Barker at lbarker@townofleland.com.
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Barbara and Jim Tuzzeo
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Brian Galeucia, Theresa Morgan, Tricia and Kenny Merritt
Leland Mayor Walter Futch, Wife Martha and Sheila Hinson
Steven Maniscalco, Lessie Butler, Mark and Sharon Fincannon
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Sixth Annual Town of Leland Founders’ Day Celebration Was an Overwhelming Success.
Story Courtesy of LelandTribune.com Photography Contributed from town of Leland
The Town of Leland’s Sixth Annual Founders’ Day Celebration, held September 8, 2007, on the grounds behind the Leland Town Hall, was an overwhelming success. Founders’ Day featured blue skies, a large, upbeat crowd, music, food, a talent show, booths promoting local businesses and a great deal of down-home fellowship. The event kicked off with the presentation of the colors by the North Brunswick High School JROTC Color Guard. Founders’ Day featured music from the Hewlett Creek Boys (an acoustical bluegrass band), Al’s Place Bluegrass Band, Only by Grace gospel ensemble, UBU band and The Love Connection (a jazz band). Attendees were also treated to performances by the North Brunswick High School Band and Iryna’s Academy of Dance. In addition to the main stage performances, Founders’ Day also included a demonstration stage. Features on this stage included demonstrations by Seidokan Karate, Jet’s Cheerleader Club of Leland, King Tiger Tae Kwon Do, Southeast Dance and an amazing demonstration by the Leland Police Department’s K-9 Unit. A number of elected officials were also present at the Founders’ Day Celebration. Sheriff Ronald Hewett was in attendance, as were David Sandifer, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and Leland native Scott Milligan, who serves as Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Education.
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Murray Art & Frame
by Heather Lowery
Business Profile
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How many of us would have the courage to leave something familiar behind and venture into less known waters? George Murray, owner of Murray Art & Frame, did just that. After finding success as an accountant for 26 years, he decided to change careers and create a business that focused on his other talent—art. Murray began his business in 2004 in the Waterford commercial complex in Leland. In fact, he was the first business to set up shop in the Waterford communities. Murray’s business has grown, and he recently relocated to a larger space in an adjacent building in the Waterford complex. He attributes his early growth to the surrounding community.
Above: George Murray and Katie Palacios welcome customers at Murray Art & Frame.
“The wonderful support I got from the community helped me to survive,� comments Murray. “My initial goal was to bring something unique to the area; providing a good quality product with high standards of customer service.� Customer service is a priority at Murray Art & Frame. “Many of the people that visit my shop first come in as customers, but they leave as friends,� he says. Murray also gives much credit to his employee, Katie Palacios. “She has a wonderful work ethic,� Murray says. �She manages all of the custom framing, doing everything from helping customers pick the design to doing the actual framing. Katie is the best I’ve ever seen at picking out the right combination of colors for our customers’ projects. From shadowboxes to cross-stitch to art prints she does it all. With our state-of-the-art computerized mat cutter, Katie can design just about anything our customers would want.� With Katie managing the custom framing, this gives Murray time to devote to local artists with one-stop shop, giclee-printing services. “I provide all the services artists need to take their artwork from originals to archival ink giclees,� says Murray. Murray has his own talents, which he says is not the focal point of his frame shop. “I draw celebrity portraits�, which are mainly sold in tourist area gift shops. In 1999 he was asked to draw portraits of the characters in The Andy Griffith Show for a Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser. Actors Don Knotts (Barney) and George Lindsey (Goober) from the TV series were so impressed with Murray’s drawings that they asked him for copies. Prominent people and various establishments continue to ask Murray to create his portraits. Some of his ventures include drawing Miss USA 2005 (Chelsea Cooley), being the official artist for Margaret Kerry’s up-and-coming book Tinker Bell Talks and, most recently, creating 17 portraits of celebrity inductees for a gala being held at the brand-new Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame in Missouri. He can now add Roy Clark, Andy Williams, Jim Stafford and Yakov Smirnoff (to name a few) to his already long list of celebrity portraitures.
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Not only is George Murray a talented artist who is committed to his business, but also he is dedicated to the community. He is a board member of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Spring Fest Committee. Plus, he continually donates many of his celebrity portraits to various charities for fundraisers.
“One pleasure of owning my own business,� he says, “is the feeling that I can give back to the community.�
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Murray Art & Frame is located in Leland at 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 103, and can be contacted by phone at (910) 371-3833 or (910) 471-3965, or seen online at www.murrayart.com.
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New Carolina Chiropractic
by Kate Lino
Business Profile
Leland Veterinary Hospital Business Profile
As our population has become older, healthcare has changed dramatically in the last few years. Chiropractic doctors have become mainstream, and it seems as though chiropractic offices are springing up everywhere, making it hard to choose which one is right for you.
Family units are constantly being defined and re-defined with different dynamics, including the inclusion of pets. Leland Veterinary Hospital understands the importance of treating pets like a member of your own family.
Dr. Steven Maniscalco, whose new office, New Carolina Chiropractic, is now open off Highway 17 in Leland, stands out from the pack.
Dr. Dave Beauchamp, one of the original members of the first-ever graduating class of veterinarians in North Carolina history, graduated from the North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. Beauchamp relocated to the Leland area from Raleigh, realizing the great growth potential and the need for quality veterinary care in the area.
Originally from New York, Maniscalco came to North Carolina in 1990. He spent two years studying at UNC-Wilmington and on the weekends attended Carolina School of Massage Therapy near Chapel Hill, preparing Dr. Steven Maniscalco was deeply affected for a future in physical medicine. He then transferred to Life University in Marietta, Georgia, whose undergraduate program in nutrition was a by a medical mission trip in India. good match for Maniscalco’s educational and career goals. He went on to receive a master’s degree in Sports Injury Management as well as his Doctorate of Chiropractic. Each of these areas contributes to his methods of patient management. While many chiropractors focus on spinal alignment as well as bones and nerves, Maniscalco says he also “tends to take a little more time doing muscle work.” Maniscalco was inspired to become a doctor of chiropractic through childhood experiences.
Above: Dr. Jaime Claypool is one of three “When I first operated the practice, I was located in a corner space in veterinarians at Leland Veterinary Hospital. Clairmont Plaza and had about 1,000 pet owners and around 2,000 patients,” says Beauchamp. “We expanded very quickly and in 1998 moved to our present building at 508 Village Road. I now have two great associates working with me, Dr. David Brazik and Dr. Jaime Claypool. Currently, my practice has more than 13,000 pet owners and over 30,000 pets in our files.” What separates Leland Veterinary Hospital from other practices, according to Beauchamp, is the importance of personalized pet care, quality in-house equipment and the desire to provide the highest quality care they can.
“I had scoliosis and was flat-footed growing up, which affected not only my athletic ability (or lack thereof), but to just walk was actually painful,” he says. “I never quite felt up to standard. Chiropractic changed that for me, physically and emotionally.”
“All of the doctors treat the dogs and cats as if they are our very own,” says Beauchamp. “We strive to be the best we can be and provide the best basic care we can. As dogs and cats have grown to be more important parts of families, we have grown our practice to keep pace with pet owners’ expectations.”
When Maniscalco was young his mother took him to see a chiropractor. This man introduced him to the wide-ranging aspects of chiropractic care, explaining how structure affects function and how the body can heal and perform its functions best when the brain is sending and receiving messages through nerves that are free of spinal disturbances.
Each doctor at Leland Veterinary Hospital is a direct reflection of the vision of the practice, each speaking with love about his or her work, family and pets.
“I knew this was what I wanted to do, what a wonderful gift to be able to give people,” Maniscalco says. During his time at Life University, Maniscalco went on a medical mission trip to India. There, villagers who had heard about this team of American doctors came from all over the region with ailments ranging from hearing loss to spina bifida, hoping the American doctors could cure their conditions. “Americans are inundated with marketing and preconceived notions about chiropractic care, yet these people believed whole heartedly in what we brought to the table,” says Maniscalco. He adds that he would like to take similar medical mission trips in the future, as well as find ways to break down financial and institutional barriers to chiropractic care here in the states. For now, Maniscalco is busy getting his new clinic up and running as well as spreading the word about chiropractic care on a more local scale. He gladly talks with groups about nutrition, exercise and health. His new, sleek office has the appearance of a modern-day sports medicine clinic complete with muscle relaxing and strengthening machines, therapeutic ultrasound and cold laser, adjusting instruments, as well as the traditional chiropractic table, though his table was custom-built to allow for a wider range of techniques.
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Dr. Dave Beauchamp, shown here with his children Gretchen and Rieman, has created a family-oriented veterinary practice.
Brazik, who has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2002, primarily focuses on canine and feline medicine and surgery. “Prevention is the key!” Brazik says. He encourages routine health screenings and diagnostics, which can address many potential problems before they become a serious health risk. Brazik has been married for seven years to an equine veterinarian in the Wilmington area. They enjoy horse shows and country and coastal living with their newborn son and share their home with a boxer dog, three cats and a few fish.
Claypool has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2003 and primarily focuses on infectious disease, dermatology, endocrinology and soft-tissue surgery. She, like Brazik, is a proponent of preventative medicine. Claypool and her partner of four years share a home with three dogs (Foster, Marley and Dawson), two cats and tank full of saltwater fish. They look forward to new opportunities, making new friends and calling the area home, while enjoying activities in the area and beach time with their dogs. Beauchamp, who has served on the Board of Directors of the N.C. Veterinary Medicine Association since 1996, served last year as the board’s president. Currently he is on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Judicial Council, a national ethics and grievance arm of the national professional veterinary medical association. Despite his very busy professional schedule, Beauchamp has created an important balance of work and family. He has two children—Gretchen, 12 years old, a straight A student who desires to be a horse veterinarian, and Rieman, an 11-year-old who wants to be a football player and possibly a forensics specialist.
Maniscalco always offers a no-charge consultation and stays clear of the hard-sell approach. “I want my patients to make a comfortable decision and have options—everyone and every body is unique,” he says.
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“Many of our clients remember the early days when our children were playing behind the front desk at Clairmont Plaza,” says Beauchamp. “I have worked hard to create a balance of work and family life so I can take care of the business and still be a significant part of my children’s lives.” Dr. Steven Maniscalco works on a patient at his new chiropractic office in Leland.
If you would like to establish your family pet care with Leland Veterinary Hospital, you can visit their office at 508 Village Road or contact them at (910) 371-3440.
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North Brunswick Fellowship Church Business Profile
by Rob Norman
Brunswick Women’s Center Business Profile
Ready for something positive? In a world where media, political and religious babble is increasingly negative, we have a surprise for you. “Good News!” Jesus said. “My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10).
Women in North Brunswick County no longer have to leave the area to find exceptional healthcare. Brunswick Women’s Center, a medical office that has been serving women in the county for more than 20 years, recently opened its newest location in the Waterford Medical Plaza in Leland. The center offers high-quality obstetric and gynecological care in a newly constructed, convenient location. From yearly checkups and prenatal planning to post-menopausal care and gynecological surgeries, the caring staff at Brunswick Women’s Center provides quality care to women in Brunswick County. The new Leland office joins the recently opened Calabash facility and the existing Supply location. Proclaiming good news is a focus at North Brunswick Fellowship Church.
The physicians and nursing staff at Brunswick Women’s Center encourage women in every stage of life to visit their OB/GYN annually, not just during pregnancy. Yearly checkups are an essential part of a woman’s overall health and play an important role in disease prevention, as many forms of cancer and other diseases and disorders can be identified during routine exams.
North Brunswick Fellowship Church (NBFC) is a vision of Wilmington’s First Baptist Church, Winter Park and Brunswick Islands Baptist churches, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. Although NBFC is Baptist at its root, the Fellowship is open to people from all backgrounds who are committed to doing ministry and missions with other Christian groups.
A typical annual visit includes a complete medical examination of multiple organ systems, including the thyroid, breasts, heart, lungs, abdomen and extremities, as well as a pelvic exam with Pap smear. The center also provides screening mammograms, depending on a patient’s age and risk factors for breast cancer. On-site laboratory services are available five days a week to ensure patients receive results quickly and confidentially, without having to visit a separate location.
Co-Pastors Rob and Mickie Norman invite you to come and worship at Belville Elementary School (one mile south of Leland, on Highway 133) on Sunday mornings at 10 am. The worship style is a blend of contemporary and traditional in a casual setting. Children’s church and a nursery are provided. For more information, visit www.nbfellowship.net or call (910) 294-1682.
Cooperative Bank
Many women require more than just a yearly checkup when it comes to their gynecological healthcare needs. Brunswick Women’s Center also provides major and minor gynecological surgeries for women, such as hysterectomies and surgical treatment for endometriosis, incontinence and abnormal menstrual bleeding. The physicians of Brunswick Women’s Center also offer endometrial ablation and minimally invasive procedures for urinary stress incontinence. They also provide patients with extensive on-site pre-surgical counseling and compassionate post-operative care.
by Kate Lino
Business Profile
The obstetricians at Brunswick Women’s Center have the opportunity to play a special part in the formation of new families. They understand that although pregnancy comes with great excitement, new parents often deal with uncertainties and have many questions. The center’s physicians and nurses can assist with every aspect of the pregnancy process, from prenatal planning to preparation for labor and delivery. They offer specialized care for patients from conception to delivery, including on-site ultrasound screenings. All deliveries are performed at Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply.
As the third generation of bank presidents for Cooperative Bank, Frederick Willetts III has banking in his blood. His grandfather, Frederick Willetts, took over the bank in 1933 during the Depression, and it has been managed by the family ever since. Founded in Wilmington Dan Weitzner, Jennifer Kievit, Paul Chase and by John M. Wright in 1898, Cooperative Bank has since grown to 23 bank offices Danny Roach (L-R) of Cooperative Bank are across Eastern North Carolina, spanning as far north as Kill Devil Hills and Nags ready to serve you. Head all the way south to Southport. In addition, the bank owns a mortgage banking firm, Lumina Mortgage, Inc., which sells residential mortgage loans through three offices in North Carolina.
Staffing all three locations is a team of four obstetrician/gynecologists: Robert Hassler, M.D.; L. Joseph Swaim, M.D.; Larry Wilson, M.D.; and Susan Kady Wilson, M.D. All four physicians are board-certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which ensures that patients receive the highest quality medical care and expertise.
“We’re the largest bank headquartered in the region,” Willetts says. “We think we are right-sized for the region. We can give better customer service and more personalized service since we are locally operated.” The company expanded its operations to Brunswick County in December 2003, when it opened a bank office in Southport. In April 2007, Cooperative Bank opened its newest bank office in Leland at the Shoppes at Westgate. Willetts says the move to Brunswick County seemed a likely location to expand.
Whether you are new to the area or just want a physician a little closer to home, Brunswick Women’s Center offers the experience, quality and convenience you need. Visit www.BrunswickWomensCenter.org or call (910) 754-9166 to learn more about the center’s staff and services or to schedule an appointment.
“The growth in North Brunswick has been incredible,” he says. “More and more people are moving there. The growth potential is tremendous and outpaces the region.” In early July, Cooperative Bank acquired the Bank of Jefferson in South Carolina. With that acquisition, Willetts anticipates expanding throughout the Grand Strand and filling in with future bank offices between Myrtle Beach and South Brunswick County. “We have been very pleased with our Brunswick operations,” Willetts says. “We like Brunswick County.” For more information on Cooperative Bank, visit their Leland office at 1117 New Point Boulevard, online at www.coop-bank.com or call (910) 383-2925. 80
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North Brunswick Fellowship is seeking to proclaim and to live out this good news right now in a relevant, authentic, creative way, understanding that the teachings of Jesus are as vital and life-changing today as they were when he first spoke them. For the past two years, this fellowship of Jesus followers has been gathering and growing. They are nourishing a maturing love for God that expresses itself in a love for others and exercises that love through positive actions toward those in need.
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Able Installations
910-251-0038
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Accent on Framing
910-200-0272
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Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers
910-371-2707
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Apollo Transport
910-538-8295
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Atlantic Wealth Advisors
910-371-0366
13
Batish Family Medicine
910-383-1500
56
Border Magic
910-540-3928
49
Brenda Bozeman-Remax Coastal Properties
910-371-2663
9
Brookside Homes
910-383-9890
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Brunswick Surgical Associates
910-575-4606
43
Brunswick Urgent Care
910-383-2182
40
Brunswick Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center
910-754-9166
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Capeside Animal Hospital
910-383-2100
31
ChiroHealth Chiropractic
910-371-1200
6
Coastal Coverings & Closets
910-383-3530
25
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
910-371-1181
24
Cooperative Bank
910-383-2925
31, 80
Crawlspace Concepts
910-383-9910
44, 45, BC
Cromshaw Chiropractic
910-371-2525
31
Cutting Edge Electronics
910-371-3710
55
DeVita Pilates
910-538-5366
76
Door to Door Floors
910-371-9662
19
Eddie Romanelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant
910-383-1885
5
Enoch Surf & Skate
910-547-9466
64
Farm Bureau Insurance
910-371-2111
84
First1Bank
910-383-3955
55
Flex Appeal Gym
910-371-9900
82
House of Wine & Cheese
910-383-2344
76
Jennifer Skelton-Interiors by Decorating Den
910-383-6754
25
Johnson & Robertson Custom Builders
910-383-0950
84
John Sweeney, DDS, PA General Dentistry
910-383-2615
11
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910-383-2378
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Leland Business Association
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Leland Copy Center
910-383-2235
35
Leland Veterinary Hospital
910-371-3440
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Morgan Internal Medicine, PC
910-332-0241
67
Mulch & More
910-253-7663
60
Murray Art & Frame
910-371-3833
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Nancy Nipper-Hanover Realty
910-448-1448
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910-371-9937
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910-371-6073
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North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce
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North Carolina Christmas Festival
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Rachael Hodge-Weichert Coastal Choice
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Ruchadina L. Waddell, Attorney at Law
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Sandra Britt-Hanover Realty
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48
Shoreline Design Group, Inc.
910-371-2204
55
Simply Divine Teak Furniture
910-232-1001
18
Speaks Law Firm
910-371-5655
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Victory Free Will Baptist Church
910-371-6424
82
Village Road Memorial Chapel
910-383-3511
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910-256-2565
40
Womb’s Window
910-202-0389
40
Woody Wright-Nationwide Insurance
910-371-0770
73
Woodlands Bank
910-457-9595
29
Zion United Methodist Church
910-253-5673
64
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flashback
Photo contributed from the Town of Leland.
On June 7, 1920, the modern ferry boat John Knox was placed in service across the Cape Fear River into Brunswick County. It was in operation until February 6, 1935.
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