Carolina Salt March 2016

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your life on the Crystal Coast SOUTHERN GARDENER

Spring Plant Selections WILDLIFE SHELTER

The Earliest Babies COOKING SMART

Muffin Meals ON THE MARQUEE AT CCT

Alice In Wonderland LOOK INSIDE FOR FUN & FREE

SPRING FISHING

False Albacore & Redfish

THINGS TO DO ON THE CRYSTAL COAST MID–MARCH THROUGH MID–APRIL page 8

DIVING THE COAST

Dive Boat Etiquette

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Inside This Issue T H E C RYS TA L C OAS T L I F E S T Y L E

F E AT U R E S 12 Southern Gardener

Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your garden for 2016. Southern Gardener provides an overview of some great spring and summer varieties, including new Bouge American beach grass for dunes.

15 The Earliest Babies

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your life on the Crystal Coast SOUTHERN GARDENER

Spring Plant Selections The Earliest Babies

ON THIS MONTH’S COVER March brings us the festive St. Patrick’s Day and We hope you’re enjoying the weather warming,

COOKING SMART

Muffin Meals

and the lengthening days.

ON THE MARQUEE AT CCT

Alice In Wonderland LOOK INSIDE FOR FUN & FREE

SPRING FISHING

16 Make Muffin Meals!

Easter holidays, as well as the first day of spring.

WILDLIFE SHELTER

False Albacore & Redfish

Squirrels (usually Eastern Grays) are first to arrive on the baby train at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport. This year, that train pulled in on February 5.

THINGS TO DO ON THE CRYSTAL COAST MID–MARCH THROUGH MID–APRIL page 8

DIVING THE COAST

Dive Boat Etiquette

We’re looking forward to seeing the spring flowers in bloom!

Looking for a fun, easy and fast way to feed your family in a hurry? “Muffin Meals” was written with busy moms in mind. They are simple to make and portion controlled.

19 Spring Into Fishing!

March 20 marks the first day of spring and anglers venturing out can find some serious inshore and nearshore action. Favorite species for the month are False Albacore and Redfish.

20 Dive Boat Etiquette

With warm weather approaching, it might be time to brush up on your dive boat etiquette.

Little things can make a big difference for everyone aboard.

22 Alice In Wonderland 12 SOUTHERN GARDENER brings a review of some spring planting options.

16 MUFFIN MEALS

cookbook was written with the busy mom in mind!

The world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming to town from March 14-19 for a production of Alice In Wonderland, a weeklong celebration of theater for kids K-8.

The Regulars 8 Things to Do 15 OWLS: The Earliest Babies 19 Hooked Up Fishing 20 Diving the Coast 21 Tides MARCH / APRIL 2016 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | 5

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All articles are written by locals. We cover a wide range of topics including local history, outdoor sports, wildlife, special events and more. Every month we look to you, our readers, to keep our magazine fresh. If you have a story to tell, an event to promote, an interesting local photograph or just some good times stories to share, send them our way. Participation is welcomed and appreciated. Reader contributions are the founding principle of the magazine. We want to be a local resource for you, our readers.

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HOLIDAY FUN MARCH 12

H E A D L IN E

✪ ST. PATRICK’S DAY Festival on Emerald Isle takes place March 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., including the Little Ms./ Mr. Leprechaun contest. Details at right.

Call 252-354-6350 for information.

✪ 25th Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival

MARCH 26

[ 9 AM–6 PM ] At the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, a climbing wall, face painters and many other fun, family-oriented activities. As always, the festival will feature delicious foods such as corned beef and cabbage, shrimp burgers, hamburgers and hot dogs, Mediterranean cuisine, BBQ, funnel cakes, fried peanuts, cotton candy and more. Festival goers can also enjoy a beer garden. The Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun Contest will take place on the main stage at 9 a.m. The contest is for boys and girls ages 2-3 and 4-5, with each participant being judged on the originality and creativity of their costume and overall stage presentation. Contest organizers require preregistration by noon on March 10 and ask that participants be under the main stage’s tent by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Call 252-354-6350 to register.

[ 11 AM ] Hop over to the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street and join the fun at the Beaufort Historical Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Children ages seven and younger are invited to search for hidden eggs filled with candy and enjoy light refreshments. This is a free event; all you need to bring is your Easter basket and arrive early to position yourself for the start of the hunt! The gates to the grounds will open at 11 o’clock sharp for all age groups. For information call 252-728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org.

MARCH 20

✪ Emerald Isle’s Easter Egg Hunt

EASTER EVENTS

✪ EASTER FESTIVITIES in Emerald Isle, Newport and Beaufort are listed under the “Holiday Fun” heading at right. Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt with the little ones.

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[ NOON ] At Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation.

Join the EI Bunny at noon for festivities including sidewalk chalking, face painting, music and more.

Sharply at 1 p.m. the egg hunting whistle will be blown. Egg hunters should bring their own baskets and arrive prior to 12:45 p.m. There is no fee to participate in the egg hunt. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups (4 and under, 5-8 and 9-12) for the finders of the EI bunny’s prize eggs. Joy the Clown will be present for fun face painting! The EI Bunny himself will be on hand for photographs and to award the prizes. Everyone is invited! No registration is required.

MARCH 26

✪ Carolina Home & Garden Easter Egg Hunt [ 1 PM ] Join Carolina Home and Garden at 4778 NC-24 in Newport for our annual Easter Egg Hunt

✪ BHA’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

ARTS | THEATER | MUSIC MARCH 11

Leon Russell at the Carteret Community Theatre At the Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Advance tickets are available at carteretcommunitytheatre.com or by calling 252497-8919. Leon Russell has played on pop, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, standards, gospel and surf records. As a session musician, arranger, producer, singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company owner, bandleader and touring musician, he has collaborated with hundreds of artists.

MARCH 18

The International Film Series presents ‘The Road North’ [ 6 PM ] The International Film Series presents “The Road North” (Finland) at Joslyn Hall in the McGee Building at Carteret Community College.

Suggested donation is $5. Complimentary pastries.

Reservations are required for the “Dinner & Movie” option, which includes dinner at the Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. followed by the film at 8 p.m. Individual price is $40 per person. Tickets for the full series of four films are $140 per person. New this year: cash bar for dinner participants opens at 5:30 p.m.

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Scholarship Fundraiser Concert: ‘Balsam Range’ [ 8 PM ] The Morehead City Evening Rotary Club brings award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range to the Crystal Coast for a local scholarship fundraiser at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.).

Hosted by Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street in Morehead City, tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Purchase tickets online at carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

JUST FOR FUN | KIDS MARCH 9

✪ Merry Time for Tots: ‘Hatteras Jack’ Preschoolers and their caregivers will hear the legend of the albino dolphin Hatteras Jack and learn more about the dolphins that frequent the North Carolina coast. This class will include a craft, story and game to practice following directions, review their colors and learn about themselves as they learn about dolphins. Ages 2-5. Free. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Call the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 252-728-7317.

MARCH 10

✪ Volunteer Training at the Beaufort Historic Site [ 9 AM–4 PM ] You are invited to an orientation for new volunteers at the Beaufort Historic Site.

Anyone interested in historic preservation and research, student educational programs, driving a double-decker bus, leading tours, retail sales in the gift shop or helping with committees are welcome to attend. Stop by 130 Turner Street in Beaufort or call 252-728-5225.

APRIL 2

✪ Carolina Home & Garden Spring Fling Family Fun Day [ 10 AM–4 PM ] Join us for our Spring Open House and Family Fun Day, featuring face painting, live music, pottery for kids, bounce houses and much more. For more information call 252-393-9004. At Carolina Home and Garden, 4778 NC-24 Newport.

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MARCH 24

✪ Favorite Plants for Spring 2016 [ 6–8 PM ] Join Carolina Home and Garden at 4778 NC-24 in Newport for a special event: Favorite Plants for 2016! Greenleaf and wine tasting to follow. For more information call 252-393-9004.

WINING & DINING MARCH 20

Chowda Fest in Cedar Point Enjoy live entertainment provided by Nashville recording artist Bryan Mayer, arts and crafts venders, Food Truck Rodeo and all the Chowda you can eat! Only $5 per ticket at the chowder walk entrance gets samples of all chowders. Crowd favorite award and VIP judges’ choice award. Net proceeds from ticket sales goes to Hannah’s Hope.

For more information call 910-330-7936

APRIL 2

MAR CH 11

LEON RUSSELL performs at Carteret Community Theatre on March 11.

Advance tickets are available at carteretcommunitytheatre.com or by calling 252-497-8919.

Bites & Blues Event [ 5–8:30 PM ] Bite through the night at the fourth annual Bites & Blues! Use your ticket as your guide as you walk the Morehead City Waterfront, stopping at each waterfront restaurant or host business to taste a delicious “bite” from each locally owned participating restaurant. Blues music will fill the air as attendees stroll along their Waterfront route.

At the end of the night, attendees will choose their favorite “Bite Of The Nite.” The winning restaurant will receive honors along with the prestigious White Plate and a monetary prize. Tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, visit the North Carolina Seafood Festival office at 412-D Evans Street in Morehead City or call 252-726-6273. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Carteret Community College Culinary Arts Program. This sell-out event has become a Carteret County favorite among locals and visitors alike, so don’t miss out on the chance to “Bite Through The Night” on the beautiful Morehead City Waterfront!

MAR CH 24

✪ FAVORITE SPRING PLANTS for Spring 2016 at Carolina Home and Garden, 4778 NC-24 in Newport, from 6-8 p.m. Greenleaf and wine tasting. For information call 252-393-9004.

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MARCH 20

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IN MARCH

✪ Brown Bag Gam: Free Lunchtime Lectures Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour. “Gam” is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers, or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free admission. No advance registration required. At the NC Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort.

March 9............................... The Beaufort Dolphins March 16......................The Sinking of the Caribsea

MARCH 19–20

Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course In this two-day hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish.

They begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats.

In addition, they will learn how to make planking systems, both carvel and lap strake and all the appropriate fastening systems. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skill to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own and the confidence to take on the job.

Course fee: $135. Minimum age is 16. All courses are limited in size. Advance registration required.

To register or for information, call 252-7287317. Classes take place at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, 315 Front Street, Beaufort.

[ 10 AM ] 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 ferryboat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. These cruises give birders unique on-the-water access to see and photograph a variety of birds and coastal wildlife.

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 for Coastal Federation members and $25 for nonmembers.

All ages are welcome, through the program is geared toward adults and older children.

Registration is required at nccoast.org/events and is nonrefundable. There is a maximum of 35 participants. For more information call 252-3938185.

SPORTS | FITNESS MARCH 19

2nd Annual Core Sound Run! A 10K, 5K & fun run hosted by the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. The 10K and 5K courses are both USATF certified. For more information call 252-728-1500 or email Shannon Adams shannon_adams68@yahoo.com. To register online visit runtheeast.com.

ENTRY FEES

MARCH 19

✪ Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the active participation in building ship models, a craft as old as shipbuilding itself. The group is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture. Free admission. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the Maritime Museum. For information call 252-728-7317.

5K/10K...................................... $30 (through 3/5) $35 (after 3/5) 5K/10K (under 18)..................... $10 (through 3/5) $15 (after 3/5) 1M............................................ $10 (without shirt) $25 (with shirt)

the 10K and 5K. Shell “medals” for age bracket winners (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 4049, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over). Door prizes for all ages and categories!

SWANSBORO PARKS & REC For more information call 910-326-2600 or visit the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension. You can also register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 25

Pilates Stretch [ 9 AM ] This mat-based class will focus on sculpting and toning the body through stabilization exercises designed to strengthen the core. A series of stretches combined with standing floor work will help engage the core for optimal balance and flexibility. Cost is $10 to walk in; call for series price.

THURSDAYS THROUGH MARCH 31

Zumba [ 5:30 PM ] Zumba is a high-energy workout that incorporates Latin and international music. Join us every Thursday night in March for a workout that will feel more like a dance party; you will leave feeling fit and happy! Cost for series is $25 or $7 for walk-in.

SECOND TUESDAYS

✪ Pins and Needles: Open Sew [ 5–8 PM ] Do you have lots of unfinished projects?

If so, Pins and Needles is for you. On the second Tuesday of each month, individuals will have the chance to have uninterrupted time for completing unfinished projects. It’s a great way to have some social time while making progress. Need an opinion? There will be several available. The classroom is open to anyone who sews, quilts, knits, crochets or does needlework. Have fun! Sew! And show off your skills!

REGISTRATION Race day registration/packet pickup will be held from 7:30–8:30 a.m. on site.

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myriad of reasons, but did you know that in order for us to grow and function as healthy individuals we need touch from the time we are born until we take our last breath? During the presentation, Beau Willsey will share recent research in the field of neuroscience and touch and offer attendees several benefits of massage therapy.

knitting and purling. This is a great chance for you to dive into knitting or to refresh your memory if you picked it up years ago and can’t remember all the ins and outs. All are welcome to come stitch with us. Class is $5 without supplies and $15 with supplies. Pre-registration is required by March 19; minimum of 3 to run the class.

MARCH 18

MARCH 23

✪ Friday Movie Mania: ‘The Good Dinosaur’ [ 6:30 PM ] Come relax and unwind with Swansboro Parks and Recreation and enjoy a blockbuster movie. Movie is free and open to the public and will be shown at the Swansboro Recreation Center.

MARCH 19, 10 A.M.

✪ Easter Eggs-travaganza [ 10 AM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation invites you to join the Easter Eggs-travaganza at Swansboro Municipal Park, 830 Main Street Extension. Age categories are 2 and under, 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12.

Snacks and refreshments will be available. Bring a camera for photos with the Easter Bunny and don’t forget your basket for egg gathering. Event is free and is sponsored by Gigi Robles with Southern Coast Realty Group.

MARCH 22

Kids Yoga [ 4:30–5:30 PM ] April Clark of Second Wind will conduct a fun-filled afternoon of yoga for young people. Join us for stretches and poses as we “reach for the stars” and “wag our tails” in Downward Facing Dog. Teaching poses like Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and the Warrior series will help to build confidence and develop selfawareness. Kids will learn how to use their breath to calm and quiet their mind and body throughout the class and in particular during Savasana or “relaxation time.” Class is $10. Pre-registration is required by March 19; minimum of 4 to run the class.

MARCH 22

Beginners Knitting [ 6–8 PM ] Learn to knit. This class will teach you the difference between casting on, binding off,

✪ Services for the Deaf [ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM ] The North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing staff are available to work with individuals needing assistance in applying for equipment including hearing aids, weather alert radios and specialized phones through the NC DSDHH Equipment Distribution Service. Please call 1-800205-9915 to make an appointment. Reservations are required for the equipment program which meets once per month at Swansboro Recreation Center.

APRIL 1

Kids’ Night In, Parents’ Night Out [ 6–8 PM ] Calling all K-6th graders! Join Swansboro Parks and Recreation for an evening of fun and creative 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 30; $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child.

THINGS TO DO

TUESDAYS THROUGH APRIL 26

Kids Hula [ 4:30–5:30 ] In this class children (keiki) will be learning playful basics for the footwork and hand motions of hula. They may also learn about Hawaiian culture, stories and dance floor etiquette.

Over the four weeks together, they will learn one choreography. Class is for ages 5 and up; cost is $25 for a four week series or $8 walk in.

APRIL 9, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

✪ Touch A Truck [ 10 AM–2 PM ] The Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department will host its 3rd Annual Touch a Truck event, providing 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 being the driver of a fire engine, ambulance, Bobcat and many, many more! You will find arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage vendors, entertainment, children’s inflatables and our annual Fun Run. Come dressed in your wackiest, silliest or most unique costume.

Bring out the entire family for a day of fun and hands on vehicle exploration. Bring your vehicle to the event! 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.

APRIL 9

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APRIL 5

✪ Essential Oils 101: ‘DIY Cleaning Supplies’ [ 6–7 PM ] The essential oils seminar series continues in April. The night begins with an overall review of the benefits of using essential oils, then we will get down to the “dirty” business of making DIY cleaning supplies! DIY products allow you to take control of your family’s exposure to the toxic chemicals found in many cleaning supplies.

Drop-ins are welcome, although pre-registration is encouraged. Class is free, light refreshments served.

[ 8 AM ] Swansboro’s 3rd Annual Riverview 5K run presented by Stevenson Chevrolet will take participants on a scenic route along the White Oak River and throughout historical downtown Swansboro. The run will begin and end at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Center in Municipal Park. Race begins at 8 a.m.; same-day registration will close at 7:30 a.m. Pre-register by April 1, $20; after April 1 registration is $30. This year there will be a onemile fun run. Come dressed in your wackiest, silliest or most unique costume. S

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES PLANT TYPE ������� Ornamental grasses

TASK ���������������������� Cut as close to the ground as possible.

TIP �������������������������� Tying the tops before cutting makes the job fast and easy.

PERENNIALS PLANT TYPE ������� Semi-woody perennials

TASK ���������������������� Cut back to about 4" to produce strong new stems and the best flower display.

PERENNIALS like this butterfly bush.

TIP �������������������������� You can also cut these back anytime during the winter.

EVERGREENS PLANT TYPE ������� Broad-leaved evergreens

TASK ���������������� Prune out stems with winter-injured foliage.

TIP �������������������������� Wait until later in the spring to shear or hedge so new growth will quickly cover cut tips.

SUMMER FLOWERING SHRUBS PLANT TYPE ������� Summer-flowering trees, shrubs, vines, hydrangea and roses.

TASK ���������������������� Remove dead, damaged or crowded stems. Shape or reduce size if desired.

EVERGREENS like this boxwood.

TIP �������������������������� Summer flower buds develop on new growth. Spring fertilization and adequate moisture

in the summer will maximize number and size of summer blooms.

SPRING FLOWERING SHRUBS PLANT TYPE ���� Spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, rhododendron)

TASK ���������������� Prune for shaping or size control after flowering. These plants form buds for next year’s

flowers during the summer. Pruning after mid-summer will cut off flower buds.

TIP ������������������� Removing fading flowers benefits plants like rhododendron and lilac by preventing

seed formation and directing growth into flower buds for next spring. Tanning multistemmed shrubs by removing several of the oldest stems each year will maintain size and keep plant vigorously blooming on new stems.

SUMMER FLOWERING SHRUBS like this hydrangea.

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DUNE BUILDING ������������������������ Rhizomes spread rapidly outward 10-12 feet per year. After becoming

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DUNE STABILIZATION ������������� On bare or partially vegetated dunes, Bouge can be used for quick coverage. It is especially useful on frontal dunes such as the “bulldozed” or re-established dunes. Although dunes serve as temporary protective barriers during storm tides of short durations, they are not effective against persistent beach recession caused by rising sea levels or changing shoreline dynamics. Bouge beach grass is critical to dune formation and stabilization.

SPRING FLOWERING SHRUBS like this rhododendron.

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THE EARLIEST BABIES

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Find out when and how to deal with an orphaned baby squirrel.

quirrels! It’s always infant squirrels and usually Eastern Grays, who arrive on the baby train first at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport. That train pulled in on February 5 this year and the babies onboard still had their umbilical cords attached. In late January and early February they are brand new to the world and out there in the trees with Momma Squirrel doing her best to keep them fed, safe and warm in the dead of winter.

Gray squirrel litters, which occur in the spring and fall, number between three and five infants and as newborns they are commonly referred to as pinkies because they are born pink and hairless. Within one week their skin turns gray because fur is developing underneath. The first sign of hair emerges as little whiskers. Flaps of skin open and become ears the third week of life. Their eyes don’t usually open until they are between four and five weeks old. These little ones generally stay in the trees, quiet and unassuming, until Mom allows them to venture outside the nest—unless something bad happens that Momma cannot control. It could be Mother Nature playing queen of the mountain with a tornado or hurricane that topples a tree where squirrels reside. Even if the tree is not damaged and remains intact, high winds could cause the nest to fall. Most mother squirrels have backup nests just in case.

Predators such as cats, crows, snakes or raptors can attack the nest. Sometimes it’s

another adult squirrel exerting dominance that causes infant squirrels to tumble to the ground. If you find a baby squirrel on the ground, it’s best to look around under pine needles and leaves, stepping very carefully, to ensure there are no more displaced infants needing your help. Fido or your cat, LuLu, may also bring a baby squirrel home uninjured, so it’s best to try to reunite the baby with Mother because sometimes healthy young squirrels found on the ground or transported by your pet are not orphans.

They simply need help being returned to their mother and if you monitor the situation to ensure the youngin’ is not in danger, you’ll witness the mother squirrel “rescuing” the fallen healthy baby by carrying the infant with her mouth by their scruff back to the nest. Even when the baby looks too big for Mom to handle, she will manage.

There are those occasions, unfortunately, when Mom doesn’t make it back to the nest due to meeting her demise by predator, automobile or some freak accident. Let’s assess the situation first. If the baby you’ve found is bleeding, covered with fly eggs (they look like grains of rice) or ant bites, extremely cold and crying nonstop (their alarm sound is like a shrill whistle and when you hear it, you’ll never forget it!) or presents with puncture wounds, the infant squirrel is more than likely orphaned.

When a baby squirrel loses its mother, it is in desperate trouble because squirrel infants are totally dependent upon Mom. A baby squirrel has the best chance of survival when it is cared for by its mother, however, when Mom is removed from the equation, foster Moms, such as wildlife rehabilitators, are their next best option. If you find you truly have a case that supports orphan status, you will have to step in and take over for Mom to save this baby’s life.

Get a shoebox or box about a foot square or a large Tupperware container (without the lid on) or another small suitable container.

Place some soft fabric at the bottom but CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Muffin Meals Cookbook: A New Way of Thinking About Cooking

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ulia Vradelis and Allison Worrell, both from eastern North Carolina, have recently published a cookbook unlike any others.

Muffin Meals, published by Tate Publishing, was written with busy moms in mind. The idea of the cookbook is to provide innovative, easy-to-make meals in your muffin pan.

Julia came up with the idea while watching a show about cupcakes.

“They had asked the chefs to include jalapeños in the cupcake and I thought if you’re going to do that, why not add beef and cheese and make it a taco muffin?” She shared this with her friend Allison, who came up with the name “Muffin Meals.” For the next two years, Julia and Allison developed Muffin Meal recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert … even holidays.

The authors deconstructed old favorites such as shepherd’s pie and chicken and rice and reconstructed them in the form of a muffin. The end result is a diverse set of recipes which look as great as they taste. In addition to being simple to make, they are portion controlled. Most of the recipes are designed for large, Texas-style muffin pans—the perfect size for a meal.

“I think one of the biggest challenges for people these days is to simply eat less,” says Julia. “I’ve always heard ‘make your portions about the size of your fist’ and Muffin Meals accomplishes that without leaving you feeling deprived.”

Every recipe has a color photograph taken by the authors. “We didn’t want to have photos professionally taken because the end result rarely looks like a professionally styled picture,” says Allison. “These are actual photos that we took—the average cook should get the same results!”

Not only did Allison and Julia share this common goal of developing the cookbook, they also shared the loss of loved ones before and during the process. “We chose to donate a portion of the proceeds to hospice, which is very near and dear to our hearts,” says Vradelis.

“Both Allison and I lost our mothers to cancer. I also lost my brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Mona Eckert, to brain cancer five years ago. They were all in hospice care at the end.”

Allison’s mother, Dottie Arnoult, unfortunately passed away before the cookbook was written but Julia’s mother, Vera Eckert, was able to be part of the process and lived to see the final proof. The book is dedicated to their memory.

As two busy moms, Allison and Julia poke fun at themselves being “less-than-great” cooks, so the reader will find most of the recipes easy to follow. They also show how to wrap muffins as gifts. “When our mothers were sick, it was so nice to get a warm meal delivered from friends and family,” reflects Julia. “Muffin Meals freeze well, travel well and make a perfect gift to lift someone’s spirits. Our goal was to create a fun, easy cookbook. It is filled with wonderful memories of our mothers and many we created along the way. We hope we can give back to hospice for the loving care our loved ones received.”

These two authors already have their sights set on their next book: “Moms, Memories and Muffin Meals.” Their next book will involve their readers (Julia fondly refers to them as “Muffin Heads”) by including some of their recipes and stories of cooking with their own Mothers. “Whenever we talk to people about the background story of the book, they immediately share something about their own moms,” says Allison. Some of these stories will be included in the book. If you would like to submit a recipe from your mom, Allison and Julia will take it and turn it in to a Muffin Meal. It could be featured along with your story about you and your Mom cooking together. Please submit

Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Parfaits Makes 12 regular size muffin meals

GRANOLA SHELL: ½ cup margarine or butter, softened 1 egg ¼ cup honey 1 cup oats ½ cup whole bran flakes cereal ½ cup chopped almonds ½ cup flaked coconut ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt

MUFFIN MEALS

is a new cookbook from the kitchen of Julia Vradelis and Allison Worrell and is available in bookstores nationwide, as well as online through Barnes and Noble, Amazon and more. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

FILLINGS: vanilla yogurt fresh fruit jam 1. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.

2. INSERT muffin pulls into muffin pan cups and spray each muffin cup with nonstick cooking spray.

3. MIX first three ingredients.

4. ADD remaining ingredients.

5. DIVIDE evenly among muffing cups, filling each about half full. Take the back of a spoon and press evenly up the sides of the cup to form a shell. (If the mixture sticks to the spoon, spray nonstick cooking spray on the spoon.)

6. MAKE foil balls to insert in each cup.

This helps to keep the granola shell from expanding.

7. BAKE for 10–12 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.

8. FILL each shell first with your favorite jam (we love raspberry or blueberry), then fill with vanilla yogurt. Yummy! your recipe and story to MuffinMeals@gmail. com.

Julia and Allison begin their book signing tour in May. For a list of cities where they will be appearing, go to their Facebook page under Muffin Meals. “We love meeting people and getting their reaction to the book”, Julia says, “It’s been very exciting and we are so grateful for all the local support we’ve received.”

Muffin Meals Cookbook is in bookstores locally and will be in bookstores nationwide.

The book can also be ordered online through Tate Publishing, Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Follow Muffin Meals on Facebook and Twitter. S

MUFFIN PULLS are strips of foil placed in each muffin cup in a criss-cross, so you can easily lift the Muffin Meal out of the cup. They should be long enough to come out of the cup. Spray non-stick cooking spray after you place the pulls in the cups.

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Squirrel babies, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 not towels as they can get their claws stuck in the loops and end up twisting legs trying to free themselves. Put on some leather gloves (they probably don’t have teeth yet but just to be safe). If they are pinkies, there’s no need for gloves and don’t worry about the fabric used, just choose a soft one. Gently pick up the baby and place it in the container. Put the container on a heating pad on its lowest setting and choose a dark and quiet area in your home (a closed door bathroom or closet is good) to house the little one. Then contact your nearest wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife shelter for transport instructions. If you do not have a heating pad, place a plastic bottle filled with warm water and wrapped in a dish towel in the box. Make sure the lid is on tight and the water is not too hot. Do not try to feed the infant squirrel and keep the baby or babies away from any other living beings such as dogs, cats, parrots, children or larger humans.

If, at dusk, you find a cold baby that exhibits no conditions requiring medical attention, it would be best to keep the little one in that dark and quiet area on the lowest set heating pad, as stated earlier, over night. Most mothers will be settled in for the night at dusk anyway to ensure her litter remains quiet and safe from predators. The next morning, place the baby at the base of a tree close to where it was found and earnestly monitor a reuniting attempt with Mom (1 to 2 hours). Most of us have heard the old tale that has become a widespread misconception that wildlife Moms will not accept the baby back if it emits human scent, but that is not true!

MAKE MEMORIES THAT WILL

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She will just be happy to have her baby back. If the reunite does not happen the next day, you will need to give the infant its best chance of survival with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who will most likely have other young squirrels to litter-mate with your rescued squirrel.

If the young squirrel you found or who found you by running up to you is eyes opened and fully furred with a bushy tail, he or she needs to be taken to the wildlife shelter right away. Juvenile squirrels will not be running up to you unless they are in trouble, mainly orphaned. The juvie needs to be with other squirrels to ensure behaviors required to survive in the wild are learned. All wildlife, including squirrels, have developmental, nutritional, housing and handling requirements that are species specific and must be met if the animal has any chance of survival and it’s important to keep in mind that raising a wild animal in captivity is illegal in North Carolina unless you have a state permit.

Squirrels are weaned between six and seven weeks of age, but will continue to nurse until ten to twelve weeks. Wildlife rehabilitators also follow the same developmental process by extending syringe feedings of formula until the juvenile weans and will continue to provide squirrel formula in a dish to be lapped along with offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts until they are behaviorally capable and ready for release. Yes, they are cute and it’s tempting, but squirrels need other squirrels to be raised properly and to live the longest and best squirrel life possible! S

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

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SPRING INTO FISHING! 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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arch 20 marks the first day of spring along the Crystal Coast and anglers venturing out onto our beautiful coastal waters can find some serious inshore and nearshore action! Two of my favorite species to target this month are Redfish and False Albacore.

Both offer sight fishing opportunities that will get your adrenaline pumping and test the limits of your favorite rod and reel combo!

FALSE ALBACORE The little tunny, or false albacore as it’s more commonly known along the Crystal Coast, is distinguished by a scattering of dark spots between the pectoral and ventral fins and elongated wavy markings found on the back above the lateral line.

Kellee Cronk from Swansboro caught Many anglers confuse false albacore with bonito. The this 16-pound albacore while fishing easiest way for anglers to distinguish the two is by the near Bogue Inlet with her husband, teeth. Bonito have very noticeable sharp teeth like a Capt. Jeff Cronk.

Spanish mackerel and false albacore have very small bristle-like teeth. False albacore typically range between 5-15 pounds here along the Crystal Coast and offer some serious rod-bending, reel-screaming action! Aboard Fish’n4life Charters we welcome fly anglers but we usually spend more time casting light spinning tackle to schools of albacore breaking the surface.

There are many locations along the Crystal Coast where anglers can locate large schools of fish during March. Anglers should first scour the edges of the tideline just outside the inlets and along the surf zone before heading farther off the beach. Other great locations include nearshore live bottoms, wrecks and artificial reefs. Small white birds called terns hovering frantically just above the water’s surface while dipping down to the water is a sure sign that albacore are feeding below. I like to approach these birds head-on, idling very slowly. Too much engine noise will spook the albacore. Many bait presentations will produce strikes. Some of the most effective baits I’ve used over the past 25 years include: 4" silver/black topwater baits, 1⁄4-oz. double spec rigs, 2-oz. stingsilvers and 1⁄2-oz. jigheads with a 4-5" glass minnow imitation soft bait. My favorites are Zoom Super Flukes and the Berkley Gulp Jerkshad. Bait color isn’t as important as the fast retrieve action needed to produce strikes.

REDFISH

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.

When looking for redfish this March, anglers should focus their efforts in the shallow bays and creeks behind our beaches as well as the muddy bottom bays and creeks along our mainland. As we move through early spring, our daylight is getting longer and we often get some periods of warmer weather. Together, these two factors will slowly warm these shallow waters which will cause reds to move into these areas in search of food. The bays behind our beaches will have higher salinity water which allows the winter algae us locals call “terd moss” to thrive. For this reason, I will often switch to a very light presentation on my baits. I like to rig a 4" Smelt Gulp Minnow on a 1⁄16-oz. jig head or a 5" Gulp Jerkshad on a weightless hook.

Anglers can work these baits slowly with a quick twitch between retrieves and the bait will rarely come in contact with the bottom and all of that terd moss. Because the water is still cold in March, these fish will be schooled up and it will take a lot of time on the trolling motor searching area bays to locate them. Anglers that choose calmer days and put the time in will often be rewarded with some serious spring redfish action! S MARCH / APRIL 2016 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | 1 9

DISCOVERY DIVING

LEE MOORE

DIVING OUR COAST

D I V E B O AT E T I Q U E T T E

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s warm weather approaches, more divers will be making their way to the coast to go diving on the wrecks out of Beaufort Inlet. For divers to reach the wrecks, they will need to go out on a boat. Boat etiquette is something every diver should know.

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.

① Get to the boat before it is scheduled to leave. Most of the time, dive shops will tell you when the shop opens for a charter. Before getting on the boat, you will have to fill out a release. Get there early if you need to rent gear because you are not the only one that might need gear. Divers using enriched air nitrox will have to analyze their tanks, and only a couple of divers can helped at one time. Boats will leave early if everyone is onboard. If show up at departure time, the other divers who have been waiting for you will not be too happy. You will also have to take the last spot instead of being able to choose your own. ② Ask permission to board. The captain has to perform checks to make sure the boat is ready to run every morning. Just because there aren’t any open hatches, doesn’t mean all the checks are done. Once the captain says you can board, find a spot on the seats, bungee your tanks in place and stow your dive bag and weights under the seat. ③ Set up your gear in your spot. Space is limited on dive boats. Don’t spread your gear out on the deck. This can create a safety hazard for the other divers and crew. Once you are finished with the first dive, stow your fins and other gear under your seat while you are switching out your used tank for the full one. ④ Listen quietly to the roll call and briefing from the captain. The roll is important because the captain needs to know who is on the boat. If they are not listed on the roster, the captain does not know if he is missing someone while offshore. The briefing at the dock tells the passengers who the captain and crew are, areas the passengers are allowed to go when the boat is running and any information about safety equipment on the boat.

The briefing also includes the location of the head, the fresh water shower, the coolers for your food and drinks and the fresh water cooler. The briefing at the dive sight includes the history of the wreck, where the anchor is tied in, entry points on the boats, how the lines are positioned under the boat and how to climb the fins on ladders when exiting the water. ⑤ Use the correct bucket. Boats usually have one bucket for masks and one for cameras. The one for the cameras is usually bigger. The defog used on the masks is harmful to cameras.

The mask bucket is to be used for dipping the mask, not a place to store your mask before or between dives. Divers that put defog on their mask and drop it in the mask bucket cause the clear fresh water to become cloudy and diluted. ⑥ Conserve fresh water in the shower. Boats have a limited amount of fresh water onboard.

The shower is for rinsing yourself off after a dive to remove salt. It is not designed for a full length shower or for washing gear. There are hoses on the dock for that. ⑦ Be mindful of other divers. Foul language has becoming commonplace, but that does not mean it’s proper. A lot of families come to the Crystal Coast to dive. This is their yearly vacation and they do not want to be on a boat where the language could offend their children. Divers can be as young as 10 years old. If you are very loud and use foul language, you may not be allowed back on the boat on future charters. ⑧ Tip the crew. The crew makes you sure you get to and from the dive sites safely. They help you in and out of the water and will do anything they can to make sure you are able to do your dives. There is very little spare gear, so if the need arises, the crew will let you use theirs. (This is another one of the reasons you should check your gear and make sure it is functioning properly before you leave the dock.) S If you would like more information about diving some of the best wrecks with some of the best marine life in the world, contact Discovery Diving at 252-728-2265 or at dive@discoverydiving.com or like them on Facebook.

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