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Coasting..................................................................................................................................................................8 ECU Addresses Need for Mental Health Care......................................................................................................34 Summer Real Estate Market Heats Up.................................................................................................................40 Morehead City Receives National Main Street Accreditation................................................................................51 History Banks - Atlantic Beach..............................................................................................................................54 Life in the South - For the Love of Sausage..........................................................................................................58

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Contributors: Mayor Eddie Barber

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Mayor Trace Cooper Morgan Gilbert Robby Fellows Curt Finch Tom Kies Jayme Limbaugh Wanda Martinez Valerie Rohrig Rudi Rudolph Mike Wagoner Julia Batten Wax

Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................12 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar........................................................................................................................20 Focus on Fitness...................................................................................................................................................26 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................27 Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................29 NEW - Tasting Notes.............................................................................................................................................30 At the Auarium.......................................................................................................................................................32 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................38 Staying Busy - Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................38 Staying Busy - Swansboro....................................................................................................................................45 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................46 Turtle Tracks..........................................................................................................................................................52 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................60 Crossword Puzzle..................................................................................................................................................65 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................66 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................67 Money Matters.......................................................................................................................................................69 Advertiser Index.....................................................................................................................................................69

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ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 The Ocean Breeze.......................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Town Notes...................................................................................................................................................43 PKS Club News............................................................................................................................................44

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coasting Mattie King Davis Art Gallery Welcomes Janet Jaworski The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery welcomes artist Janet Jaworski for an art show at 5pm on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 130 Turner St., Beaufort. The event is free and will follow federal, state, and local guidance regarding COVID-19 during the time of the show.

Jaworski is a North Carolina artist based in Morehead City. She paints primarily with oils. Many of her works showcase the beautiful wildlife, seascapes, and more of the Crystal Coast.

“When my husband came down here for work, we were struck by the area,” she said. “We would be wandering and exploring nature and wildlife, he started doing more photography… and now many of his photos are the start of my paintings.”

Jaworskis’ style reflects her vibrant personality; her paintings are full of color and life rather it be one of the tumbling ocean or a soaring bird.

“My style has always had to do with color. I love color and it is one of those elements I strive to have standout in my paintings,” she said. “I also want to portray a realist image but work within those images to create abstractions.”

Jaworski is on the executive board of the Arts Council of Carteret County, takes classes with artist Heather Sink, participates in multiple workshops throughout the county, volunteers at the

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Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and is in charge of hanging art at the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery at Carteret Health Care. She said she loves getting to meet fellow artists and travel to different locations to create.

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors Families have approached the summer of Corona in a variety of ways - while some are focused on distancing and playing it safe, others have approached this summer with a business-as-usual mindset.

We have found ourselves erring on the side of caution more and more as the months have passed. We didn't shy away from meeting a daughter's new boyfriend; however, we're not quite ready to sit down somewhere public with a whole crowd of strangers.

That doesn't mean that we have spent the summer hiding in a dark air-conditioned room with the doors locked. Instead, we have practiced what we have preached here in this column and to friends and family members - we have been in exploration mode.

No matter how long a person has lived on the Crystal Coast from birth or from transplantation - there is never enough time to explore those things that are hidden in plain sight. This year, we have wandered deeper off the beaten path. Instead of crossing bridges, we have stopped and walked under them. Instead of parking the boat at the lighthouse, we have cruised further down the beach and found a landing spot all our own.

We haven't learned anything we didn't already know. The Crystal Coast is a literal bounty of things to see and do - we knew this already. But, boy, we sure have enjoyed ourselves.

The variety of ecosystems that call our large county home are amazing to explore. From the beach to the forest, from the marsh to the open ocean. What a glorious place we get to call home and how readily available it is when we need to step away from our

daily tasks and find a sense of peace and tranquility. Just the amount of birds we have encountered has encouraged the addition of a good set of binoculars to the Christmas wish list.

Birds in the wild weren't the only ones catching our attention this past month. We also had a few Carolina wrens who felt our yard was the perfect spot to start a family - one in a broken blue Beach House magazine box behind our garage and another in the hosta next to our back door.

"Mama" as we've come to call her, has become quite adjusted to us coming and going and even let us peek in as the eggs hatched.

One of the best things about enjoying wildlife and nature is that social distancing is the furthest thing from our minds while we are freely wandering the road less traveled.

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chamber connection Tom Kies, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

Cape Lookout Seeks International Recognition as a Dark Sky Park

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he NPS at Cape Lookout announced Tuesday it’s partnering with the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and the Crystal Coast Stargazers to seek designation as an International Dark Sky Park. As partners in this initiative, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce will promote and publicize the national seashore’s application and objectives amongst its member organizations.

Meanwhile, the Core Sound museum will be a part of planned tourism activities and will include outreach presentations on promoting the preservation of night skies during events. The Crystal Coast Stargazers, a local astronomy club, has been a partner with the park service at Cape Lookout since the beginning of the application process.

“The Chamber of Commerce is very excited to be a partner in bringing astronomy-based tourism opportunities to our county,” said Tom Kies, president of the Carteret Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s another great reason to visit the Crystal Coast.”

“We look forward to partnering with the Crystal Coast Stargazers with our education programming in the future,” explained Karen Amspacher, executive director of the Core Sound museum. “Core Sound Waterfowl Museum is totally committed to preserving our cultural and natural resources, even our skies! For us, this will be an opportunity to increase our understanding and appreciation for the beautiful night skies that we often take for granted.”

Jeff West, superintendent of Cape Lookout added, “If you live on the East Coast, there is no place like Cape Lookout National Seashore to experience viewing our amazing nighttime skies – the stars and planets are so vivid. These partnerships exist so everyone has the opportunity to know about and see this amazing resource.”

In January, the park began work on the application to the International Dark Sky Association.

International Dark Sky Park certification promotes public education and astronomy-based recreation in parks, while improving energy efficiency and reduced operational costs through outdoor lighting upgrades that create economic opportunities for neighboring communities through astronomybased tourism.

••••• On Wednesday, July 1, a ribbon cutting was held at the Crystal Coast Country Club, 152 Oakleaf Drive Pine Knoll Shores. Safety was of the utmost concern. All attendees had to have their temperature taken, social distancing was practiced, and masks Bounce have Party been Band were worn. The extensive renovations 12

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completed and the club is a gem.

For more information, call Danny Torbush at 252-726-1034. The club specializes in golf, tennis, pool, fitness center, pickleball, dining, social activities, private events and weddings.

••••• Tickets are on sale now for the virtual Reverse Drawing that will take place on Saturday, Aug. 29, starting at 6:30pm. Participants will be able to tune in via livestream from wherever they have an internet connection, whether it be dry land or on the water!

There will be 350 tickets sold this year, for $50 apiece. Until they are all sold out, there is no limit on how many tickets one individual or business can buy to increase their chances of winning the $5,000 grand prize! Participants will get a goodie bag with the purchase of their tickets, which will include a few items to enjoy the evening of the event. Ticket holders are encouraged to be as creative as possible with how they interact with this year’s Reverse Drawing, to carry on the spirit of the chosen theme.

“While we will miss holding our usual Reverse Drawing activities at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, we are excited for this unique experience of hosting a virtual event,” said Anna Smith, chamber program manager. “We believe this is a great opportunity to collectively have fun and count down to the grand prize winner from various locations across Eastern North Carolina, in a healthy environment.”

Tickets can be purchased by going online at nccoastchamber.com, or by calling the Chamber at 252-726-6350. If you wish to purchase a specific ticket number, call Anna Smith at the office between 9am5pm, Monday – Friday, and she will check if the number is available.

Payment will be accepted via credit card, cash, or check. Chamber staff must have payment in hand in order for you to receive your ticket stub and goodie bag. Specific ticket numbers can only be held for 24 hours without payment, before they will be listed as available for someone else to claim.

Bob Upchurch Appraisals, LLC, is the ticket sponsor this year, and Cheryl Mansfield – Edward Jones, is the decorations sponsor.

If you have questions about the Reverse Drawing, please email anna@nccoastchamber. com or call the Chamber at 252-726-6350.

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by Priscilla Johnson, whose Dick Clark big brother Fred Johnson sang bass. Lead singer Cornelius Harp sported a “Marcel wave” haircut. It was an “aha moment” for Priscilla.

Originally, “Blue Moon” was a slow-moving love song written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, with early recordings by Billy Eckstine and Mel Tormé.

But, when Fred Johnson of the Marcels tore into it in 1961, with a flourish of “bomp-baba-bomps and dip-da-dips,” the newly doowopped rendition of the “Blue Moon” song became an instant astronomical delight.

The Marcels put “Blue Moon” into “The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.”

Barry Mann, a prolific rock’n’roll songwriter, had a little fun in 1961 by composing and performing the novelty song “Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp).”

The question mark is omitted, but nevertheless, Mann said the song made “my baby fall in love with me.”

The “American Graffiti” movie was set in 1962. How many of the 41 tunes in the soundtrack were doo-wop songs? Just about every single one … from “Little Darlin’” to “Get a Job.” The transition to Carolina Beach Music was just one shag dance away.

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hiladelphia, Pa., was a hotbed of doo-wop music in the 1950s and early ‘60s, with many acts nurtured by Dick Clark, host of the “American Bandstand” television show.

Author Lawrence Pitilli, who is an authority of the progression of the doo-wop genre, said the use of logatomes, known as “nonsense syllables” or “pseudowords,” is one of the distinguishing characteristics of classic doo-wop.

Jack McCarthy of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s preeminent music historians, commented that doo-wop originated on urban street corners and featured multipart vocal harmonies. The sound appealed to everyone who listened.

The roots of doo-wop can be traced back to 1930 and Duke Ellington’s song “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).”

Dizzy Gillespie scored a hit in 1947 with “Oop Boop Sh’Bam,” as “sh-boom, oop-shoop and bip-bam” were uttered as meaningless sounds to fill the beats and create background chants, according to Pitilli.

Other early doo-wop standards included: “When You Come Back to Me” (1951) by Savannah Churchill with The Striders; “Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite” (1953) by Pookie Hudson and The Spaniels; “When You Dance” (1955) by The Turbans; and “In the Still of the Night” (1956) by The Five Satins.

Robert Fontenot, a journalist who specializes in musical history for the Dotdash social media conglomerate, compiled a list of “the most popular doo-wop songs of all time, as determined by Billboard chart rankings, which included sales and airplay.”

He stated: “These are not necessarily the best doo-wop songs ever … but they remain the most popular, the ones that have stuck with us through decades of changing trends and styles.” No. 1 is “At the Hop” by Danny & The Juniors, released in 1957.

Dick Clark took this group of clean-cut Philly boys under his wing and provided the platform for the group to “exceed expectations.”

Rounding out Fontenot’s list of “top doo-wop,” from second to fifth are: “Duke of Earl” by Gene Chandler; “Blue Moon” by The Marcels; “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens; and “Stay” by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs.

Those four tunes are loaded in my personal juke box, but the best of the favorites is “Blue Moon.”

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Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 +2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

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8am. Join a NC Aquarium naturalist for an early morning kayak trip to explore the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Ages 12 and up, $30. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

1 & 15: Concert in the Park. 7-8:30pm. Join the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free summer concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested. This month performances include 4Everall (1st) and Built for Comfort (15th). Details: 252-726-5083.

Sat. 1: Cannon Day. Visit Fort Macon State Park and learn how the old Civil War cannons function. Firing demonstrations held at 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm.

Free. Details: 252-726-3775.

3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31: Sea Turtle Trek.

6pm. Learn about sea turtles and the conservation work of the NC Aquarium to help protect sea turtles. Join staff for an introduction to turtles before venturing out to a public beach to see an actual turtle next. Ages

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4, 11, 18 & 25: Surf Fishing. 6pm. Enjoy an evening on the beach with a NC Aquarium naturalist as you soak some bait and wait for the big one to bite. Instruction, gear, bait and license provided by the aquarium. Ages 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Get Hooked Saltwater Seminar.

8pm. Each week join Wayne Justice of the NC Aquarium as he brings in a special “virtual” guest to review tactics and tips that will help anglers improve their saltwater catch. Cost is $10 per session. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

6 & 13: EmeraldFest. 6:30-8pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle.

This month Selah Dubb (6th), and Naked Knees (13th) perform. Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested. Free. Details: 252354-6350.

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Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com.

Sat. 15: Janet Jaworski Art Opening. 5pm. The Beaufort Historical Association welcomes the artwork of Janet Jaworski to the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery with a reception. Details: 252-728-5225.

Outlander at Tryon Palace. Fans of the Outlander series can now follow Claire and Jamie’s footsteps in North Carolina as they visit Tryon Palace. The Outlander Home & Hearth tours begins at 9:15am and Outlander at the Governor’s Palace begins at 4:15pm.

Tickets are $15. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Fri. 21: Alive at Five. 5pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. Performance by The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra. Details: www. downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252-8080440.

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The Joy of Family Dinners from Local Businesses

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f there is any upside to the Coronavirus pandemic for me it has been that my family and I are eating more meals together at home. We have great restaurants and bars in Atlantic Beach and throughout the Crystal Coast. During normal times, we take advantage of this and eat out often. In recent months, however, we have spent more time cooking together and eating leisurely meals at home.

Luckily, Atlantic Beach is an excellent place for entertaining at home. Over the past few years, a hub of great retail options has sprouted in the heart of Atlantic Beach that provides everything you need for an amazing dinner party. Just drive to the Causeway Shopping Center, park up near the Causeway, and visit a few stores which are just steps from each other.

Atlantic Beach Seafood and Fresh Market moved to their current location a few years ago and they still sell an excellent selection of super fresh and local seafood for you to take home and prepare.

They have also expanded the prepared-food options, like steam pots, crab cakes and crab dip that take a lot of the prep work out of a great seafood dinner. If you’d rather not deal with cooking at all, they can cook their seafood for you as well.

After you’ve picked out the seafood that you want to feature for your dinner, walk next door to Island Produce to pick up everything else you need for your meal. Island Produce opened last year and

stocks a wonderful array of produce, dairy, eggs (farm fresh eggs are a game-changer at breakfast), and meats from North Carolina farmers. It is like going to a first-rate farmers market that is open every day. They also serve locally roasted coffee in the mornings.

A couple doors down from Island Produce, you will find my favorite part of a good dinner—the wine. MF Chappell Wine Merchant opened earlier this year and have filled a need in our town (or at least my house) for a boutique wine shop. They stock a carefully curated selection of wines from artisan winemakers at prices that are in line with what you’d see at supermarket. The owners know every bottle and are great at helping you pick something out in a super-friendly and approachable way. Try the Ponte Vinho Verde Rose, a fun wine for drinking on the deck on a summer evening.

Good food and wine make for a good dinner party. But while you are in the area, you might as well pick up your soundtrack for the evening at Wino Records which specializes in vintage vinyl. I know asking Alexa to play something is easy, but it will sound better on vinyl.

Stores like these are why we are working on improvements for the Causeway and our business district. Many small towns are fighting to revitalize their downtowns and would love to have the kinds of independent retailers and restaurants that we have. Our goal isn’t to revitalize our downtown. Our goal is to take it to an even higher level.

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The 4th annual Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament begins on October 3, 2020! The ABKMT is a non-profit fundraiser, supported entirely by volunteers, with the mission of purchasing lifesaving equipment. The tournament truly does “Fish For Life” because all tournament proceeds benefit the Atlantic Beach Fire Department! Registration is now open and can be completed easily online.

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Reminder: No Overnight Beach Equipment

As we enter sea turtle season, we would like to remind beachgoers to: Never leave equipment on the beach overnight (our Public Works department removes & discards leftover beach equipment each morning) Always fill in holes if you choose to dig Remove any trash you brought with you or pass by on the beach These steps ensure a clear pathway for sea turtles, beach walkers and emergency vehicles as they travel down the beach.

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vulnerable to impacts from hurricanes, tropical storms and other hazards. If it becomes necessary, local officials will order evacuations using predetermined zones created by coastal counties. The Know Your Zone lookup tool is a new color-coded interactive map you can use to determine the evacuation zone where you live, work or are visiting based upon your street address.

Evacuation zones highlight areas most at risk for storm surge and flooding.

Local officials will determine which areas should be evacuated. Areas in Zone A will typically be evacuated first, followed by areas in Zone B, etc. While all zones won’t be evacuated in every event, emergency managers will work with local media and use other outreach tools to notify residents and visitors of impacted zones and evacuation instructions.

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Meal Prepping - Why You Should Start

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know you have heard the term meal prepping before. Maybe you have even seen people walking around with their coolers full of their prepped meals. Have you thought “that is too much work, I am never going to do that!” I would respond by saying you are not alone.

Many of the people I work with, at one time, thought meal prepping was beyond their capabilities. But slowly they learned to love it and now cannot imagine their week without prepping. The best way to get started is to decide what foods you are capable of making in large amounts or “batch cooking.”

The following are my basic tips for getting started: 1. Start with protein. Decide what kind of meat or plant-based protein you want to cook. I have seen so many different methods such as instant pot chicken breast, ground meats, plant-based veggie patties, beans/lentils or tofu. Unless the meat has a strong flavor, you can dress it up with spices and vegetables in the next steps.

2. Decide on the flavor you want. There are so many different spice combinations out there. For instance, a low sodium ranch packet can add lots of delicious flavor to chicken breast, garlic and oil, or homemade taco seasoning (my personal favorite).

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3. What vegetables compliment your meal? I rarely will pre-cook my frozen vegetables. I simply place them in my Tupperware frozen and heat the whole tray when it’s time to eat. This saves precious time, which is the number one reason I hear from people when asking why they don’t prep their meals: lack of time.

4. Finally, I choose my starch. This may not be applicable to you, as you may be utilizing a keto diet or a low carb diet. In that case extra veggies, it is! I feel best with a modest amount of starch, so I often utilize rice or sweet potatoes. But if you want beans or another type of grain, add it to your tray as an accent piece. This will keep the calories more controllable without sacrificing flavor or volume.

When meal prepping you can create a variety of different dishes from the same foods by playing with flavors. A batch cooking of two pounds of chicken breast, 4 cups of broccoli and 2 cups of rice could become a stir fry, ranch chicken, chicken and rice soup or BBQ chicken! All by adjusting flavors you now have a week’s worth of lunches! Let us know what your meal prepped this week! Email me Jayme at info@crystalcoastwellness.com.

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Signs You May be Allergic to Your Medication

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edicine helps billions of people across the globe stay healthy. Medicines are used to treat existing illnesses and reduce a patient’s risk of developing others. As effective as medicines can be, no two humans are the same, so medications that may help one person could prove harmful to another.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology notes that all medications can cause side effects, but only 5 to 10 percent of adverse reactions are due to allergies. Allergic reactions begin in the immune system, which controls how the human body defends itself. If a person is allergic to a certain type of medication, his or her immune system identifies the drug as an invader or allergen and it can respond in various ways.

The AAAAI notes that the most common immune response to medication is a result of the expansion of T cells. These cells identify the drug as foreign and create a delayed immune response that most often affects the skin.

While allergic reactions to medications may not be very common, the AAAAI says that such reactions can be life-threatening. That highlights the importance of learning the signs of allergic reactions.

Symptoms of Drug Allergies The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology advises anyone who experiences these symptoms while taking medication to speak with their physicians, including an allergist, immediately: • Skin rash or hives • Itching

• Wheezing or other breathing problems • Swelling • Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction that can occur suddenly and quickly worsen. Symptoms of allergic reactions to medication are not often life-threatening, but anaphylaxis can be deadly. The ACAAI notes that anaphylaxis occurs when an overrelease of chemicals forces a person to go into shock. Even people who have already administered epinephrine, the drug used to treat severe allergic reactions, should visit an emergency room immediately at the first sign of anaphylaxis, which may include trouble breathing, tightness of the throat, hoarse voice, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dizziness. Rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, a feeling of doom, cardiac arrest, and fainting are some additional signs of anaphylaxis.

According to the AAAAI, most anaphylactic reactions occur within one hour of taking a medication or receiving an injection of the medication. However, such reactions also can take place hours after a medication has been taken.

Antibiotics are the most common cause of anaphylaxis, but the AAAAI notes that recent research has shown that chemotherapy drugs and monoclonal antibodies also can induce anaphylaxis.

People take medicine to feel better, but sometimes their bodies and certain medications are not a match. As a result, people must be vigilant when taking medications for the first time, paying particular attention to how their bodies react. More information about allergic reactions to medication is available at www.aaaai.org.

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By John Dickerson JFK once said about the presidency, “No one has the right to grade a President who has not sat in his chair.” John Dickerson’s new book about the job of President of the United States is not an attempt to grade any presidents but to demonstrate just how difficult the job has always been and how much harder it gets as time goes by. Dickerson has covered the White House for Time magazine and is now a “60 Minutes” correspondent.

Drawn from interviews with White House staffers and with presidential historians, Dickerson has written an informed book which looks at presidents from Washington to Trump. He looks at how presidents have managed the burdens of the job and how the job has changed those who took it on. Trump told Reuters News after his first 100 days in office, “I thought it would be easier.” This book explores the steep learning curve for those who assume the role. Lyndon Johnson one said it is like a boy watching the invite to the hoochiekoochie show at the fair and inside discovering, “It ain’t exactly as advertised.”

Dickerson explores the responsibilities of the job, the tests in campaigning, and the current state of the position with its new powers. Chapters in the book present the many aspects of being President of the United States: First Responder, Consoler in Chief, Action Hero. Others point out the impossible nature of the job and how much character counts. The author stresses two essential personality traits needed: empathy and self-control. He also focuses on the challenges to personal privacy. George W. Bush once said, “The oval office is oval so there are no corners to hide in.” It is also said that the presidents time is one of the most precious commodities in the world.

The “Hardest Job in the World” is filled with quotes from presidents, pictures of presidents in key situations, and political cartoons. The index of references is twenty-seven pages long.

Readers see Gerald Ford with his wife Betty when they announced she had breast cancer, and there is Jimmy Carter giving his “malaise” speech. Pictured are Trump and Pence on election night, and Obama in the situation room the night of the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound. There is Reagan feeding squirrels in the Rose Garden and move-in-day at the exchange between Johnson and Nixon.

This is a book which should not be missed by those interested in our history. It is a primer on leadership. Perhaps the photo in the book which captures the spirit of the entire treatise is the one of Harry Truman with the sign on his desk: The Buck Stops Here.

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tasting notes

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All Rosés are not Created Equal

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osés are very light colored (pink) wines made from red grapes. Wineries pick grapes for rosé production early to ensure lowered ripeness and to retain acidity. This harvest takes place before compounds in the skins soften to show roundness and ripeness. Most rosés are fully dry because of this early harvest.

Rosé aromas and flavors tend to heady – strawberry, melon, citrus, herbs, flowers, and rhubarb. Without full ripeness these more delicate and floral notes come to the fore. They are a perfect foil for summer’s lighter, produce-driven fare.

Winemakers arrive at those beautiful hues through many techniques. The specific process determines many aspects of the resulting wine. There are three main wine making styles for rosés and two outlying methods, vin gris and ramato, that result in pink wines.

and South Africa allow this practice. Oddly enough, some of the most expensive of all rosés are made in this “inexpensive” method.

Most rosé sparkling wines and champagnes are a blend of still red and sparkling wines. It makes sense because the mousse creating secondary fermentation could lead to an oxidized onion skin color if the winemaker started with a rosé base.

Intentional Method

Ramato

Grapes are specifically picked to make a rosé wine. A very quick, 2- to 20-hour maceration with skins leads to the wine’s color. The skins are then removed from the juice and fermentation follows in the manner of a white wine. Intentional rosés are usually lighter in color and tend to have an ethereal, bright palate.

Pinot Grigio seldom conjures up images of lightly red grapes, but the Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris grape is exactly that. The grape is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir; its other sibling, Pinot Blanc, is a white grape. Most wine makers treat Pinot Grigio to a white wine making process. Yet, if allowed to macerate with its skins for 24-36 hours, the wine takes on a bit of color and savory notes from anthocyanins.

The Italian term ramato translates as copper or auburn. The French word for the wines made in this style is gris de gris.

Rosés vary in intensity, mouthfeel, or flavors. There is a rosé for every season and food. Intentional rosés lend themselves to lighter fare or a sunny afternoon on the porch. Some, like saignée and ramato, are powerful and more akin to red wine and require substantial food to offset their strength. Rosé should no longer only be a simple quaff but a serious alternative for a wine lover.

Brett Chappell is a certified sommelier and wine educator with 30+ years of experience in all aspects of the wine and restaurant industries. He and his wife Jen, herself a Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level Two, escaped from Northern Virginia to Pine Knoll Shores to “retire” by opening MF Chappell Wine Merchant in Atlantic Beach during Covid-19.

Saignée Method Here rosé is a byproduct of making red wine. The winemaker removes or “bleeds off” some of the juice from the must of the skins and juice. The resulting light colored bled juice is then fermented into a rosé wine. The remaining must’s higher concentration of solids produces a richer red wine. The rosé is pushed to market quickly (cash flow) and the red wine made is more robust (perceived as more desirable). Saignée rosés tend to have a darker color. Some even have a slight tannin bite on the palate due to a longer skin contact and a bit more time fermenting as a red wine.

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Vin Gris To make a vin gris or “gray wine” the winemaker processes fully ripened red grapes as though they were white grapes. Rather than allowing the grapes to macerate with their skins, the juice is pressed immediately from the grapes and the resultant wine is as pale as possible. Vins gris are uncommon and some of the most expensive still rosés.

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at the aquarium Fee-based virtual learning during COVID As COVID19 as shifted our focus from in-person, live animal experiences to more digital learning, we have a variety of ideas for how to expand audience and reach for this effort. The creation of a division-wide virtual summer camp program serves as a catalyst for a variety of fee-based, virtual engagements offered at individual sites, or as a collaborative effort.

Programs: Animal ‘Cameos’ or Encounters – 15-20-minute interactive engagements for a variety of audiences (corporate, groups, individuals, parties) that allow guests to interact one-on-one with an educator and an animal ambassador of their choice. $25 per registration.

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Virtual Get Hooked! Series – Featuring local charter captains, we can offer a summer series of fishing seminars for groups and/or individuals.

Whale of a Workout Learn amazing facts about awesome animals and how they move. Better yet, move with them! Explore how animals that live in the ocean, land and take flight get around to migrate, find their prey, and hide from being prey and other survival skills! This lesson is all about movement adaptations! Then, you can learn to move like an ocean dweller, land lover or feathered friend and work off all your energy! (30-minute program) to vary depending on what age group to cater to) - $10 per class.

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Dr. Sy Saeed, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine in the Brody School of Medicine, says ECU is poised to help address the influx of mental health care needs during and after COVID-19. (Contributed photo)

ECU Addresses Need for Mental Health Care Mental health care will become more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it subsides, says one East Carolina University psychiatrist.

Through the North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP) based at ECU, the university is poised to help address the influx of mental health care needs, said Dr. Sy Saeed, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine in the Brody School of Medicine.

“We need to make sure that our communities have access to mental health and addiction services during the pandemic,” Saeed said, “and we need to prepare for a surge in mental health and substance use disorder patients that will occur during the pandemic and in its aftermath.”

Saeed presented an outline this spring to the North Carolina General Assembly’s House Select Committee Health Care Working Group on preparing to respond to mental health needs post-pandemic.

The presentation outlined the current situation of mental health care resources in North Carolina, and how the state will need to prepare for the resulting increases.

“Mental health and substance use disorders are common,” Saeed said, “but services have been in short supply even before the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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and e-Behavioral Health (CTeBH). Much of his work focuses on using telepsychiatry to provide mental health care in remote and underserved areas. Established through state legislation in 2013 with $2 million in annual funding, NC-STeP is administered by the ECU CTeBH and is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health.

As of March 31, 2020, NC-STeP had 58 hospitals and eight outpatient community-based sites in its growing network and had already provided 43,515 total psychiatry assessments since program inception. The program had also demonstrated nearly $32 million in savings to the state from preventing u n n e c e s s a r y hospitalizations.

Te l e p s y c h i a t r y can be accessed and performed remotely all over the state. When a patient requiring a telepsychiatry consult arrives at a remote referring site, a nurse or other clinical staff sets up a portable cart equipped with a computer, monitor, camera and microphone to establish a secure connection to the psychiatric provider site and introduces the patient to a psychologist, or a clinical social worker who has reviewed the patient’s case.

Once the patient’s situation is assessed and relevant clinical information gathered, a psychiatrist evaluates the patient and makes recommendations to the referring primary care physician, who is

ultimately responsible for care decisions.

Telehealth services can also be provided directly at patients’ homes from their tablets, computers, or smart phones; they can help bridge connections between patients and providers, even while physical distancing measures are in place.

ECU Physicians unveiled a virtual visit program for the community in April in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduling doctorpatient interactions using video conferencing from the patient’s smartphone or tablet.

Such programs will be vital across the country to address a variety of existing or emerging mental health challenges, other experts add. According to an American Psychiatric Association poll conducted in March, 36% of Americans say coronavirus is having a serious impact on their mental health, and 59% feel coronavirus is having a serious impact on their day-to-day lives.

“The impact of the pandemic on people’s mental health is already extremely concerning,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), in an April press release. “Social isolation, fear of contagion and loss of family members is compounded by the distress caused by loss of income and often employment.”

Specific population groups are at particular risk of COVID-related

psychological distress, according to the release. Front-line healthcare workers are particularly affected. In China, health-care workers have reported high rates of depression (50%), anxiety (45%), and insomnia (34%) during the pandemic; in Canada, 47% of health-care workers reported a need for psychological support.

Saeed said state and local partnerships and collaboration are key to utilizing existing resources and creating innovative models of care that include services and providers such as community-based mental health providers, primary care providers, health department clinics, federally qualified health centers and other experts and resources that are able to meet patients’ needs. NC-STeP, he said, is accessible to participating providers and can be used as a central point for care coordination.

As health care delivery systems have shifted to distance and telehealth visits, telepsychiatry can provide a framework for longterm changes in face-to-face interactions between patients and providers.

“Telemental health services are perfectly suited to this pandemic situation,” Saeed said, “giving people in remote locations access to important services without increasing risk of infection.”

Spaine Stephens ECU News Service

A patient communicates with a mental health care provider via videoconference as part of the telepsychiatry program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine. (Photo

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Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation

All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted.

The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday.

Call (252) 354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ eiprd.

Adult Programs

•AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall.

•Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12-4pm at town hall.

•Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall.

•Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs at 7pm at town hall.

•Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall.

Athletics (Fun for all ages!)

•Drop in Tennis: Mondays from 9-11am, Blue Heron Park •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thur 6-7pm, 12 and under; 7-8pm, age 13 & up; Fri 6-7pm, 13-16; 7-8pm, 17 & up.

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7pm, age 15 & under; 7-8pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

•Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed 6-7pm, age 15 & under, 7-8pm, age 16 & up.

Fitness

The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes~ Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted).

Mon & Thur 8am - STEP AEROBICS; Mon & Tue 5:30pm - TABATA; Tue 8am - K-DUB DANCE; 1st Tue 9am - KICKBOXING; Tue 9am - BODY SCULPT; Tue 6:30pm - LINE DANCE; Wed 8am – ZUMBA; Mon 4:15pm & Wed 5:30pm POUND; Fri 9:15am - H.I.I.T: High Intensity Interval Training; Sat 9am - ADULT S.A.F.E.WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE = Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members)

Yoga Program Schedule

Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) •Yoga: Mon 12pm, Tue 10am & 4:15pm, Thur 9am & Fri 10:30am •Gentle Yoga: Saturdays 10:15am •Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon & Wed @ 9:15am-($5 members, $10 non-members.)

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Around the County 11 Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, CCGOP Headquarters, 5370K Brandywine Crossing Hwy 70, Morehead City, all Republicans welcome to attend, 247-5660, carteretcountygop.org.

8 Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 8am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

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EmeraldFest Concert Series: The town’s popular EmeraldFest outdoor concert series is back again this summer, with concerts every Thursday evening beginning July 2 at 6:30pm on the oceanfront at the Western Ocean Regional Access (located off Islander Drive). The full 2020 lineup is available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/emeraldfest-1 Please bring your friends, lawn chairs or a blanket, and enjoy some great music from several different genres!

Aug. 14 & 28: Outdoor Summer Movie Night. Located on the Emerald Isle Tennis Courts at 203 Leisure Lane. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please bring chairs and or blankets.

Aug. 18: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness and provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: “Legal Update/Traffic Laws” Aug. 21: American Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood by appointment only. Please visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment. Please give!

Aug. 27: Coffee with a Cop @ Muttigans K9’s & Coffee. 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!

**Please note: special events, community center hours and all programs are subject to change due to COVID-19.

Visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org for current updates and cancellations.

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Summer Real Estate Market Heats Up The summer heat has hit here in North Carolina with dramatic effect, much like the drop of velvet theater curtains. In much the same way, the current state of the real estate market in Carteret County has come roaring in like a thunderclap, what could have been a disastrous downturn has been a surprising boon for us all – and certainly sales are as hot as these summer days.

With the changes in all our lives since the outbreak of Covid-19, we have collectively learned to pivot, both professionally and personally – adapting and even benefitting from the sudden, radical, and life-changing shifts we are faced with. Add to that the sudden flexibility to work from home, and people are making moves – sometimes across state lines, making big impacts in the real estate market.

With new ideas of the “workplace” folks have been empowered to select one state over the other, choose the countryside in favor of the big city, or the seaside over living inland. Destinations that were once for vacation only can now become full-time residences.

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home sales are up, too, with fewer people being willing to travel abroad and interest rates at a steady low rate.

Emma Lee Singleton of Emerald Isle Realty hears her clients talk about being grateful to have the choice to work and live in their dream locale. She said they find it much easier here, where they can “coastal distance, rather than social distance,” a clever and accurate signature phrase they have embraced.

Pam Bird, realtor with Al Williams Properties, credits the allure of our coast as “one of the few unspoiled areas left“ for the current thriving real estate market. She also cites the spirit of tradition among her clients who came to the Crystal Coast as children and now visit with their own children and grandchildren, who are drawn here and are preserving that connection. To her mind, Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of family, putting into motion decisions made that will profoundly affect the happiness and security of future generations.

The condition of the real estate market makes one thing crystal clear – the old adage continues to ring true – it’s all about location, location, location … and the North Carolina coast is without a doubt where people want to be.

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A Busy Month in Pine Knoll Shores

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ate May and June have been an eventful period for the citizens of Pine Knoll Shores to say the least.

Like everyone else in our great country we have been struggling with the health issues of Covid-19 and how to handle the influx of vacationers and how to get our businesses up and running as well as staying healthy.

We were trying to make sure to keep everyone safe from the hazards of oceanfront recreation as well as get the town budget set for the 2020-21 fiscal year when our long time Mayor Ken Jones passed away unexpectedly in mid-May. I was appointed Acting Mayor by the board of commissioners until a “replacement” could be appointed by the board of commissioners at the regular meeting on July 8.

That appointment will have been made by publication time.

The budget has been set for the next fiscal year with a one penny tax increase. This is the first raise in the tax rate in several years. We have implemented a salary schedule

to assist in stabilizing our work force and better service the taxpayers of our town.

The Phase ll stormwater project will proceed in the east end of town to lessen flooding impacts and our beach front has been re-nourished and the town has planted beach grass to stabilize the dunes.

It has been a busy month!

For full- and part-timers – PLEASE STAY OFF THE PLANTED DUNES, both the flat portion and the slanted portion toward the ocean.

While enjoying the ocean, be sure to stay safe from riptides and stay up to date on the evolving Covid 19 virus.

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pks club news

PKS Women’s Club Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer in North Carolina.

August is usually a hot and very humid month calling for beach days, boat rides, fishing, eating seafood and staying cool in our air-conditioned homes.

This month the Women’s Club is on summer break, hoping to begin meeting again in September. The Covid19 pandemic has made members aware of their health and the health of others.

The club is monitoring the governor’s guidance for large gatherings as it gets closer to the September meeting time. In the meantime, members hope everyone stays healthy, safe and cool.

Meetings each month give the club members a chance to hear a speaker, catch up with each other and discuss charity projects. The last few minutes of each meeting is a favorite for everyone.

It’s dedicated to “Famous Women.”

Pauly Brown and sometimes Barbara Baccallo present these women in an interesting and fun way. It tends to be the highlight of the meeting every month. Sometimes Pauly even dresses up like the women she is sharing information about.

One such woman is Dorcus Reilly.

She was born in 1926 in Woodbury, NJ. In 1955 she worked in the Campbell’s Food Kitchen. Reilly is famous for creating the Green Bean Casserole, a culinary classic consisting of just six ingredients including a can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup. Reilly’s original handwritten recipe card is in the archives of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. What would we do at Thanksgiving without Ms. Reilly’s Green Bean Casserole? It’s a Thanksgiving staple!

Betty White is a modern icon in the entertainment industry.

And while she is someone that everyone thinks they know, she was the perfect topic for a woman’s club discussion. The American actress and comedian was born January 17, 1922 in Oak Park, Ill. Her career in television has spanned 80 years.

Growing up she always wanted to be a forest ranger. At that time women were not allowed to practice in this field. Since that wasn’t going to work out, she turned to the entertainment industry. Since high school she performed in many plays, TV shows, movies and commercials. When she first tried to become an actress, she was told she was not photogenic, so she worked in radio. The program was the Betty White Show.

She participated in game shows on TV and met her husband, Alan Luden there. During her career, Betty won a Grammy and eight Emmy awards. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She’s been very successful and is still acting.

Her recent role will be televised at Christmas on the Hallmark Channel. Betty turned 98 this past April!

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Women today work in many different vocations but prior to World War II this wasn’t so. Most women did not work outside the home. By 1942 there were positions unfilled in factories due to men fighting in the war. These industries were essential to the war effort and employees were desperately needed.

So, Rosie the Riveter was invented.

She was based on a female munitions factory worker but was really a fictitious character. She became the iconic image of a factory worker and her picture was used as a recruitment tool to get middle class wives and mothers into the workforce. You probably have seen her picture from various publications at that time. She was strong, had big muscles, looked fierce and wore a red polka dot bandana around her head. She became the symbol for women in the workforce and women’s independence.

You can see how this may have been the beginning or certainly the progression of the Women’s Movement.

Once the war was over these women were expected to leave their jobs and return to their roles as wives and mothers. However, some of these women stayed in their jobs. Even though many went home some women stayed in the workforce and enjoyed and thrived on their independence financially and personally. The impact of Rosie the Riveter changed the workplace forever.

Women continued to exert their independence and their role in society was changed forever. Today women have many opportunities, but I can’t help but think without Rosie we may not have progressed as fast and far as we have.

Interested in learning more? Consider attending Women’s Club meetings when meetings resume in the fall. Be safe everyone! Until next time…

JoAnne Ferguson

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Swansboro Parks & Recreation

All activities take place at the Recreation Center (830 Main St Ext) in Swansboro, unless otherwise noted. The Recreation Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm, Sat, 8am-12pm, closed Sunday. Call (910) 326-2600 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at swansboro.recdesk.com to register for events.

Adult Programs Weight Watchers: Tue 5:30-7:30pm (Subject to Recreation Center Opening) Onslow County Senior Services Nutrition Site: Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm (Subject to Recreation Center Opening)

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Pound Fitness Class. Saturdays, 9-10am: Come get fit with Ripstix! Start your new year's off right and join us at the Swansboro Recreation Center for our 5-week Pound fitness class with OFFICIAL POUND Instructor Karen Daly.

Pound is a fun, total body workout that fuses the best strength training, Pilates, and cardio moves through drumming exercise. This program is appropriate for all fitness levels, age 13+, men and women, $6 per individual session.

Special Events and Information

Aug. 4: Kid’s Half-Day Adventure Camp w Pogie’s. 8am-Noon or 1-5pm. Join us for a half day of guided shark tooth and shell searching, crabbing, clamming and fishing with Pogie’s Fishing Center. A snack will be provided. Drop off and check in at Pogie’s Fishing center in downtown Swansboro. This program is limited in space due to the number of seats in the boat. Registration is $50 per individual.

Aug. 5: Nautical Wreath Making Class.5:30-7:30pm. Spruce up your home for the summer with a nautical/boat themed wreath with Swansboro Parks and Recreation.

Learn how to make simple and inexpensive wreaths for decorate with throughout the summer season. The class is $20; all supplies included. Registration required online or by calling.

Aug. 7: Kid’s Art Friday Half-Day Camp. 1-5pm. Kids … come unleash your inner artist! Join Parks and Recreation for a half-day of fun, creativity, and kid’s arts and crafts. Activities may include painting, drawing, clay sculpting, edible crafts, sidewalk art, jewelry making and more. Program is aimed toward grades K-5. Snack provided.

Registration is $35 per individual.

Aug. 8 & 22: Shark Tooth and Shelling Kayak Expedition. Runs from 7-11am on Aug. 8 and noon to 4pm on Aug. 22. Enjoy a relaxing kayak paddle to surrounding islands to scavenge for beautiful shells, shark teeth and other beached goodies. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com. Cost is $40 per individual or $30 if you use your own kayak.

Aug. 11: Bob Ross Paint Along. 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a night full of happy trees, happy clouds and zero mistakes – just happy accidents. Everything you need will be supplied, just bring yourself and some paint clothes. In the words of the man himself, “lets get a little crazy here.” Registration is $30 per individual, ages 14 and up.

Aug. 20: Kid’s Fishing Day with Pogie’s. 9am-Noon. Pogie’s Fishing Center will provide the bait and gear for this fun fishing day open to kid’s 7-12 years old. Meet up at Pogie’s before heading out to throw some lines in at Bicentennial Park. We ask that this program is drop off due to space constraints so please send your angler with water, snacks, sunscreen, appropriate shoes/clothing and anything else they might need and we will provide the rest!

Aug. 24: Shag Dance Lessons. 6-7pm. Learn the shag! This is a 6-week class that will be held on Monday’s from 6-7 pm at the Swansboro Recreation beginning on Aug. 24.

The first session will cover the basic shag steps, the start, a female turn, a male turn, pull through, trail, side to side, and a full review of all classes on the 6th Monday. Sign up today to learn more and improve your shag dance skills. Registration is $108 for the 6-week session. Preregistration is required. Partners preferred, but not required.

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here would you prefer to be living during the next surge of Covid-19 confirmed cases and fatalities?

If the recent hot seller’s market is any indication, we are seeing an unprecedented flight from large metropolitan areas – first from Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte in North Carolina, and now ranging in drive markets from Pennsylvania, to Virginia and DC and now even down to Florida, Georgia and across the mountains into Tennessee.

What makes this trend unusual is that the pandemic has rewired the brains of financially successful folks in the age 45-55 demographic. Where six months ago they may have aspired to own a second home at the beach sometime in the distant future, perhaps years from now, the pandemic has reordered their priorities. This dynamic group of younger buyers are getting the message that “life is short” a full decade earlier than the rest of us.

Sadly, we know this is in response to the daily drum beat of rising cases testing positive for Covid and the surreal death toll numbers.

For others it is even more a cause for anxious despair because they are grieving friends and family that have succumbed to this dreadful virus.

It’s interesting to note that although buyers are openly stating that the purchase of a home at the beach may be a future retirement home possibility, what they are really purchasing in the present is the promise of wellness, a safe haven for their family, a place where through high speed internet WiFi they can telework competently and their children can attend school through Zoom if classrooms are virtual again. All this, and they can walk on semi-secluded beaches every morning and afternoon, meditate with each stunning view of sunrise and sunset over water and breathe healthy, salty sea air.

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Here’s what a hot market for sellers looks like: • Beach homes are selling sight unseen with buyers choosing their home based on on-line photos and video tours • Sellers are not responding well to due diligence requests from buyers unless the requests are truly valid and not minor issues • The message to buyers is, this is the price and it is “as is”; sellers are not interested in doing additional repairs prior to closing • Prices are increasing Although reminiscent of the rapid pace during the infamous real estate “bubble” of 2005, this is a much healthier real estate boom with appraisers and lenders being more conservative, thereby acting as the appropriate “brakes” where need be if the Buyer does not have the financial band-width to make the purchase or the asking price does not appraise Discuss with your preferred real estate broker how best for you to “ride the crest” of this seller’s market. Much like that mythical surfboard ride on the perfect aquamarine wave, it will take focus and balance to make the best decision if now is the time to sell. You will need a local real estate professional who can guide you, perform the market analysis and assist with listing your beach home for top dollar.

It’s all about Coastal Distancing. Social distancing is awkward, lonely, but vital if we are to turn the tide against Covid-19. Coastal Distancing in a new beach home on our small island, that’s an intelligent solution for those who want to choose wellness at the beach and leave the crowded metropolitan areas behind.

Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com

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Atlantic Beach Pavillion. (Town of Atlantic Beach photo)

The Evolution of Atlantic Beach It might be stretching it … just a tad … to say “the first explorer” who discovered “the tourism potential” of Atlantic Beach was Capt.

Appleton Oaksmith, who came from Portland, Maine.

In the 1870s, while living at the estate he christened as “Hollywood,” just west of Morehead City (Camp Glenn area), Oaksmith envisioned “a new resort by the sea” on the east’ard end of Bogue Banks.

The late Cap’n Jim Willis, the original historian of the Town of Atlantic Beach, described Oaksmith as “one of the most colorful characters of mainland Carteret County.”

Beaufort artist, historian and author Mary Warshaw wrote about Oaksmith, too, and she labeled him as a “dreamer, schemer and entrepreneur.”

Operating under the radar, Oaksmith bought hundreds of acres on Bogue Banks in the 1870s, extending from Fort Macon westward into the community now known as Pine Knoll Shores. All the land was titled in the names of his wife, Augusta Mason, and her sister, Ellen Mason.

Oaksmith’s parents were highly intelligent, literary titans. Elizabeth Oakes Prince, a noted poet, writer and women’s rights activist, married Seba Smith in 1823. He was an editor, author and humorist.

Together, they parented six sons who were given the surname of “Oaksmith,” to help them stand out among a crowd of “Smiths.”

Appleton, born in 1825, was the eldest boy. He tried “business” but set off to become a sea captain and owner of a shipping line. There were sightings of him in Asia, Europe, Africa and Central America.

He was prone to engage in assorted “hazardous enterprises.”

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He delivered weapons into Cuba and served as a chief aide to William Walker, who overthrew the government of Nicaragua during the mid-1850s during America’s “Filibusters Movement.”

In 1861, Oaksmith was apprehended on Fire Island, N.Y., and “indicted for equipping a slave ship.” He was convicted in June 1862 and sent to jail. He was busted out a few months later.

An article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch uncovered that “Miss (Augusta) Mason, a distant relative, obtained employment in the jailer’s family, and succeeded in effecting Oaksmith’s escape.”

Oaksmith was hidden for nine months by his grandmother, Sophia Blanchard Prince, at her home in North Yarmouth, Maine. He fled to England, with no apparent regard for the welfare of Isotta Rebecchini Oaksmith, whom he had married in 1855.

Oaksmith was alleged to have obtained his divorce from Isotta by having someone impersonate him. This cleared the way for him to return to Maine and be married to Augusta Mason. (They were believed to in fact be step-cousins.)

All of this was accomplished in fairly short order, as Oaksmith was able to bring his new bride and three children from his first marriage to Hollywood in Carteret County. Here, he engaged in “blockade running” for the Confederacy during the War Between the States.

Augusta and Appleton Oaksmith had eight children; two died in infancy. Oaksmith appeared to be a model citizen in Carteret County.

He was elected as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1874.

Oaksmith helped form the Carolina City Land Company of Carteret

County, intent on rounding up investors to develop his holdings on Bogue Banks.

Things came crashing down during a family sailing outing on July 4, 1879. Oaksmith’s boat capsized in the Beaufort Inlet, and four of the Oaksmith children drowned They ranged in age from 6 to 21.

Only Appleton Overton and son, Peyton, age 16, survived.

“This unimaginable experience broke Appleton Oaksmith’s heart and crushed his dreams of developing his resort by the sea,” Cap’n Jim wrote. Oaksmith never recovered mentally from the tragedy and died in 1887, at age 62.

“It remained for John Jones Royal of Morehead City and Winfield Scott Chadwick of Beaufort to begin the construction of Oaksmith’s vision,” Cap’n Jim said.

Atlantic Beach Emerges as Favorite Summer Playground The land on Bogue Banks once owned by the Appleton Oaksmith family was purchased in the 1880s by businessmen John Jones Royal and Winfield Scott Chadwick, who formed a partnership.

They believed that Bogue Banks was ripe for development as a haven for tourists. Locals had faith in and trusted these men. Both the Royal and Chadwick families were well-respected, having deep roots in the Down East communities of Carteret County. Original Ca’e Bankers they were.

Royal became a railroad conductor with the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad in Morehead City. Chadwick left home as a teenager to join the Confederate Army in the War Between the States. Too young to be a soldier, he gladly stepped into the role as the drummer boy of Company G in the North Carolina 1st Artillery.

After the Civil War, Chadwick had meteoric success as a Beaufort businessman, distributing fish oil and guano. He was also the founder of the oyster industry in North Carolina.

A new Atlantic Hotel opened in Morehead City in 1880. It was a dandy – three stories tall with 233 guest rooms and amenities galore.

Guests arriving by rail could step off the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad train unto a sheltered platform and enter the hotel.

Morehead City was now being promoted as the “Summer Capital of North Carolina.”

Royal and Chadwick opened a bathing pavilion on Bogue Banks in 1887, located in the vicinity of Club Colony Drive in present-day Atlantic Beach.

Ferries picked up guests from the hotel dock to carry them

across Bogue Sound to “spend the day swimming and picnicking.”

In 1898 Royal and Chadwick split their holdings, with each man continuing to invest in hospitality-related properties. Royal died in 1909, and his property was eventually a c q u i r e d by Vaughn Bedsworth of Morehead City in 1916. He named his land as “Atlantic View Beach” and built a 100-room hotel that proved to be very popular with direct access to the ocean. (It would later be destroyed by a fire.)

By 1926, a group of investors from Beaufort and Morehead City formed two corporations to build to a toll bridge originating at 24th Street in Morehead City to span Bogue Sound … and to create a resort on what is today the Town of Atlantic Beach.

Motor cars could then cross the sound and drive right up to a new resort planned at “Atlantic Beach,” reported historian Herb Stanford.

The bridge opened in 1928. The toll was 25 cents per car plus 15 cents per passenger. The daily swimming fee was $1 per person.

The resort facilities included a dining room, bathhouses and a large dance hall.

“This was the origin of the area that became known as the ‘Circle,’ even though it is actually a triangle,” Stanford said.

Unfortunately, the following year, a fire in July 1929 destroyed almost all of the new Atlantic Beach development. Stanford said: “This disaster was followed by the Great Depression, and the owners of the Atlantic Beach property defaulted on their loans. Property (Continued on page 56)

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ownership reverted to the loan holder, Manufacturers Bank and Trust Co. of New York City.

The bank saw potential for Atlantic Beach to recover, so two new bathhouses, a dance hall and several drink stands were built in 1930, and the beach reopened for business. The following year construction began on the 40-room Atlantic Beach Hotel.

Newman Willis, who had worked at the first Atlantic Beach resort in 1928, was hired as caretaker of the new Ocean King Hotel. (Town of Atlantic Beach photo) property. In November 1931, he and his bride, “Miss Etta,” moved to Atlantic Beach and became the first official permanent residents.

War II years, servicemen stationed at Fort Macon frequented the In 1934, their son, James N. “Cap’n Jim” Willis III, was born. He center to relax and let off steam. was the first person to call Atlantic Beach home from birth.

While Saturday nights were known for bowling, socializing and Another milestone of 1934 was the State of North Carolina’s dancing, the Idle Hour hosted a Sunday morning church service for acquisition of the private bridge to Atlantic Beach, thereby eliminating the servicemen stationed in the area. the toll and opening a whole new chapter for the establishment of A.B. Cooper came from Nash County. He met Rhoda Glover of the resort community of Atlantic Beach.

Morehead City one summer at Atlantic Beach. “She was selling tickets at a beach pavilion, and he was supposed to be babysitting 1st Atlantic Beach Post Office Was Strategically Located his nephew.” A.B. and Rhoda were in their early 20s when they were married in 1937.

A U.S. post office was established in Atlantic Beach in May The Coopers opened the Oceanana Family Motel in 1959 and 1936 with James Newman Willis, Jr. selected as its postmaster. marketed it as “The Family Playground of the South.” A.B. enjoyed Newman and Mary Etta Willis were the only year-round residents, playing host to generations of families who returned to Atlantic and therefore, they were the only people eligible for appointment.

Beach year after year for their vacations.

Newman was the manager of the summertime beach resort, and The Cooper family still owns and operates the Oceanana, which is the couple lived on the property in the early years. After Newman home to the only ocean fishing pier in Atlantic Beach. died in 1951, Etta took over as postmaster.

The second and third generations of Coopers are continuing Ellis R. Jones, who became Atlantic Beach’s postmaster in 1974, to contribute to the local economy in various ways. A.B. “Trace” reported that the “first post office operation was located in a small Cooper, III, a local entrepreneur and attorney, is currently the town building on the boardwalk next to the wine store.” mayor.

“It operated on a summertime basis only from May 1-Sept. 30,” The family of J. Cecil Sherrill, III in Atlantic Beach goes way back Jones said. “Up until 1957, it was also the duty of the postmaster to as well. Cecil’s grandfather and his father formed Anchor Green act as mail messenger and make two trips per day to Morehead City Enterprises, an amusement park at “The Circle” in 1957. post office, a distance of 3.7 miles each way, to deliver outgoing mail “I can recall vividly the faces, sounds and smells from when I was and pick up incoming mail for Atlantic Beach. growing up,” Cecil said. “Cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts, candy “When the bridge was out, mail was taken by boat across the apples, the merry-go-round, bumper cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, the Ferris sound and transferred to car for delivery to each post office.” wheel (and rides such as) the Paratrooper, the Scrambler, the Round Newman Willis was a busy guy. When the Town of Atlantic Beach Up and the Squirrel Cages. That’s just to name a few. I’m sure I’m was chartered in 1937, he was selected as the first mayor. not the only one.”

“Everyone has a special story or fond memory of the Circle ‘The Circle’ at Atlantic Beach’ becomes an ‘institution’ because it has touched a lot of lives through the years. There is now even a Facebook page dedicated to the ‘Remembering the Circle.’”

The “modern era” of Atlantic Beach began in the 1940s, about “Although times have changed,” Cecil commented, “nothing the time Alfred Braswell “A.B.” Cooper began to take ownership ever changes the friendships developed, the lessons learned, or of much of the property in and around “The Circle.” He built the memories made at ‘the Circle.’” three-story, 70-room Ocean King Hotel, which was a state-of-the-art (Cecil formed Total Comfort Heating and Cooling, Inc., in 1985, just magnet for guests. a stone’s throw away from the Circle. The family business continues A.B. Cooper also built the Idle Hour Amusement Center at “The to operate today, and Cecil’s son, Grayer, is one of the principals.)

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Organizers of the annual “celebration of the great British banger” said: “We will take a gap year and resume for the autumn of 2021.”

Banger? The British press tells us that “banger” is a slang term for “sausage.” It seems that during World War II, the sausages had a lot of water in them because of the scarcity of meat. As a result, they used to explode, or ‘bang’ in the pan.”

We’re fortunate in North Carolina, for here, every day is “Sausage Day” – whether it’s part of breakfast or served as a banquet entrée.

Sausage was not invented in the American South, but it was perfected here.

Sausage originated about 4,000 years ago in the Mesopotamia region of western Asia, but the food is now consumed worldwide, according to Linda Rodriguez McRobbie of Atlas Obscura, an online travel magazine.

“Sausage was created by hunters to make use of every little piece of meat, so nothing is wasted,” explained Gary Allen, author of “Sausages: A Global History.”

Sausages may not be on the top of the list of today’s “healthy food” options, but Allen says: “If I give up sausages, I may live five years longer … but that would be five long years of being deprived of sausages.”

The rallying cry at Black Rock Bar & Grill, based in Michigan and now operating in five states, is: “Save the vegetables, eat more sausage! Sliced andouille sausage … served sizzling hot on our 755-degree volcanic stone.”

Thom Duncan, a freelance writer from Charlotte, is a huge fan of Southern sausage. If he could write a love song to sausage, it would be “a ballad of salty roasted pig parts. Sausage is remarkably simple. Fat, salt, meat, herbs; that’s all there is.”

Savor the aroma of Duncan’s grandfather “using the side of a beat-up spatula, gently rolling sausage links in a cast-iron pan, determined to caramelize the entire surface area of the link, in the quest for pork perfection.”

In North Carolina, nobody puts “better pig parts together better” than the family folks at Neese’s Country Sausage of Greensboro, which has been in business for 103 years … and has a loyal customer base in eastern North Carolina.

Neese Family Racks up a Century of ‘Sausage Success’ North Carolina excels in “sausage supremacy,” according to Thom Duncan. He’s on a personal treasure hunt to find “swine finery.”

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He is zooming in, having narrowed his search to sausages that are produced by small businesses and independent farmers all across North Carolina.

Duncan suggests: “Find your dream sausage” at places like Neese’s Country Sausage of Greensboro, founded in 1917 by the family of James Theodore “Thede” Neese. He sold homemade sausage out of the back of his “prairie schooner” covered wagon, driving the streets of Greensboro and High Point.

Thede Neese offered “just the right proportions” of pork cuts – Boston butts, hams, shoulders, loins and tenderloins – with salt, sage, pepper and a few ingredients that only family members know about,” Duncan said.

No chemical preservatives, such as nitrates, nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG), or meat additives or fillers are found in Neese’s sausage products.

The familiar rectangular blocks of pork sausage wrapped in butcher paper have sustained the Neese family business for 103 years now.

“That’s how meat looked when people bought it from a butcher, when our great-granddad (Thede) sold it,” says Tommy Neese, III, who is from the fourth generation of Neeses to lead the organization. He and his sister, Andrea Neese, are listed as co-presidents.

Their father, Tom Neese Jr., now well into his 80s, continues to be involved in the business, as Neese’s CEO. “Dad has always kept us ‘within our box,’ making sausage,” Tommy said.

The company’s marketing territory includes North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, three states that consume great quantities of fresh pork sausage products.

Tom Jr. sets the tone; he begins each day by walking to the back of the plant and talking to every single employee. “He’s always done that,” Tommy said.

Tom Jr. also ensures that on most days, there’s “a batch of cooked sausage sitting in the break room for employees to sample,” wrote J. Brian Ewing for Southern Living magazine.

“If there’s anything wrong with it, they’ll let you know,” Tom Jr. says. “We’ve cooked up some of our competitors’ sausage with our own and set it in there without saying anything, and we had people come right in and say, ‘Something’s not right with some of that sausage.’”

Tom Jr. says his favorite sandwich is Neese’s liver pudding with tomato pressed between two slices of white bread, slathered with Duke’s mayonnaise. The original Neese’s liver pudding recipe was introduced by his grandmother, Annie Smith Neese (wife of Thede).

In the 1920s, she ground up pork livers and other choice pork cuts and seasoned them with herbs and spices, adding just

enough cornmeal to hold it together.

Thede sold a heck of a lot of blocks of liver pudding from the back of his wagon.

Dr. Dana Hanson, an a s s o c i a t e professor in North Carolina State University, is a connoisseur of cured meats. He explains that liver pudding and liver mush are closely related, and may “even attend the same family reunion.”

“However, suggesting they are meaty equals would invoke debate,” Dr. Hanson said. Eastern North Carolina prefers liver pudding, using coarsely ground cornmeal. The western part of the states opts for liver mush, which uses a finely ground cornmeal and wheat flour mix.

Either way, Neese’s is there at the meat counter with Neese’s brands of both liver pudding and liver mush as well as other cousins – chitlin loaf, souse and scrapple. Try them all.

Feisty ‘Sausage Lady’ Shows her Mettle Andrea Neese’s transition from trendy fashions to tasty foods is a fascinating story that appeared in a 2012 edition of O.Henry Magazine, a literary publication about the “art, culture and soul” of Greensboro.

She was living on the West Coast in 1986, a professional woman working with Macy’s of San Francisco, but after she gave birth to a son, she opted to relocate to her hometown of Greensboro, so young Thomas could have a “normal life” and grow up in the South.

Returning in 1987, Andrea had visions of opening a small department store in the Greensboro area, but she had no luck in locating a suitable building or site. Her father, Tom Neese, Jr., offered her work at the family business.

About 20 men were watching on the day when Andrea laid low a 550-pound sow with a stun gun inside the company’s Alamance County “harvest facility.” That was one big pig.

From there, wrote David C. Bailey, in the course of a year, Andrea “learned every job in the plant, including cleaning chitterlings (the large intestines of a hog).”

She’s now known affectionately within the Southeastern meat packing industry circle as “Sausage Lady.”

One of the tasks requiring exceptional skill is removing the meat from the bone. “It’s an art,” Andrea said.

“You don’t want to leave too much meat on the bone, and you don’t want to cut your fingers off.”

Some years back, Uncle Ernest lost the tips of his fingers, bless his heart.

Andrea didn’t want that happening to her … or anyone else.

Therefore, safety in the workplace is top priority at Neese’s.

Tom Jr. is proud of his daughter. He said Andrea fit right in because she’s “feisty and fiery.”

“And very opinionated,” interjected Tommy Neese, III, who is a tad younger than his sister. Today, Andrea and Tommy share management responsibilities as co-presidents, under the watchful eye of their father.

When did Neese’s add bacon to the product line? “When I was in the hospital, that’s when,” Tom Jr. quipped. (Neese’s hickory smoked bacon was introduced with television commercials that aired in 2012.) It seemed like such a logical extension of the product line to Andrea and Tommy.

Tom Jr. said Neese’s has built its 103-year reputation on “freshness, consistency and high quality.”

Tommy Neese is glad to share his favorite Neese’s recipe. It’s for “Sausage Dip.” There are three ingredients.

Take a pound of Neese’s country sausage (hot or mild), and “fry the sausage, crumbling it while you fry it. When you get done cooking the sausage completely, drain what grease is in there.

Put it all back in the frying pan.”

“Add one 8-ounce package of cream cheese and a can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies. Heat until bubbly, stirring until the recipe all melts together. Serve with tortilla chips,” Tommy said.

“It’s so simple,” says a spokesman from the North Carolina Pork Council. “The smell itself will torture you … and the dip is shockingly delicious to the taste buds.”

The fifth generation of the Neese family has now joined the management team at Neese’s Country Sausage.

Andrea’s son, Thomas McGarity, has come onboard … he is still learning all the jobs, just as his mother and uncle Tommy did, following in the footsteps of family heritage.

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Louis Daniel, III, Ruth Daniel, and Butler and Kristi Daniel to Southern Built, LLC, 602 W. Fort Macon Road #134, $75,000.

Patten and Edith Mason to Linda Smith and Teresa Penbrooke, 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, $86,500.

David and Ruthie Baker to Elayne Harper, 104 Caribbean Way, $90,000.

Ruth Dickens to Susan and Tobin Harris, Jordan Harris and Meredith Elliott, 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, $90,000.

Debra and Charles Slemenda, Jr. to Parka and Paul Tyler, IV, 111 Bahama Breeze Drive, $95,000.

Daniel Earnhardt and Patricia Earnhardt to Carlos and Carrie Ferran, 2008 E. Fort Macon Road, $157,500.

Larry and Lynnette Land to PeiGuang Zheng, 119 Center Drive, $174,000.

Baker & Smither Properties, LLC. to Gregory Barnes and Barbara Barnes, 102 Greenville Ave., $175,000.

Gene Riddle and Ernest Conner, Jr. to William and Martha Williams, 2111 W. Fort Macon Road, $350,000.

Kurt and Kelly Sokolowski to George and Pamela Howard, 106 Willis Ave. #A, $380,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during JUNE 2020

Island Road, $150,000.

Michael Eileen Schmitt to Beverly and James Flournoy, 205 Straits Drive, $205,000.

Maurice and Karen Willis to Thomas Frank, 1532 Ann St., $205,000.

Michael and Delores Reiwestahl to Mahlon and Debra Bradshaw, 1700 E. Fort Macon Road, $405,000.

Stephen and Stephanie Jordan to Michael and Jeannette Frisoli, 900 Eastman Creek Drive, $220,000.

Harriett Venable to Leigh and Kenneth Krause, Jr., 2111 W. Fort Macon Road, $413,500.

Philip and Brenda Ross to Pamala Richmond, 105 Crescent Drive, $226,500.

David and Brenda Carico to Phill Hursey and Leslie Creech, 219 W. Terminal Blvd. #B, $$425,000.

Janet and Euel Brown to Wilbur and Elizabeth Tippett, 110 Scouts Bend Road, $259,000.

Michael and Deborah Gay to Gentry and Bonnie Porter, 1809 E. Fort Macon Road, $472,500.

Janet Snyder to Rita Tomlinson, 101 Beaufort Walk, $281,500.

Jack and Najiya Williams to John and Joy Ward, 108 Coral Bay Court, $567,500.

Cynthia and Willard Capps, Jr. to Danny and Jean Harrington, 207 W. Ocean Blvd., $570,000.

Gunkhole Investments, LLC to American Ventures, LLC, 2207 Front St., $1,050,000.

Lawrence Sanderson and James Yates, Jr. to CWM Properties, LLC, 1815 Front St., $1,725,000.

BOGUE

James Radford, Sr. to Bryan and Lisa Hunt, 404 Knollwood Drive, $175,000.

Henry Burke and Denise Weeks to John and Mary Armstrong, 2011 E. Fort Macon Road, $638,000.

William and Laura Sherratt to Debra Boone, 301 E. Commerce Way Road, $179,000.

Tim and Farelle Felton to Liston James, LLC, 106 Kinston Ave., $685,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Eric and Suzan Brown to Matthew and Jill Countie, 301 Commerce Way Road #E, $197,500.

Mark Rigsbee to Wesley and Leslie Measamer, 233 Old Causeway Road, $720,000.

Jeanne and Jimmie Haney to Ray Hall, 301 Easy St., $95,000.

Katherine and Todd Johnston to Gregory Fader, 149 Hoope Pole Creek #A, $197,500.

BEAUFORT

Brian and Misty Collins to Rodney Jackson and Delores Clark, 301 E. Commerce Way Road, $208,000.

Christina and James Ayers, II to Mark Ingram and Candance Clark, 2008 E. Fort Macon Road, $216,000.

William Markham, III to Sally Lambeth, 2304 W. Fort Macon Road #212-H, $218,000.

Richard and Janie Clayton to Socrates and Karen Gliarmis, 215 Robin Ave., $220,000.

Blair and David Creekmore, and Leigh and William Smothers to JOSUB, LLC, 1120 E. Fort Macon Road, $275,000.

Stephen Lanie to Mark and Barbara Kidwell, 2305 W. Fort Macon Road, $300,000.

Jan Pittman to Mark Berry, 203 Atlantinc Beach Cswy #B-2, $315,000.

Carolyn Powell to Anne and Marcus Scruggs, Jr., 2111 W. Fort Macon Road, $325,000.

David and Teresa Clary to Thomas Wilson and Meredith Alcoke, 511 W. Terminal Blvd., $325,500.

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Dorothy and James Russell to Chadwick Investment Properties, LLC, 640 Hwy 70 Otway Road, $17,500.

Brenda Errico, Sallie Ellinwood, Melrose Barr, and Pete and June Evans to David and Tammy Marlow, 156 Wackena Way, $40,000.

Jeremy and Richelle Humphrey to P & P Land Development, Inc., 316 Barrington Ridge, $37,000.

David Dunbar to Lorraine and John DiJoseph, 289 Star Hill Drive, $50,000.

Amy and Christopher Rouse to Wek Investments, LLC, 308 Bonita St., $136,000.

Michael and Cynthia Davis to Mark and Teresa Butcher, 107 Live Oak Drive, $145,000.

Guys Rentals, LLC to James Parks, 303 Park Ave., $165,500.

Jean Green to Douglas and Lauren Watson, 201 Deer Trail, $40,000.

Lacy and Michele McMahon to Heather and Brent Rose, 405 Neptune Drive, $218,000.

Barry and Cynthia Edwards to Jeffrey and Jennifer Pilcher, 248 Gatsy Lane, $55,000.

Margaret Ficke to Susan and John West, 120 Robin Cresent, $231,000.

Elizabeth and Walter Harris, Jr. to William and Rebecca Smith, 501 Kysers Cove, $86,000.

Karen and Joseph Nix, Jr. to Jessica and Jonathan Coplin, 502 Quailwood Court, $256,000.

Joseph and Martha Naset to Amanda Perry and Charles Smith, 213 Creek Road, $92,000.

David and Mary Fallon to Dennis and Christine Person, 133 Tifton Circle, $290,000.

Blue Treasure, LLC. to Streamline Developers, LLC, 425 Skimmer Cove, $110,000.

Michael Verian to Thomas and Susa Cahill, 206 Channel Drive, $295,000.

Cheila and Carl Austin, Jr. to Harriet Kirk, 1503 Courtyard East, $120,000.

George Skinner and Shirley Hoover to Shirley and Daniel Hoover, 104 Boat Basin Drive, $16,000.

Douglas and Nancy Wolfe to Barbary Lane, LLC, 117 Shore Drive, $125,000.

Gaulden Properties, LLC. to Snap Dragon Properties, LLC, 444 Harkers

CEDAR POINT

Mary Robinson, Lois and James Mountcastle, and Kenneth McCorkle to Deborah and Henry Boyter, III, 216 Hill St., $90,000.

Jeffrey and Rhonda Hunt to Jeffrey and Karla Satterfield, 408 Shoreline Drive, $95,000.

Neil George, Sr. to Reuben and Lisa Smith, 111 Buds Lane, $176,000.

Christopher and Bethany Hadden to Brian and Mellany Lewis, 120 Christina Maria Way, $270,000.

Larry and Marion Denning to Michael Gibbs, 124 Dolphin Bay Estates, $285,000.

Marcia and William Futrelle, Jr. to Cecil and Susan Woodall, 165 Water Front Drive, $330,000.

Sherron Peoples to Jon and Tracy Hudgins, 219 Hill St., $330,000.

Erik and Kristen Hopkins to Donald and Jan Albrandt, 204 Marsh Island Drive, $334,000.

Anetta and Jennings Davenport, Jr. to Kip and Jessica Rossi, 103 Deerfield Court, $337,000.

Scott Conway and Gillian Ward to Lindzey and William Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, III and Steven and Barbara Taylor, 112 Little Bay Drive, $347,000.

Thomas and Tonia Melton to Gloria and William Leonard, III, 103 Franklin Court, $384,000.

Dan and Carol Ferry to Michael Pecha and Lisa Bursey, 306 Sherwood Ave., $387,500.

Nicholas Johnson and Angelique Johnson to Eben and Ashley Buxton, 110 Sweet Grass Trail, $394,000.

William and Mary Walker to Zane and Brittany Fayos, 110 Little Bay Drive, $395,000.

Laurie and William Woolard to Pamela Taylor, 104 Mary Catherine Court, $424,000.

Larry and Deborah Wicker to Thomas and Tonia Melton, 100 Mary Catherine Court, $460,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Rita Wood to Wallace and Janet Johnson, 115 Mangrove Drive, $25,000.

Melissa Parbst to Jon and Julie Carter, 316 Deer Trail, $108,000.

Kimberly and Scott Fennier to William and Patricia Campbell, 302 Friendship Court, $110,000.

Betty Lane and Goines & Wickizer, PLLC to Cindy Morris, 7316 Canal Drive, $133,500.

Jennifer and Alex Wheeler to Robert Ardelean, 9201 Coast Guard Road #F-210, $159,000.

Patricia Sullivan, and Crystal and Dennis Sullivan, III to Gene Baker, Jr., 8709 Plantation Drive #B, $170,000.

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and Rani Foscue, 7306 Canal Drive, $314,000.

John and Barbara Edwards to Donna White, 313 Miller Drive, $173,000.

Debra Kelley to Roma Cannon, 7117 Archers Creek Drive, $325,000.

Robert and Rebecca Howard to Stephen Thomas, 113 Azure Drive, $200,000.

P & P Land Development to Matthew and Jean Knight, 302 Deer Trail, $325,000.

Bradley Bills and Patricia Barnes to John and Barbara Edwards, 209 Loblolly St., $225,000.

Jeffrey and Annelise Maxfield to Seaside Investment Properties, LLC, 9201 Coast Guard Road #D-107, $340,000.

James Bartow and Anne Filiaci to Amy and Martyn Clarke, 8801 Reed Drive #N-202, $235,000.

Joan and Charles Hinson, Cathryn Ruff, Elizabeth and Neal Adkins to Adrian and Kristy Eaton, 5606 Emerald Drive, $255,000.

Claude and Verian Jackson to Patricia and Robert Brand, Jr., 11004 Inlet Drive, $350,000.

Benjamin and Alison Alexander to Shirley and Carroll Scott, III, 3502 E. Emerald Drive, $450,000.

to Laura and John Lisicki, Jr., 6407 Ocean Drive #E, $680,000.

James and Rita Hunter to Joseph and Anna Mitchum, 203 Pompano Drive, $485,000.

Dennis and Rachel Delmauro to Irrevocable Generation Skipping Trust for Andrew Byrd, 411 Christina Court, $500,000.

Vickie Lorimer to Lee and Juliette Wise, 209 Tradewinds Drive, $505,000.

BTF Associates, LLC to Melanie Salas, 432 Sunrise Court, $525,000.

Linda and Thomas Strickland, Jr. to Alexander Smetana and Jennifer Summer, 2806 Pier Pointe Drive #A-1, $257,500.

David and Nancy Griffin to Laura Burrows and Eric Haviland, 128 Sand Castle Drive, $370,000.

Kim and Annette Johnson to Dorothy Wester, 116 East Seaview Drive, $525,000.

Richard and Glynn Carter to Margaret Tackett, 126 Fawn Drive, $260,000.

Judith Nielsen Living Trust to Lori Shank, Patricia Emerson and Lisa Holman, 8626 Sound Drive #A-3, $375,000.

James and Susan Dempsey to Robert and Priscilla Allen, 101 E Landing Drive, $527,500.

PDL Beach Properties, LLC. to Willy Riddle and Stephanie Klein, 200 Raleigh St., $307,000.

Jenna and Edward Kay, III to John

Keith McLennan and Sandra Foyil to Erin Ivanoff and Thomas Fischer, 201 Windjammer East, $376,000.

John and Vicki Givens to Nancy and William Alexander, Jr., and Christopher and Cherie Hudson, 3502 Emerald Drive, $405,000.

Joseph and Laura Howard to Maria and Michael Pollard, Jr., and Adele and Michael Pollard, 7524 Sound Drive, $852,500.

Eileen Preble to Jaime and James Parker, Jr., 422 Cape Emerald Loop, $939,000.

Carly and Peggy Mielke to Craig and Terry Nofzinger, 6414 Ocean Drive, $1,450,000.

Robert Dickson to Peter and Rakhamaalika Kreymerman, 10534 Wyndtree Drive, $515,500.

Andrew and Zipora Freeman to Christopher and Kristi Dabney, 2801 Pier Pointe Drive #A-2, $365,000.

Eric and Christina Stonehouse to Benjamine and Stephanie Causby, 10300 Coast Guard Road #105-A, $305,000.

Barry Poss to Glover Revocable Trust, 10021 Sea Breeze Drive, $770,000.

Cameron and Conny Waltemath to Allen Williamson, Jr., Kathryn Cook and Gretchen Cook, 102 Robin St., $549,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Lloyd and Kimberly Holland to Venkata and Radhika Kothapalli, 801 Salter Path Road, $60,000.

Bobbie May to Jesse and Wendy Skinner, 1530 Salter Path Road, $180,000.

Warren and Cynthia Whitney to Bobbie May, 1530 Salter Path Road, $200,000.

Terry Hauser to Kathryn Coomes, 855 Salter Path Road, $235,000.

Logan and Sharon Whitehurst to Paul and Beth Cucinotta, 1006 Emerald Drive, $565,000.

Cameron Grams to Sally and Andrew Mitchell, 855 Salter Path Road, $250,000.

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and Laura Huneycutt, 1505 Salter Path Road, $415,000.

LLC to Kelly Frizzelle, 104 S. 30th St., $127,500.

Eva Salter to Paula Rola, 2007 Joslyn Drive, $225,000.

Timothy and Stephanie King to Peter Gastelle and Shirley Gastelle, 1701 Salter Path Road #301-E, $425,000.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to New Chapter Homes, LLC, 2703 Homes Drive, $139,000.

Richard and Tammy Walton to Janet and Andrew Barefield, 4906 Park Drive, $225,000.

Wayne and Anne Yarbrough to Kevin and Amy Beeson, 503 Sea Isle Court, $755,000.

Patricia Babuin to Stacie and Joseph Carr, Jr., 921 N. Yaupon Terrace, $148,000.

Susan Kinner to Linda Paul and Stephan and Helen Harber, 1820 Paulette Road, $228,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Aaron and Lauren Morgan to David and Dawn Williamson, 2404 Emeline Place, $166,000.

Marc and Jessica Atkins to Eric and Terri Fortune, 163 Bogue Drive, $232,000.

Cherry Hopkins-Wooten, Timothy and Gloria McFadden, Linda McFadden, Priscilla McFadden and Gloria Flourney to Thomas J. Johnson, LLC, 1406 Fisher St., $173,000.

Kyle and Stephanie Fernandez to Stacie Snyder, 2101 Joslyn Drive, $249,000.

Thomas and Morgan McMahan to R.G. Building Corporation, 1606 Sanderling Drive, $60,000.

MGM, Inc. to Beaufort Butterfly, LLC, 1216 Woods Court, $65,000.

Thomas Oglesby to Rankin Timber Company, 910 Country Club Road, $70,000.

Marly Kelly to Rebecca Keller, 528 Village Green Drive #B, $177,000.

Linda House and Ernest Potter to Keaton Widenhouse, 605 Barbour Road, $120,000.

Dale Foster to Teresa Doering, 306 Florida Ave., $180,000.

Robert and Catherine Upton to Connie Chavez, 2900 Myrtle St., $121,000.

Stanley and Janice Sams to David and Dana Starling, 117 Edwards Drive, $188,000.

Mark and Daryl Adkins to Brendan Adkins, 421 Commerce Ave. #C, $122,500.

Bruce and Ellen Brotzman to Ellen Crowder, 910 N. 20th St., $205,000.

Denise and Francis Hudson, Jr. to Earlene Green, 600 N 35th St., $123,000.

Angela and Danny Varner, Evonne Carawan, and Wellons Grandchildren,

Joshue and Jacqueline Leslie to Paula Lockman, 530 Brook St., $215,000.

Ryan and Jessica Mayer to Janet and Donald Bridges, 4111 Plantation Road, $217,000.

Wanda and Thomas Bennett, Jr. to Robert and Dorothy Rose, 206 Spruce Drive, $255,000.

Trey and Heather Cone to Ashley Schwartz, 3502 Snead St., $263,000.

Sally and Willia Lumpkin, III to Derrick and Linda Depriest, 1609 Fairfield Court, $267,500.

Matthew and Meredith Johnson to Victor and Joyce Olsen, 1201 Forest Hills Ave., $277,000.

Iva and Tatnal Fearing, Jr. to Michael and Shannon Spissu, 105 Taylor Lane, $282,500.

Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Matthew and Hailey Stephenson, 205 Westchester Drive,

$287,000.

William and Phyllis Maultsby to Jay and Karen Taylor, 207 Georgie Ave., $295,000.

Valerie Blankenship to Shawn and Anna Murray, 1811 Arendell St., $305,000.

Rebecca Caughman to Joel and Janet Booker, 105 Cottage Row, $312,500.

David and Kathleen Perry to Robert and Laura Maser, 408 Hillcrest Drive, $325,000.

Kraegen Bramer to Scott Porter and Meredith Price, 1514 Marsh Pointe, $327,000.

Stacy Snyder to Trey and Heather Cone, 3523 Snead St., $327,000.

Robert and Traci Espenship to Ryan and Jessica Mayer, 3517 White Drive, $335,000.

Heidi Hansen to Joshua Falgoust and Emily Corman, 3525 White Drive, $337,000.

Jane Venters to Mark and Lindsey Allen, 1106 Palmer Way, $339,000.

Averette and Gail Lamm to Ann Hill, 150 Lands End Court #A-23, $378,000.

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Marilyn and Joseph George, Jr. to Susan and Sterling Wooter, Jr., 108 Phillips Landing Drive, $390,000.

R.G. Building Corporation to Thomas and Morgan McMahan, 1601 Sanderling Drive, $399,000.

Uriel and Rebecca Hedgecock to Torey Payne, 5102 Holly Lane, $416,000.

JL Farms and Development, LLC to Kelly and Stacy Williamson, 150 Lands End Court #A-22, $445,000.

Nabil and Kristie Chaanine to Maddison Dunton, 104 South Park Lane, $183,000.

Bret and Danielle Funderburk to Gabriel Earley, 107 Lana Drive, $187,000.

Ryan and Heather MacFarland to Grays Havelock, LLC, 111 Countryside Court, $193,000.

Richard Baker to Karen and Jeffery Watson, 104 Blue Goose Lane, $205,500.

Jonathon and Kayla Walton to Joshua and Lorna South, 115 Backfield Drive, $220,000.

Larry and Karen Waddell to Mark and Alicia O’Brien, 802 Mann St., $220,000.

Anna Silva and Jennifer Hardison to Jerry and Pansy Laws, 1401 Marsh Pointe, $680,000.

Quenten and Kirsten Lehrschall to Kristine and William Bulkley, II, 302 Carrie Court, $225,000.

DGH, LLC to BAVM, LLC, 5015 Executive Drive, $700,000.

JC Jackson Homes, LLC to Tony Romero, 182 Independence Blvd., $239,000.

TS Funeral Properties, LLC to Noe Funeral Home Properties, LLC, 201 Professional Circle, $988,000.

Constance and William Hall, Jr. to Adam and Karen Birk, 127 Camp Morehead Drive, $1,000,000.

NEWPORT

Roy Daniels, Jr. to Garo Eubanks, 986 Roberts Road, $60,000.

Floyd Messer, Jr. to Chaz and Lauren Truesdale, 278 Live Oak Road, $63,000.

St. Peters By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, Michelle Millwood, Christina Millwood, Carla Stack, Kathleen Stack, Jessica Stack, Brian Millwood and Robert and Paula Stack to Vernon and Nancy Morton, 577 Broad Creek Loop Road, $65,000.

Brian and Stephani Vick to Leslie Sandler, 1020 Orange St., $129,500.

Robert Auvil to Howard Marshall, 1704 Courtyard West, $134,000.

Anthony and Mylissa Maynard and Katie Kornegay to Austin and Adnaloy Paul, 104 Kelly Lane, $135,000.

Robert Andrews to Julian and Ashley Simpson, 103 Snow Goose Lane, $135,000.

D.R. Horton, Inc. to Chad and Stefanie Cornelius, 115 Wild Berry Court, $263,000.

Bob and Shawn Cherry to Susan and Chester Bridgers, Jr., 112 Bogue Landing Drive, $270,000.

JC Jackson Homes, LLC to Robin and Lisa Holloman, 174 Independence Blvd., $272,000.

Adam and Anna Brooks to William and Theresa Eason, 190 Cyrus Pollard Road, $272,500.

Christopher and Tara Powell to Dylan and Victoria Sanderson, 106 Osprey Court, $284,000.

Eastline Holdings, LLC to Huneycutt Properties NC, LLC, 2582 Hwy 24, $289,000.

Kimberly Hanson to William and Nenita Newton, 184 Guthrie Drive, $290,000.

Michael and Helen DeFlorio to Andrew and Jennifer McCombs, 188 Gales Drive, $295,000.

D.R. Horton, Inc. to Alika Pau, 107 Wild Berry Court, $302,000.

Megan Tarkington and Talor Townsend to Susan Fogle, 718 Hill St., $137,000.

Janet and Windell Smith, Jr. to Kimberly and Noah Bergerson, III, 810 Newport Loop Road, $325,000.

Edward and Marsha Rains to Modular Technologies, Inc., 114 Snow Goose Lane, $152,500.

Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Kevin Kolbay, 129 Marsh Harbour Drive, $335,000.

Kathie Russell to Russell Pridgen, 117 Green Tree Lane, $159,000.

Matthew and Melanie Willis to Steven and Jaymie Kerstein, 116 Backfield Drive, $339,500.

Derrick Barnes and Angel Escamilla to Gretchen Hicks, 956 Masontown Road, $161,000.

Scott and Genevieve Bowmaster to Jason and Ganna Bennett, 2112 Lakeview Drive #S, $170,000.

Kyle and Carol Brennan to Robin Terry, 800 Mann St., $173,000.

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Kristopher and Jolene Faught to Michael Hall, 301 Somersat Way, $345,000.

Phong and Men Nguyen to Donald Lee and Heidi Williams, 104 Mary Lane, $349,000.

Christopher and Jacklyn Rusich to

Kenneth Mitchell, 208 Blue Heron Drive, $350,000.

William and Teresa Woodside to Chris Huneycutt, 407 Coastal View Court, $380,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Gregory and Kaylah Bredariol, 653 Fishermans Point, $384,000.

Bogue Front, LLC to Thomas and Jennifer Ruffner, 104 Breakwater Drive, $397,000.

Megan and Thomas Jenkins, Jr. to Kate and John Little, 508 Cannonsgate Drive, $470,000.

Frederick and Donna Hardison to Robert and Carole Rice, 114 Buena Vista Drive, $475,000.

Jeremy and Sara Jackson to MaryKathryn and Roy Hill, Jr., 634 Sea Gate Drive, $540,000.

PELETIER

Summer Trading, LLC to Blessed2haveblessed2hold, LLC, 411 Pettiford Road, $92,000.

Morgan and Caitlin Kane to Ann Satterfield, 601 Pelletier Loop Road #B-10, $110,000.

Mcneill & Associates Rentals, Inc. to Charles Hale, Jr., 601 Pelletier Loop Road #60, $114,000.

Sandra Conway to Carly Wallace, 601 Pelletier Loop Road #K-68, $138,000.

D.R. Horton, Inc. to Brian Grenier, 342 Norris Landing Road, $235,000.

Kristan Osborne to Ronald and Deborah Gallimore, 110 Silver Lake Court, $296,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES

Steven and Jennie Schneider, Corinne Moreno and Barbara DuPere to David and Sandra Crockett, 129 Oakleaf Drive, $115,000.

Thomas and Cynthia Moeller to Willscott Properties, LLC, 273 Salter Path Road, $180,000.

Linda Smith to Terri and Bobbie Barbour, 497 Salter Path Road, $476,000.

Matthew and Robbin Bridger and Randall Bridger to Mark and Katherine Rostick, 131 Salter Path Road, $550,000.

Abigail Guy to Linda Smith, 149 Loblolly Drive, $605,000.

Jerry and Patricia Laws to Sara and Howard Mims, Jr., 433 Maritime Place, $1,725,000.

SALTER PATH

Beverly Smith to Jeanette and William Fortune, III, 123 Sea Shell Lane, $400,000.

Beach Life Properties, LLC to William and Lee Hunter, 173 Hoffman Beach Road, $1,000,000.

STELLA

Kenneth and Wanda Jones to Erica Jones and Elizabeth Radfor, 154 Deepwater Drive, $45,500.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 133 Deepwater Drive, $211,500.

John and Claudine Kimmons to Matthew and Erin Ceci, 104 Swingbridge Drive, $225,000.

Cassandra and Richard Whitney, II to Daniel and Amy Conner, 257 White Oak Bluff Road, $245,000.

John and Kate Little to Megan and Corey Steinbugle, 202 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $270,000.

Martha Lewis Family Limited Partnership to William and Susan Roode, 124 White Oak Bluff Road, $560,000.

SWANSBORO

Robert and Nikki Wingerden to Roger and Susan Fulp, 103 Brigantine Court, $32,500.

Coldwater Creek Development, Inc. to McNeill and Associates, Inc., 102, 110 & 112 Paddle Trail Lane, $105,000.

How Corp, LLC to Lyn Hudson, Casey Whitley and Misty Whitley, 273 Salter Path Road, $197,000.

Michaell Meulen to Kevin and Brenda Siebold, 392 Croatan Drive, $210,000.

Lewis and Virginia Williams to Jason and Christian Ruff, 127 Arborvitae Drive, $290,000.

Joanne Delong and Joseph and Carla Delong to Michael and Holly Tolston, 412 Shoreside Drive, $242,000.

Flora Shedd to Stephen and Martha Eastman, 115 McGinnis Drive, $340,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Kimberly Epps, 111 Paddle Trail Lane, $257,000.

Judy Matthis and Catherina Howland to Christopher and Andrea King, 112 Yaupon Road, $354,500.

Michael and Melissa Mitchell to Andrew and Katrina Page, 324 Silver Creek Landing Road, $670,000.

Jeffrey and Lavonne Kramer to David Harris, 525 Salter Path Road, $384,000.

*Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

Patricia and Benson Campbell, III to Carol Gay and Margaret Ollis, 124 Salter Path Road, $325,000.

Timothy and Vicki Fulford to Judy and Michael Kluczykowski, 158 Salter Path Road, $450,000.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Corrode 5. Jean Paul __, author 11. Hebrew unit of dry measure 12. A type of scientist 16. Greek goddess of discord 17. For Red Sox MVP 18. It checks your speed 19. Made dirty 24. The First State 25. Lodgings 26. Spiritual leader 27. Bradley Int’l Airport code 28. Native American people 29. Sharp pain 30. Touch 31. Slowly disappears 33. Indigenous Russian people 34. Narrative poem 38. Some are bad 39. Small quill feathers 40. Tattles 43. Popular Easter entree 44. Beneficiary 45. Clothed 49. Payroll firm

50. Lower Normandy’s largest city 51. Binary compound of halogen 53. The Fighting Irish 54. Skilled, paid worker 56. Eyelashes 58. The 12th letter of the Greek alphabet 59. Large, stocky lizard 60. Made poisonous 63. Former US Secretary of State 64. Sticky substances 65. A type of gin

CLUES DOWN 1. To return an echo 2. Displace 3. Japanese religion 4. Predilections 5. Partial 6. Poisonous plant 7. Road open 8. Atomic #81 9. Accomplished American composer 10. Oh, God! 13. Potato state 14. Most melancholic 15. Supportive framework 20. Hollywood’s Pacino 21. A title for women 22. Popular Grammys alternative 23. Check 27. Bolivian river 29. South Dakota 30. Wonderful 31. Supervises flying 32. Commercial 33. More (Spanish) 34. Even distribution of weight

35. “Arabian Nights” hero 36. Compact mass of a substance 37. Bachelor of Laws 38. Halfback 40. Some of it is ground 41. They play in the trenches 42. Atomic #18 44. Chinese Prefecture 45. Fabrics 46. Being in a direct line of descent from an ancestor 47. In slow tempo 48. Flood 50. Long-necked bird 51. Secondary school 52. Artificial intelligence 54. Structure by the water 55. Lather 57. What happens there stays there 61. A bone 62. The Great Lakes State Solution on page 69

AUGUST ARIES (March 21-April 20) It is time to relax in regard to your professional life, Aries. If you’re out of a job, your luck could turn any day now. If you’re employed, a promotion may be on the horizon. A business associate or romantic partner may make a play for more power this month. Instead of playing defense, see what happens if you cede some control. You feel a desire to be of service to others. Humanitarian tendencies are a trait that you should be proud to display. Acting your age does not always feel like fun, but you have to hunker down and be the adult right now. Even as others shirk responsibility, you know how to get the job done.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) It is time to reorganize your priorities if you have not been having any fun. Spend some time with a significant other or engage in a hobby rather than doing chores. No matter how tempting the opportunity, do not mix friendship with finances. This goes both ways, whether you are asking to borrow money or doing the lending. Taurus, if you have been seeking a romantic partner you may fall in love over the next few months.

For those who are in relationships, the bonds of love only grow stronger. It is alright to go against the grain once in a while if it means that much to you. Sometimes you have to be a trendsetter. This month you stand out in a good way.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Family matters could be a cause for concern.

A relative needs your assistance immediately and you will have to push other things aside to make the time. Pressure at work could be mounting and leaving you feeling awfully stressed. Now might be the time to take a brief step back and enjoy the respite.

Several powerful events have the potential to improve the positive energy surrounding you, Gemini. Bask in this warmth and the good news it is likely to bring. This could mark the start of a fun and informative phase for you.

Look around at all the possibilities to learn new things. You can expand your knowledge tenfold.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, focus your attention on the things you are grateful for. Shifting thoughts to the positive can really improve your mood and upcoming outcomes. You may be inspired to fight the system. Be sure you have done all your research before diving in full force.

Patience is a virtue, after all. You may meet some new people who can introduce you to some other new and influential people. It is always beneficial to expand your network.

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with your goals.

This way anything that happens can be taken at face value.

LEO (July 23-August 23) Working together is a roadmap for success.

Embrace the spirit of cooperation and others will soon follow suit. Your goals will be within reach in no time. While it may seem like you can mix business and pleasure Leo, there are some complications that you may not anticipate. It’s better if you keep things separate. Some exciting experiences are coming your way. You may discover a talent you didn’t know you had, or you may involve yourself in a creative endeavor. There is some tension going on with you early this month over what you desire and what you know is good for you. You’ll need to walk a fine line if you are to get both.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) These next few months are an opportunity to develop personal relationships and get in touch with your emotions. Think about taking a break. Loved ones may want to make a big deal about something you are doing. But you’re not willing to join the drama parade.

Stick to your convictions. Business and money are going well for you, Sagittarius.

You might be thinking in terms of making a big career change or even starting your own business. It’s required patience, but things will start to make sense in your life this week.

All of the parts start to fall into place and the bigger picture is revealed.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Do not fixate on your shortcomings, Virgo.

Instead, think about all of the qualities you love about yourself. This will boost your confidence and improve your mood. No matter what you there will be challenges.

Embrace any hurdles you need to clear en route to getting the job done well. You usually approach situations rationally and scientifically, but sometimes you need to throw caution to the wind. You might be surprised with the results. Sometimes the best conversations you can have are the ones in which the person you are chatting with disagrees with what you are saying. It’s an opportunity to debate.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) You are used to being the center of your social circle. But take a step back and allow others to share the spotlight with you. You will be glad to you did. If you do not make a big deal of a difference of opinion then you can work easily with a person whose perspectives differ from your own, Libra.

Learn to cooperate. This week you may be feeling more intuitive than ever before. It may seem like you have psychic abilities. Pick up on the feelings and bits of information coming. Take inventory of the value of what you have. That doesn’t strictly mean material things. It also refers to the friends and loved ones who always have your back.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) You perform great under pressure, but too much intense focus can cause you to burn out at a rapid pace. Try dialing it back.

Someone’s extreme emotions can turn your weekly schedule on its head. As you help this person through a tough time, keep a cool head and listen. Now is the right time to be more idealistic. Embrace that mood. Put your energy toward being sensitive to social and political conditions and get your voice heard.

Scorpio, it can sometimes be best to walk into a situation without any expectations.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) If others are opposed to your beliefs or ideas you may need to reconsider your presentation. Accept others’ perspectives, but forge ahead with what is important to you. Neglecting your work can have farreaching consequences. So, buckle down even though the last thing you want right now is responsibility. You may be inclined to be more spiritual or metaphysical in the days to come. Explore all avenues of higher thinking, especially if you find it calming. There is no need to deny yourself some guilty pleasures.

Dig into a big piece of cake or indulge in some binge-watching. You’ve earned it.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarius, there’s nothing you can do right now to stop change, so you’re better off embracing things as they come. Do not swim against the tide right now. Save your energy. Keep a close eye on the things that you value the most. Keep these things close to your mind and heart and do your best to avoid taking them for granted. You tend to be sensitive to the feelings of others, and this is a good approach that will serve you and others in various ways. Maintain this sense of compassion. Expect more plots than a soap opera in the days ahead. The good news is that you decide which course things will take.

Surround yourself with your support network.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Trouble may be developing with a partnership that is important to your career, Pisces. Do not give up and walk away. Find a resolution pronto. You may have a lot of pent up energy.

Find some creative ways to spend your time and expend your energy. You tend to see those people closest to you in their best light.

Encourage them to do the same if a situation arises that requires it. Excitement is fine, but your eagerness to jump into a project may seem too intense to others. Temper some of your emotions.

best buy$ FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE

Bluewater Insurance Services: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-1414. Offering coastal homeowner, commercial property, automobile and builders risk insurance along with general liability, workers compensation and more. The dedicated team is ready to provide their undivided attention to help you meet the needs of your family and business.

Visit bluewater.com/insurance.

Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-726-3167, or visit www.chalkandgibbs.com.

Crossbridge Financial: 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-655-9487, www. crossbridgefinancial.com. Work toward the retirement you imagine with an independent financial advisor poised to help you customize your financial planning and wealth management to help bring your future into view.

Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252354-8887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Yearround, reserve ahead to ensure availability.

Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

HEALTH & BODY

Carteret Health Care: 3500 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-808-6000, www. carteretgeneral.com. The nearly 150-bed comprehensive medical center recently completed a $53 million expansion featuring a cancer treatment center, women’s health clinic and more with a focus on the highest level of care.

HOME SERVICES

Beaufort Ace Home Center: 1511 Live Oak St., Beaufort, has one of the largest locally owned hardware stores in the county with an ever-expanding footprint. Stop by to see the new lumber center. Call 252-728-3111.

Emerald Isle Homeowner’s Services: 9106-B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-764-

2563. Relax and leave your keys with us! A full service “boutique” property management services company specializing in vacation rentals, VRBO and annual rentals. Discover the low, streamlined service plans.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

Royal Coat: 252-727-5418, www.royalcoat. com. Let the team at Royal Coat add a functional, decorative touch to your concrete surfaces, from patio and pool decks to driveways and garages. Free estimates.

Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252725-1235 for a quote today.

Windows & More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252726-8181. Visit the showroom to see the fullsized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

Artistic Tile & More: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www. artistictileandstonenc.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252247-3355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds. com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties.

Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com.

Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252-838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

Dunson Pool & Spa: 1630 Live Oak St., Beaufort, 252-838-6180. Whether you’re looking for a hot tub to help smooth out those sore muscles, searching for a needed part or ready to ready to take the plunge with a pool of your own, Dunson Pool & Spa’s Beaufort showroom is full of great ideas.

East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www. eastcarolinaservices.com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills.

Emerald Pool Works: Are you dreaming of a backyard pool? Custom design and construction of pools and hot tubs. Learn more at emeraldpw.com or call 252-7647030.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-3939005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg@acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www.acebuildersnc.com.

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-7268800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties. com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990.

Family owned and operated Visit www. atlanticbeachrealty.net.

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7610, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast.

Call 252-515-4831 or visit www.bluewaternc. com.

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-8222121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland. com.

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one room, for building an entire home.

Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-354-3635 or email codhomeservices@ymail.com.

Eastern Carolina Properties: 1440-B Salter Path Road, Indian Beach. Specializing in beach properties in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Salter Path, the professionals are always ready to put their skill and knowledge of the area to work to help clients find their perfect home.

Call 252-247-7040.

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-3543315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 5113-A US 70 West, Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@ kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Landmark Sotheby’s Realty: Steve Brown, Real Estate Broker with Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty in Morehead City, NC located at 4747 Arendell St., 252.723.8855.

Steve has over 37 years experience in the real estate industry and specializes in the second home market. Utilizing the Sotheby’s International Realty brand with our multiple platforms and media partnerships, we provide your home with the ultimate exposure to a qualified audience.

Call me today for specific details. Offices in Morehead City, Topsail, Wilmington, Southport, Ocean Isle Beach.

Realty World – The Selling Team: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471177. Whether buying or selling, visit “The Team that Works for You!” With extensive knowledge of the entire Crystal Coast The Selling Team is ready to put their skills to work for you.

Streamline Developers: Custom construction

in your community or ours. From new custom homes and room additions to bathroom and kitchen facelifts, Streamline brings the experience needed to bring your dream to reality. Call 252-648-8297 or visit streamlinedevelopers.com.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@ sunsurfrealty.com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals.

Ty Gay Builders, Inc.: Decades of construction experience in custom residential and commercial projects. Whether you’re renovating or starting from scratch, Ty Gay’s team of professionals work with clients every step of the way. Visit www.tygaybuildersinc. com

SHOPS & SERVICES

Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com.

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family.

Hardback books discounted 10%.

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties.

Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com.

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 2 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the Onex shoe selection.

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

William’s Hardware: 3011 Bridges St., Morehead City, 252-726-7158. Your local True Value hardware store, with easy access to the beach, is ready to help you complete you next DIY project. Lawn and garden, power tools, plumbing and electrical supplies and keys cutting, you’ll find it all with a touch that only local service can provide.

money matters Michael Spears Crossbridge Financial

Key Financial Planning Dates To help you manage your finances throughout the year, I have put together a list of important financial planning dates.

January Credit report: You’re entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three credit reporting agencies: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. Reports can be obtained from www.annualcreditreport.com.

Employee benefits: If you have a health savings account or a flexible spending account through your employer, forecast your expected expenses for the current year and look at your actual expenses from the previous year.

February Nonfederal financial aid: The priority deadlines for most college scholarship and financial aid programs fall in January to mid-February.

March Corporate tax return: The filing deadline for S corporation and partnership returns is March 16, or the next business day if March 16.

April IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs): If you turned 72 during the year, you have until April 1 of the following year to take that year’s RMD. (Note that you will also have to take your RMD for the current year

by December 31.)

Individual tax return/extension: E-file or postmark your individual tax return by midnight on April 15.

Prior-year IRA contribution: Fund your retirement account for the

prior year by April 15. That’s the deadline for contributions to traditional IRAs (deductible or not) and Roth IRAs. If you have a SEP IRA, however, and you get a filing extension to October 15, you can wait until then to put prior-year dollars into those accounts.

October Medicare enrollment: October is open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans and Part D prescription drug coverage plans.

Employee benefit plan enrollment: Open enrollment season begins in October for certain employee benefit plans. Take time to consider how much to contribute to a flexible spending account.

SIMPLE IRA: October 1 is the deadline to establish a SIMPLE IRA. A notice to employees is due 60 days prior to the October 1 establishment date.

December Reporting a loss on the sale of stock: A trade to sell a long position must be executed by the close of the last trading date of the current year.

A short position closing trade must be executed so that the trade settles by the final trading day of the current year.

To help ensure that you stay on track, be sure to speak with us about deadlines that are most relevant to your personal situation.

Michael E Spears has offices in Wilmington, Emerald Isle, Cary and Kinston, North Carolina and can be reached at 800.655.9487. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.

Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency.

advertiser INDEX

Ace Builders .............................................. 41 Advantage Coastal Properties.................... 14 Al Williams Properties ................................ 25 Artistic Tile & More..................................... 29 Atlantic Beach Realty................................. 10 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters.................. 61 Beaufort Ace Hardware.............................. 39 Bluewater Builders........................................ 8 Bluewater Insurance..................................... 8 Bluewater Real Estate........................... 18-19 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon... 3 Bridges Professional Animal Hospital......... 53 Budget Blinds............................................. 51 Cannon & Gruber....................................... 17 Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness............. 27 Carteret County Parks & Recreation.......... 25 Carteret Health Care.................................. 13 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc............ 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate..... 28 Churchwell’s Jewelers................................ 15 Coastal Awnings........................................... 9 COD Home Services.................................. 63 Complexion Day Spa.................................. 22 Crossbridge Financial................................. 17 Crystal Coast Country Club........................ 47

Dunson Pool & Spa.................................... 39 East Carolina Services............................... 23 Eastern Carolina Properties....................... 52 Edgewater Linen......................................... 25 Emerald Isle Books..................................... 29 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services.............. 6 Emerald Isle Insurance............................... 42 Emerald Pool Works................................... 33 Emerald Isle Realty....... 70, 71 & Back Cover Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals.......... 5 The Gatorbug............................................. 26 Great Windows........................................... 23 Guthrie Interiors.......................................... 49 The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores...................... 43 Island Essentials......................................... 53 Island Trash................................................ 62 Katrina Marshall.......................................... 29 Landmark Homes....................................... 23 Landmark Sothebys International Realty...... 3 Liftavator..................................................... 31 Lighthouse Boutique................................... 49 McQueen’s Interiors....................................11 Petal Pushers............................................. 29 Realty World Selling Team......................... 45 Royal Coat.................................................. 49

Southeastern Elevator.......................... 21, 37 Streamline Developers............................... 36 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt.................... 7 Sun-Surf Realty Sales................................ 57 Ty Gay Builders.......................................... 28 William’s Hardware..................................... 23 Windows & More........................................ 41 Yardworks................................................... 32

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Island Lots Pondfront 204 Albatross Court .................. $165,000

642 Cannonsgate Drive .................................. $44,000

Pondfront 205 Albatross Court .................. $205,000

853 Cannonsgate Drive .................................. $59,900

1903 Emerald Drive ..................................... $262,500

102 Cumberland St. ....................................... $24,500

Soundfront 3006 Emerald Drive ................ $320,000

111 Hickory Nut Court .................................. $97,500

5425 Emerald Drive ..................................... $199,900

104 Hickory Shores Drive.............................. $55,000

7020 Emerald Drive ..................................... $199,000

230 Hickory Shores Drive.............................. $50,000

7022 Emerald Drive ..................................... $199,000

Creekfront 000 Highway 17 .......................... $35,000

Soundfront 8730 Emerald Plantation Rd. $439,000

Soundfront 108 Intracoastal Court ............ $375,000

6003 Oak Court ............................................ $225,000

101 Line Boat Lane ........................................ $85,000

5415 Ocean Drive ......................................... $775,000

107 Marsh Harbour Drive............................. $69,999

6107 Ocean Drive ......................................... $800,000

952 Old Church Road ................................. $199,900

106 Santa Maria Drive................................. $249,500

287 Star Hill Drive ......................................... $80,000 215 Taylor Notion Road ................................ $95,000

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648 W. Firetower Road .................................. $43,900

102 Apollo Drive ............................................. $95,000

Riverfront 236 White Oak Bluff Road

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215 Bluewater Cove ....................................... $54,900

Creekfront 430 Woodland Drive .................. $49,500

124 Bogue Sound Drive ................................. $58,000

Creekfront 432 Woodland Drive .................. $49,500

604 Cannonsgate Drive .................................. $44,000

Creekfront 434 Woodland Drive .................. $49,500

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Condominium Grande Villas D-3 $499,000

Condominium Nautical Club 709 $435,000

Condominium Grande Villas D-5 $515,000

Condominium Ocean Reef 19 B2 $285,000

Condominium Grande Villas I-1 $520,000

Condominium Pebble Beach G-304 $145,000

Condominium Grande Villas K-6 $535,000

Condominium Pebble Beach I-304 $143,000

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5309 Emerald Drive $295,500

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104 Jackson Ave. $439,900

5411 Sunset Lane $485,000

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3309 Emerald Drive E&W $570,000

3307 Emerald Drive E&W $570,000

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709 Salter Path Road $2,259,000

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101 Sea Isle Drive $729,000

125 W. Seaview Drive $625,000

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6715 Ocean Drive $1,500,000

1213 Ocean Drive $899,000

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103 Sea Isle Drive $2,950,000