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F E AT U R E S 17 Cardinal College Celebrate the cheeky cardinal. They’re so common that it’s easy to forget how unique and interesting they truly are.

19 New! Book Review: Dr. Seuss The Webb Library’s Karen Lutz reviews some Seussical classics in honor of ‘Read Across America’ month.

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33 A Mother’s Journey to Fitness Nichole Wetherald struggled with boring workouts and unhealthy body image until she found inspiration in a different kind of fitness.

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Irish Fest at Harrika’s Brew Haus [ 7–10 PM ] Irish Fest begins! On stage will be MotherLoad. Lots of real Irish beer on draught. For more information call 252-354-7911. Harrika’s Brew Haus is located at 911 Cedar Point Blvd Cedar Point.

MARCH 15

✪ 23rd Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival

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✪ EMERALD ISLE ST. PATRICK’S Day Festival March 15 at the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center. Admission and parking are free. For information visit emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com.

[ 9 AM–6 PM ] The 23rd annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival takes place at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and displays along with rides, a climbing wall, face painters and many other fun, family-oriented activities. Festivalgoers can also enjoy a beer garden.

The Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun Contest will take place on the main stage at 10 a.m. The contest is for boys and girls ages 2–3 and 4–5 with points for originality, creativity of costume and stage presentation. Contest organizers require pre-registration by 12 p.m. on March 13 and ask that participants be under the main stage’s tent by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event.

Please contact 252-354-6350 to register. For more information, visit emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com.

MARCH 16

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LEON RUSSELL comes to Morehead City on March 22 at the Morehead Center at 1311 Arendell Street.

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[ 3–6 PM ] Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along with the Beaufort Music Festival! Come to downtown Beaufort and enjoy food, beer and wine specials and great live music on Middle Lane. This is a special celebration.

The 26th annual Beaufort Music Festival lineup will be unveiled, local favorite The Spread will play their first live show in months and some new, exciting changes to the festival will be made public. Tickets include music and food. All proceeds from beer and wine specials will benefit the festival. Tickets for the three-hour event are $10 and all proceeds benefit the Beaufort Music Festival in May. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.beaufortmusicfestival.com, from the Backstreet Pub, Clawson’s Restaurant and Hannah’s Haus in Beaufort.

MARCH 17

Shamrocks and Leprechauns [ 6 PM ] Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Create St. Patty’s day crafts, decorations and treats. Cost is $5 per person. For families cost is $5 for the first person and $3 for each additional family member. Please pre-register by March 13. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro.

For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

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MARCH 13–15, 21–22

ECHS Presents the Musical ‘Rhythm City’ At East Carteret High School, at 3263 Highway 70, Beaufort. Tickets are $6 for students, $8 for general admission and $12 for reserved seats. For information and tickets, call 252-728-3514. You can also visit www.rhythmcity.org. Showtimes: March 13–15, 21–22............................................7 PM March 15, 22.........................................................1 PM

MOVIE NIGHTS MARCH 14

✪ Friday Free Flicks: ‘Smurfs 2’ [ 7 PM ] At Emerald Isle Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, but no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for more information.

MARCH 21

International Film Series: ‘The Attack’ {ISRAEL} [ 8 PM ] The Carteret Community College Foundation’s International Film Series is held at Joslyn Hall in

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Film starts at 8 p.m. The suggested donation is $5 per person and includes pastries of the culture of each film. Call 252-222-6056 or visitcarteret.edu/ foundation for more information. Film is rated R. MARCH 21

Dinner and a Movie Date Night: ‘Captain Phillips’ [ 6:30 PM ] Join Swansboro Parks and Recreation and Saltwater Grill for dinner and a movie. Start the evening off with a delicious meal prepared by local restaurant Saltwater Grill. After dinner, head over to the Town Hall Assembly Room for a showing of Captain Phillips. Cost is $25 which includes your meal, movie, popcorn and a drink. Reserved seating.

Pre-registration and payment required by March 17. Or you can skip the dinner and date night, and just show up for the movie for free. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

MUSIC | CONCERTS FRIDAYS

Open Mic at Harrika’s Brew Haus [ 7–10 PM ] Friday nights through the season will feature an open mic series at Harrika’s Haus, 911 Cedar Point Boulevard, Cedar Point. For information call 252-354-7911.

SATURDAYS

Live Music in the Biergarten at Harrika’s Brew Haus [ 7–10 PM ] Saturday nights through the season will feature live music in the Biergarten or Garage Bar at Harrika’s Haus, 911 Cedar Point Boulevard, Cedar Point. For information call 252-354-7911.

MARCH 13

The Carteret Arts Forum Presents Roslyn Kind [ 7:30 PM ] The Carteret Arts Forum (CAF) will present Roslyn Kind in concert at the Dunes Club ballroom in Atlantic Beach. Tickets for this special performance are part of the CAF’s annual subscription series, but

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MID–MARCH TO MID–APRIL nonsubscribers must purchase tickets for $35 each through the CAF website at www.carteretartsforum. org or at the door. For more information, call 252-3545537 or 252-764-3058.

MARCH 15

Down East Folk Arts Society Concert: ‘Friction Farm’ [ 8 PM ] Together Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay of Friction Farm make a formidable team. Their sound is built around Aidan’s confident guitar stylings and Christine’s bass backbeat, but the band’s strong point is its intricate harmonies. At Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort. See www.downeastfolkarts.org or call 252646-4657 for more information.

MARCH 22

Leon Russell in Concert at The Morehead Center [ 8 PM ] Rock legend Leon Russell in concert.

Tickets are $45 and $35. For tickets visit www. themoreheadcenter.com. Limited availability at the box office on the day of the show. The Morehead Center, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City.

MARCH 29, 30

✪ Crystal Coast Choral Society Spring Concert [ 7:30 PM ] Featured work is Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem,” and other short pieces. On March 29 at All Saints Anglican Church, 292 McCabe Road, Newport. On March 30 at Swansboro United Methodist Church, 665 West Corbett Avenue (Hwy 24), Swansboro. Admission is free, but donations are requested. For information, call 910-324-6864 or visit crystalcoastchoralsociety.org.

American Music Festival Concert: Cavani String Orchestra [ 8 PM ] American Music Festival (AMF), a nationally acclaimed chamber music series, offers the music lover an opportunity to experience the intimacy and richness of chamber music right here in coastal North Carolina. At The History Place Museum, 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City. For information on performances and tickets visit www.americanmusicfestival.org or call 252-728-6152.

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MARCH 8

Beaufort Wine and Food: ‘A Thirst for the Sea’ [ 4–7 PM ] Enjoy dinner with local seafood prepared by Chef Tony Garnett of the Coral Bay Club and a special guest chef. The inspiration for the dinner was taken from the name of Jack Saylor’s signature painting, created especially for Beaufort Wine & Food. As the Beaufort Wine & Food 2014 Artist, he will be on hand for the unveiling of the painting and to discuss his artistic vision. Cocktails and trawler tour from 4 to 5 p.m.; dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person.

Proceeds benefit Carteret Catch and the Beaufort Wine & Food charities. For more information, visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

MARCH 17

Succulent Seafood Series [ 2 PM ] The NC Aquarium once again teams up with top restaurants to dish up tips on selecting and preparing fresh, seasonal, local seafood. Succulent Seafood sessions are scheduled for selected Mondays (and occasionally other days of the week). Aquarium staff members share information on the life cycles and habitats of featured seafood species. Chefs provide favorite recipes and insights on preparing finfish, shellfish and crustaceans. A taste test of the featured dish tops off each gathering. Succulent Seafood is for ages 12 and up. Cost is $15 per person, per session.

Advance registration is required. Call 252-247-4003 for more information.

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THINGS TO DO LUNCHTIME LECTURES MARCH 7

Lunch with a Dash of History: Song & Dance—Gentle On My Mind [ 11:30 AM–1 PM ] At The History Place at 1008 Arendell Street in Morehead City. This lunchtime lecture is presented by Rodney Kemp, who will take us on an often humorous, but always historical, journey through the heritage of Carteret County. And he may dance. Cost for lecture with lunch is $12 for members ($15 for non-members). Just the lecture is $5 for members ($8 for non-members). Call 252-247-7533 for reservations.

MARCH 11

✪ Brown Bag Gam: The Wreck of the Caribsea [ NOON–1 PM ] Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal discussion on the wreck of the Caribsea, a casualty of World War II. This cargo freighter was sunk by a German U-boat off of Cape Lookout. A gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or a visit with another ship while at sea. Free admission. Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

MARCH 18

✪ Brown Bag Gam: Whales in North Carolina [ NOON–1 PM ] Pack a lunch and join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the range and behavior of whales in North Carolina, with lots of photos. A gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or a visit with another ship while at sea. Free admission.

Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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MARCH 21

Lunch with a Dash of History: The Salter Path Squatters [ 11:30 AM–1 PM ] At The History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City. This lunchtime lecture, The Salter Path Squatters & Mrs. Alice Hoffman, is presented by Rodney Kemp. With full intention of setting up camp during a time in our history when squatter’s rights were being challenged at Salter Path, Rodney Kemp will not leave the History Place until he’s related how that saga ended and how Alice Hoffman, land owner, became the story’s primary antagonist.

Cost for lecture with lunch is $12 for members ($15 for non-members). Just the lecture is $5 for members ($8 for non-members). Call 252-247-7533 for reservations.

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✪ Brown Bag Gam: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse [ NOON–1 PM ] Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal discussion on the history of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, an iconic landmark of Carteret County. A gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or a visit with another ship while at sea. Free admission.

Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

APRIL 4

Lunch with a Dash of History: Morehead City—A Brief History [ 11:30 AM–1 PM ] At The History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Lunchtime lecture presented

by Rodney Kemp. Morehead City was once literally at “the end of the line.” Rodney will take us down that railroad track to Shepherd’s Point and explain how land speculation, a North Carolina governor and the beginning of the county’s tourism industry began right here before the Civil War. Cost for lecture with lunch is $12 for members ($15 for non-members). Just the lecture is $5 for members ($8 for non-members). Call 252-247-7533 for reservations.

MARCH 8

✪ 2014 Living History Series: Quilts & Symbols from the Underground Railroad [ 2 PM ] At the Beaufort Historic Site Courthouse on 100 Block Turner Street. The Beaufort Historical Association’s 2014 Living History Series starts off with a program focusing on the role of quilts and symbols used during the Underground Railroad. The program features guests from the West Carteret High School African American History Club as well as a special Negro Spiritual musical performance by the Carteret Community Theatre Singers. This is a free event.

Reservations are requested. For more information or to make reservations, call 252-728- 5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

MARCH 8

‘Get Hooked’ Fishing School [ 8 AM–4:30 PM ] Reel in some insider tips and new techniques with the Get Hooked Fishing School at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The one-day course features presentations from the pros on many topics. Participants can choose up to four sessions from the following: Shallow Water Sight Casting.....................John Mauser Fishing Nearshore Structures........................Jeff Cronk Striped Bass on the Roanoke and Pamlico Rivers............... Mitchel Blake Redfish and Speckled Trout ..................... Rennie Clark Trophy Red Drum On the Neuse River......... Gary Dubiel Spring Fishing for Cobia and Hatteras Blues........................... Bryan Goodwin Offshore Bottom Fishing................... Chesson O’Briant Offshore Trolling.................................. Mark Henderson All sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required. The fee is $60 per person ($54 for members). Sign up online at ncaquariums.com, by phone or at the Visitor Services window at the aquarium. See the website for the full schedule.

MARCH 14

Boatbuilding Past and Present [ 9 AM–11 AM ] This program will take participants on a tour of exhibits of North Carolina’s early wooden boats. Next, go behind the scenes at the museum’s

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Not suitable for children under 12. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

MARCH 15

Traditional Boatbuilding Carpentry Class [ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Traditional techniques for solving woodworking problems are taught in this hands-on workshop. Participants work as a team to construct a 12–14’ version of a traditional “rack of eye” flatbottomed skiff. In the process they learn how to set up the boat, spile and bend planks, plane bevels, erect framing and explore fastening options and the characteristics of traditional boatbuilding woods. This 12-hour, 2-day class can be used as a prerequisite for 9-Day Boatbuilding Class. Cost is $135. Minimum age is 16. Advance registration. For information call 252728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

MARCH 18

✪ Surf Fishing 101 [ 6 PM ] Local fishing guru Dr. Bogus (Richard Ehrenkaufer) will be a guest lecturer at Swansboro Parks and Recreation. He will discuss the basics of surf fishing, how to target specific species, knots, natural and artificial baits and how to read the beach. Class is free. Pre-registration is preferred.

Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro. recdesk.com.

MARCH 27

First Aid & CPR Certification [ 10 AM–2 PM ] Is it time to earn (or renew) your CPR certification? You never know when you will find yourself in an emergency situation! American Heart Association First Aid & CPR Certification provides training on how to correctly perform First Aid and CPR

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MID–MARCH TO MID–APRIL on adults, children and infants. All students must pre-register and prepay. Class takes place at the Community Center at 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. There will not be a break for lunch, but snacks are welcome. Maximum class size is 9. A minimum of 6 students is required. Fee is $35 and is due within 24 hours of registration. No textbook fees! You must preregister and prepay for this class. Call 252-354-6350 or email smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org to register.

MARCH 28

Ports and Pilots [ 1:30–3:30 PM ] Morehead City was established as a port terminal in the mid-19th century. With access to deep water and a rail line, the idea took hold. Today it is one of two NC state ports. Come see what takes place at the State Port in Morehead City. Not suitable for children under 12. For security purposes, participants must give a driver’s license number to attend the program. Register by March 21. Cost is $10. For information call 252-728-7317.

North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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BOATBUILDING CHALLENGE Demonstration March 29 at 9 a.m.

Watch the construction of a challenge boat. Free admission. For information call 252-648-0944.

MARCH 29

✪ Maritime Model Society Meets [ 2 PM ] The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote building ship models. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the Maritime Museum. For information call 252-728-7317.

North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

MARCH 29

✪ Beaufort Boatbuilding Challenge Demonstration [ 9 AM–NOON ] Watch the construction of a challenge boat at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Free admission. Open to the public. For more information or to register, call 252-648-0944 or email beaufortchallenge@gmail.com. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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PORTS AND PILOTS tour of the NC State Port at Morehead City with the NC Maritime Museum. For ages 12 and up.

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✪ THE OYSTER is a lecture offered by the NC Maritime Museum on Front Street in Beaufort on April 9. Unlock the mystery of this amazing bivalve. For information call 252-728-7317.

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✪ Reenact The Raid on the Lighthouse of April 1864

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[ 7 PM ] Blow up the Cape Lookout lighthouse! Who would dare? On the night of April 3, 1864, Confederate saboteurs tried just that. Come learn about the events that unfolded 150 years ago. A presentation led by National Park Service historians will be followed by a question and answer session. Free admission.

Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

[ 6–8 PM ] Calling all K-6th graders! Join Swansboro Parks and Recreation for an evening of fun and creative St. Patrick’s Day crafts, games and activities.

Dinner and refreshments will be served. Drop the kids off for a safe and fun time while you head out for a fun evening of your own! Space is limited to 12 participants so be sure to pre-register by March 5.

Cost is $8 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro.

For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

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MARCH 15

✪ The Oyster [ 1:30–2:30 PM ] Unlock the mystery of this amazing bivalve. Participants will learn about the importance of the oyster, the history of harvesting them in North Carolina and what researchers and conservationists are doing today. Free admission. Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317.

North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS

✪ Story Time at the Webb Library [ 10:30–11:30 AM ] Join Ms. Laura each week for stories and more on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30. A simple craft and snack are provided. A caregiver must accompany the children.

The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information.

POLYNESIAN DANCE for fitness and fun at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Center. Classes for kids and adults. Call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

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✪ Teen Knitting and Book Chat [ NOON–2 PM ] All teens are invited to come and learn to knit or work on current projects. The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information.

Kids Decoy Carving and Painting Throughout the year, the third Saturday of most months you will find Decoy Guild members working with budding decoy carvers and painters at the Guild workshop. Youngsters from ages 7 to 15 gather to learn how to carve and paint ducks and shorebirds.

Pre-registration is required. Call 252-269-2088 to register. You may also call the Guild Building (at 1574 Harkers Island Road) on the Thursday prior to the third Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 252-838-8818.

Visit www.decoyguild.com for more information.

MARCH 15

Family Series: Daddy / Daughter Breakfast [ 9–11 AM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is offering a Daddy/Daughter Breakfast as part of the Family Series. Fathers, grandfathers and uncles are invited to create memories and enjoy breakfast and a morning of fun activities. Take home a personalized photo. Space is limited to 20 participants; please pre-register. Cost is $10 for father/daughter, $5 for each additional child. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

MARCH 17

✪ Chick-Fil-A Morning Story Time [ 9–10 AM ] Join Ms. Laura of the Webb Library as she reads stories at Chick-Fil-A in Morehead City the third Monday of the month.

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THINGS TO DO

MID–MARCH TO MID–APRIL

[ NOON–1 PM ] Children grades 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to learn about some of the different boats seen off the Crystal Coast and boat safety. Visitors will have the chance to build their own blow boats and learn more about the importance of wearing a life jacket. Free admission. Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

MARCH 28

✪ Merry Time for Tots: Fish Prints [ 10–11 AM ] Preschoolers ages 2–5 and their caregivers are asked to dress in their “sloppy” clothes in preparation to try their hand at fish printing—creating art with fish—after learning about some of the different creatures that live off our coast. Free admission. Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317.

North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.

being the driver of a fire engine, ambulance, bobcat and many, many more! Touch a Truck will also host a truck show limited to 20 vehicles. Along with the vehicle displays you will find arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage vendors, entertainment, children’s inflatables and our Fun Run. The Fun Run will kick off the Touch A Truck event that morning at 9 a.m.

Come dressed in your wackiest, silliest or most unique costume. A portion of the funds raised from this event will go to the Fish Strong Foundation. Do you or your company have a unique vehicle that you would like to share with the community at the Touch a Truck event?

If so, contact the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department for more information. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

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MARCH 28

✪ Teen Night: Karaoke [ 7–9 PM ] Teens, want something to do on a cold winter night? Grab your friends and head to Swansboro Parks and Recreation for some karaoke.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Event is free, but pre-registration preferred by March 26.

Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro. recdesk.com.

APRIL 5

Touch A Truck Event [ 10 AM–5 PM ] The Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department will host its first Touch a Truck event, which provides a unique opportunity for those young and young at heart to explore, climb, touch, learn what the trucks do, how they work and how they benefit our community. This is your chance to climb in, take a seat behind the steering wheel and imagine

[ 8:30 AM ] This 4-week series of classes will focus on basic yoga postures, meditations and relaxation.

The series registration fee is $25; drop-in fee is $10.

Pre-registration is required by February 28. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro. recdesk.com.

WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH

✪ Basic Ballroom Dance [ 5–6 PM ] Are you interested in learning how to waltz, foxtrot, swing and more? Swansboro Parks and Recreation is offering a four-week series of classes in basic ballroom dance. Class is free but preregistration is preferred. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH

Polynesian Dance Class for Fitness and Fun [ 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM ] Try shaking your way into shape with Polynesian dance, offering a range of Hawaiian and Tahitian movements in a fun, and hang-

loose setting, yet with the discipline that provides confidence to perform. Students will learn hand motions, body movements and footsteps associated with graceful Hawaiian dancing. There are two class times: 4:30 p.m. for ages 5–12 (cost is $30 for all 4 classes or $10 per class) and 5:30 p.m. for ages 13 and up (cost is $35 for all 4 classes or $10 per class).

Please pre-register. Cost is. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-3262600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.

THURSDAYS IN MARCH

Zumba [ 6 PM ] Join us for Zumba! The 4-week series registration fee is $20; drop-in fee is $7. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro. recdesk.com.

MARCH 15

Go for the Gold! 5K Run Go for the Gold! is a St. Patrick’s Day themed race for all ages and fitness levels, so get decked out in green, gold and shamrocks! All proceeds will go toward the Croatan Athletic Boosters. At Croatan High School, One Cougar Lane in Newport. Pre-race sign-up and bib pickup is from 4–7 p.m. at Cape Carteret Aquatic and Wellness Center, 300 Taylor Notion Road, in Cape Carteret. Race Day schedule follows: Race Day Registration/Bib Pickup............... 8:15–9 AM Best Dressed Contest............................................9 AM Race Start Time................................................9:30 AM MARCH 29

Emerald Isle Half Marathon & 5K The inaugural Emerald Isle Half-Marathon & 5K Race is coming. Sign up for either at emeraldislerun.com.

The half-marathon course winds 13.1 miles from the Western Ocean Regional Access over to the soundside behind the Town Government complex, then back over to the oceanside to head east on Ocean Drive before returning back to the Western Ocean Regional Access along the NC 58 bicycle path. The 5K course winds 3.1 miles from the Western Ocean Regional Access Area over to Mangrove Drive and back along the NC 58 bicycle path. Cost for half-marathon is

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APRIL 5

Run Like a Kid 10K/5K Run [ 8 AM ] The Run Like a Kid event includes a 10K run, 5K run and family fun mile run. At 501 Evans Street, Morehead City. This year’s proceeds go to Reach Out and Read, a national program that supports doctors in their efforts to “prescribe” reading to young children and families in pediatric exam rooms. The theme will be storybook characters. So dress up as your favorite character and support a great cause! The 10k participants travel from the downtown area of Morehead City through the Promised Land, over the bridge to Atlantic Beach and returning back to the starting point. The 5k participants start in downtown Morehead City, travel through the Promised Land and return to the starting point. The one-mile course is an out and back along the waterfront of Morehead City.

Start times follow: 10K & 5K Wheelchair, 5K Baby Joggers............7:55 AM 5K & 10K Run........................................................8 AM Family Fun Mile Run.........................................8:10 AM Cost for the 10K and 5K is $25; the 1M Fun Run is $20. Teams of 3 or more can sign up for the 5K for only $20 each (must sign up together online, https:// www.runtheeast.com/register.php?id=6819). For more information, email csowers@carteretkids.org.

APRIL 12

Swansboro Riverview 5K Run [ 8 AM ] Swansboro Riverview 5K Run will take participants on a scenic route along the White Oak River and throughout downtown Swansboro. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Fishstrong Foundation.

The run begins and ends at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Center in Municipal Park. Registration is $20 per participant.

Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro. recdesk.com.

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MID–MARCH TO MID–APRIL OUTDOORS | GARDEN MARCH 16

White Oak River Birding Cruise [ 10 AM–NOON ] At Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Join local birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro.

The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry through the estuaries of the White Oak River and Bogue Sound looking for resident and migratory birds. Participants will meet at the Hammocks Beach State Park Visitor Center in Swansboro and are asked to bring their own binoculars as well as water and a snack and to dress appropriately for the weather. The program fee is $20 per person. All ages are welcome, though the program is geared toward adults and older children.

Registration is required (maximum of 40 registrants).

For more information call 252-393-8185.

APRIL 5

Growing Hydroponics with Tom Scudder [ 10AM ] Join our local hydroponic growing expert as he describes hydroponic growing. Hydroponics is an emerging area in the gardening industry. Presented by Carolina Home & Garden of Newport. This class will fill quickly—call 252-393-9004 for details.

JUST FOR FUN WEDNESDAYS

✪ Knit-Wits at the Webb [ 11:30 AM–NOON ] Limber up your fingers, bring your current project or just get some helpful hints from experienced knitters every Wednesday. A special ongoing project of the Webb Library Knit-Wits is supporting local charities by donating hand knitted items. The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information.

MARCH 12

✪ Friends of The Library of The Webb Center Meeting [ 10:30 AM ] Their next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12.

The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans

Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information.

MARCH 13

✪ Volunteer Training at BHS [ 9 AM–4 PM ] At the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street, Beaufort. BHS is offering a one-day orientation for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, either occasionally or on a more regular basis, to come see and hear about over 20 volunteer opportunities. The program will feature a guided tour of the buildings on the site, an overview of the many educational programs and workshops held throughout the year, a tour atop the BHA’s English double-decker bus, catered lunch and a tour through the enchanting Old Burying Ground. The is a free event. Reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations call the Beaufort Historic Site at 252728-5225, stop by the Visitor’s Center or go online to www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

MARCH 26

✪ Webb Read Aloud Outreach [ 11:30 AM–NOON ] Join Karen at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center on Galantis Drive for the Webb outreach read-aloud program.

APRIL 4

✪ Newport Pig Cooking Contest [ 11 AM ] The USA’s largest whole hog BBQ Pig Cookin’ invites you to join in for two days of food, fun and springtime celebrations! Free admission and parking. Barbecue plates are only $7. Bulk pork, when available, for $7 per pound. There will be concession stands, rides, bake sales, funnel cakes, live music, souvenirs and more! For more information visit www. newportpigcooking.com.

APRIL 5

Choral Society Yard Sale [ 7 AM–1 PM ] Held inside Cape Carteret Aquatic and Wellness Center at 300 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret. Proceeds will benefit the Crystal Coast Choral Society. For information email finley@ec.rr.com or call 910-324-6864. 

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CARDINAL COLLEGE One of the most easily recognized birds in our area, the Northern Cardinal brings a splash of color to the landscape, and a bit of sassiness to the OWLS Wildlife Shelter.

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ongbirds don’t get much attention in our shelter writeups because people see them routinely. Quite frankly, most of us take them for granted. With the recent whiteouts across the region, the songbird who simply pops against the backdrop of falling and resting snow is the Northern Cardinal. This bird can be seen year round because it does not migrate as most other songbirds do—it is probably the most easily recognized bird in our area.

The Northern Cardinal is a fairly large, long-tailed songbird with a short, very thick bill and a prominent crest. It is the only red bird in eastern North America with a crest on top of its head, which rises when the bird senses danger. They are gorgeous, be it an 8 to 9 inch long male who is brilliant red all over with a black mask, or the stunning, pale brown female, also with black face but who sports a bright orange bill that looks like recently applied coral lipstick. Males with the brightest red color have more success finding a mate and enjoy greater reproductive rates than a duller colored male. So, in this case, what you’re wearing counts!

At the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport, we get our share of infant cardinals to raise in the spring and year round, the occasional window-smacked or cat-attacked adult who drops feathers everywhere in an attempt to survive an aggressive feline. Barring more serious injury than feather loss, the adults usually stay at the shelter for a long time, growing back their primary feathers, which is imperative to returning them to flight status.

This year we’ve taken on a resident cardinal we named Duncan. He was admitted as an orphaned infant with an eye problem (he eventually lost sight in his right eye). He has what we believe to be a very comfortable and nicely decorated enclosure in the clinic hallway where the action is, and he seems to enjoy all the attention he gets from the staff and the occasional tour. Routinely, we let him stretch his wings by flying around the building and he accommodates all turns and straightaways very well despite his diminished sight. He loves to sing and we love to hear his sweet whistling song.

Both male and female cardinals sing, unlike many other North American songbirds where only the male is able to. It’s interesting to note that biologists report that some cardinal songs are sung with “accents.”

Duncan also loves “shiny.” We make a point not to wear earrings around wildlife for some fairly obvious reasons, but one day one of our staffers forgot she was wearing her small diamond studs. Duncan spied one of the sparklies and zoomed in to remove the bauble and make it his own. He was relentless and clasped onto the stone fiercely with his vice-grip beak before the earring was removed from her ear and eventually pried from Duncan’s beak. Fortunately, the staffer was not injured. Duncan is such a little pistol!

We often see cardinals in our backyards, parks, wooded areas, brushy swamps and forest edges. You will also often see them in pairs because they are monogamous and mate for life.

The name “Cardinal” refers to the cardinals of the Roman Catholic church who wear distinctive red robes and caps.

“Northern” refers to the region where they are found. Cardinals are also called Red Birds and Virginia Nightingales. There are a number of names referring to groups of cardinals, including college, conclave, deck, radiance and Vatican.

Northern Cardinals begin their breeding season in early spring. The males and females sing to each other during courtship and the male has been observed feeding seeds to the female beak-to-beak. A male becomes

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very territorial, defending his territory and mate aggressively. They often attack their own reflections, mistaking them for other males.

During breeding season, they nest generally less than eight feet off the ground in dense tangles of shrubs and vines. Northern Cardinals build a cup-shaped nest using twigs, leaves, grass, bark strips, roots, weed stems, paper and hair. They have also been known to use threads from poison ivy stems! A clutch of three to four eggs is laid, and incubation, which the female takes sole responsibility for, lasts only 12 to 13 days. Fledglings and immature cardinals look more like females than males.

Cardinals keep a very neat house (or nest I should say). When hatchlings defecate, one of the parents removes the fecal sacs and carries them away from the nest to ensure their location remains hidden from predators such as owls, hawks, foxes, cats, raccoons, skunks and opossums. After fledging, the juveniles continue to be cared for by the male for approximately three weeks. The young are taught to forage for insects, seeds and fruit.

The diet of the Northern Cardinal is known to include 51 kinds of beetles, four types of grasshoppers, termites, ants, flies, dragonflies, leaf hoppers, cicadas and aphids. Although they do good work in helping to keep pest insects at bay, cardinals usually have a fairly short life span. Most cardinals live only a few years or less, however rare 10 to 15-year-old banded birds have been discovered alive in the wild. Of course, captivity increases their longevity.

Many years ago the cardinal was once a prized pet. Even though it is not a migratory bird, its sale as a cage bird is banned in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. The Northern Cardinal is so beloved it is the state bird of seven states: Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and the great state of North Carolina! With Duncan in the house, we know why this resplendent red bird is chosen as a favorite so often! 

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Celebrating Dr. Seuss & Read Across America Day

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heodore Geisel, Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. In celebration of his birthday, the Webb Memorial Library hopes you enjoy our selections for review this month. And for those of you who don’t know, March 2 is also Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss.

McELLIGOT’S POOL

By Dr. Seuss (1947) 64 pp. Random House LLC Age Range 5–9 Years | Grade Level K–4

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Oh, the sea is so full of a number of fish, if a fellow is patient, he might get his wish! And that’s why I think that I’m not such a fool when I sit here and fish in McElligot’s Pool!

IMAGINATION RUNS WILD in this Caldecott Honor-winning tale featuring Dr. Seuss’s inimitable voice and hysterical illustrations. The first Seuss title to feature full-color art on every other page, this adventurous picture book tells of Marco, who first imagined an extraordinary parade in And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, as he daydreams of all the possibilities that await him while he fishes in McElligot’s Pool. Optimistic and exciting, this tale is the perfect bait, and readers young and old will be hooked on this fish-tastic favorite.

IF I RAN THE ZOO

By Dr. Seuss (1950) 64 pp. Random House LLC Age Range 5–9 Years | Grade Level K–4

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I’ll bring back a Gusset, a Gherkin, a Gasket and also a Gootch from the wilds of Nantasket. And eight Persian Princes will carry the basket, but what their names are, I don’t know. So don’t ask it.

ANIMALS ABOUND in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book If I Ran the Zoo. Gerald McGrew imagines the myriad of animals he’d have in his very own zoo, and the adventures he’ll have to go on in order to gather them all. Featuring everything from a lion with ten feet to a Fizza-ma-Wizzama-Dill, this is a classic Seussian crowd-pleaser. In fact, one of Gerald’s creatures has even become a part of the language: the Nerd!  MARCH / APRIL 2014 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | 1 9

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FAQ

Did Native Americans In Our Area Use Wampum?

Yes. It appears the Narragansett, a Native American Algonquin tribe, were the primary makers of wampum—highly polished pieces of shell made from quahog clams and whelks.

Narragansett tribal lands along the Atlantic Coast included vast expanses of prime habitat for these mollusks. Mollusks are among the most diverse and widespread group of animals in the world, and historically their durable and versatile shells have had many uses, ranging from jewelry to paving material.

Scientists recognize seven different classes of mollusks consisting of some 120,000 species, making them the second largest group of animals in the world behind insects.

Native Americans harvested the two-shelled quahogs and single-shelled whelks in summer to make wampum beads. The rich purple hue of the inner quahog shell was more highly prized than the white of whelks.

The word “wampum” comes from the Algonquin word “wampumpeg,” meaning beads of polished shells strung together to make belts, sashes and ornaments. Native Americans considered wampum to have great honorary and ritualistic value, and it was often presented or exchanged in ceremonial events, as well as worn to indicate status. The finely crafted beads were also valuable for trading with distant tribes for flint, furs and other staples.

To fashion the beads, Native Americans cut, polished, drilled and wove bits of shell into elaborate patterns and strung them onto twisted plant fiber or sinew to create necklaces, belts and other ornamentation. Wampum belts could measure as much as 6 feet long and contain 6,000 or more beads.

The early Europeans misinterpreted the importance of wampum, perceiving it to have primarily monetary value. This resulted in the quahog’s scientific name, Mercenaria, and led to the use of wampum as a form of currency by the early colonists during the 17th century.

Discover more fascinating facts about North Carolina’s aquatic animals and environments by visiting the aquariums on Roanoke Island, at Fort Fisher and at Pine Knoll Shores, or Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. 

The rich, violet interior of quahog clams was the source of valuable Native American wampum used in ceremonies, commemorative events and for trade.

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An image of wampum beads in a partially finished state, courtesy of the National Museum of the American Indian.

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THIRST FOR THE SEA Artist Jack Saylor’s newest collection of paintings, A Thirst for the Sea, celebrates North Carolina’s coastal heritage.

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he Beaufort Historical Association, in partnership with Beaufort Wine and Food, is pleased to welcome artist Jack Saylor and his newest collection of work, A Thirst for the Sea. The opening will take place Saturday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, located on the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.

Saylor is Beaufort Wine and Food’s 2014 featured artist and his show will include the title painting, A Thirst for the Sea, which Saylor is graciously donating to Beaufort Wine and Food for auction. The painting is featured on this year’s Beaufort Wine and Food fine art posters and is used in marketing and promotional materials.

Guests at the art opening can also enjoy a delectable selection of food compliments of Beaufort Grocery Company and special wines chosen as a preview for the 2014 Beaufort Wine and Food event, coming April 23–27.

The bodies of work that make up the show A Thirst for the Sea are more than just a group of paintings with a common theme; they reflect Saylor’s lifelong passion for the coast, which provides a constant feed of inspiration to the artist.

According to Saylor the upcoming show “is an exploration of the coast from our colonial past to the present.”

Jack spent much of his 20s in Europe, mainly along the coast of Spain and in Florence, Italy, where he began his pursuits as an artist while also working as a product designer for Sarreid, Ltd., a U.S.-based home furnishings importer. This experience allowed Jack to work side by side with artists and artisans in their centuries old studios and workshops throughout Spain and Italy.

Living in Florence afforded Jack the opportunity to study intensely the art of Western Europe, particularly the Italian Renaissance, which remains a source he draws upon today.

In the early ’90s Jack began to yearn for his own cultural heritage back in the U.S. In 1995 he and his wife Ann, the great-greatgranddaughter of a sea captain, moved back to North Carolina, first to Otway and then Beaufort in 2002, before finally settling in Morehead City.

“Jack Saylor’s artwork has been widely acclaimed by collectors all over the country.

To host such an incredible artist is truly an honor for the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery,” says Patricia Suggs, Executive Director at the Beaufort Historic Site. “We are so pleased he wanted to do this for the Beaufort Historical Association as a way of giving back to the community that he loves because of the preservation of our rich history. Hosting this event with Beaufort Wine and Food and having Jack as their featured artist is an added bonus.”

Tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased by calling Beaufort Wine and Food at 252-515-0708 or online at www. beaufortwineandfood.com. Funds raised from the event go directly to non-profits that excel in drawing tourism to Carteret County.

For more information on the Jack Saylor exhibit and the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery visit the Beaufort Historical Association Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street, call 252-728-5225 or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org. 

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W H AT T H E CENTER IS

ABOUT The Crystal Coast Autism Center, Chartered in October 2012, is a non-profit, grassroots organization; the outgrowth of a committed group of volunteers and an impassioned director, Lynne Choate, searching for a means to provide their children community-based services and resources.

Every child’s needs are different; every family’s needs are unique. Our goal explains Mrs. Choate, is to listen to parents and understand their needs and the needs of their children.

The Center’s Mission is threefold:

RESOURCES To provide resources and support for those who care for individuals with ASD. FIND AREAS OF NEED To identify areas of need for individuals and families affected by ASD and to help them find the resources available to meet those needs.

BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER To bring individuals with ASD together to form friendships through social events and shared interests.

Crystal Coast Autism Center B Y JAC QU I E PI P K I N

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ow many of us have been touched by a child’s diagnosis of autism? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), report that more people than ever before are being diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

According to the CDC, Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 88 children. It occurs in all racial, ethic and economic groups, but boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it. The average age of diagnosis is between 3 and 5 years. CDC defines autism as a spectrum disorder with mild to significant language delays, social and communication challenges and unusual behaviors and interests. Children with ASD usually have a high degree of anxiety, are fearful of the unknown and require strict routines in order to cope with their environment. Diagnosing ASD can be difficult. There are no medical or blood tests.

Doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and behavior specialists observe and record a child’s behavior and developmental milestones to make the diagnosis.

Doctors agree that the earlier a child receives intervention services, the better the prognosis for the child’s future. All children with ASD can benefit from early intervention.

Typically, parents are overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn when they are told their child has ASD. In addition to the challenges and exhaustion that come with raising a child with ASD, parents too often have the added burden of three, four or more hours in a car with a child who may not travel well, to get to therapeutic intervention services. The Autism Center in Morehead City has changed that for many parents by offering therapeutic services locally. In addition, the convenience of having services provided in one location brings a sense of familiarity for the children and allows providers to coordinate services.

Our mission (sidebar, left) is ambitious, admits director Lynne Choate, and can be daunting at times.

She explains that the countless hours spent with caring parents who are pleading for communitybased services to help their children replenishes her enthusiasm and builds her energy.

The Autism Center is located on Highway 70

West just past the Kangaroo gas station in a red brick home that—with the help of volunteers, grants and generous contributions from local businesses— was made handicap accessible and supplied with furniture, electronic equipment and a lending library. There is a large fenced-in backyard and room inside for student groups and parent classes.

Certified therapists provide occupational and speech therapy, respite and mentoring services.

Provider “Embracing Differences” partners with the Autism Center to coordinate therapeutic social skills groups for the children and parent education classes.

Other services include therapy dogs, music and art therapy, parent support groups and video behavior role modeling. The possibility of a private school in Carteret County dedicated to serving the autism community is being explored.

Presently the Center serves an average of 40 children per week. Some are home-schooled. Others seek services in addition to those received in public schools. Some higher functioning children need services that are not offered in the public schools and benefit from the one-on-one and group therapies provided at the Center.

Mrs. Choate states that parents tell us we are truly making a difference in their and their children’s lives. We know there are many families in the community that need us and many more businesses and civic organizations who would be willing to financially support our mission. The Center was recently awarded a grant by Bellagurl, Inc., for a professionally designed website to help raise awareness of what the center has to offer families as well as how those wishing to make contributions can do so. Pine Knoll Shores resident Jean Turner, cochair and treasurer of the center’s board of directors, spearheaded the grant application process.

Plans for the future include applying for additional grants to offer scholarships to families who could benefit from services not covered by insurance. “Our hope,” explains Mrs. Choate, “is for no child to be denied needed services due to finances.”

For further information about Crystal Coast Autism Center go to www.ccautismcenter.org or call 252-240-2255. 

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DECOY POSTER TIME!

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It’s time for the annual Core Sound Decoy Festival Poster Contest.

It’s one of the largest festivals on the East Coast, and is a wonderful opportunity for artists to gain exposure.

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ooking for some extra green in your pocket? How does an extra $250 sound?

Not too bad, huh? If you like to draw, sketch or paint, that money could end up in your pocket. All you have to do is enter and win the 14th Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival Poster Contest! But you can’t win if you don’t enter!

Hosted by the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, the poster contest is an

annual event for artists of all skill levels and all ages. There is no entry fee—simply fill out the contest application and submit your entry by the March 31 deadline.

There are a few guidelines: the drawing must fit within a 5”x7” rectangle (see the 2013 poster at left), on a white background.

As part of a longstanding tradition, each year the guild chooses a featured decoy for the festival and the spotted sandpiper was chosen for 2014. So the image must be a spotted sandpiper.

It is also a good idea to check out the guild Facebook page, or the guild website at decoyguild.com, and view past decoy festival posters to get an idea of the traditional decoy festival poster format.

Did I mention that in addition to the $250 cash prize, the winning entry will be used on 2014 Core Sound Decoy Festival posters, advertising flyers, apparel and more?

Talk about a great way to get your name and talent out there! The Core Sound Decoy Festival is one of the largest decoy festivals on the East Coast. This year the guild will be celebrating its 27th Decoy Festival!

Interested? You can call Amie Talton at 252-393-3792 or email amie_talton@yahoo. com to obtain a poster packet, complete with the application and rules, by mail. You can also visit the Core Sound Decoy Guild website at www.decoyguild.com to print a copy of the application and rules.

This year’s poster contest is well underway, so call or email to get your poster packet! Good luck to all who enter!

Wondering what’s up next for the Guild?

Please be sure to check out our list of annual events on our website or Facebook page. We will be giving carving demonstrations at the Dixie Deer Classic March 1–2 in Raleigh, so stop by and see us!  POSTER CONTEST SCHEDULE February 1....Application and rules available March 31..............Deadline for submissions April 15..................... Top 6 posters chosen.

April 16....... Winner selected. President will notify winner by phone.

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Exciting Musical Fundraisers for the Beaufort Music Festival Coming in March!

SHAMROCK SUNDAY

MARCH 16 IN DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

MARCH 22 AT JACK’S WATERFRONT BAR B Y M AT T H E W D Y L A N

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t’s that time of year again and the Crystal Coast is gearing up for the annual Beaufort Music Festival (BMF) to be held on May 10! This year will mark the 26th year that the music festival has been held in Beaufort. In preparation for the event, the BMF will be holding two fundraising events in March.

First, helping to celebrate St, Patrick’s Day, join us for ShamRock Sunday.

On Sunday, March 16, beginning at 3 p.m., come to downtown Beaufort and enjoy food, beer and wine specials along with great live music by The Spread under the tent on Middle Lane. The BMF committee will be unveiling the official lineup for this year’s music festival, along with new and exciting changes to Saturday’s main event. The committee will also be hosting a donor’s lunch earlier on the same day. Interested sponsors are being invited to join us for this special lunch to learn more about how they can help the Beaufort Music Festival. For more information, contact John Hackney via email at john@beaufortmusicfestival.com.

On March 22, from 5–10 p.m., the third annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser is coming back to Jack’s Waterfront Bar in Morehead City. For one thrilling Saturday evening, bands will show off their talent and compete for a spot in Saturday’s lineup. This event attracts a diversity of bands and all types of acts are encouraged to enter. Bands will be judged by a panel of judges, and by the audience as well. So come out and cheer on your favorite band and help them get a chance to play on the big stage.

Tickets for both events are $10 and are on sale now. Tickets for ShamRock Sunday can be purchased from Backstreet Pub, Clawson’s Restaurant and Hannah’s Haus in Beaufort. Tickets for the Battle of the Bands can be purchased at Jack’s Waterfront Bar, Backstreet Pub and Hannah’s Haus.

Additionally, tickets for both events can be purchased by following the links on the Beaufort Music Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ beaufortmusicfestival. The BMF looks forward to seeing you at all of the exciting events leading up to this year’s main festival! 

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23rd Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 15

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on your green and join the jig as leprechauns dance their way to the finest Irish celebration this side of the pond.

Traditionally, Emerald Isle’s St. Patrick’s Festival takes place on the Saturday prior to St. Patrick’s Day. So come out and help us celebrate Saturday March 15 at the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, 8700 Emerald Drive, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

We are pleased to present a variety of enjoyable activities. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, Oak Grove Stables petting zoo and rides, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, face painters, and many other fun, family-oriented activities.

The Little Ms. and Mr. Leprechaun Contest will take place on the main stage at 9 a.m. The contest open to boys and girls ages 2–3 and 4–5 and requires pre-registration by noon on Thursday, March 13. Space is limited to 20 participants, so register early. 

Gold Stage Beer Garden Open....................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Little Mr. and Miss Leprechaun Contest...................9 a.m.

Keelhaul Down.........................................................11 a.m.

4EverAll.................................................................... 12 p.m.

Pure T Mommicked.................................................. 1 p.m.

Big Drink................................................................... 2 p.m.

Heritage....................................................................... 3 p.m Spare Change........................................................ 4:30 p.m.

Emerald Stage Port City Pipes & Drums........................................ All Day Pamlico Joe...............................................................11 a.m.

Redneck Juliets........................................................ 12 p.m.

Justin Castellano........................................................ 1 p.m.

Selah Dubb....................................................... 2:30–4 p.m.

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C R Y S TA L C OA S T S T R E N G T H & C O N D I T I O N I N G

WOMEN’S FITNESS

JOSH WELLS

LIFESTYLE

Get out of your rut— add some competition!

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as the new worn off of your New Year’s resolution?

Are you not where you thought you would be by now? This is a common problem with an easy fix.

Taking the initiative will make the difference between seeing that resolution through and failure. Most people are not sure of what to do or where to turn when this lull happens. This unsureness often leads either to quitting or attempting to stick to a workout routine that isn’t yielding results.

The latter isn’t necessarily bad, but it only maintains your current state of health and wellbeing—it doesn’t improve it. If either of these situations apply to you, then maybe you need a little competition in your life.

Competition? But I’m scared. I’m not in-shape enough to do that.

Those people are crazy! I can’t do that!

These are typical responses to suggesting to a client or friend that they should compete. Why is this the case? Lets look at it.

What is competiton?

Competition is a contest between organisms, animals, individuals, groups, etc., for territory, a niche or a location of resources, for resources and goods, mates, for prestige, recognition, awards or group or social status, for leadership.

All of this sounds awesome to that Type A person who is already competing. But it’s scary for many others—because they may lose or fail. In competition there is always a winner and a loser. Does losing mean that you have failed, though? The answer is NO. Every single person who steps out of their warm and cozy comfort zone is a winner.

Let me explain…

Not all competitions are huge events involving hundreds of people trying to win one little medal. Competition occurs every single day you step foot in the gym. It may be between yourself and a close friend or yourself and a clock. It might be something as simple as you trying to find a faster way home from work. Regardless of what it is you are trying to do differently, it is a competition.

How will this help?

Competition with a friend or training partner. If you work out alone, consider finding someone to train with. When choosing a partner, finding a person who is more advanced will be helpful. This may sound crazy, but someone more advanced will be able to help you push harder. You will dig deeper to keep up. As you improve, you will be able to push your partner just as they did you. You will make each other accountable and you will start seeing the results that you were looking for.

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to the gym or working out, but just can’t figure out how to change things up, there are some easy solutions. A personal trainer will be able to personalize a training regimen for you to reach your goals.

They will keep you accountable and push you through every single workout so that you will continuously improve.

Competition within a class. If you prefer a more social route, joining a class is a great idea. Classes will enable you to socialize, compete against others and have a great time doing it.

CrossFit. CrossFit embodies all of these options. You get personalized attention in a class setting and you will be in constant friendly competition with your fellow CrossFitters, as well as with yourself.

When you take initiative and chose one of these routes to get out of your lull, make sure you have a specific goal and you stick to it.

Without a goal, you have no reason for training and you will end up right back where you started.

Your goal can be an actual competition! You sign up, train for it and do it. You completed that goal which makes you a winner! Look around for something you like to do. There are numerous options: running, lifting, cycling, swimming or a combination of sorts. There is something out there for you.

When you find it, sign up for it right then. Do not wait to think about it because if you do that then you will talk yourself out of it and you are right back where you started. DO NOT LET THAT HAPPEN! Once you sign up for whatever event you think will be fun, you finally have a goal. You have a reason to train. Consult with someone who has experience with whatever event you decide to do so that they can guide you through an appropriate training regimen. Find a friend or two who may want to do the event with you and get started!  Crystal Coast Strength and Conditioning in Newport is dedicated to increasing quality of life through sensible, personalized training tailored to the individual, with guaranteed results. Call 252-764-2398 for more information.

A Mother’s Journey TO FITNESS

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y name is Nichole, I’m a 36-year-old housewife and mother of a 9-yearold boy. Just like many housewives that I have talked to, there comes a time when you start feeling “blah” about yourself. Consistently giving to and taking care of those around you can leave you feeling drained and worthless to the rest of the world.

After I became a mother, I became so focused on my family and others around me that I let myself go. I started to struggle to find a healthy body image again. I tried dieting and attempted the lose-weight-fast schemes, but the weight would all come back a year later. It was a struggle to stay committed.

A little over a year ago I decided to make a serious lifestyle change. I had started losing weight by making smarter food choices, but I was still tired and looking for the healthy body image I was still lacking. I started going to the gym and did multiple cardio machines and some weightlifting but it became very boring to me. I had also tried classes, but nothing seemed to stick. Something was still missing. The problem was my mindset. I needed to change my way of thinking.

BY NICHOLE WETHERALD One night while my son was at his taekwondo class, I noticed a couple of women doing some boxing. I sat and watched them and thought, “Wow, that’s pretty awesome, they look in great shape and I want to look like that!” So I decided to try it! That is when everything changed.

I finally found something that stuck. And this wasn’t the kind of change where you look awesome for a couple months, then gain it right back. This was a serious commitment, something I had never done before and was honestly scared to try. As I’ve learned, most things that are worth trying start with being scared.

So my journey began and I started training with some very inspiring women.

Although it does mean a lot to have encouraging people to work out with, it is also very important to build up a support group of people who will hold you accountable. For that I’m thankful for my husband, who has backed me 100 percent.

And of course we all need that person who pushes you to your limits and tell you to suck it up and try harder. That person would be my boxing coach Jeff Holt. He has helped change my way of thinking to realize that hard work will pay off … in time. It’s not

a fad, it’s a way of life. A complete lifestyle change. I have learned so much and I will continue to use my knowledge to help inspire others.

That is where I’m at today. I have been in this journey for over a year now and have loved every minute of it. In the last year, I have lost 30 pounds thanks to a change in diet and exercise. Since I started boxing, I’ve lost 16 total inches off my body! The results are visible and they provide motivation to push me to become a better me.

As of right now I’m still boxing and taking a course to become a personal trainer, and hopefully, eventually a women’s boxing instructor. My overall goal is to be the best version of myself. I want to be an inspiration for others, to show that you are never too old to set new goals or dream new dreams. As women, it’s very important to have a healthy body image. You never know who you might inspire. In the world we live in today, we need to be positive influences to other women and young girls. It’s not about looking a certain way, but learning to just love yourself enough to want to be healthy and be the best version of you. My advice is to find something you love and pursue it, you won’t regret it. 

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J O H N AT H A N D AY

WA T E R M A R K C H U R C H

If you are interested in hearing more from Johnathan Day, you can contact Watermark Church by calling 336-260-8774 or you can send email to jd@ watermarkchurchnc.org.

HOOKED UP FISHING REPORT

THERE’ S GOT TA B E SO M ETHI N G M ORE!

SPRING INTO ACTION!

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arch 20 marks the beginning of spring. Many anglers consider it to be the beginning of the fishing season here on the Crystal Coast. Regardless, March is a time of change and there will be some serious inshore and nearshore fishing opportunities available for those ready to brave the tough conditions. The days are getting longer, weather is often unsettled and many animals (including a variety of fish) are beginning their spring migrations. Along the Crystal Coast that means fishing heats up! So, get on the water and scout out the opportunities our marine environment has to offer. If you get the chance, check out the Get Hooked Fishing School at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium on March 8. I’ll be offering an in-depth seminar on targeting Flounder and other fish.

A H O O K E D U P L O O K AT W H AT ’ S B I T I N G I N M A R C H

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ABOUT THE CHURCH

C A P TA I N J E F F C R O N K

n life we often get bogged down with our careers, families, relationships … everyday responsibilities that go along with life. I’ve had many people tell me that they feel as if they are stuck in that rut. Recently I preached a message about complacency and what we settle for in our lives. We often ask ourselves: Why do I feel unfulfilled, like I’m just going through the motions? Why do I feel unappreciated? Is there a greater purpose for my life? These are serious questions, and every one of us asks them at some point in our lives.

In the New Testament book of Matthew 14 we see a very simple solution to many of these questions. The disciples had just seen Jesus take five loaves of bread and two fish and, with the blessing of his Father, feed five thousand people. Later, Jesus sent his disciples by boat to the other side of the lake while he went to a solitary place to pray. As the disciples were heading out, a fierce storm arose. Jesus was aware of the storm, and he knew that his disciples needed his help. (MATTHEW 14:25-26): Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said and cried out in fear.

Then they heard the voice of Jesus say (MATTHEW 14:27): Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid. At this point, I would have felt an overwhelming sense of peace knowing that Jesus was coming to the rescue. But Peter decides to question Jesus. (MATTHEW 14:28-29): “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” Then Jesus said, “Come.” Now Peter had to make a decision. Though he may have had some reservations, he knew the man walking on the water was the same man who just fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish. So Peter took the step of faith out of the boat. (MATTHEW 14:29): Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

So many times in our lives when we experience doubt and question what our purpose may be, we need to have the same faith that Peter had when he decided to trust Jesus and step out of the boat. It’s when we decide to play it safe and stay in the boat that we start to experience the doubt and uncertainty. We may even say to ourselves, “There’s gotta be something more.”

Four years ago I said that very thing to myself: There’s gotta be something more. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that there is something more: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. God has a plan for my life laid out perfectly, just as he does for yours. I just had to make the decision to accept that plan, have faith and step out of the boat.

When my family and I moved to the Crystal Coast 21 months ago to plant Watermark Church, we knew that we were entering a season of uncertainty—just as Paul did when he threw his leg over the side of that boat. We were uprooting our family, moving across North Carolina to an area that desperately needed a new church. Some people told me that I was crazy to leave a life of comfort and security to step out into the unknown. Though I understood their feelings, I knew I would have been crazy NOT to step out of the boat and fulfill the purpose that God has planned for my life.

I love this statement that a pastor once told me: “The graveyard is full of complacent people.

People who were comfortable right where they were. People who were not willing to see if there was something more.”

Many of us are experiencing God’s perfect plan, living the life that was intended for us. If that is you, embrace it and live every moment to the fullest with no regrets. On the other hand, many of us are questioning our existence on a daily basis. We are living our life in the boat. When Jesus told Peter to “come,” he sucked it up and obeyed.

Step out of your comfort zone. Make wise decisions and stick to them. Stop listening to the negative chatter in your mind. Choose wise and healthy relationships. Plug your family into a solid and biblically sound church.

Next time you are asking the question, “Is there something more for me in this life?” think of the story of Paul. And remember, the only way you will ever find hope is to get out of the boat. 

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Inshore Bite Although March weather can be tough, the inshore waters will continue to offer many chances to hook up with Speckled Trout, Redfish and some Stripers. Water temps are on the verge of a slow, steady climb this month. The result will come in the form of some hungry fish easing out of their winter slumbers to appease their increased metabolisms. The first areas to heat up will be our creeks and rivers and along the mainland side of the sounds. These warming waters will begin to attract wintering populations of Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum as they attempt to feed upon the surfacing schools of Peanut Pogies, scattered Finger Mullets, clouds of Mud Minnows and crabs. Due to the large amount of slimy green algae covering much of the high-salinity bays this month, anglers can better target Reds by setting up a Carolina or fish finder rig and rigging it with a Gulp shrimp, fresh blue crab or some cut mullet. By casting and letting it rest on the bottom, anglers can avoid constantly getting their bait covered in slime. If you prefer to cast an artificial bait, I would suggest working a top water bait or a weightless Jerk bait. My favorite soft bait for dealing with the slime is Berkley’s 5" Gulp Jerk Shad in smelt, pearl white, root beer gold and new penny. When fished on a weightless worm hook this bait will suspend just below the water’s surface and mimic a wounded minnow when worked with a short pop, pause and slow retrieve. Another great soft bait is Berkley’s new Powerbait 4½" Rib Shad. This bait has a ribbed body that produces some incredible vibrations and combined with the paddle tail it produces lift which is extremely helpful when fishing super shallow water. I will be fishing this scented soft bait on a 1/16 to 1/8oz. jighead.

Nearshore Bite

FISH’N 4 LIFE Captain Jeff Cronk leads fishing and nature charters on the Crystal Coast. To get out on the water with him, call 910‑325‑8194. You can also visit him online at nccharterfishing.com.

If the water temperatures reach 60 degrees by the end of March, we will begin to see schools of Bluefish showing up around the inlets and nearshore live bottoms, and large schools of False Albacore will appear around the inlet tidelines and just outside the surf zone by mid to late March. This spring run of Albacore will be feeding voraciously and will strike most 3–4" metal jigs or soft plastic shiner imitations such as Berkley’s 5" Jerk Shad. To locate these fish anglers should look for flocks of small, white terns hovering frantically just a few feet above the water’s surface. Always approach these surfacing fish slowly and cast a few yards ahead of the school. Use a fast retrieve with an occasional pop or twitch to the rod tip. An Albacore’s strike is swift and hard, and their run is high speed. It’s important to keep the rod bent and the drag light to avoid unwanted break-offs. Since these fish are not great table fare, you’ll want to avoid gaffing them. Rather, grasp them by their forked tails and release them quickly.  MARCH / APRIL 2014 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | 3 5

DISCOVERY DIVING

LEE MOORE

T I D E C H A RT

DIV I N G OU R COAST

CAPE HATTERAS TIDES MARCH 7 TO APRIL 7

IN MARCH

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JOIN DISCOVERY Contact Discovery Diving at 252‑728‑2265 or visit them on Facebook to see what classes and events are coming up. You can also visit discoverydiving.com.

JOIN ECARA ECARA works to continue sinking ships to create artificial reefs here in North Carolina, but their resources are limited. To get involved with ECARA, visit carolinareef.org to check out their current project list.

arch is traditionally one of the coldest months of the year in North Carolina. Water temperatures offshore are in the mid to upper 60s; inshore temperatures are in the low 50s and upper 40s. Even though snow and ice visited the Crystal Coast more than once in February, the wind had a habit of appearing almost every weekend. But these days of waiting for a break in the weather have given divers time to prepare their gear for the upcoming season.

Year-round divers are always checking the condition of their gear. After each dive, the gear is checked when it is cleaned. The basic pieces of dive gear are the mask and fins. Even though these are simple pieces, they allow the diver to see and to be propelled through the water.

Whether the last dive was in a pool, a river, a spring or the ocean, the mask and fins need to be rinsed off with fresh water. This removes any sand or debris from them. If sand or salt dries on the lens of the mask, those white streaks can cause limited visibility.

The regulator has to be rinsed off after every dive. This piece of equipment is life support.

It is best to rinse it off while it is stilled attached to the tank with the air turned on. The positive pressure prevents water from getting inside the first stage. When the second stages are rinsed off, water should be run through the exhaust tee and the mouth piece. This removes any sand or debris that could cause the second stages to free flow. The gauges should be rinsed off as well. Getting sand in the bezel of a compass makes it hard to turn. Turning the bezel while rinsing the compass helps to dislodge any sand that might be in there.

The outside of the Buoyancy Compensator (BC) needs to be rinsed off. The best way to do this is to fully inflate the BC to remove any folds and creases. Once the outside is rinsed off, the inside needs to be rinsed out. When a diver lets air out of the BC, water can get in. If salt water isn’t rinsed out, salt can crystalize inside the BC and rub a hole in it from the inside out. To get water into the BC, divers put water into the inflator hose. The BC isn’t filled up with water, but has enough to slosh around. Once the water has been put in, the BC is fully inflated so the water can be sloshed around. When the water has been sloshed around for about 30 seconds, it is drained out using the inflator hose. The draining process is repeated until no water comes out of the inflator hose. If the BC was used in salt water and wasn’t rinsed off, white steaks and circles from the salt residue will be left behind.

The wetsuit and booties need to be rinsed inside and out after the dive. Rinsing the wetsuit removes salt residue, sweat and in some cases urine. If a diver has been diving for a week and the wetsuit is not rinsed out every day, the wetsuit will develop an odor after the third day that is noticeable from a distance. Booties also need to be rinsed after every day of diving as well.

Both are made out of neoprene and the porous material traps salt and body fluids. Even if the booties and wetsuits are washed after every dive, they can still be washed in a solution with Simple Green or Woolite to remove any odors and give it a fresh smell.

Dive knives also need to be rinsed with fresh water after every dive. Even though a knife might be made out of stainless steel, it will still rust. After rinsing the knife, the knife should be dried off before being put back into the sheath. Titanium knives do not rust, but some of them have stainless steel end caps on the handles. If rust does appear, WD-40 or vinegar can be used to remove the rust.

While setting the gear out to dry, inspect the hoses on the regulator to make sure there are no air leaks or spots where the hose has been cut. Straps on fins and masks should also be inspected to make sure they are in good condition and will not break the next time they are used. Knowing how to take care of your equipment after a dive is an important step in preparing for the next one. If you would like more information on taking care of your gear or the PADI Equipment Specialist Class, contact Discovery Diving at 252-728-2265 or at dive@ discoverydiving.com or like us on Facebook to see what events are coming up. 

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The program will explore the history of the Underground Railroad and the signs, symbols and music that helped enslaved African Americans escape to the north before the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln in 1863.

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