Island Review - November 2023

Island Vol. 28, No. 11 ▪ Remembering Nimbus ▪ Holiday Events ▪ Christmas Music ▪ Garden Gate ▪ Rental Signs ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ The Ocean Breeze ▪ Emerald Tidings  Food for Thought ▪ Property Watch ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes

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Published by: Beach House Publications 252-504-2344 Mail: P.O. Box 1148 Beaufort, NC 28516

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Aquarium Mourns Special Friend............................................................................................................................8 Holiday Events.......................................................................................................................................................18 Holidays are Here - Let's Bake a Cake.................................................................................................................30 Recipe - Slow Cooking Simplifies Holidays...........................................................................................................48

departments Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................12 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Calendar...................................................................................................................................................20 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................26 Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................29 Turtle Tracks..........................................................................................................................................................30 At the Aquarium.....................................................................................................................................................34 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................36 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................38 Staying Busy - Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................42 Staying Busy - Swansboro....................................................................................................................................45 Garden Gate..........................................................................................................................................................50 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................52 Crossword Puzzle..................................................................................................................................................57 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................58 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................59 Money Matters.......................................................................................................................................................61

townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor's Notes...............................................................................................................................................22 The Ocean Breeze.......................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor's Notes...............................................................................................................................................38 PKS Women's Club......................................................................................................................................38 EMERALD ISLE Mayor's Notes...............................................................................................................................................43 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................46 Ad & Editorial Deadline For DECEMBER 2023 Issue: Monday, Nov. 6

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Aquarium Mourns Special Friend We are heartbroken to share the loss of Nimbus, our 13-yearold leucistic loggerhead sea turtle. Nimbus went into emergency surgery Wednesday afternoon at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU CVM) due to his recent decline in health. During surgery, severe stomach disease was confirmed, and the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores veterinary and animal care teams made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize the sea turtle Wednesday evening.

“Nimbus was loved by our staff, volunteers, and guests. This was not an easy decision, and you could see it on the faces and hear it in each person’s voice when we discussed the situation,” said Clint Taylor, director of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. “Based on the severity of the internal issue, it was extremely important for us to look at his overall health and quality of life.”

Nimbus came to the Aquarium as a hatchling in August 2010 when he was found during a nest excavation on a Pine Knoll Shores beach which was performed by the N.C. Sea Turtle Project volunteers of Pine Knoll Shores. N.C. Sea Turtle Project volunteers watch over sea turtles’ nests and nesting sea turtles across North Carolina beaches and is overseen by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

When Nimbus was brought to the Aquarium, expert care helped him overcome mouth and nasal deformities and vision problems associated with leucism, a rare genetic alteration found in animals, similar to albinism, which also caused the turtle’s unique coloration.

“Nimbus quickly became one of our guests’ favorite animals to visit. Many people remember when the turtle came to the Aquarium as a hatchling and watched him grow and thrive,” said Taylor.

Nimbus, meaning a radiant light or shining cloud, was the name chosen during a public naming contest where over 500 names were submitted.

Nimbus’ health issues started in July 2023 when he was moved behind the scenes to treat and regularly care for a new eye injury.

During that time, other issues related to his unique condition presented themselves. Nimbus had lost his appetite and began showing signs of more complex disease on imaging and blood tests.

The animal care team worked with Nimbus with different foods, varying enrichment items, hand feeding, sunbathing, and vitamin B solutions to help increase his appetite. Nimbus also received medications and supportive care to keep him comfortable while he received further diagnostics for his decline.

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ophthalmology department to monitor his ocular injury. Despite efforts to treat Nimbus’ progressive medical conditions, his disease continued to progress.

Nimbus’ condition became critical on Wednesday, and he was transported to the NCSU CVM to undergo exploratory surgery. During this surgery, the veterinary staff at the NCSU CVM, alongside the N.C. Aquarium veterinary team, worked tirelessly to determine what was causing Nimbus’ decline and, if possible, repair any internal injuries or abnormalities that existed.

When the team explored Nimbus’ GI tract, the interior of the stomach wall was found to be in an irreversible state of deterioration. This diagnosis in addition to concerns with his other internal organ function and additional health issues, prompted a discussion about quality of life.

Nimbus received the best and most advanced medical care from radiology, surgical, and internal medicine teams at NCSU CVM. After five long hours of in-depth surgery, and a thorough review of Nimbus’ medical history, our veterinary and animal care teams alongside Aquarium leadership made the decision to move forward with euthanasia.

Nimbus has been a shining light to the staff, volunteers, and many guests and has been an amazing ambassador animal for his species. We hope his legacy will live on in the sea turtle conservation work in which the N.C. Aquariums continues to engage.

The Aquarium team is currently developing a memorial opportunity for guests and staff in honor of Nimbus. More information about that will be posted to the Aquarium’s social media and website. More information about Nimbus can be found at www.ncaquariums.com/animalofthemonth/posts/meet-nimbus.

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Chambers Welcomes New President (Editor's Note: This month's Chamber Connection was written

by Taylor McCune, Marketing & Program Development Manager for the Chamber) The board of directors and staff of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce that Erin Knight has begun her tenure as the new President. She took the reins from retiring president, Tom Kies, on October 10th.

Erin has spent the last four years building up the Havelock chamber in her role as executive director–most notably, developing Explore Havelock, a mobile app that puts business and event listings directly into the pockets of future customers.

The app acts as an interactive business directory and a community calendar. Users can directly contact members and add community events to their own calendars with the tap of a finger.

Erin is passionate about both community and business.

A former business owner and teacher, she brings a breadth of experience to the Carteret chamber and is anticipating great things for the future of our organization. With nearly 900 members to serve, Erin said her first priorities will be meeting with members and finding new ways to reach out to those with businesses outside of the greater Morehead area’s central hub of commerce.

One of Erin’s favorite parts of chamber life is being an extended family for business owners who need a helping hand.

As Havelock executive director through the pandemic, she made it a priority to personally care for chamber members during a time of economic difficulty. She’s had years of experience as a military spouse, which helped her develop and improve the way the Havelock chamber’s military affairs committee honors and serves local service members.

Although Coastal North Carolina has been her home the past 17 years, Erin was raised in Oregon. She has two children, a son who is completing his Computer Science degree in the NC mountains, and a daughter who will be attending nursing school in Connecticut.

When she isn’t working with the Chamber of Commerce and the local community, Erin enjoys the arts, cultural experiences, kayaking, and camping in the teardrop camper she fixed up herself. Not one to stay idle, she’s also in the midst of a onewoman renovation project on her 1982 Havelock home.

Helping Out & Hanging Out this Holiday Season

The Chamber marks the Christmas season in two very different ways. A long-running tradition, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee hosts a home-baked cookie drive, Cookies for the Troops. Hundreds of locals bake cookies for MAC volunteers 12

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to box up and hand-deliver to Marines and Coasties on duty through the holidays. Anyone who would like to donate should mark the week of December 15 on their calendars. Cookies can be dropped off at several locations across the county. Visit nccoastchamber.com/mac to learn more.

Our second holiday event focuses on promoting business and community in one of our beautiful Crystal Coast towns: Beaufort.

On December 16, hundreds of costumed carousers will descend upon the streets of downtown, eating, drinking and being very, very merry. It’s the annual Claus Crawl & Afterparty hosted by our young professionals network, Connect Carteret. Tickets for this event go on sale November 1. Learn more at nccoastchamber. com/connect.

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t’s officially time to mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Morehead City! With festive events nearly every weekend, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family.

We kick off the season with Small Business Saturday, a nationwide event that promotes shopping in small, locally owned stores and restaurants on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Enjoy specials, and promotions offered by downtown businesses on Saturday, November 25th. We encourage everyone to support local businesses all season long!

Ring in “Christmas in Downtown” the following weekend with the annual Morehead City Christmas Tree Lighting in Katherine Davis Park. The Town of Morehead City will host this family-friendly event on Friday, December 1st at 5:30pm. Join us for live music, food, games, and hot cocoa. Plus, we’ve heard a rumor that even Santa himself might make a visit!

Saturday, December 2nd brings even more holiday fun. Explore downtown Morehead City during the 14th Annual Chowder & Cheer event! Ticketholders enjoy tasting samples of chowder and “cheer” from participating restaurants and shops from 12:00-5:30pm throughout the downtown district. Please note, tickets are sold in advance beginning November 1, 2023, on DMC, Inc.’s website.

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Then, find a spot somewhere along the waterfront by 5:30pm to catch the Annual Holiday Flotilla, organized by the Friends of the Maritime Museum. You won’t want to miss the creative light displays aboard ships of all sizes!

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Join us for an evening of art, shopping, and dining on Thursday, December 7th during the Arts Council of Carteret County’s Art Walk. Visit galleries, stores, and restaurants throughout downtown Morehead City from 4-8pm highlighting our collection of talented, local artists. A trolley service will transport eventgoers during the event and make a stop at the Town of Morehead City’s Christmas Curb Market that will run from 6-8pm.

Take part in a longstanding tradition - the Annual Morehead City Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th at 11am.

Pack some chairs, blankets, and snacks and find a good spot to camp out along Arendell Street to watch the variety of floats go by.

Local tip: Pick a spot between 14th to 6th streets for the best view!

Stay ‘til the end and you might catch a glimpse of the man in red.

Find additional information for these events, and more, by visiting our website and Facebook page. Regardless of the season, Downtown Morehead City has a variety of shopping and dining yearround. We invite you to come explore and enjoy!

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Veterans Day Recalls Honor, Courage Carteret County celebrates Veterans Day twice this year.

Friday, Nov. 10, is a paid holiday for many … since the actual Veterans Day date of Nov. 11 falls on a Saturday in 2023.

Originally, the United States observed Nov. 11 as Armistice Day, in remembrance of the armistice (temporary cessation of hostilities) that was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.” The armistice agreement in 1918 came during the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Hence, Nov. 11 became embedded in American history.

Following the truce accord, the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, outside Paris, France, thereby officially ending the war.

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The day’s observation included parades and public gatherings, as well as a brief pause in business and school activities at 11 a.m.

In 1920, the red poppy became the official flower displayed by The American Legion to memorialize U.S. military members who fought and died in World War I. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of the organization.

Donations helped support programs for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families and assisted them with medical and financial needs.

Armistice Day became a national holiday in 1938: “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace.”

The first celebration using the term “Veterans Day” occurred in Birmingham, Ala., on Nov. 11, 1947. The event was organized by Raymond Weeks, who served from 1942-45 with the Navy during World War II. Weeks sought to have the Nov. 11 date commemorate veterans of all wars, not just World War I participants. He got the attention of Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who helped open doors to Congress for Weeks to make his pitch.

Finally, in 1954, Nov. 11 Veterans Day was signed into law by President Eisenhower, and Armistice Day was officially retired.

Eisenhower encouraged “Americans to commit themselves to the cause of peace and to honor America’s veterans for their, honor, courage, patriotism and sacrifice.”

Weeks became known as the “Father of Veterans Day,” and he was presented with the Presidential Citizenship Medal by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 in recognition of his contributions to the nation.

After Weeks’ death, at age 76, in 1985, a memorial in his honor was established at Linn Park in Birmingham, where ceremonies are held every year in his name on Veterans Day.

Liberty Memorial Is a National Treasure The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo., was dedicated on Armistice Day (Nov. 11) in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial.

U.S. President Calvin Coolidge spoke to a gathering of 150,000 people – the largest crowd an American president had ever addressed to that point in time.

The people came to witness the opening of a grand facility to

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memorialize Americans who served and died in World War I. The grounds feature a field of 9,000 red poppies.

The centerpiece is a tower that rises to a height of 265 feet and is crowned with four sculptures, known as the “Guardian Spirits.”

They are the “protectors of peace – Honor, Courage, Patriotism and Sacrifice.”

Soon after World War I ended in 1918, a group of 40 prominent Kansas City residents formed the Liberty Memorial Association to create a memorial to those who had served in the war. The group was led by lumber baron and philanthropist Robert Alexander Long.

Long and his team raised $2.5 million in private funding in less than two weeks (equivalent to about $40.667 million in today’s dollars).

The result was achieved through “complete, unbridled patriotism,” according to the current museum curator.

President Coolidge’s remarks from that ceremony in 1926 – delivered nearly 100 years ago – bear repeating … and reconsideration on Veterans Day in 2023.

He began: “Fellow Countrymen: It is with a mingling of sentiments that we come to dedicate this memorial. Erected in memory of those who defended their homes and their freedom in the World War, it stands for service and all that service implies. Reverence for our dead, respect for our living, loyalty to our country, devotion to humanity, consecration to religion, all of these and much more is represented in this towering monument and its massive supports.”

“It has not been raised to commemorate war and victory, but rather the results of war and victory, which are embodied in peace and liberty.”

“Our country has never sought to be a military power,” Coolidge commented. “It cherishes no imperialistic designs; it is not infatuated with any vision of empire. It is content within its own territory, to prosper through the development of its own resources.”

“But we realize thoroughly that no one will protect us unless we protect ourselves. Domestic peace and international security are among the first objects to be sought by any government. Without order under the protection of law there could be no liberty,” Coolidge said.

In his speech, Coolidge confirmed that nearly $3.2 billion in federal dollars was being pledged through the Veterans Bureau to accrue as future benefits to all veterans.

“Whenever they may be suffering from illness, whatever may be its cause, the doors of our hospitals are open to them without charge until they are restored to health. This is an indication of praise and reward which our country bestows upon its veterans,” Coolidge said.

“Our admiration is boundless. It is no mere idle form; it is no shadow without reality, but a solid and substantial effort rising into the dignity of a sacrifice made by all the people that they might in some degree recognize and recompense those who have served in time of national peril. All veterans should know this and appreciate it, and they do. All citizens should know it and be proud of it, and they are.”

The Liberty Memorial archivist says the monument remains “as a beacon of remembrance, a testament to the enduring spirit of Kansas City and hope for a more peaceful future.”

Shine on.

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Holiday EVENTS November

20, 22, 27, 29: Discovering Tryon Palace – Palace Holiday Décor Tour. 10:30am.

Join Tryon Palace Director of Facilities and Gardens Hadley Cheris for this behind-thescenes glimpse at the decorations for the site’s annual Candlelight Christmas. Tickets are $20. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Fri. 24: Swansboro Flotilla. Gather along the Swansboro waterfront at dusk to watch a spectacular parade of boats lit up for the holiday season while enjoying hot cocoa, funnel cakes and a variety of treats. Keep your eyes peeled for Santa!

Sat. 25: Emerald Isle Christmas Parade.

2-3pm. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the town of Emerald Isle. Guests are asked to join the town following the parade for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Merchant’s Park. Enjoy free refreshments and a holiday sing-a-long.

Christmas Market 2023. 8am-4pm. The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum’s store in downtown Morehead City hosts this holiday market featuring vendors and chances to learn more about the museum. Details: coresound. org.

Tue. 28: Discovering Tryon Palace – Traditions of Christmas Past. 4pm. Staff from Tryon Palace lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission houses and discuss the holiday traditions of the last 300 years. Cost is $20. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

December

1-23: The Great Holiday Laser Show.

6:15pm & 7:45pm. Emerald Owl Productions and the Carteret Speedway have teamed up to bring a new holiday tradition to Carteret County. Either drive in, or walk in and grab a spot in the stands to experience a laser light show timed to holiday music. Details: holidaylasershows.com.

1, 5, 8, 12, 15: Discovering Tryon Palace – Traditions of Christmas Past. 4pm. Staff from Tryon Palace lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission 18

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houses and discuss the holiday traditions of the last 300 years. Cost is $20. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Fri. 1: Chamber Music by Candlelight.

7pm. Tryon Palace welcomes back the Brierwood Ensemble for this intimate holiday performance in the lavishly-decorated council chamber. The event includes a postperformance dessert reception. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at www. tryonpalace.org.

Morehead City Tree Lighting. 5:30pm.

Bring the family for music, games, hot chocolate, and a chance to possibly see Santa Claus at Katherine Davis Park in Morehead City.

Atlantic Beach Light up the Night Christmas Parade. 6pm. The only holiday night parade hits the streets of Atlantic Beach with a lighted spectacle sure to elicit the holiday spirit!

Sat. 2: Chowder & Cheer. Noon-5:30pm.

Shops and restaurants in downtown Morehead City offer tasting samples of chowder and cheer during this popular annual event. Tickets sell fast, so be sure to grab yours early. Details: www. downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Morehead City/Beaufort Flotilla. 5:30pm.

The boat parade begins in Morehead City and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15pm. Awards follow in the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center. Details: www.thewatercraftcenter.com, 252-728-1638.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. 9am-3pm.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation hosts its annual craft fair in the gymnasium featuring all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters. More than 30 vendors will be on hand. Details: 252-3546350.

4, 6, 11, 13: Discovering Tryon Palace – Palace Holiday Décor Tour. 10:30am.

Join Tryon Palace Director of Facilities and Gardens Hadley Cheris for this behind-thescenes glimpse at the decorations for the site’s annual Candlelight Christmas. Tickets are $20. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

8-10: Gingerbread Festival. The annual

Gingerbread Festival at the Crystal Coast Civic Center shows off gingerbread creations and crab pot trees decorated by corporate and individual sponsors. The festival opens with a ticketed preview party on Friday featuring The Embers. Details: thegingerbreadfestival.com.

Sat. 9: Morehead City Christmas Parade.

11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

Beaufort Holiday Art Walk. 1-4pm. Enjoy a festive day in downtown Beaufort as shops, galleries and restaurants feature a variety of artwork. Art Walk maps are available at the Beaufort Historic Site. Free. Details: 252-7285225.

Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive décor. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Santa by the Sea. 9am-5pm. Santa visits the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores for a day of special crafts, games and treats. Each holiday gift bag (for purchase) includes a take home photo with Santa, crafts, treats, and seasonal fun.

Sun. 10: NC Symphony Holiday Pops Concert. 7:30pm. Conductor Michelle Di Russon presents a collection of holiday favorites at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Tickets are $40-$55.

Details: ncsymphony.org.

15-16: John Costlow Christmas Train Show.

The NC Maritime Museum hosts this annual Christmas treat. View antique and modern train sets of all sizes and layouts. Including an elaborate replica of Beaufort itself. Free to attend. Donations will be given to the Beaufort Lions Club, who is assisting with this year’s show. Runs from 4-7pm on Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.

Sat. 16: Olde Fashioned Holiday Market.

4-8pm. The Beaufort Farmers Market hosts this annual event so vendors can share their unique artwork and craftwork in time for holiday shopping. Experience the spirit of the season under the live oak trees with festively decorated booths. Held in the Carteret County Courthouse parking lot.

Sun. 31: 6pm. New Year’s Eve Canon Blast.

Celebrate the end of 2023 and blast in 2024 as Forst Macon State Park fires one of its big guns. Live entertainment begins at 6pm.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 25: Small Arms Demonstration.

10:30am. Learn about one of the small arms that a solder stationed at Fort Macon State Park may have carried – musket, flint lock or rifle and watch a blank firing demonstration.

Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Toddler Time.

This free program at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is geared toward children 18 months to 3 years of age. Different animals are featured each week, including box turtles, hermit crabs, otters, lobsters and more. Free to attend. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28: Behind the Scenes – Shark Snack. 2:30pm. Visit animal holding areas, labs and help feed the sharks in the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

2, 9, 16, 30: Discover Tryon Palace - Life on the Lesser Stairs. 3:30pm. The Tryon Palace will host a tour of the palace, stables, and the kitchen office to shine a light on the individuals who also called the palace home but whose lives were not as glamourous. Cost is $20, $10 for kids. Details: Tryonpalace.org Thur. 2: Maritime Heritage Series. 11am.

Held in the Maritime Museum auditorium.

Program topic is “Early North Carolina Ferry Crossings.” Dating back to the late 17oos, well before the automobile, the state has used its waterways to move people from one place to another. Join Benjamin Wunderly to learn more. Free. Details: 252-504-7758 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

3 & 9: Lunch with a Dash of History. 11am1pm. The History Museum of Carteret County welcomes guests for rousing discussions related to area history. This month’s programs include Ruth Little on the 9th who will share information about her new memoir “The Book of Ruth: Taming Ghosts, Saving History” and JoAnn Peterson (9th) who takes a look at women in history. Reserve a seat by calling 252-247-7533.

Sat. 4: Carteret Cars & Coffee. 9-11am.

Hosted by the Crystal Coast Cruisers and Cruzettes, this cruise-in is held at the Kmart parking Mon. 6: Bird Hike. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775.

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Wed. 8: Merry Time for Tots. 10am.

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the NC Maritime Museum to explore the world of pirates, sharks, whales and fish.

Ages 2-5. $10 per child, $5 per Friends of the Museum members. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com or 252-5047758.

Thur. 9: Ocean Infants. 9am. This program involves maritime items such as whale bones, shark teeth, and pirate hats! For infants (0-2) and caregivers, this program is designed to help bond, learn and socialize together. Preregistration required. $5 per child. Details: 252-504-7758.

Maritime Heritage Series. 11am. Held in the Maritime Museum auditorium. Program “Whales off North Carolina.” Discussion will be held by Keith Rittmaster and colleagues.

Free. Details: 252-504-7758 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

11-12: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9:30am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat build+ing from start to finish at the N.C. Maritime Museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, Beaufort. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the backbone of small boats. Course fee is $180. Must be 16 to participate. Details: www.the watercraftcenter. com, 252-504-7758.

World War II Weekend. 10am-4pm. A small group of World War II reenactors spend the weekend at Fort Macon State Park for a variety of special demonstrations and programs. Visitors can expect musket drills, women’s dress talks, artillery demonstrations, flag discussions and more. A skirmish is planned each afternoon. Details: 252-7263775.

Sat. 11: Trail to Tryon 5K, 10K & HalfMarathon. 7am. Join Tryon Palace for a weekend of racing. All races start at the gates of Tryon Palace and traverse New Bern’s charming downtown, waterfront and historic residential neighborhoods. The post-race ceremony includes events for all ages. Course map and early registration is available at runsignup.com.

Emerald Isle Car Show. 10am-2pm.

Classic cars show off their stuff at the Western Ocean Regional Access point in Emerald Isle. Live music will be on tap and a raffle is planned. Free to attend.

Tue. 14: Kids’ Corner. 10am Sign your preschool or elementary aged child up for a nature themed story and craft with a park ranger at Fort Macon State Park. Meet at the visitors center. Must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-726-3775.

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Thur. 15: Maritime Heritage Series. 11am.

Held in the Maritime Museum auditorium.

Program is “Ribbon of Sand – Cape Lookout National Seashore.” View this 27-minute documentary Free. Details: 252-504-7758 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Thur. 16: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike.

10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon.

Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

Maritime Heritage Series. 11am. Held in the Maritime Museum auditorium. The title of this program is “A Pirate’s Table.” Explore what pirates were eating, how they prepared their food and what materials they were using to cook and dine with. Free. Details: 252-5047758 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com.

Fri. 17: Astronomy Night. 6pm. Meet at the bath house at Fort Macon State Park for a chance to view the night sky through a telescope and learn more about the universe.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Adults Only Tour. 6pm. Indulge yourself for a night for laughs, drinks, and stories about the more adult situations related to maritime history. Rated R due to language and explicit content. Must be 21 or older to attend. Cost is $30. Pre-registration is required. Details: 252-504-7758 or ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com/events.

Sat. 18: Jumble Sale. 9am-4pm. There’s no admission to visit this annual Beaufort Historical Association event featuring a collection of area artisans. Look for handmade crafts, art, antiques, pre-loved treasures, jewelry and more as the historic site turns into a virtual community marketplace. Details: 252728-5225.

Outlander at Tryon Palace. Fans of the Outlander series can now follow Claire and Jamie's footsteps in North Carolina s they visit Tryon Palace. Tours begin at 9:15am and at 4:15pm. Tickets are $20. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Mon. 20: Beach Scavenger Hunt. 10-11am.

Meet at the Fort Macon Bathhouse for a hike on the beach with a park ranger to scavenge the beach for everything from drift beans to sea glass. Bring sunscreen and water. Details: 252-726-3775.

24-25: Museum Craft Fair. 9am-4pm. The History Museum of Carteret County holds its annual craft fair, just in time for the holidays.

From woodwork and glass to antiques and more, this shopping experience offers something for everyone. Details: www. carterethistory.org.

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Celebrating Our Great Team

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his is one of my last “Mayor’s Notes” columns. I am writing it from a place I have spent surprisingly little time over my 16 years in office—my desk in the Mayor’s office at Town Hall.

I have purposely limited my time in this room for a couple of reasons. First, I don’t think you can lead effectively from behind a desk. Allen Smith, who was our police chief when I was first elected and continued to serve for several years, was an advocate of “management by walking around.” This strategy has always made a lot of sense to me.

Allen Smith’s successor, Chief Jeff Harvey, once expressed this idea a bit differently in noting that its best to “lead from the front.”

The presence of leaders like Chief Smith and Chief Harvey, is the other reason I have not spent a lot of time in my office at town hall—I didn’t need to be there looking over the shoulders of our team. We have a team of absolute professionals. Most of the time, the best thing the town council and I can do is stay out of their way.

The late Chief Adam Snyder was a fire service legend and his successor, Mike Simpson, has maintained our fire department’s status as one of the best in the state. A few talented planning and zoning professionals have led a multi-phase overhaul of our development ordinances to insure that increasing pressure to grow will not alter the character of Atlantic Beach, these leaders include Jessica Fiester, Michelle Eitner, Jennifer Ansell, and Elisabeth Webster.

In municipal finance, the gold standard is a CAFR Award. The CAFR award program is the most prestigious national award for preparation of state and local government financial reports. Our Administrative Services

and Finance staff, long led by Sabrina Simpson, have earned a CAFR award for over 20 consecutive years. We have had a lot of talent on the finance staff over the years including our current Finance Director, Sarah Currie.

As a small-town government, many people on our team have to multitask. A perfect example of this is Morgan Gilbert who overseas our parks and recreation efforts, and town events, and communications. In a larger organization these would be three different jobs, but Morgan (whose background is in parks and rec) has mastered all three. A hallmark of our government is its focus on customer service—we don’t just provide the services we are required to, our team does it fast and with a great attitude. Most citizens experience this friendly, professional service through interactions with our public services department. The leader of this department, Marc Shulze, deserves the credit for this.

Katrina Tyer has been our town clerk for much of my time in office.

She’s kept me and our town council on track with state regulations as well as coordinating all kinds of scheduling issues. She’s a joy to work with and I’m confident will train our next Mayor well.

Finally, our town managers. The late Pete Allen showed me the ropes of local government. His successor, David Walker, led our town through its most productive period in our history. Our current town manager, John O’Daniel, is now leading us into the future.

It has been an honor to work with and learn from the leaders listed above and all our team over the years.

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he gluten-free movement has taken off, which is clear by the number of gluten-free options now widely available from retailers, large and small. There are a fair share of individuals who avoid gluten as part of weight loss regimens. However, for people who suffer from Celiac disease, avoiding gluten is a necessity. These people must steer clear of gluten at all costs or risk serious illness.

What is Celiac disease?

The Celiac Disease Foundation says Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that causes damage in the small intestine when gluten is ingested. The foundation estimates that Celiac disease affects around one in every 100 people worldwide, although many people do not know they have it.

When gluten is consumed, the immune system mounts an attack on the small intestines, particularly the villi, which are small, fingerlike projections that deal with nutrient absorption. The condition is hereditary, so if one person in a family has Celiac disease, there is a heightened risk for others to develop it.

Symptoms Symptoms of Celiac disease can include diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, and anemia, indicates the Mayo Clinic. In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to the other symptoms that affect adults.

The CDF says people with Celiac disease have a two-times greater risk of developing small bowel cancers and coronary artery disease

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than those without the disease. Untreated Celiac disease also may lead to additional autoimmune conditions like type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis, and many other conditions, including the blistering skin disease dermatitis herpetiformis.

Testing and diagnosis Doctors use two blood tests to help diagnose Celiac disease.

Serology testing looks for antibodies in the blood. Elevated levels of certain proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten.

Genetic testing is another way to determine if a person has Celiac disease. Such testing looks for human leukocyte antigens to help rule out Celiac disease.

It is essential that Celiac disease is diagnosed before gluten is eliminated from one’s diet; otherwise, tests may produce false negative results.

Celiac disease treatment Celiac disease has no cure. Managing the disease includes avoiding foods that contain gluten. The Mayo Clinic says wheat, barley, bulgur, durum, farina, graham flour, malt, rye, semolina, spelt, and triticale can contain gluten. Certain prepared foods may have gluten without a person realizing it. Even trace amounts of gluten can produce injury if symptoms are not present. Gluten may be in food stabilizers, lipstick, herbs, medications, and even envelope glue.

For the very sensitive, cross-contamination can produce various symptoms. It’s important to read product labels to see if products are produced in facilities that also handle gluten-containing ingredients.

Utensils and cooking implements should be washed thoroughly between uses to prevent gluten from getting into the foods enjoyed by those with Celiac disease.

Celiac disease affects millions of people globally. It can damage the small intestines if the condition is not diagnosed promptly.

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By Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Arthur Brooks is a professor at Harvard and a well-known writer.

Oprah is Oprah. Together they have produced a fascinating new book on how we can all be happier. They make it clear this is not a book about being totally happy in all aspects of your life. Instead, they propose that whatever your circumstances you can learn to be happier. This is not just a feel-good book with trinkets of advice. This is a well-researched attempt to help people begin a journey toward greater happiness and fulfillment.

One of the key elements of the book is what the authors call the four pillars of happiness. They are: family, friendships, work, and faith. They form the blueprint for a happier life. Using modern psychology and personal anecdotes the authors fill in the details of how to manage and engage in dealing with those four areas of life. From Epictetus, to Victor Frankl, to Carl Jung they rely on a wealth of past wisdom to inform readers of the history of psychology and philosophy in the area of happiness.

Brooks is the primary author here but Oprah contributes with several personal insights from her own life experiences. In one place Oprah writes of the lessons she learned in making the movie Beloved which was a challenge for her. She also writes of her love of learning. She says she hopes readers will see themselves in the lessons presented here. One of her greatest insights from her experiences is to see challenges as opportunities.

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Holidays are Here

Let's Bake a Cake

Tis the season for holiday desserts. You can never go wrong with cakes … America’s foremost food group.

What’s your go-to cake mix? – Two that have been around forever – so it seems – are Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines?

Food blogger Carrie Hatler of St. Paul, Minn., said Betty Crocker is known as “America’s First Lady of Food,” but she’s not a real person.

“Betty Crocker was born in a boardroom of The WashburnCrosby Company in Minneapolis in 1921,” Hatler said. (The flourmilling company merged in 1928 with a number of other mills to form General Mills.)

Betty Crocker was “invented” to solve a problem that was generated by an advertisement in the Saturday Evening Post in 1921.

The ad for Gold Bond Flour, a product of Washburn-Crosby, featured a jumbled picture puzzle. Contestants were encouraged to solve the puzzle and send it in for the prize of a pincushion in the shape of a sack of Gold Medal Flour, said Tori Avey, a food writer in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Not only did Washburn-Crosby receive more than 30,000 piecedtogether puzzles, it got almost as many letters with questions about the basics of baking, almost exclusively from women.

Samuel Gale, who was the head of the company’s advertising department back then, “never felt comfortable signing his name to letters in reply to consumers, as he suspected that women would rather hear from other women who knew their way around a kitchen,” Avey wrote.

Gale and his team had the bright idea of “creating a female personality” to answer inquiries individually. They combined the last name of a recently retired company director, “William G. Crocker,” with the first name “Betty” – a name they thought sounded warm and friendly.

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Florence Lindeberg, a secretary at Washburn-Crosby, penned Betty Crocker’s “original signature,” and Lindeberg was tasked with signing each letter “Cordially Yours, Betty Crocker.”

In 1924, Betty Crocker “acquired a voice” with the radio debut of the nation’s first cooking show on WCCO radio in Minneapolis.

Washburn-Crosby’s home economist Blanche Ingersoll portrayed Betty on the air and “promoted good cooking as the secret to a happy home.”

Marjorie Child Husted was next in line to take over the radio microphone in 1926. She managed the Betty Crocker Homemaking Service. Her 40 home economists created and “triple-tested” recipes to meet “the Betty Crocker standard.”

As her role expanded, Husted even traveled to Hollywood to interview movie stars such as Joan Crawford, Claudette Colbert, Jean Harlow, Helen Hayes and Clark Gable … “who also enjoyed Betty’s recipes and home-cooked food.”

Betty Crocker Ascended to ‘Rock Star’ Status in the 1940s In 1945, Fortune magazine named Betty Crocker as the second “best known woman” in the entire United States, runner-up to Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States from 1933-45, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In her radio commercials, Marjorie Child Husted (the on-air Betty) boasted: “I guarantee a perfect cake every time you bake cake … after cake … after cake.”

In 1954, General Mills gave Betty Crocker “a brand.” It was the classic Betty Crocker signature in white lettering imposed on a red spoon. Instantly, the spoon assumed the role of Betty’s “kitchen helper.”

In 1954, General Mills decided that Betty’s official portrait, painted in 1936, needed a touch-up. Six well-known artists, including Norman

Rockwell, were invited to paint fresh interpretations of Betty Crocker. The one chosen, by illustrator Hilda Taylor, was a softer, smiling version of the original image. (Rockwell’s painting came in second.)

The faces of Betty Crocker have continued to change with passing generations. The seventh version in 1986 “portrayed Betty Crocker as a professional woman, approachable, friendly, competent and as comfortable in the boardroom as she is in the dining room.”

The bouncy white bow on her blouse generated a reaction from Betty’s fans. They were “worried the bow might catch fire if she bent over a hot stove.”

In 1996, painter John Stuart Ingle gave the eighth (and current) Betty “an olive skin tone that could belong to a wide range of ethnicities,” said the General Mills archivist.

To celebrate the 100-year birthday of the creation of the Betty Crocker aura in 2021, General Mills published a collector’s edition cookbook with Betty Crocker’s all-time favorite 100 recipes. Many were “given clever new twists” to reflect changes in taste that have occurred over time.

Duncan Hines: A Formidable Competitor to Betty Crocker Duncan Hines was a real flesh-and-blood guy, but he was neither a chef nor a baker. “He could barely cook,” wrote Nicole Jankowski of National Public Radio News.

Hines was born in 1880 in Bowling Green, Ky. Through the Great Depression years, he was just a hard-working businessman trying to survive … and find a decent meal on the road.

He was working as a traveling salesman for RR Donnelley & Sons, a large printing company based in Chicago, when it dawned on him that there was a wealth of useful information contained in the tiny journal that he kept in his coat pocket.

Hines had eaten at so many local restaurants that he had begun “keeping score” … many blue plates ago.

Jankowski said: “Hines considered himself an authority on a

Betty Crocker great many things: hot coffee, Kentucky country-cured ham and how to locate a tasty restaurant meal (in 1935) for under a dollar and a quarter.”

“Desperate for a clean place to dine, Hines became an investigative epicurean and self-made restaurant critic,” Jankowski said.

“He meticulously recorded the names of the most pristine diners, the inns with the tastiest prime roast beef, where to find the stickiest honey buns and where to stop for fried chicken (Kentucky-style).”

In 1936, Hines published his first edition of “Adventures in Good Eating.” It contained the names and locations of 475 restaurants that had merited “Hines’ rigorous seal of approval.”

“Each year, Hines broadened his exploration and published an updated edition. Millions of discerning travelers kept his book in their glove compartments to guide them as they rumbled down country roads in unfamiliar locations,” as rural America was still “a land of culinary mystery and inconsistency,” Jankowski noted.

In the 1950s, Hines joined with Roy H. Park to form HinesPark in Ithaca, N.Y., allowing “the Duncan Hines name to appear on everything from cartons of ice cream to the now-famous cake mixes.”

In 1957, the entire franchise was sold to Procter & Gamble.

The Duncan Hines brand is now owned by Conagra Brands…and is nipping at the heels of Betty Crocker (owned by General Mills) for market supremacy.

Lots of food writers like to rank cake mixes for their readers to react. A quick analysis of the reviews indicates a split-decision.

In general, Duncan Hines tends to score higher than Betty Crocker in the chocolate cake varieties. However, it’s just the reverse in the yellow cake categories, where Betty Crocker gets the nod.

Take the Duncan Hines versus Betty Crocker challenge again and again. As one cake lover is fond of saying: “It’s always cakeo-clock.”

Mike Wagoner

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Holiday magic comes to the Aquarium on Saturday, December 9, during the Santa by the Sea annual holiday event! Participants will enjoy seasonal decorations, special ornaments, crafts, and sweet treats. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be onsite for photo opportunities, and guests will be able to visit food trucks onsite during the event! Event tickets are needed in addition to general admission or membership tickets for the day. Both are online only. More information about the event and registration can be found online at www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores-special-events

Winter Camps for Fun and Learning

Winter camps offered for children in grades K through 6 at the Aquarium merge fun and learning into wintertime adventures during the holiday break. Participants enjoy outdoor activities, animal interactions, discovery labs, and behind-the-scenes action.

Participants must bring their own lunch and bottled water and wear closed-toe shoes. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Camps are held 8:30am-2:30pm. Price $40 or $36 for members. Camp payment is due in full once registration is confirmed. The following dates are camps and grade levels.

Dec. 27 - For grades K-1 Dec. 28 - For grades 2-3 Dec. 29 - For grades 4-5 Jan. 15 - Sea Turtle Camp for grades 3-6

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Let the Aquarium and its animals help you ask the all-important question. Choose from several unforgettable backdrops.

You bring the ring and get your beloved to the right spot, and the Aquarium special event coordinators do the rest. This includes making your keepsake placard with the magic words and placing it at the strategic moment.

Contact the special events department for packages and other details. Also, ask about renting the Aquarium for your rehearsal, wedding ceremony and reception.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Get a look at what it takes to care for fish, sharks, sea turtles, and amphibians during a behind-the-scenes tour at the Aquarium.

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Holiday at the Aquarium

The Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Otherwise, the Aquarium is open 9am–5pm throughout the holiday season - including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The on-site giftshop and the online giftshop offers unique souvenirs that make excellent holiday gifts. Other gift options include the Adopt-anAnimal program, where individuals can “adopt” one of six popular animals, such as otters, sea turtles, or sharks, which will help feed and care for an animal for the year.

Another option is to give a gift that will offer incredible experiences and a lifetime of fun memories. A range of annual Aquarium membership options, including individual and family packages, are available. Members receive free regular admission to all three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, along with discounts on Aquarium programs, events, and the gift shop, and discounted reciprocal admission to other AZA zoos and aquariums across the country. Visit www.ncaquariumsociety.com.

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Julia Batten Wax Owner, Emerald Isle Realty

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arly November brings that rare interlude on the island.

Emerald Isle is once again a small village after the flash mob of our summer folks have all returned to their inland homes.

The leaves from scuppernong grape vines are glowing a rich yellow, our trees are finally showing a glimpse of fall color but, regretfully, cannot hold a candle to the rich reds and rusts of our North Carolina mountain neighbors. But then again, we have oysters!

Even the vibrant vacation rentals of October take a pause these first few weeks of November. This is the perfect time for our vacation rental homeowners to come down for a long weekend, rest and reflect during this most wistful of seasons. In North Carolina we have not strayed too far from our agricultural roots and indeed, travelers pass a multitude of farms while driving to the coast on our major highways and secondary roads. Like farmers, we have brought in a harvest of joyous memories made by the guests who enjoyed their very best week of the year in your beach home. Also, like farmers, now is the time for dreaming, planning and casting a vision of how your cottage or condo could be made even more delightful for the 2024 rental season. This kind of dreaming is best done in your favorite porch chair while sipping on a little something and casting your gaze out to the farthest horizon of the ocean.

For many of us, our ownership of our vacation home is akin to the comfortableness of being in a marriage of many decades. There’s the familiarity of furnishings that although well-worn, were there from your childhood when your parents first purchased this wonderful home by the sea. Sturdy, well-made wooden furniture is timeless, 36

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but should not show the passage of time. Cast that vision of how good it will look once carefully, lovingly refinished and think of how appreciative your next generation … and next generation of rental guests … will be when they see how you have thoughtfully restored it to its beautiful self. In your mind’s eye, while rocking on your oceanside porch, roam around and think of all those other beach house projects that you have been postponing to the off season, but this November you finally resolve to be organized and will choose which ones you will prioritize. The earlier you can schedule this renovation, painting, new flooring, or furniture refurbishing, the longer you and your family or friends can enjoy it during the quiet season.

I have a deep talent for procrastination, but even I know that to be successful, I need to schedule the appropriate subcontractors in November and not April to be completed before the summer folks arrive again. You will find that envisioning a fresh look for your island home and then seeing it to completion is much like the joyous anticipation of Christmas and then the gift of seeing your freshly beautiful cottage the reward.

November is always a month for reflection, gratitude and hearts full of thankfulness. A year from now, you will experience a different grateful spirit when all projects are complete.

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s we approach the cooler months, I feel more confident that we may have dodged another hurricane season with only minor scars from Idalia and Ophelia. I think we can all agree that this is something to be thankful for, especially later this month when we celebrate Thanksgiving. I also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone on Bogue Banks, and those associated with this publication, for their continued support. I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Speaking of Thanksgiving, Pine Knoll Shores will once again be hosting its annual Turkey Trot, 5k Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Stroll and Dog Walk on Thanksgiving Day. Register online at the event website PKS Turkey Trot. This event has grown over the years to more than 500 participants, and is a great way to start the holiday season. The Turkey Trot will be followed by the PKS Christmas Flotilla on November 25, and Christmas Golf Cart Parade on December 16.

Carteret County municipal elections will be held on November 7, so please come out and vote for the candidate of your choice. PKS has two vacancies on its Board of Commissioners (BOC), and five well-qualified candidates vying for election to the posts. The Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly

meeting, in the Betty Carr Boardroom at Town Hall at 6 p.m. on November 8, and again on December 13, when we will swear in the two new Commissioners.

The big news of the month is that we have selected Ms. Julie Anderson as the new town manager in Pine Knoll Shores, effective November 1, 2023. Brian Kramer, our first and only town manager, will soon be retiring, but he will stay on as a staff member for a few months overseeing the progress of a few infrastructure projects we have underway. Julie has been with the town for 16 years and has been front and center through natural disasters, a major financial crisis in 2008, scores of major decisions related to personnel, budgets, and projects, and has the respect of leaders inside and outside the town. The board was unanimous in their decision to hire Julie, and I believe they could not have made a better selection.

Please join me in congratulating, welcoming, and supporting Julie as she takes over her new leadership role as town manager.

That’s it for now. Happy Thanksgiving. If I can be of service, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: mayor@townofpks.com, or by phone at: 252 622 2338 (cell).

pks club news PKS Women's Club

Here we go into the season of thankfulness! As we design our holidays, you know, picking the home, counting the family and guest list, selecting the menu, putting up decorations … let us first think of the many reasons we must be thankful. The Mayo Clinic Health Systems state that “Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease. If there was a pill that could do this, everyone would be taking it. Your brain is designed to problem-solve rather than appreciate. You often must override this design to reap the benefits of gratitude.” mayoclinichealthsystems.org So, I am hopeful that as we sleep better, live in upbeat moods and enjoy less disease and sickness because we have chosen thankfulness, every member of the Pine Knoll Shores Women club will have the energy to participate in the many charitable giving opportunities, the social activities and just plain loving on one another that our new scheduled year ahead is affording us.

The first meeting of our year was held on September 22, 2023, at Hotel Alice in Pine Knoll Shores. Before the meeting began, the conversations were lively and anticipatory as we welcomed many new members and began to consider the plethora of activities we can participate in. At the meeting we collected money for our scholarship, we discussed the many “thinking of you” and “sympathy cards” sent to our members, because we really do care about each other, we received a thank you for our clubs participation in the Mile of Hope by Ed and Sally Moore (new member), and we looked ahead at upcoming events like Cooks Night Out, Wine and Tapas 38

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Sally Moore, Mile of Hope and new member, Renee Marsh, President, Ed Moore, Mile of Hope, Bonnie Ferneau. Gracie Bender photo. and of course our book clubs. In addition, we are making plans to celebrate our Women’s Club 40 years young in February 2024. We had a wonderful speaker, Amy Novik (new member), Sales Manager of Hotel Alice, and Michelle Powers (member) who always gives us a rousing speech on Famous Women and this month she told us about Ruth Bray, aka “Mabee” who along with her daughter Dot and AC Hall, built the Atlantis Lodge in 1963 when PKS was still quite untouched by civilization.

What a great time we had! We look forward to our PKSWC upcoming events, holiday plans, and even amid trial and adversity continuing to have a thankful heart.

We welcome new members. Any woman who lives or works in Pine Knoll Shores is eligible to join, as is any woman in a nearby community that is not served by another women’s club. Our monthly meetings are usually held on the fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m. If you are interested in finding out more about the club, we invite you to follow our Facebook page at facebook.com/PKSWC.

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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, 7:30am-7:30pm, Sat, 8:30am-3pm, closed Sunday. Call (252) 3546350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs

•AA: Wednesdays 6:30pm & Saturdays 6:30pm at town board meeting room.

•Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12-4pm at town board meeting room to critique, create and converse. All are welcome.

For a complete list of adult programs visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/clubs.

Athletics (Fun for all ages!)

Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-7pm, 12 and under, Wed 6-7pm, Fri 6-7pm, 16+ Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7pm - 16 & under, Sat 9am-12pm, age 12 & under, 12-3pm, age 16 & up.

Open Indoor Volleyball: Thu 6-7pm, 16+ *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS*

Fitness

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

Fab, Fit & Fun: Mon & Fri 8am STEP Aerobics: Thu 8am TABATA: Mon -12pm & Tue 5:30pm 20/20/20: Tue 8am ZUMBA: Wed 8am POUND: Wed 9:30am ADULT S.A.F.E = Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment, Sat 10:15am (Fees: $5-$7) Karate: Tue & Thu 6:30pm - Visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/183/Karate-SAFE

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 9:15am; Wed 1pm; Thu, 8am; Fri 9:15am • Chair Yoga: Mon 10:30am & Thu 9:30am • Gentle Yoga & Nidra: Wed 5:30pm

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It’s a perfect opportunity for parents and kids to connect, socialize, and have fun together. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc.

Call (252) 354-6350 for more details.

Thurs. 23rd: Thanksgiving, Community Center is Closed.

Sat. 25: 20th Annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade and Christmas Market. Parade

Begins at 2:00pm along Hwy 58 in Emerald Isle. Call (252) 354-6350 for more details.

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Holiday Events Mark the Calendar

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s we transition into the months of November and December, our beloved Emerald Isle offers a unique coastal experience that extends well beyond the summer season. While the temperatures cool down, the island continues to offer a plethora of activities that showcase our vibrant community spirit.

In these cooler months, there’s nothing quite like a brisk walk along our pristine beaches, where the sound of crashing waves and the feel of the sea breeze create an invigorating atmosphere. It’s the perfect time for shell hunting and reflection as you enjoy the serenity of our shoreline.

Don’t miss the enchanting Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, December 2, 2023. This delightful event showcases the talent and creativity of local artisans, offering a diverse array of handcrafted treasures that make for perfect holiday gifts. Stroll through the fair, immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, and discover unique, one-of-a-kind items that capture the spirit of the season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support our talented community members while finding that special something to make your holiday celebrations even more memorable. See you there!

A fan favorite for locals is the annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade, held on Saturday following Thanksgiving. For 2023, the Christmas Parade will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 25. The parade will begin near the Emerald Isle Police Station and travel west on NC 58. The parade concludes at the intersection of Mangrove and Emerald Drive. Be sure to position your chair early along NC 58, as the road will be completely lined with event

attendees.

Our parks and nature trails invite outdoor enthusiasts to embrace the serene side of the island. Places like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Mclean Spell Park offer the perfect settings for a leisurely stroll amidst the vibrant hues of autumn, creating picturesque vistas for those with a keen eye for photography. These months mark the perfect time for bird-watching, as our feathered friends migrate through the area, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. Whether you’re seeking solitude in the natural beauty of the maritime forest or capturing the flight of a pelican on camera, the parks and trails of Emerald Isle become a playground for those who love nature during the winter months.

In these colder months, let’s take a moment to appreciate the sense of community that defines Emerald Isle. Our island is a yearround gem, offering a slower pace of life and the opportunity to connect with nature and neighbors. As we reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the one ahead, I want to express my deep appreciation for the residents, volunteers, and dedicated town staff who make Emerald Isle the extraordinary place it is. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to our community are the true treasures of this island.

So, let’s embrace the crisp air, the joy of giving, and the beauty of Emerald Isle as we enter these quieter months. From our family to yours, may your winter be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. Here’s to a bright and promising end to 2023!

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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.

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Fitness Programs POUND Fitness Class. Saturday’s 9-10am. Come get fit with Ripstix! 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. The use of Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks, challenges the body’s stability and balance resulting in constant core activation. This program is appropriate for all fitness levels, ages 13+, men and women. This class is for all different experience levels and movement modifications are taught throughout the class. Register for the entire series for $25 or drop-in for $6 per individual session.

Open Play Pickleball Annual Registration 2023. The 2023 Pickleball Open Play Membership will start January 1, 2023, and run until the end of the year, December 31, 2023. This is a casual and co-ed season perfect for any age or ability. The league will meet Monday through Saturday mornings from 8 am to 12 pm (spring/summer hours) and 9 am - 1 pm (fall/winter hours). $35 for resident and $40 for non-resident for the entire season, or drop-in fee of $5 for any one session.

Programs Join us for a trip to the Theater! Swansboro Parks and Recreation will be providing transportation and tickets to the Wilson Center’s Broadway in Wilmington.

Nov. 1: 5:30pm - To Kill A Mockingbird Nov. 17: 5:30pm - Pretty Women

Sat. 11: Kids Night by Candlelight. 5-9pm. This gives you the opportunity to drop off your kids for a night of fun while you shop and attend the Swansboro by Candlelight.

There will be fun games and activities for all kids that attend!

Mon. 20: Holiday Wreath Making and Wine Class. 5:30-7:30pm. Spruce up your home with a Holiday wreath with Swansboro Parks and Recreation. BYOB or Wine and learn how to make simple and inexpensive wreaths for decorating with for the holiday season. The class is $25; all supplies included. Online registration required by November 19.

Mon. 20: Fellowship Night. 6:30-7:30pm. This program welcomes adults of all abilities to come together for a fun evening with a rotating theme or activity scheduled every month. This program is geared towards adults with special needs and will be held once a month as an after dinner/evening group. We extend this invitation to anyone who is in their senior year of high school and above.

Fri. 24: Flotilla. 5-8pm. The event kicks off the holiday season in style as a parade of boats decorated in the spirit of the season sparkles against the water as they make their way down the White Oak River.

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Dec. 2: Elf in the Woods. 10am-12pm. Bring your toddler out for a morning of fun as we read the “Elf on the Shelf”. We will work in Santa’s workshop making elf and nature crafts. We will then go for a holiday scavenger hunt in the wooded area at the park to see what our elf has been up to. Program is open for ages 2-5, parent participation required, and $15 per parent/child; $10 each additional child.

Dec. 9: Santafest. 9am-12pm. Santa Fest is coming to town! Come celebrate the holidays and the joys of the season with Swansboro Parks and Recreation.

Be on the Lookout for More Programs!

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~Emerald Tidings~

Town Hall, 7500 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594 252-354-3424 • Fax 252-354-5068 Official Website: www.emeraldisle-nc.org

William “Billy” Matthias, named EI Fire Chief The Town of Emerald Isle is pleased to announce William “Billy” Matthias, as the Emerald Isle Fire Chief. Mathias has served as Interim Fire Chief since June 1, 2023, following the retirement of longtime chief, Bill Walker.

Mathais successfully completed his 90-day interim period on Sept.

1, 2023.

A public presentation (recognizing Mathais’ promotion) was held at the September Board of Commissioners meeting.

Published Monthly by the town of Emerald Isle for its Residents, Property Owners & Visitors Composed by Matt Zapp, Town Manager

Don’t Miss the Emerald Isle Car Show

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Emerald Isle Car Show on Saturday, November 11th!

This car show will be held from 10am-2pm at the Western Ocean Regional Access, at 9003 Louise Avenue. Come check out the car show, listen to a live DJ, and peruse raffle items donated by area businesses.

This family friendly event will help raise funds for the Emerald Isle Police Department’s Shop With A Cop initiative this holiday season.

Find full details and register your vehicle on our website.

If you are interested in donating to the raffle, contact to Officer Beere at dbeere@emeraldisle-nc.org

Emerald Isle Christmas Parade November 25

We look forward to seeing you at the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 25th, at 2 p.m.! This free, family-friendly event will be held along Highway 58, starting at Black Skimmer Drive and going to Mangrove Drive.

Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament Sees Strong Turnout

The Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament saw a strong turnout of participants on September 16th.

This year, there were 43 boats on the water, 52 adults in the surf category, and 20 junior anglers.

The Captains Party on Friday evening was a great success, according to Commissioner Mark Taylor, and proceeds will go toward scholarships for area students pursuing degrees in Marine Sciences and Technologies.

Thank you to the sponsors and participants who make this fishing tournament possible!

You can find information on the Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament on their website.

Visit the Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament’s Facebook page for updates and giveaways.

Sign Up for Your EMS Subscription

The Town of Emerald Isle is offering a subscription program to help offset the cost of ambulance transport. This optional annual subscription of $50 covers the direct costs of ambulance services not paid by your insurance. The $50 covers two people: the head of household, along with one other 46

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person.

You may include others living in the household for an additional $10 each.

Your subscription begins two days after receipt of application, payment, and acceptance by the Town of Emerald Isle's Fire Department and expires on June 30, 2024. All subscription applicants must have some form of health insurance coverage other than Medicaid throughout the subscription service. If insurance coverage is lost during the subscription service, the subscription is forfeit.

There will be no refunds for cancelled or forfeited memberships.

Please note, any subscriptions done prior to June 30, 2023, have expired. This program runs with the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) You can register online for the subscription program or call the Fire Department at 252-354-2249 or 252-354-2445 to complete the information over the phone.

Beach Driving Permit Applications Available

Beach driving permit applications for the 2023-24 season are currently available online at www. emeraldisle-nc.org, or in person at the Police Department, at 7500 Emerald Drive. If you applied online, you will receive an email alerting you when your permit is ready to be

picked up at the EIPD. The official beach driving season has officially begun. Watch the video on the town website for information on the beach driving application process.

Lifeguards Conclude 2023 Season

Emerald Isle’s Ocean Rescue Lifeguards have concluded the 2023 season along the beach strand.

Our 20 USLA (United States Lifesaving Association)-certified lifeguards patrolled the beach from April through September in marked red Jeeps, and on towers at the Eastern and Western Ocean Regional accesses.

Town staff would like to recognize and thank our lifeguards for their hard work throughout the season.

Applications will open in November for the 2024 Ocean Rescue Lifeguard team.

The beach warnings flags will run in conjunction with the NWS rip forecast.

The Town of Emerald Isle is Now Hiring

The Town of Emerald Isle is seeking great individuals to fill various part-time positions. Would you, or someone you know, be a fit for our team? You can find full details and apply online for the following roles: Part-time Police Officer Part-Time Firefighter Part-Time Paramedic

CCEC Members – Get a FREE Nest Thermostat

Enjoy better energy management with a FREE Nest thermostat, an exclusive offer for Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative members who enroll in our Connect to Save program. Connect to Save offers CCEC members innovative tools and programs for easier energy management.

Our smart thermostat initiative enables members to work together to manage the grid efficiently. When the demand for power is high, participating thermostats adjust temperature settings by up to 3 degrees.

Small changes across thousands of homes have a big impact on grid reliability and wholesale power cost savings – and because CCEC is a community cooperative, all our members benefit.

To learn more and enroll visit https://marketplace.connecttosavenc. com/CCEC/ . Offer ends Nov. 27.

Bogue Banks Water Corporation

If planning on leaving your home for an extended period of time, evacuating for a hurricane or winterizing your home, please be sure to cut off your water at your customer cut off valve.

Most customer cut off valves are located in a green box close to BBWC’s black meter box near the street. If you need help locating your customer cut off valve, please call our office and we can schedule for a technician to come out and mark your box with flags.

Note: Any repairs or replacement needed for the customer cut off valve are the responsibility of the customer. Please call a plumber.

Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol

Hearing What’s Below the Surface Article and photos by Jami Thomas As volunteers wander above ground, securing trench materials, educating visitors, chatting with locals and dispersing information to ocean front homeowners about the sea turtle nest near them, activity is happening below. Up until this summer the sounds made below the sand’s surface were not heard by the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol. That changed with the addition of 4 sets of “dolphin ears” aka a hydrophone, provided by generous donations.

Hydrophones are microphones designed to be used underwater or in our case, under the sand to listen and record activity located

below the surface. Most hydrophones are based on special property (piezoelectricity) of certain ceramics that produce a small electrical current when subjected to pressure changes. Hydrophones are sensitive to movement above the surface. This is considered when listening in on a sea turtle nest.

Sounds depicted on the hydrophone provide volunteers an understanding of developmental stages pertaining to sea turtle nests.

Most recently, a set of dolphin ears were used to help beter understand the viability of a loggerhead nest that had been over washed a multitude of times from king tides as well as a tropical storm. Program director, Dale Baquer was able to dig into the sand outside of the sea turtle nest and drop the hydrophone down in the hole (see photo atached). Once the hydrophone was covered with sand, volunteers stood by anxiously waiting to see if any sound would be produced by the contents of the sea turtle nest. To the delight of all listening, a scratching sound was heard, confirming the nest was still viable atier the obstacles the ocean produced. (Photo of zone coordinator Carla Aldridge and volunteers elated to hear sounds from the nest).

Depending on the stage of development of the sea turtle nest, conservationists listen for chirping, burping, mewing, tapping, a gentle waterfall sound, rustling, furniture moving or even a roaring waterfall. During hatching and emergence, it’s thought hatchlings are getting organized, likely communicating with each other through subtle vocalizations and body contact to improve synchronization for emergence. There is also time for the closing and straightening of the plastron (bottom shell) and absorbing remnants of the yolk sac. Pipping (making a break in the eggshell) to hatching takes 0 to 2 days or so. From hatching to emergence takes approximately 4 to 7 days.

Embryos and hatchlings vocalize making burping, chirping and/ or mewing sounds for up to ten days before emerging from the nest.

Pipping sounds like someone tapping or scrapping as embryos struggle to open the eggshell. Once out of the shell, hatchlings move around beneath the sand. It sounds like gentle sand movement or “furniture moving.” The falling sand of a hatchling making its way to the surface sounds like a “waterfall” or even a “roaring waterfall” when emergence is imminent. (Above information found on www.nestonline.org) At the time of this writing, Emerald Isle has had three green sea turtle nests and eleven loggerhead nests. Many of our nests are hatched and complete. If you encounter a sea turtle or a small hatchling on the beach, please contact EISTP at 252-646-8292. If you would like to help the Emerald Isle Sea turtle program purchase additional hydrophones, donations can be made online. The most up to date information for the Emerald Ise Sea Turtle Patrol can be found at www.eiseaturtlepatrol.org We look forward to continued sea turtle conservation efforts along the shores of Emerald Isle and are grateful for advances in technology to help us continue saving our beloved sea turtles.

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Slow Cooking Simplifies Holidays Food features prominently in many holiday celebrations, but perhaps no holiday is more closely associated with eating than Thanksgiving. In fact, Thanksgiving and food are so closely connected that many people lovingly refer to the holiday as “Turkey Day,” which is an homage to the popular main course that finds its way to millions of Thanksgiving dinner tables across the country each year.

Side dishes abound on Thanksgiving dinner tables, but turkey still takes center stage. That reality can put some pressure on hosts tasked with preparing the meal for their family and friends. Unlike some other dishes that require a laundry list of ingredients and lots of prep work, turkey is a relatively hands-off main course. However, home cooks know a dried-out turkey is not on anyone’s holiday wish list. Slow cooking can help to avoid such a result. This recipe for “Holiday Turkey,” courtesy of Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird. Such an approach should result in a delicious and mouth-watering main course that satisfies anyone who’s anxious to sit down at the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.

Holiday Turkey Serves 15 1 1 1 2

fresh turkey, about 15 pounds, preferably free-range tablespoon olive oil quart apple cider teaspoons dried poultry seasoning Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Remove the giblets from the turkey and discard (or save for another use). Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. During that time, the surface of the turkey will become visibly dry and the skin will tighten; this encourages a nice crisp skin on the finished bird.

Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start roasting. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Put the turkey on a rack set in a large, flameproof roasting pan. Drizzle the oil over the top.

Roast for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 175 F. Pour the cider into the roasting pan and sprinkle the poultry seasoning in the liquid. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) registers to 170 F. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 15 minutes (see tip). Meanwhile, skim the fat from the surface of the liquid in the pan. Put the roasting pan over two burners and bring the pan drippings to a boil over high heat.

Cook until the juices reduce and thicken slightly, enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Carve the turkey and serve with cider pan juices.

Resting tip: Slow-roasted meats need far less resting time (pretty much none) than those that are traditionally roasted. The reason for resting meat that has been roasted at a high temperature is to allow juices that have collected in the cooler center time to migrate back into the dryer (hotter) exterior sections after it comes out of the oven.

Because slow-roasted meats are cooked evenly and a temperature that keeps most of the juices in place, a resting period is largely unnecessary. A brief resting time does allow the meat to become a little firmer as it cools, making it easier to carve.

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Liz Morton Unique Imaginings

Reception Nov 11th 3 - 5:30 pm

Liz Morton Award-Winning Artist and Eastern North Carolina native she is now home in her beloved coastal NC after being active in the Metropolitan DC area art scene for twenty years. Come in and meet Liz! Her mixed media work combines acrylic, ink, and mark making in layers that reward viewers with organic imaginings and transparent views rare in paintings.

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garden gate Shawn Banks, County Director N.C. Cooperative Extension

Albert (Bud) Mayfield, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Why are the Redbay Trees Dying

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ne of the more frequently asked questions that comes into the NC Extension office here in Carteret County is, “Why are my redbay trees dying?” The more difficult question for me to answer is, “What can I do to save the

trees?”

The answer to the first question is not simple. This tiny beetle we call the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) bores into the sapwood (xylem) of the tree and infects it with a fungus (Raffaelea lauricola) that causes a disease commonly known as laurel wilt. The fungus is what the beetle and the larvae of the beetle feed on to stay alive. The problem is that the fungus spreads so fast that it plugs up the water conductive tissue (xylem), preventing water from getting to the leaves of the tree. When this happens the leaves turn reddish-brown and hang onto the limbs of the tree. Essentially the tree is dead.

Where did the beetle come from? It is native to southeast Asia.

It likely arrived here in the United States in wood packing material.

Since the first known capture of the beetle was in Georgia in 2002, it is assumed that the beetle arrived at one of the shipping ports in that state.

How does it spread? The adult female beetle can fly. She is often mated inside the gallery, or long narrow passage, that was excavated by her mother before she even leaves the gallery. She then flies to another tree where she burrows into the tree and starts the process over again. Over the course of a year, the beetle may spread on its own up to 34 miles. The fungus spreads even faster when someone 50

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gathers wood from a dead or dying tree and transports it to a new location.

How can we stop the spread of the beetle? Don’t transport firewood from home to the campsite or from the campsite back to the home. Not moving firewood is a good practice anyway, as there are other wood boring insects that have not yet reached our area that could find their way here quicker if firewood is moved from one area to another. Another way to slow the spread is to cut trees up as soon as it is noticed that they are dead and either burn them, run them through a chipper, then bury or burn the wood. Hopefully, the chipper killed the beetles and the larvae, but if not the burning or burying should prevent the beetles from taking flight.

Will the laurel wilt that is spread by the redbay ambrosia beetle completely wipe out the redbay trees in our area? The short answer is, we don’t know. The longer answer is the beetles tend to attack plants that have a trunk diameter of over 1 inch, which means that smaller plants such as seedlings should survive the initial wave of the beetle. However, we don’t know how long the beetle will stay in the area looking for additional hosts.

Other than redbay, what other plants will this beetle attack? Mostly plants in the laurel family are the ones that could be attacked. They include sassafras, spicebush, pondspice, and pondberry. Avocado is also susceptible, but it doesn’t grow in our area. Unfortunately, avocado does grow in Florida and the beetle has spread to that state as well.

What is being done to stop the spread of this beetle and the

disease? Currently there is no effective chemical control of this disease. Researchers are looking at ways to stop the insect or prevent the fungus from infecting the trees, but it is still early in the process and progress is slow. As mentioned earlier, the best way to stop the spread of this beetle and the disease is to cut down dead trees and either burn them or burry them on site. In North Carolina, the forest service is monitoring the spread of trees affected by laurel wilt. Currently it has been found in the area along I-95 and east up to highway 70 and over to the coast. Carteret County is on the northern edge of where the beetle can be found currently.

If the redbay is not used for commercial purposes, why should I be concerned about it? Other than seeing dead trees in the landscape, the redbay (Percea borbonia) and the swamp bay (Percea palustris) are the only known hosts to the redbay psyllid (Trioza magnoliae). Pondberry is a federally endangered species and pondspice is on the special concern list in North Carolina. There are also two species of butterfly, Palmedes swallowtail and Spicebush swallowtail (pollinators) that rely on these plants as host plants for their larva.

For those who want a concise answer, the redbay trees are dying because a non-native insect snuck into the country in some wood packing material, that was on a ship that docked in Georgia, carrying a fungus that it infects the sapwood of these trees with in order to feed itself and its young. The fungus kills the tree, but without the beetle the fungus wouldn’t be able to move from place to place.

Be mindful when you’re enjoying the beauty of nature. Do your part and don’t accidentally move something that is invasive to a new location.

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SMBW Enterprises, LLC to Michael and Adrienne Anderson, 1904 E. Fort Macon Road #120, $300,000.

Douglas Nowak to Stephen and Kiersten Grey, 1904 E. Fort Macon Road, $386,000.

Lori and Karl Hick, II, Uta and Marc Shields, Arleen and William Waddill, III and Glenn Waddill to Henry Norman, Henry Norman and Vernon Norman, 406 Club Colony Drive, $450,000.

Brian Finch to Brian and Paula O’Dwyer, 104 W. Bogue Sound Drive, $585,000.

Bernadette Izzillo-Sommer to Brad and Kellie Satterfield, 128 Wackena Way, $84,000.

Gregory Bullock to Eric and Christine Kessler, 232 Gatsey Lane, $107,000.

Paula and Jeffrey Sadler, Samuel Small, and Ricky Wooten to Anne and William Page, JR., 551 Berrys Creek Road, $135,000.

Helena and Matthew Willis to Martin and Michele Giblin, 240 Channel Rock Road, $143,000.

Robert and Anneli Richter to Vincent and Cara Lang, 508 Sandy Point Drive, $175,000.

William and Olivia Boles to Marc and Ellen Christopher, 2111 W. Fort Macon Road #145, $655,000.

Lura Jackson to Timothy Wall, 123 Cummins Creek Road, $179,500.

Kathy McGehee to Gary Patterson, 102 W. Terminal Blvd. #14, $680,000.

Robert and Vicki Murdoch to A + L Home Rentals, LLC, 188 Hwy 101, $180,000.

Randall and Kimberly Rowley to Stephanie Toitch, 2800 W. Fort Macon Road #5, $760,000.

Blue Treasure, LLC to Ron and Carla Dupuis, 549 Avocet Drive, $195,000.

Marianne and Joseph Barker, III to David and Jennifer Jessup, 404 Glenn St., $1,100,000.

RLF Properties, LLC to Atlantic Beach Watersports, LLC, 505 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $1,450,000.

BEAUFORT

James and Marcia Dyne, Janice and William Holsten, Hiroko Dyne, Evan and Sarah Dyne, and Alissa and Mitch Lacny to Reuben Colwell, Jr., 164 Sportsman Lane, $31,500.

Philip Snell to Timothy and Tamara Glover, 184 Sunrise Drive, $68,000.

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Scott and Rebecca McMillan to Frankie Pendergraph, 2 San Juan Circle, $220,000.

Quinton and Shannen Young to Cathy and Benjamin Green, Jr., 124 Waterway Drive, $250,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during AUGUST 2023

$375,000.

BO4T, LLC to Javier Gayo, 713 Broad St., $375,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Marty and Nancy Miles, 199 Chadwick Road, $375,000.

Donna and Jerry Flake to Debora Boyce, 301 Cedar St., $375,000.

W. David and Debra Short to Robert and Kelly Blessing, 1619 Live Oak St., $380,000.

Paula Gillikin to Alan and Jenna Scibal, 410 Margaret Road, $387,000.

Joseph and Morgan Sikes to Matthew and Marissa Spivey, 109 N. River Club Drive, $400,000.

Collette Properties, LLC and Beaufort Waterway RV Park, LLC to Michael and Suzanne Ernesti, 132 RV Park Drive, $428,000.

Carolyn and Christopher Spivey to Lawver Enterprises, LLC, 256 Great Egret Way, $430,000.

Streamline Developers, LCC to Brooke and Rodney Lewis, Jr., 130 Blue Bill Way, $449,000.

Paula and Jeffrey Sadler, and Samuel Small to William and Jodi Gore, 756 Berrys Creek Road, $266,000.

Sean and Amanda Westmoreland to Patricia Siehien and Jessica Worsham, 542 Shipmast Court, $459,500.

Alan and Jenna Scibal to Janelle McCord, 271 Pinners Point Road, $325,000.

Joseph and Morgan Sikes to Kassondra Michno, 423 Taylorwood Drive, $485,000.

David Leach to Lawver Enterprises, LLC, 1312 Ann St., $350,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Steven and Carole Byhre, 106 Yellowlegs Lane, $489,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Joel and Ashley Stinson, 191 Chadwick Road,

Cumberland Homes, Inc. to Robert Embleton and Wendy

Hughes, 413 Taylorwood Drive, $490,000.

Randal and Vicki Mann to Kyle and Whitney Rodgers, 139 Blue Bill Way, $515,000.

Graham and Katherine Teel to Aart and Christina Schulenklopper, 307 Sea Hawk St., $522,000.

David and Cheryl Grimes to Charliece and Clee Jones, Jr., 177 Crow Hill Road, $535,000.

Oliver and Marina Sharpe to 2712 Evans Street, LLC, 107 Sunshine Court, $590,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Richard and Jessamine Montero-Michaels, 508 Goldeneye Court, $635,000.

Heather and Julian White, III to Jonathan and Bonnie Scoggins, 209 Gibbs Court, $1,175,000.

William Investment Properties, LLC to Marianne and Joseph Barker, III, 509 Front St., $1,200,000.

Cammi Collins to Mary and Selby Benton, Jr., 502 Kysers Cove Lane, $1,225,000.

Robert and Kathryn Terwilliger to Paige Langston, 815 Ann St, $2,015,000.

Steep Point Properties, LLC to Alison and William Smith, Jr., 500 Steep Point Road, $3,000,000.

BOGUE

Franklin and Clara Rush to Mark Barbour, 170 Barrington Ridge, $315,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Ann Garris, Williard and Tonya Sutton, and Mirinda and Gary Faust to Chrystal and James Turner, II, 115 Lejeune Road, $227,500.

Kenneth Bowling to ITAC 532, LLC, 119 Bayshore Drive, $230,000.

PAPA MAC, LLC to Bristol Reynolds, 227 Taylor Notion Road, $307,500.

Max and Kirsten Evans to Johnathan and Kaitlyn Williamson, 209 Cape Point Drive & 211 Club Point Drive, $312,500.

Michael and Brooke Payne to Samuel and Mikaylee Yonce, 104 Tifton Circle, $395,000.

O’Brien and Sons Construction, LLC to Brian and Lisa Silva, 304 Gambrel Way, $415,000.

Loren Gaylor to Marisa Easop, 226 Star Hill Drive, $450,000.

Joseph and Sandra Shary to Tommy and Sylvia Harris, 135 Sutton Drive, $565,000.

CEDAR POINT

Cedar Point Developers, LLC to Horizons East, LLC, 107 Emerald View Drive, $87,500.

Diane Delorier to James Allen, Jr., 122 Fawn Creek Court, $213,000.

Kenneth and Raffia Harris to Richard, and Robert and Sue Brinson, 137 Waterway Drive, $220,000.

Kristin McKnight and Diarmuid McDermott to Mary McKnight and Douglas Browne, 107 Deerfield Court, $480,000.

Horizons East, LLC to Darcy Blossfeld, 237 Coastline Circle, $490,000.

Kara and Jason Clang to Jeffrey and Allison Snyder, 105 Firefly Circle, $510,000.

Jerri Builders Homes, LLC to Valerie Bennett, 120 Emerald

View Drive, $515,000.

Horizons East, LLC to Amberly and Trenton Broadwell, 385 Coastline Circle, $540,000.

Horizons East, LLC to Rennes and Amanda Weimer, 107 Emerald View Drive, $554,000.

Valerie and John Martin, Jr. to Sean and Elly McWeeny, 102 Little Bay Drive, $558,000.

Phillip and Elizabeth Adriano to Evan and Colleen Whetzel, 103 Casey Court, $570,000.

Jacqueline Connell to Paula and Joseph Moschler, Jr., 409 Shoreline Drive, $900,000.

Larry Reeves and Regina Jordan to Bramani Hospitality, LLC, 153 Hazel Willis Lane, $950,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Marie Reidy to Velvet Anchor, LLC, 207 Islander Drive #C-1, $275,000.

Ethel Reynolds to Gregory Mills, 7403 Coral Court, $300,000.

William and Patricia Campbell to Chad and Dena Wentz, 320 Shipwreck Lane, $400,000.

Robert and Eileen Hunt to Chris Long and Marie Hatem, 2911 Pointe West Drive #B1, $605,000.

Paul and Meranda Barrow to Joseph and Amanda Johnson, 116 E. Periwinkle Drive, $620,000.

Unagi, LLC to Gregory and Shea Prospero, 9004 Louise Ave. #B2, $630,000.

Christopher and Darcey Johnson to Andrea Aquirre and Michael Bailey, 118 Sea Oats Drive, $660,000.

Doris Darst to Kristin McKnight and Diarmuid McDermott, 114 Black Skimmer Road, $770,000.

Brian and Kimberly Collins to Jason and Katherine Roberts and Douglas Roberts, 118 Tracy Drive, $782,000.

Kay and Jeffrey Casper to Barbara and Gerald Harris, Sr., 119 East Seaview Drive, $790,000.

Stephen Pinciotti and Susan Snow to Donald and Debra Hamrick, 8810 Dune Ridge Court, $799,000.

M and S of Carteret, LLC to Lucky 7 Investments, LLC, 133 Pinewood Place, $895,000.

Michael and Suzanne Buck to CA Plus 2, LLC, 9433 E. Ocean Drive, $1,050,000.

Avayan, Inc. to Emerald Isle Mart, LLC, 7904 Emerald Drive, $1,100,000.

Douglas and Sarah Crabb to Sarah Mills, 109 Rip Tide Court, $1,100,000.

Durrett, 105 Sound Point Drive, $92,500.

Algernon and Rhoda Gillikin to Award Smith, III, 105 Westbay Circle, $100,000.

Paul and Debra Votta to Patrick and Susan Hallet, 221 Diamond City Drive, $230,000.

Rebecca Shinn to Caroline Yeomans, 1535 Island Road, $300,000.

James and Kimberly Guthrie to Alfred Hill, 328 Bayview Drive, $307,000.

Treva and Christopher Tosto, and Jennifer and George Styron to Larry and Nancy Styron, 672 Island Road, $400,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Hilda Freeman to Timothy and Michelle Mckibben, 1510 Salter Path Road, $250,000.

Jessamine and Richard Montero-Michaels to Brenton Corporation, 1435 Salter Path Road #J6, $825,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Stephan and Judith Rochman to The Carolyn Wall Trust, 5506 Fredeen Court, $1,175,000.

Samuel Boyd to Dennis and Franny Bianco, 4112 Gordon Court, $95,000.

Keith Edwards and James Edwards to Monica Nicola, 100 Alex Court, $1,200,000.

Roxanne and Alfred Ebron, Jr. to Ben and Mary Ann Britt, 2706 E. Fairway Road, $126,000.

Claudine and Richard Siedel, Jr. to David and Doris Sisk, 8625 Ocean View Drive, $1,325,000.

Brandon Sutton to Susan Ladd and Herbert Everett, Jr., 1704 Bay St., $136,000.

Lee and Rebecca Thompson to Edward Covert and Min Pierce, 205 Aberlady Bay, $1,700,000.

Janet McDonald and Franklin Reams, II to Thomas and Mildred Seagroves, 600 N 35th St., $196,000.

HARKERS ISLAND

West Bay 2, LLC to John and Catherine Mennear, 1705

Mark and Julie Turner to Christopher and Alissa Merritt and Tracie and Bradley

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Avery St., $199,000.

Goddard & Peterson, PPLC to George Watkins, Jr., 2910 Evans St., $483,000.

Billy McCullen and Timothy and Elizabeth McCullen to Bruce and Ellen Brotzman, 306 Mansfield Parkway, $225,000.

Shawn and Jamie Wood to Alexandra and Elliott Stark, 113 Pine Bluff Drive, $535,000.

Red Shingle, LLC to Vivian and Charles Ridgway, 408-B Commerce Avenue, $261,500.

Martha Fesmire and Terri Fesmire-Kennedy to Burney and Anna Fleming, 311 Arendell St. #304, $540,000.

Douglas and Holly Rogers to Jacob Rogers, 204 Oak Drive, $312,000.

Jill Cooley to Deborah Cooke, 601 Cedarwood Village, $313,000.

Terry Smith-Lewis, Edward Lewis, Lynda Keltner, Judy Hunt, Brent Smith and Sharon Stanners to David DuBose, IV, 4910 Park Drive, $350,000.

Michael and Deborah Burton to Brittany Segur, 3606 Meadow Drive, $357,500.

Matthew Dawson and Rachel Dawson to Matthew and Katherine Goodwin, 601 Hedrick Blvd., $385,000.

Rebecca Reynolds to Lisa Renolds and David McCracken, 3620 Country Club Road, $385,000.

Pamela Kardeen to Michael and Sandra Wagoner, 111 Carefree Lane, $390,500.

SV Property Group, LLC to Kathryn Masincupp and Corey Adams, 102 Lockwood Drive, $400,000.

Karyl Kraft to Aimee Johnson, 215 Reserve Green Drive, $400,000.

Stephen and Kimberly Sparks to Rodney and Cynthia Goodwin, 3537 White Drive, $435,000.

Too Construction Company, Inc. to Bonnie Reim and Jason Reim, 805 Rustic Court, $460,000.

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Hope Gentry to Buck Edmundson, 965 Country Club Road, $575,000.

Jeremy McCombs and Logan Rio to Thomas and Carla Jones, 1710 Olde Farm Road, $587,000.

Lonnie Merrick and Cynthia Whiting to Jeff Mitchell Properties, LLC, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #711, $710,000.

Aimee and Paul Johnson, III to Stephanie Wetherington, 201 Glenn Abby Drive, $770,000.

Todd and Monica Johnson to Jason and Crystal Mace, 104 Core Drive West, $780,000.

RIDCO Corp. to Adam and Courtney Carrouth, 200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #37, $820,000.

to HomeWave, LLC, 233 Cumberland St., $40,000.

Brantley and Lori Houston, Brantley and Wanda Houston, Robert and Erica Jones, Ronnie and Sue Jarman, and Christopher and Karrie Jarman to Gregory Bushara, 103 Hardwick Lane, $42,500.

Christopher and Lindsay Huneycutt to Tracy and Melanie Moore, 618 Cannonsgate Drive, $69,000.

Steven and Pamela Taylor to Glenn and Nicole Strickland, 716 Cannonsgate Drive, $75,000.

Zachary Jewess to John Wigger, 120 Green Tree Lane, $260,000.

Rimma and William Wolfe, II to Deborah Goodwin, 263 Rollingwood Drive, $270,000.

Anchor Homes, LLC to Timothy Kincaid, 652 Fishermans Point, $95,000.

Lorraine Wilson to David and Carla Mcgilvery, 448 McCabe Road, $300,000.

Jason and Jayne Loftis to Tracey and James Hardy, Jr., 723 Broad Creek Loop Road, $100,000.

Jeffrey and Kimberly Howard, Timothy and Tina Howard and Jeffrey Howard to Luke and Mikayla Smith, 154 Hibbs Road, $300,000.

Buralyang, LLC to Kylie Winchell, 1017 Wesley Lane, $150,000.

The Baugus Family, LLC to Joshua and Tarah Robinson, 360 Hardesty Loop Road, $150,000.

Catherine Gainey and George Lott to Shepard Street Holdings, LLC, 1801 Shepard St., $1,750,000.

Benny and Angela Odham to Charles and Wendy Singleton, 167 Yacht Club Drive, $176,000.

NEWPORT

Estate of Frederick Jones to Brandon Todd, 267 Canton St., $191,500.

Kevin and Madeline Furtner

The Carteret County Board of Alcoholic Control to Newport Plaza, LLC, 240 Old Fashioned Way, $260,000.

Steven and Kristine Rushok to Mary Higgins-Cessna, 2011 Watson Ave., $280,000.

Clintin Harbison to Alice Tappendorf and Steven Thompson, II, 1282 Chatham St., $175,000.

Wayne and Laura Metcalf, Robert Trail and Jean SelfTrail to Gregory Bushara, 214 Cumberland St., $35,000.

Bella View Homes, LLC to Kristie Mayer, 160 Chatham St., $255,000.

CARYDA I, LLC to Robert and Tara Weingartner, 710 Cannonsgate Drive, $80,000.

Vetus Marine, LLC to National Warehouse Leasing, LLC, 120 Little Nine Road, $1,540,000.

James Marco to Matthew Coy, 111 Cumberland St., $33,500.

Joshua Walker to Kari Lewicki, 101-E Ole Field Circle, $236,000.

Myra Scott to Robert and Sara Arnold, 262 Mill Creek Road, $230,000.

Patricia Truby to Pamela and Michael Madsen, 1613 New Bern ST., $233,000.

D. R. Horton, Inc. to Tanner Leonard, 148 Bur Oaks Blvd., $319,000.

D. R. Horton, Inc. to Jerica Brazelton, 138 Bur Oaks Blvd., $326,000.

Maurice and Natashia Dana to AB Realty Investments, LLC, 285 Howard Blvd., $328,000.

Jon and Nicole Wright to Wayne and Leanna Benson, 144 Shore Road, $335,000.

D. R. Horton, Inc. to Parker and Rebecca Hills, 150 Bur Oaks Blvd., $352,000.

D.R. Horton, Inc. to Johanna and John Hollingsworth, Jr., 232 Jones Ridge Lane, $393,000.

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$740,000.

$440,500.

Platt, IV to John and Patricia Haynes, 243 Legacy Lane, $399,000.

John and Leeanne Grunke to Patrick and Melanie Youngdahl, 425 Lanyard Drive, $780,000.

Seventy West Builders, Inc. to Andrea and Matthew Henry, 110 High Tide Drive, $479,000.

Kristin and John Kinstrey, III to Christopher and Catherine Tysor, 122 Oyster Rock, $465,000.

Celia Bonaventura to Joshua and Heather Maddox, 594 Sea Gate Drive, $800,000.

Seventy West Builders, Inc. to Phillip and Amber Buckhahn, 136 High Tide Drive, $541,500.

Ryan and Lora Schade to Jason and Sara Kilgore, 108 Salt Creek Lane, $485,000.

Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Logan Rio and Jeremy McCombs, 400 Pearson Circle, $585,000.

Jerri Builders Homes, LLC to Jon and Jina Payne, 403 Bogue Watch Drive, $675,000.

PELETIER

Wendi and Matthew Rhodes to John Brooks, 530 Whitehouse Fork Road, $25,000.

Edward and Kathy Hall to P & P Land Development, Inc., 104, 106 & 110 Kathy Court, $150,000.

Deanna Dillon and Victor and Terri Lynn Dillon to Jamie and Max Murray, 286 BJ Taylor Road, $680,000.

Glenn Mead, Kay Mead, Dale Lawrence, Benjamin Lawrence, III, Drew Mead, Susan Mead, Debra Warden and Thomas Warden to Nicole and James Rogers, Jr., 1219 Highway 58, $350,000.

Jason Arthur Construction Co. to Judy and Matthew Boan, 336 Live Oak Road,

Seventy West Builders, Inc. to Brandon and Kayla Paulsen, 126 High Tide Drive,

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PINE KNOLL SHORES

Stephen Gurganus to Casey Tetterton, 283 Salter Path Road, $350,000.

Byron and Jill Chapman to Michael Rogister, 124 Salter Path Road, $725,000.

Jerome Boone to Mark and Colleen Blondell, 101 Magnolia Court, $742,000.

Lance and Christina Jasper to Gustavo Dores and Susan Dondero-Dores, 130 Cypress Drive, $800,000.

STELLA

AJP Properties, LLC to

Garrett Vaccaro, 127 Wildflower Way, $220,000.

SWANSBORO

Paul and Cheryl Macon to Kenneth Travis and William Wrenn, 402 Old Church Road, $140,000.

William and Sara Boulia to Derek and Kellie Noble, 105 Brigantine Court, $400,000.

BRB Builders, Inc. to Clayton Thompson, 825 West Firetower Road, $410,000.

*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.

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9. Farm state 10. Pre-1917 emperor of Russia 11. Short-term memory 12. Indigenous peoples of central Canada 13. Honor as holy 14. Monetary unit of Samoa 17. Company that rings receipts 22. City in Finland 23. Small finch 24. Arctic explorers (abbr.)

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November ARIES (March 21-April 20) - Aries, beware of misinformation and make an effort to form your own educated opinion. Take everything with a grain of salt and verify the facts. Play to your strengths to reach your goals. You do not have to change much about yourself to get ahead. In fact, people will appreciate you being honest about who you are. You may see the details of a situation a little differently. While you may have been sticking to one way of doing things for some time, a new way may mean a breakthrough. It’s important to pay attention to your physical health. It’s key to give your body plenty of rest and healthy foods to strengthen your immune system. You may have difficulty reaching people, Aries. Whether it’s difficulty getting attention or tech issues affecting communication, use the situation as an opportunity to relax.

LEO (July 23-August 23) - Leo, when you are full of self-confidence, others’ actions do not bother you much. Those people can be arrogant or even abrasive and you’ll be comfortable in your skin.

This month’s cosmic energy could see you pushing some boundaries. It’s fine to take risks as long as you have someone to pull you back if you go a bit too far. You may need some financial fixes this month. Take control of your spending and identify ways you can curtail it further going forward. Ask for help, if necessary. There is no shame in taking a day off or slowing down for a breather. Spend the day in bed or lounging on the couch if you desire. Give yourself a break if you’ve been running around. Leo, there is a strong desire for romance surrounding you. Whether you want to spice up a current relationship or are seeking a new one, this is the time to put out feelers.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) - If someone is struggling right now, show some support or offer helpful words, Taurus. A small gesture can go a long way, even if you do not think it will have a major impact. Do not worry about being passionate about what you do. If you weren’t this passionate, you may not be able to persuade others to listen up and follow your suggestions. Your passion for a long-forgotten project is renewed. Dust off what you started and see it through to completion. The results may surprise you. Something out of the ordinary may happen to you. You don’t know what to expect but be aware of your surroundings and the people you meet. Taurus, a challenging project may lead you to throw yourself into work even more than usual over the course of the month.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) - Virgo, ambition may be good for the workplace, but you need it in your personal life as well. Figure out some goals on a personal or even romantic level and get started.

A romantic adventure may prove the catalyst for change in your life. Many exciting prospects are ahead if you allow yourself to get swept along in the momentum of your feelings. Lately your good advice and common sense offerings have largely gone unheard or unheeded. Someone starts giving you the attention you deserve. If emotions are high, Virgo, you might need to figure out a way to relieve some stress. Turn on the music loudly and dance around in your home while singing along. Enjoy a unique chance to spend quality time with someone you love.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) - Gemini, if you are feeling out of sorts in a situation or do not know how to proceed, ask someone who has been in this situation before. It never hurts to ask for help. You may not have had the entire story, but you certainly will get it. It’s up to you to make up your mind how you want to act on the information you gather.

Are you ready to communicate, Gemini? It’s time to have an important conversation with someone close to you. It may not always be comfortable, but it needs to be done. This is a perfect time to review your goals or to-do list. If you don’t have things jotted down, brainstorm with friends on what you may want to accomplish, then make plans. Visit someone in person if you are looking to catch up or have a meaningful conversation, Gemini.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) - Be aware of someone who is trying to take advantage of you, Libra. Remind that person that you have strict limits. Never get pushed in a direction you do not want to go. Unchecked anxiety can lead you down a slippery slope. It’s not easy facing new situations, but worrying about things before it is necessary will not do right now. If brain fog has set in the last few days, you may get a reprieve . Rather than floundering around, you’ll have a direction to go and be focused on your goals. You could feel sluggish a few days this month. Once some friends urge you to get out and do something, you’ll quickly feel reenergized and ready to have a good time. An unexpected meeting with a friend could leave you feeling a little shaken, Libra.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) - It is time to balance the energy between yourself and another person that has felt cumbersome, Cancer. Start with a conversation and discover if the other party is feeling the same way. For some reason you are really interested in a friend or family member’s behavior and comings and goings. Are you having trust issues? Give them the benefit of the doubt.

A message will come to you that will shed light on something that you have been missing for some time. In fact, it is so simple you won’t know why you missed it before. Someone in need is likely to seek you out in the days to come and you should be ready. Unfortunate financial news may come your way. Take the developments in stride and resolve to overcome them. Seek advice on how to do so, if necessary.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) - Scorpio, you do not have to change your plans or ambitions to what others want. Stick with your own ideas and goals and you’ll be surprised at what you can accomplish. Scorpio, you are no stranger to psychic feelings. You know what a loved one is thinking and want to help this person out in any way you can. You may have been too close to the action to realize an important piece of the puzzle.

After having an opportunity to step back for a bit, the picture becomes much clearer. Failure can be a tough pill to swallow, but if you don’t succeed at something you have to get back up and simply try again. Don’t let one setback eat at you for long.

You could experience a desire to make sudden changes to your home life, work situation or even a relationship, Scorpio. Stagnation has set in, but now is not the time for big moves.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) A friend might want to sell you on some big idea, Sagittarius. It may ultimately prove a sound venture, but you need to do your own research and figure things out for yourself. You cannot control the world or others’ behaviors. All you can do is control how you react to situations. Don’t be sidetracked by noisy distractions in the days ahead. Career gears could be spinning right now. You have a lot of questions to ponder, including whether you should stay put at work or maybe look elsewhere. Don’t let your pride get in the way of rekindling a friendship.

If a message arrives from someone who lives far away, you may be prompted to hop in the car or on a plane and visit that person. An impromptu trip could be fun.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Surround yourself with the best friends you can find, Capricorn. These people will have your back when a tricky situation pops up sooner than you might think. You have been making pleasure and play time your priority of late. It’s now time to get down to business. Own up to your responsibilities.

Actions speak louder than words, Capricorn.

Others will take note of your efforts and embrace any chance to work alongside you. Things may work out if you give them another chance. Don’t throw in the towel on your ideas just yet. Figure out a new angle and then get started on a new course.

Look into all of the facts surrounding an offer to increase your income, Capricorn. It could be too good to be true, or it might be a legitimate deal. You need to sort things out.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) - Aquarius, embrace any challenges that arise in the days ahead. You can be successful if you maintain your focus and prevent distractions from blocking your path forward. Unraveling old patterns or actions will be good for you right now. If you can’t do it on your own, work with a friend or therapist to get to the root of any issues. It is time to stop waffling on a particular situation. You have done the research and checked it over many times. Make a decision knowing you are prepared. Take the blinders or rose-colored glasses off. You can’t adequately handle a situation unless you know all of the facts and have a clear grasp of reality. You may encounter someone who is very interested in you.

The resulting attention can be quite flattering. You’ll need to decide if it should go further.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) - Pisces, if everyone seems to be moving at a faster pace than you, you may feel pressured to speed up.

Just keep working at a rate that is comfortable for you. Think about collaborating with others to bring out the best in yourself. In fact, you might find any group activity transformative. Don’t shy away from these ventures. You may need a crash course in negotiation. There is something you have your eye on, and you may have to haggle over the details so things go your way. If things are starting to feel boring, it might be time for a change of pace.

Simple things like changing around the furniture or taking a new route home can help. Find ways you can separate yourself from certain situations that rile you up, even if it means a five-minute break.

best buy$ FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE

Bluewater Insurance Services: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-1414. 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.

Crossbridge Financial: 2906 Hull Road, Kinston, 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@islandessentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home or special event. Bed & bath linen service also available. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability.

HEALTH & BODY

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center: 300 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret, 252-393-1000, ccaw.net. M-F 5:30am9pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Youth & adult programs, swim lessons, yoga & Pilates, bosu, indoor heated pool, hot tub & steam, professional staff & personal trainers, regular & seasonal memberships.

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

Ducote Services: 2213-1 Bridges Street, Morehead City, 252-223-2133. Roofing, framing, and decks, they do it all. If you need general home repairs or full renovations, they will work with you to make your home safe and structured.

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.

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, homerepairs1@eastnc.twcbc. com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for almost three decades. Specializing in remodeling and home repairs, services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs.

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.

The Simplified Island: www. thesimplifiedisland.com. Looking for some help to declutter and organize your home?

Make an appointment with the simplified island to simplify your home life.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

Artistic Kitchen & Bath: 252-2417579. 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, 105, 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, 252-247-3355, 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.

Carolina Cabinets on Demand: 102 Five Aprils Drive #3, Peletier, 252-424-8265, 252723-1352, www.carolinacabinetsondemand. com. Carolina Cabinets wants to help create the home of your dreams. Showcasing a wide variety of cabinet options to choose from, they will help you every step of the

way. Let them help you make your house a home!

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.

Island Furniture and Accessories: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-7274778. The only furniture store on the island. Specializing in coastal furniture and accessories for indoors and out.

Interior design services available. Open 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday. Visit www. shopislandfurniture.com.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-3175, mcqueensinteriors. com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-akind.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

Coastal Fence Co.: 7300 Highway 70 East, New Bern, 252-637-2591. Commercial and residential fence and gate services in eastern North Carolina, Coastal Fence has been a loyal, professional, and affordable company for 40 years. For all your gate and fence needs, call Coastal Fence!

Dunson Pool & Spa: 101 Crescent Drive Suite A, 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 Swim Spa of your own, Dunson Pool & Spa’s Beaufort showroom is full of great ideas.

East Carolina Services: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-2401117, 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.

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on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 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.

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128; 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway Suite #6F, Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105; bluewaternc.com.

Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Carolyn Blackmon: 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 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland.com.

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, 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.

Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910-577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast, 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 60

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Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800611-7705, 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.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252354-2658, 800-553-7873, 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.

Syndie Earnhardt, Realtor: 252-646-3244, HomesOnTheCrystalCoast.com, real estate broker with 34+ years sales experience in vacation homes and condos, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes and vacant land, while working with Bluewater Real Estate and specializing in the Crystal Coast. Buyer representation available.

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 Beach & Pool Club: 101 Dolphin Ridge Road, Emerald Isle, 252241-5302. (Map #47) Emerald Isle’s only

private beach club. Weekly and seasonal memberships available. Private beach access, swimming pool, tennis courts, shower and changing facilities, game room, full ABC permits and gourmet eatery for the convenience of members. Visit emeraldislebeachclub.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%.

Ginny Gordon’s: 1011 Arendell Street, Morehead City, 252-726-6661, ginnygordons.com. Spice up your kitchen like a real cook. Selling cookware, aprons, cookbooks, and much more since 1982.

Very nice and helpful people that will work with you to make your kitchen feel more like home.

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.

Hang 10 Donuts, 157 Atlantic Blvd. Keep your eyes peeled for the opening of this new donut shop at the Atlantic Beach Circle!

Impressions Art Gallery & Studio: 4426 Arendell Street #3, Morehead City. Come see or create your own beautiful art pieces to be put on display. Find peace and beauty in your local gallery. Visit today!

Performance East: 130 Masonic Ave., Cedar Point. Outdoor powersports are on full display at this off-shoot from the store’s headquarters in Goldsboro. Family owned since 1994 – Performance East offers both sales and service of a variety of high-profile brands, from Sea Chaser to Yamaha. Visit performanceeast.com.

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

Prepare for Emergencies Unfortunately, hardships aren’t always predictable, and certain ones, such as man-made or natural disasters, can wreak havoc on well-laid plans.

Steps to Becoming Financially Prepared The Operation HOPE has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) to help people and businesses organize financial, medical, and household contact information that is often necessary to begin the recovery process after a disaster.

FEMA also offers recommended steps for financial preparedness.

Unsurprisingly, the first one involves completing and dating all EFFAK forms. Learn how to prepare yourself.

• Assess and compile: Gather important financial documents and contacts and complete all EFFAK forms. Be sure that you have original versions of your documents.

Consider switching from paper checks to electronic transfer or direct deposit wherever possible. It’s wise to print or download copies of autopay bills, such as rent or mortgage, utilities, loan payments, or membership fees.

Store cash in different denominations in a safe location where you’ll keep your EFFAK forms. In case ATMs aren’t working or banks are closed, you should have enough money (at minimum) for gas, food, and other daily necessities.

• Review: Go over your insurance policies and financial paperwork to ensure that they remain accurate and current. This includes verifying that your current homeowners’ insurance, auto insurance, and/or renters’ insurance policies are up to date.

• Safeguard: Store paper copies of your documents in a fireproof and waterproof box or safe, in a bank safe deposit box, or with a trusted

friend or relative. Electronic copies of important documents should be stored in a password-protected format on a removable flash drive or external hard drive in your fireproof and waterproof box or safe.

• Update: Revisit your EFFAK on a regular basis to determine whether any information needs updating.

How to Stay Safe from Scams Be prepared to handle the aftermath of an unexpected crisis, you should be aware of red flags that might indicate a scam, including: • Up-front fees. Help with claiming services, benefits, or loans should not require payment in advance.

• Door-to-door repair sales. These types of salesmen should be thoroughly vetted and should trigger suspicion, especially if they ask for advance payment or offer steep discounts.

• People asking for personal information or payment without credentials. Never give out personal information to people you don’t know, including over the phone.

• A sense of urgency. Be suspicious of those who claim to want to help but warn that there is a limited-time offer or pressure you to sign on the spot.

Of course, I hope you never find yourself in a situation where you need to reference these tips, but it’s best to be prepared. If you have questions about financial preparation for an emergency or the information in this article, please reach out to me by phone or email.

Michael E Spears is located at 2906 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504 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.

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