Island Review - May 2019

Island Vol. 24, No. 5 ▪ A.B. Beach Music Festival ▪ Summer Concert Series ▪ Kayak for the Warriors ▪ Crystal Coast Boat Show ▪ Mile of Hope ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes

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Features

Coasting..................................................................................................................................................................8 Crystal Coast Boat Show.......................................................................................................................................14 Summertime Jams - Concert Series Begin...........................................................................................................30 Kayak for the Warrior.............................................................................................................................................46 'Dueling Chicken' Bills...........................................................................................................................................55 Give a Rip..............................................................................................................................................................56 Selecting a State Nickname..................................................................................................................................60

Departments

Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar........................................................................................................................20 Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................29 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy – Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium.....................................................................................................................................................34 Focus on Fitness...................................................................................................................................................38 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................39 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................44 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................52 Tourism Barometer................................................................................................................................................53 Garden Gate..........................................................................................................................................................63 Crossword Puzzle..................................................................................................................................................66 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................68 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................72 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................75 Advertiser Index.....................................................................................................................................................77

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................42 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor's Notes...............................................................................................................................................64

Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Danielle Bolton, Trace Cooper, Sarah Cutillo, Shannon Kemp, Ken Jones, Tom Kies, Randy Martin, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Mike Wagoner & Julia Batten Wax Ad & Editorial Deadline For JUNE 2019 Issue: Friday, April 26

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Mosquito Run at Fort Macon Join For Macon State Park for the 2019 Mosquito 10K & 5K Run, Walk or Roll on Saturday, May 4. The event is hosted by the Friends of Fort Macon and Amos Mosquito’s and sponsored by LES Contracting and Garrison Grading and Construction.

According to organizers, the 10K & 5K courses have proven to be the most challenging in Eastern North Carolina. The natural beauty of the courses is unmatched. They cross natural wetlands and continue through an early growth maritime forest and thickets.

They also wander across pristine sand dunes. The 10K has the added challenge of running on the beach beside the ocean.

Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women overall, plus the top runners by age groups. Register at friendsoffortmacon.org or call 252-726-3775. Discounts are available for groups and the military. The race begins at 8am at the Fort’s Visitors Center. Packet pickup and late registration will be held from 2-6pm on Friday, May 3 and beginning at 6:30am on race day.

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“It was a great experience hosting Tom at our brewery.” Smith said. “He’s such a creative brewer, and it was a blast working with him to put together this burly Baltic Porter. With both of us being dark beer fans, it seemed only fitting to brew this style. The final result was as good as we could have hoped, carrying layers and layers of chocolate flavor.”

The collaboration beer was released in April.

Miles of Hope Each year, the Mile of Hope Foundation brings pint-sized cancer patients to the shores of Carteret County for an all-expense paid trip to the beach. It’s a whirlwind of events, from special dinners and tours to treasure hunts with pirates and the alwayspopular sand castle building competition, which the public is invited to help judge.

The pediatric oncology patients are selected through the children’s hospitals affiliated with Duke University in Durham, ECU in Greenville and the UNC-Chapel Hill. Usually, about 125 people arrive for the festivities, including patient’s parents and their siblings.

The touching event has been held during Mother’s Day weekend since 1991 and takes a team of volunteers and donors.

This year’s event is planned for May 10-12 and the public is invited to join in the fun on Saturday. May 11, during the sand castle building contest. Held on the beach at the Atlantis Lodge, the public is welcome to join in and build castles in the sand, or they can participate in voting for their favorite team.

Collaboration Beer Crystal Coast Brewing Company of Morehead City and Mill Whistle Brewing of Beaufort have teamed up to release their second collaboration beer. Inspired by local folklore and as a tribute to those in the Old Burying Grounds in Beaufort, the beer will be named the Graveyard Sister Baltic Porter.

The 7.9 percent% Baltic-style porter was brewed at Crystal Coast’s brewery in Morehead City by Mill Whistle’s head brewer and founder Tom Backman and Crystal Coast’s head brewer Billy Smith. The beer was brewed using North Carolina grown malt from Carolina Malt House and features a fudgy chocolate malt character with a 8

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Pine Needle Basket Workshop As part of the Beaufort Historic Site’s Living History series, Sandi Malone will conduct a workshop on the centuries-old folk art of pine needle basket making from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 18 at the site’s Welcome Center at 130 Turner St. Participants will learn all aspects of the craft, from how to collect the necessary materials to making a pine needle basket of their own.

The art of pine needle basketry can be traced back to east coast Native American tribes, who coiled and stitched pine needles to create feed baskets and vessels to transport water. The practice achieved decorative art status during the Civil War when women began using pine needles to make hats. Today, pine needle basket makers still use the original coiling and stitching technique as the Native Americans.

Registration is required. A materials fee of $45 must be paid at the time of registration and a bag-lunch break is scheduled. For information, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Bikes and Blooms in Emerald Isle The Emerald Isle Garden Club encourages businesses and residents to color the town in flowers May 4-5 as part of its first Emerald Isle Bikes and Blooms. The event coincides with the annual Bike the Banks event.

Participants are decorating with bike themed floral arrangements and making them visible for the bikers in town.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite at the Welcome Center.

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Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance by calling 252670-0230.

Running in the Sand Just because you’re at the beach doesn’t mean you won’t have a chance to put on those running shoes. Carteret County’s popular beach run series returns May 16 at the Atlantic Beach Circle. The bi-weekly runs offer 1-mile, 5K and 10K options and are open to all skill levels and all ages.

The races, organized by the Carteret County Parks and Recreation Dept., offer a nopressure approach to finding a little motivation and competition. If you’ve been thinking about participating in an organized run/walk, this is a great place to start. Races on May 9 and 23 begin at 6:30pm, but get there early in order to register.

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Quality Quilting The Crystal Coast Quilt Show returns to the civic center May 17-18 for its 34th year. Open from 9am to 5pm both days, the show features all things quilt related, from vendors to exhibits to demonstrations.

Prizes are awarded in several categories and guests have the chance to view some of the area’s best quilting talent under one roof. Visitors will have the opportunity to win the featured queensized quilt. Tickets for the show are $7, age 12 and under are free.

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Crystal Coast Boat Show – Celebrating Life on the Waterfront 12th Annual event May 18 and 19, 2019, bring in-water and on-land boat plus family fun to downtown Morehead City For the past decade, Downtown Morehead City, Inc. has partnered with vendors, nonprofits and boat dealers in our area to celebrate something that is a major part of our lives – boating and fishing.

Living on the Crystal Coast, some of our fondest memories are on or along the waterfront, and the annual Crystal Coast Boat Show has become a reminder of this. For two days boat and fishing enthusiasts and their families have a chance to stop by and learn the latest in boating, while taking time to enjoy all that downtown Morehead City has to offer, visiting shops and restaurants and enjoying the many special events that enhance the experience of the Crystal Coast Boat Show.

Those who enjoy the show year after year, will be pleased to see some of the traditional events return to the line-up, including the Sunshine Band’s kick-off celebration in Jaycee Park, the Morehead City Chapter, Antique Automobile Club of America’s 45th annual Classic Car Show and the Carteret Home Builders’ cornhole tournament. From free sailboat rides by Sail Carteret to delicious food from local vendors to marine products and merchandise, and of course boats, there is something for the entire family to enjoy May 14

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18-19 in downtown Morehead City.

The waterfront sets a perfect backdrop, providing restaurants, bars and shops to visit while in the area. In spite of the devastation of Hurricane Florence, downtown Morehead City has seen wonderful additions and changes and still boasts the popular establishments everyone has come to know and love.

“We are so excited to present to the community a variety of events throughout the weekend, all celebrating some of the most vital industries to our Morehead City community,” said Lisa Rueh, executive director of Downtown Morehead City, Inc. “This event wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful partners and sponsors.

We welcome the community to come and see the largest in-water salt water boat show in Eastern North Carolina and invite them to enjoy all that downtown Morehead City has to offer.”

The Crystal Coast Boat Show features both new and used boats, in-water and on land, and showcases a variety of marine products and services, outdoor gear, fishing tackle, brokers and resource conservation groups. The boat show is free and open to the public from 9am-5pm on Saturday, May 18 and 9am-4pm on Sunday, May 19.

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From the Board President Message from John Hagle, chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors arteret County is a wonderful place with a beautiful coast, desirable climate and friendly people. It is a place where some have lived a lifetime, others visit and many, after a visit, return as quickly as they can to live, work or retire.

They create new businesses, join existing businesses, or retire to enjoy our pristine beaches, crystal waters and the rich historic shores. Even hurricanes do not discourage wanting to work and live in our wonderful area.

Your chamber board of directors is a diverse group of business owners and associates, educators, health service providers, economy developers and tourism professionals. The board is committed to servicing its members and promotes civic and economic progress. The board and chamber staff collaborate with and works together with businesses, residents, visitors, local, state and federal government to preserve our beautiful natural environment and continue to strengthen our economic environment so that Carteret County continues to be a desirable place to live and where businesses are sustainable and can develop.

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Our county and its Crystal Coast are growing and changing.

New technologies and infrastructures like expanding and improving internet services, health care services, educational opportunities and conversion of US 70 to Interstate 42 will provide existing and new businesses new means of operation and continued growth opportunities.

Hurricane Florence was devastating to our county, but we are recovering. Businesses and residents are continuing to make repairs and come back strong. The strength and vitality of businesses, professionals and residents and your chamber will continue to make Carteret County a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

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New Report Ranks 10 Airlines Delta Airlines is the best airline in the country.

So says The Points Guy, an aviation points and rewards site, in its 2019 Best Airlines Annual Report.

The Points Guy ranked the Atlanta-based Delta its top among airlines because it found that nearly 93 percent of its planes arrived on time and gave it props for its vast network of lounges and cities served and its record of not bumping passengers from its flights.

According to the group’s third annual survey, Delta only bumped 32 passengers out of more than 136 million Delta fliers.

All of these accolades helped Delta rise two spots to dethrone two-time champ Alaska Airlines. Delta has been the most improved airline since The Points Guy released its first report in 2017 when Delta ranked No. 7.

But Alaska Airlines, No. 2 this year in the rankings, still earned praise from The Points Guy for its loyalty program “because it offered the best value and good perks for all three tiers of membership.”

The Points Guy came up with its rankings by looking at criteria such as customer satisfaction, cabin comfort, timeliness, lost baggage and lounges. New categories like cancellations, bumps and revenue passenger miles, such as use of airline passenger tickets/miles and frequent flier programs, were added this year, Brian Kelly, CEO and Points Guy founder said in a release.

“It’s been a milestone year for aviation in America, and this report directly reflects the changes in the industry and consumer preferences with shake-ups in our top rankings,” said Kelly.

Other big winners included Southwest Airlines at No. 3, which, though it fell a notch due to Delta’s rise, still had the best customer service. “They had only 602 complaints despite flying more domestic passengers than any other airline,” the survey said.

Hawaiian Airlines notched the biggest bump up the Top 10 chart, rising four positions to No. 5 due to its record for sending flights off on time _ the best of the bunch, according to The Points Guy. Only 6.4 percent of Hawaiian’s flights were delayed for 30 or fewer minutes. This is well below the average of 15.6 percent for the 10 airlines overall and the 24.6 percent for the lowest-ranked airline, the Denver-based Frontier.

Frontier Airlines fell five positions because of a poor on-time record (nearly one out of every four flights was delayed, the survey said) and Frontier, Spirt and Allegiant’s on board offerings were deemed the weakest.

Miramar-based Spirit Airlines didn’t fare as well in the 2019 survey.

Spirit fell two notches to No. 9, docked for “the stingiest” 28-inch average seat pitch of all the airlines. But Spirit had the best ratio of

The Best Time to Book You can save money on airfare by booking on the right day during the right time, according to CheapAir. After reviewing 917 million airfares in more than 8,000 different markets, CheapAir has released its recommendations for the best time to purchase flights in 2019. According to the site, the best time to purchase a plane ticket is 76 days before your travel date.

When you’re looking to buy a winter flight, CheapAir says you should avoid Christmas week and ski destinations and buy a ticket 94 days from your travel date. The prime booking window for winter vacations is 74 to 116 days with the average domestic winter fare coming out at $433, making it the most expensive time of year to travel.

Peak summer travel dates are between June 15 and Aug. 15 with the best flight deals in late August and September. The prime booking window is 21 to 150 days from the trip, with the best day

fare cost per mile flown for paying passengers. And recent changes in Spirit’s leadership could have the airline soaring higher on the 2020 survey.

In October 2018, Spirit ranked No. 1 for on-time performance, according to the Department of Transportation and just 11 percent of its passengers arrived late.

Here’s the 2019 rankings and how they compared to the 2018 Points Guy survey: 1. Delta (up two) 2. Alaska (down one) 3. Southwest (down one) 4. United (steady) 5. Hawaiian (up four) 6. American (steady) 7. JetBlue (up one) 8. Allegiant (steady) 9. Spirit (down two) 10. Frontier (down five).

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for booking 99 days from the travel date. The average fare is $365 for a summer domestic flight, though you can find significantly lower rates in the second half of August and September.

Lastly, fall flights are best booked 69 days out with the prime booking window set between 20 to 109 days from your travel date. The average fall domestic travel fare is $342, which makes it the best season to find air travel bargains.

CheapAir also dispelled the myth that booking on a certain day of the week will result in a lower airfare. According to the site, the difference is about $1. However, you can get a cheaper flight based on the days you fly.

Departing for your trip on a Tuesday will result in nearly an $85 drop in fare price than if you flew out on the most expensive day, Sunday. If you can’t fly out on Tuesday, try to fly out on Wednesday and always try to avoid flying on Friday or the weekends, which will be more expensive.

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1, 8, 15, 22: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration.

10am. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-7263775.

Wed. 1: Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking & History. 8:30am. Experience Outer Banks history and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of Cape Lookout National Seashore, with the NC Maritime Museum. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult. Cost is $35 per person. Details: 252504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com.

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31: Behind the Scenes Shark Snack. 2:30-3:30. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 3: First Friday – Civil War Medicine. 2-3pm.

Gary Riggs, the military interpretive units coordinator at Tryon Palace, delves into medical practices and procedures used during the Civil War, both at home and on the battlefield. Cost is $6. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

4-5: Bikes & Blooms. To welcome riders for the Bike the Banks events, the Emerald Isle Garden Club encourages local businesses and residents to colorfully display bicycles and blooms. Others are encouraged to vote for their favorite. Last year, more than 30 displays were featured around town.

4, 11, 18, 25: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 4: Wooden Boat Show. 9am-4pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a day full of demonstrations, lectures, races, competitions and more, all focused on some of the most elegant wooden boats still in action. While the fun takes place on the Beaufort waterfront, free parking and a shuttle is offered at the site’s Gallants Channel Annex. Details: 252728-7317 or www.beaufortwoodenboatshow. com.

Beaufort National Boatbuilding Challenge.

11am-5pm. Join the fun under the big top on the Beaufort waterfront as two-man teams attempt to construct a skiff in four hours … and then take it for a spin! Construction runs through 3pm and judging is planned from 3-4pm. Entry fee is $100. Details: 20

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Bike the Banks. 8am. This event offers three rides to choose from, 10 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles, all showcasing the area’s beautiful scenery. Entry fees are $25 to $40.

Register at active.com. Details: mrt@ec.rr. com.

Reelin’ for Research. This charity fishing tournament in Morehead City benefits UNC Children’s Hospital’s research division. Details: reelinforresearch.org.

Mosquito Run/Walk. 8am. The Friends of Fort Macon organize this annual run/walk at the state park. This year’s event includes both a 5K and a 10K. Sign up at runtheeast.com.

Sun. 5: Around the Island Race. 8am-Noon. This nonstop race around the islands that form Beaufort Harbor is organized by the NC Maritime Museum. Course is chosen on the day of the race based on wind and weather conditions. Begin and end at the museum’s watercraft center. Details: 252-504-7740 or www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.

6, 13, 20: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 9-10am.

Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation gymnasium. Parents must accompany children. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Tue. 7: Behind the Scenes – Conservation Lab. 2pm.

Learn about the conservation work that is done to artifacts on exhibit at the Governor’s Palace, NC History Center and historic homes around Tryon Palace. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Wed. 8: Kayak the Salt Marsh. 9am-Noon. Learn about local history and the importance of sale marshes while enjoying a relaxing paddle with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort.

Instruction and safety lessons provided.

Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Advance reservations required. Cost is $35 per person, $20 with own kayak. Details: 252-504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Merry Time for Tots – Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs. 10am. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the NC Maritime Museum to learn all about pirates through songs, stories and crafts.. Ages 2-5, free. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-5047740.

9 & 23: Beach Run. 6:30pm. Carteret County Parks and Recreation organizes this annual series featuring 1-mile, 5K and 10K options for all skill levels at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Cost is $7 per race. Registration begins at 5:15pm.

Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com.

Fri. 10: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented.

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Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sun. 12: Crystal Coast Triathlon. This first time event features a full triathlon, including a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run as well as a half triathlon option and other variations beginning in downtown Beaufort.

Details: crystalcoasttri.com.

Mon. 13: Bird Hike. 9am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775.

14 & 21: Behind the Scenes – Gardens. 2pm. Tryon Palace Gardens Manager Hadley Cheris takes guests on a tour to discover what is popping up in the 16 acres of gardens on site. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Wed. 15: Living History – Essential Oils. 10am-2pm.

Join the Beaufort Historical Association for a workshop on the many benefits of essential oils. Cost is $15. Details: 252-728-5225.

Lunch & Learn. Noon. The Beaufort Historical Association welcomes author Deborah Van Dyken and illustrator Susan Mason to Clawson’s, Beaufort, for a familystyle luncheon. Tickets are $35. Details: 252728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

16 & 31: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am.

Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252726-3775.

Thur. 16: League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters will meet for lunch and a speaker at No Name Pizza, Morehead City . This month, the club welcomes Carteret County Shore Protection officer Rudi Rudolph.

Details: carolgeer@gmail.com.

Fri. 17: Astronomy. 8pm. Meet at the bath house at Fort Macon State Park for a chance to view the night sky through a telescope. Details: 252-726-3775.

17-18: Crystal Coast Quilters’ Guild. 9am-5pm. The Crystal Coast Quilters’ Guild honors the art of quilting with a show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Vendors, a silent auction, exhibits, raffles and more make this a great opportunity to learn more about the craft. Details: www. crystalcoastquiltersguild.org.

Beaufort Music Festival. Historic Beaufort hosts this annual music festival that features a wide genre of music. Held at the Gallant’s Channel site off, just off Highway 70. Family

friendly. Details: beaufortmusicfestival.com.

18-19: Crystal Coast Boat Show. Held on the Morehead City Waterfront, the Crystal Coast Boat show features both new and used boats and showcases a variety of marine products and services, including outdoor gear, fishing tackle, outfitters, brokers, fishing clubs and resource conservation groups. The show includes vendors, vintage automobiles and entertainment. Details: www. crystalcoastboatshow.com.

Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. 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. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: www.the watercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740.

Sat. 18: Colonial Market. 10am-4pm. Experience the excitement of a colonial market during a militia muster at Tryon Palace with historic craft demonstrations and performances by the Fife and Drum Corps. Details: www.tryonpalace. org.

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

AB Beach Music Festival. 11am-6pm. The Town of Atlantic Beach brings a chance to shag on the shores this spring with its popular music festivals. Performers include Coastline, Band of Oz, Fantastic Shakers and the Mighty Saints of Soul. Free.

Living History – Pine Needle Basket Workshop. 10am-2pm. The Beaufort Historical Association welcomes Sandy Malone for a study of pine needle basket making. Guests will make a basket they can keep. Bring a bag lunch. Materials fee is $45. Details: 252-7285225.

Sun. 19: White Oak Birding Cruise. 10am-Noon.

Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound including Huggins and Bear islands, for migratory birds. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries. Cost is $20-$25. All ages are welcome, although the program is geared toward adults and older children. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252393-8185 or www.nccoast.org.

Sun. 21: Living History – Hand Spinning. 10am1pm. Learn about the ancient textile craft of drawing fibers out to make yarn at this Beaufort Historical Association program.

Details: 252-728-5225.

Thur. 23: Brown Bag Gam – Sea Turtles. Noon.

Pack a lunch and join the staff at the NC Maritime Museum and learn about the region’s sea turtles. Free. No reservation required.

Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com, 252-504-7740.

Sat. 25: K4TW 5K & 10K Beach Runs. 8am. Join the Kayak for the Warrior organizers for a friendly beach run in Pine Knoll Shores. Cost is $25$30. Awards to top three in several age and gender groups. Register at www.runtheeast. com.

Cannon Day. Watch a demonstration on the Civil War cannons at Fort Macon State Park.

Firing demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Caviar Tour & Tasting. 10:30am-Noon.

Marshallberg Farm, the largest Russian sturgeon farm in the county, opens its doors for farm tour and caviar tasting. Check out the 40 recirculating aquaculture tanks teeming with sturgeon and taste the bounty of their labor. Cost is $20 and tickets can be purchased at www.marshallbergfarm.com/ tours.

Concert in the Park. 7-8:30pm. Join the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free summer concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested. The season opens

with The West Carteret High School Jazz Band. Details: 252-726-5083.

Sun. 26: Memorial Day at Tryon Palace. In honor of the holiday, the palace will offer free admission to all active duty and military veterans and their dependents. Details: www.tryonpalace. org.

Let’s Hang On. 8pm. This Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons tribute band performs at the Crystal Coast Civic Center thanks to the Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com or 252-7261501.

Tue. 28: Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop. 2pm.

Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Wed. 29: Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve.

9-11:30am. Get up close and personal with some of the plants and animals of the Rachel Carson Reserve. This NC Maritime Museum program includes a guided hike through the different habitats of Town Marsh and Bird Shoal. Age 13 and up, $20. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Evening Gun. 4pm. Gather at Fort Macon State Park to watch the 19th century cannon firing process in the military tradition of the Evening Gun. Nearby US Coast Guard Base Fort Macon provides the cannon crew. Details: 252-726-3775.

31-June 1: Cruisin’ to the Cape. The annual car show at MacDaddy’s, Cape Carteret, features live music, craft vendors, food and more.

Fri. 25: Concert at the Fort. 6:30pm. Friends of Fort Macon annually bring visitors to the site with its popular concert program. The season kicks off with the Carteret Sunshine Band.

The concerts are free and open to the public.

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Details: 252-726-3775.

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Enjoying May in Emerald Isle

M

ay is always a beautiful month in Emerald Isle. We have many exciting events taking place in May. I am pleased to announce that the National Day of Prayer will be observed in Emerald Isle on Thursday, May 2nd at 12 noon. This year the event will be held around the flag pole at the Town Administration Building. There will be ongoing celebrations throughout Carteret County at various town halls and administrative buildings. Please join me at 12 noon for this most important event.

You are invited to join us as we join with Americans throughout our nation as we celebrate National Day of Prayer. See you at 12 noon on May 2nd at our Town Administration Building as we join together in prayer for our nation.

The theme of this year’s Annual National Day of Prayer is: #Love1another.

May also affords us the opportunity to remember all of our service men and women who gave their life for our country on Memorial Day. This year Memorial Day is May 27. Let us remember and let us never forget the sacrifice they made for us to enjoy our freedoms. Memorial Day is a time to remember and thank God for those who gave their life. I encourage you to take time and REMEMBER! All too often we think of Memorial Day the start of summer, a big auto race, or a time for a three day weekend. But for all Americans Memorial Day should

be a day of remembrance. Let us remember with a thankful heart! In writing this article I found the following prayer from the Archdiocese of Detroit: “Loving God, today we remember and pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Services who have died in the defense of our nation; from the days of the Revolution to these days in Iraq and Afghanistan. They paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we hold so dear. There is no greater love than this, than to lay down one’s life for a friend. It is only by your grace and love they have for you and this nation that gave them the strength to lay down their lives.

We beseech you God, to receive these servants of peace into your loving embrace and grant them the eternal peace that surpasses all understanding. We also remember the family members of these great heroes. They too suffer a great and painful sacrifice. Bestow upon them the blessings of your consolation and peace. May you ease their sadness as they continue on the road to serenity and hope. To you we offer this prayer knowing you fulfill the heart’s desire of those who seek you with noble intentions. May our prayer for true and lasting peace be answered in accordance to your will and for the good of your sons and daughters. Grant this our loving God.” May God bless each and every person. Enjoy the month of May.

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~Emerald Tidings~ New Town Manager Chosen

As was recently announced, the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners has selected the next full-time town manager of Emerald Isle. The schedule calls for Matt Zapp to assume the position in mid-June. Matt is the current town manager in Benson, NC. I have congratulated Matt and pledged that I will do everything I can to ensure a smooth managerial transition. He and I have begun communicating and sharing updates, and we intend to continue this dialogue in the weeks ahead of his formal arrival and for a limited time after as deemed necessary by the town.

This schedule does require that I be involved for the duration in preparing and finalizing the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 town operating budget for the new fiscal year, which commences on July 1. To this end, I have been actively engaged with the staff for several weeks in crafting a recommended budget proposal for the town board of commissioners’ consideration. The plan is for management’s proposed budget to be formally presented to the board on May 14 with a public hearing on the proposal scheduled for June 4. The board of commissioners has scheduled consideration of adoption of the official budget for June 11th.

In addition to the very important budgetary process, there are a lot of things going on in this very busy spring season. In March, we hosted a hugely successful and likely the best attended St. Patrick’s Day Festival ever. Attendance was estimated at approximately 30,000, and it was great to see the community celebrating again since all major Town events had been cancelled since Hurricane Florence left us in September. This writing immediately follows the annual marathon, half-marathon & 5k road races on the streets of Emerald Isle. By all accounts, it was a tremendous success with very favorable weather, a large group of dedicated volunteers engaged and in excess of 1,150 participants in all events. I thoroughly enjoyed both events, and my observations were that local businesses were very positively impacted by the St. Patrick’s & running events.

Beach Nourishment Nearing Completion

Beach nourishment in Eastern Emerald Isle is now underway as well. Phase 1 of the Post Florence Beach Re-nourishment Project which began earlier this year has progressed on schedule thus far and is projected to be complete before the April 30 deadline. Although weather, environmental permitting requirements and things like equipment issues can adversely impact 24

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the project schedule going forward, the contractor remains committed to completing the project on time and within budget. Thus far, the project has successfully replenished the beaches of Salter Path and Indian Beach next door with top quality sand and we expect nothing less to be the outcome in Emerald Isle. Upon the arrival of the equipment used in the operation and for the safety of all parties concerned, the Town acted to suspend beach driving privileges for the entire project area beginning at the “dog leg” four-wheel drive beach access location and going east to the Indian Beach town limits. This prohibition will stay in effect for the duration of the project.

Shortly after the sand is on the beach, the contractor will begin installing dune plantings.

It is imperative that beachgoers refrain from crossing the dune planting areas in the weeks ahead as these plantings have a significant benefit in dune sand retention. Please do your part in helping to educate your guests and other visitors on the importance of giving these dune plantings a chance to survive.

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Grant Awarded

As a result of the impacts of Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina General Assembly thankfully created a source of funding to assist distressed areas in the state affected by the hurricane. Specifically, the authorization included the creation of the NC Office of Resiliency & Recovery to distribute grant and loan funding to eligible communities in disaster declared counties. Based upon management’s recommendation, the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners authorized the staff to submit an application for grant funds to assist with expenditures that were not eligible for federal disaster reimbursement assistance.

The board also authorized staff to apply for a 0% interest short term loan to assist with the town’s cash flow needs during the lengthy federal FEMA reimbursement process for eligible expenditures incurred by the town. I am most pleased to report that Emerald Isle was awarded $370,000 in grant funds and $2 million in 0% interest loan funding. Given that the town currently has outstanding reimbursable expenditures in excess of $2.4 million, these funds are a much needed and welcome relief for the community.

Town officials and residents can now rest easy that the town will have sufficient cash flow in the months and years ahead related to the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. These funds will ensure that the town can meet all its obligations until reimbursements are received with the authorized no cost loan, and the grant funds will allow the town to meet its annual debt service obligations without any unnecessary delays and resulting negative outcomes.

Paid Parking is on the Horizon

With the warmer weather and approaching tourism season, the Town’s Parks & Recreation Department will soon begin charging parking fees at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and the Western Ocean Regional Access on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. In past years, this has begun around the Easter holiday. Due to the impacts of the beach project on Eastern Emerald Isle, this year the town will defer beginning the fee collections at both accesses until Friday, May 17. For more details on regional beach access parking for visitors and residents, please refer to the Town’s website or contact the Emerald Isle Department of Parks & Recreation.

Construction Debris Must be Removed by Residents

The town continues to have an abundance of debris along street right-of-ways related to construction activity in town much of which is likely the result of Hurricane Florence damages. The town desires to cooperate with property owners and their agents to the maximum extent possible, but we need contractors and owners to remove Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris from the right-of-ways as soon as possible. Be reminded, the town does not collect C&D debris from the street edge as part of its solid waste collection service. Contractors or residents may transport C&D debris to the Carteret County operated Newport Transfer Station located at 800 Hibbs Road in the Newport area.

Disposal fees apply to anyone delivering to the Hibbs Road facility. Residents of Emerald Isle may transport small amounts of C&D debris normally associated with household maintenance to the Fire Tower Road (Hwy. 58) convenience site. This is typically limited to no more than a pickup load and there is no fee charged at this site.

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Litter Clean-up Planned The month of April has been designated by the county and most of its towns as Litter Free Month. Carteret County has labelled local efforts to cleanup right-of-ways as Carteret Big Sweep. More information will be distributed through media outlets and social media, but plans call for the effort to culminate with a day of litter cleanup countywide on May 11. Participation by civics groups is being encouraged. Anyone desiring to participate needs to monitor future announcements on this effort to get our roadsides ready for summer.

Street Light Upgrade

As the town enters into spring and with the tourism season rapidly approaching, I am pleased to report that the board of commissioners will soon achieve another goal that will initiate efficiency efforts and in the process allow the town to significantly improve welcoming, appearance and safety efforts. For some time, a goal of the board has been to upgrade its street lighting particularly in the “downtownlike” commercial district located along Emerald Drive from the visitor center to the vicinity of Black Skimmer Road (35 mph section).

In collaboration with Carteret-Craven Electric Membership Corporation (CCEMC), the town has appropriated funding for the replacement of the existing low pressure sodium street lighting with the more energy efficient and over-time more cost effective LED lighting that also enhances public safety benefits.

In the process, the town has also agreed to support the replacement of the decorative street light poles in this area with hurricane resistant designed poles and base infrastructure that can support the addition of banners on the poles that will promote Emerald Isle in general as well as seasonal local events and holidays. The town and CCEMC had experimented last year with trial banners on a small number of poles near the town’s office buildings and Florence proved that the existing poles could not adequately support these type banners.

Check Town Website for Employment Opportunities

Anyone interested in seasonal or part-time employment with Emerald Isle is urged to check out the town’s website and social media platforms for advertisements. The town has vacancies for part-time police officers for individuals that meet certification requirements. The town is also currently hiring seasonal employees for lifeguard and parking attendant positions. Come be a part of the EI Team.

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It’s that time of year again – the sun starts to shine, the temperature slowly begins to climb and music can heard wafting on the breeze. A variety of free summer music series brings live entertainment to just about every reach of Carteret County. Genres vary, but all are family friendly.

Each location recommends that guests bring chairs, blankets or other comfort items. Alcohol is prohibited although guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to enjoy.

The first chance to grab some free live music is a big one – the Beaufort Music Festival. Now being held at the NC Maritime Museum’s Gallants Channel property, the festival has room to grow and plenty of available parking, something it has lacked in the past.

Running Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, the festival has a knack for presenting up and comers. This year’s collection of musicians includes Stop Light Observations, The Tan & Sober Gentlemen, the Artisanals, Lilly Hiatt, Hiss Golden Messenger and others.

Atlantic Beach is holding its annual Beach Music Festival the same weekend, with music kicking off at 11am on Saturday, May 18. Favorite performers are on tap, including the Mighty Saints of Soul and the Band of Oz. Downtown Morehead City Revitalization’s Alive at Five program holds concerts on select Fridays at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. Held from 5-8pm, the moment the weekend begins for many residents who call the Crystal Coast home. Concerts get started June 7. For more information, call 252-808-0440 or visit www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Also using Jaycee Park as the backdrop is the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept., which holds a concert each Saturday night, May through August, with a bonus performance on July 4.

Concerts run from 7-8:30pm. Bring chairs or blanket, or anchor nearby in the boat to enjoy the sounds. As is the tradition, the West Carteret High School Jazz Band gets things started on Friday, May 25.

In Beaufort, Thursday evening is the night for live music. Live on Thursdays is held during the season at John G. Newton Park on the waterfront. Music runs from 6-8pm. Don’t forget your lawn chair.

Amidst a beautiful historic backdrop, the Friends of Fort Macon hold an annual summer concert series. Performances begin at 6:30pm on various Fridays with a few 1pm Saturday matinees thrown into the mix. The series sees bands perform on the parade deck of the fort and guests finding a resting spot on the stairs and grass that surround the stage. The first concert of the season is set for Friday May 31 and features the Carteret Sunshine Band. For more information, call 252-726-3775.

At the other end of Bogue Banks, Emerald Isle’s EmeraldFest music series takes full advantage of those ocean breezes at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access. The concerts, beginning on Thursday, June 13 with Paul Coleman, bring a variety of genres to the stage, from country and blues to reggae and rock. Music runs from 6:30-8pm each Thursday through August. To learn more, call 252-354-6350.

Neighboring Swansboro holds its own concert series, aptly named SwanFest. Running Sunday evenings through the summer months, concerts are held from 6:30-8pm at the pavilion at Olde Town Square along the downtown waterfront. Evenings with two bands scheduled begin at 6pm. Things start on Sunday, May 26 with Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot.

Concert Schedule July 25 – 4EverAll & Friends Aug. 1 – Big Drink Aug. 8 – pure t mommicked Aug. 15 – Naked Knees

Live on Thursdays May 30 – Robert McDuffy June 6 – Phantom Playboys June 13 – Beaufort Blues Project June 20 – Barefoot Wade July 4 – Dick Knight July 11 – Red & and the Rockers July 18 – Phantom Playboys July 25 – Blind Hog Aug. 1 – Damn Yankees

SwanFest May 26 – Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot June 2 – Revolution June 9 – Justin Castellano & Eddie Prophet June 16 – Big Drink June 23 – Wild Honey July 7 – Hank Barbee July 21 – Now & Then/Just Us July 28 – Reindle Brothers/4EverAll Aug. 4 – Mike Corrado Band Aug. 11 – Old Smoke/Naked Knees Aug. 18 – Monika Jaymes Aug. 25 – Notorious Clamslammers Sept. 1 – The Breeze Band

Alive at Five June 7 – the Soul Psychedelique Orchestra June 21 – Liquid Pleasure July 19 – North Tower Band Aug. 16 – Bounce Sept. 19 – Jim Quick & Coastline Oct. 17 – The Embers

EmeraldFest June 13 – Paul Colman June 20 – The Will & Tony Show June 27 – Pamlico Joe & Clean Water Flow July4 – The Mad Fiddler July 11 – Wild Honey July 18 – Justin Castellano

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Concerts at the Fort May 31 – Carteret Sunshine Band (6:30pm) June 8 – Caffeinated Soul (1pm) June 14 –Unknown Tongues (6:30pm) June 22 – The Mad Fiddler (1pm) June 28 – Telluride (6:30pm) July 12 – Saltwater Gold (6:30pm) July 26 – Fab (6:30pm) Aug. 2 – Wild Honey (1pm) Aug. 10 – Morehead City Brass Consortium

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•Drop in Tennis: Mondays from 9-11am, Blue Heron Park •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-7:30pm, 12 and under; 7:30-9pm, age 13 & up; Wed. 6-7:30pm, 13-16; 7:30-9pm, 17 & up.

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

•Open Indoor Volleyball: Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up.

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

Mon & Fri 8am - STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am - Small Group Strength Training; Mon 4:15pm & Wed 5:30pm - POUND; Mon & Tue 5:30pm - TABATA; Tue 8am - DANCE FUSION; Tue 9am - BODY SCULPT; Tue 4:15pm - STRONG 30/ Strength & Core; Wed 8am – ZUMBA; Wed. 4:15pm - Pilates; Fri 9:15am H.I.I.T: High Intensity Interval Training; Sat 9am - ADULT S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members); Sat 11:20am - Retransitions

Yoga Program Schedule

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

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Tuesday Nights: Line Dancing Class. 6:45-8pm. Learn popular line dances from basic to intermediate and enjoy all kinds of music. Cost is $3 person Contact pnpwithlisa@yahoo. com May 4: Annual Bike the Banks. 8am Three rides to choose from: Ride 1: Emerald Isle Ride (10 miles along multi-use path) $25 entry fee, Ride 2: Fort Macon Ride (50 miles) $40 entry fee, Ride 3: Cape Lookout (100 miles) $40 entry fee. Register at Active.com. Questions?

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Youth Fishing Derby Pre-registration. Register May 6-June 6 to participate. Event is free and open to kids, ages 5-12. Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided (while supplies last) or bring your own. To register, stop by the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center or call (252) 354-6350.

May 10: Friday Free Flick. 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. This month’s movie is “Hotel Transylvania 3.”

May 21: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes to increase public awareness and provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: “Hurricane Readiness” May 23: Coffee with a Cop @ Emerald Grille. 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!

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Migratory Bird Day Take a guided hike through the trails of Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, during Migratory Bird Day and learn about the different migratory birds found within the old growth maritime forest, May 11.

Birds-Eye View Summer is for the birds at the aquarium. A Bird’s-Eye View opens for its tenth season with an all new show. Wise up about owls and other native raptors and water birds beginning Saturday, May 25. The daily free-flight bird show offers a close look at some

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Sea Stars and Stripes On Memorial Day, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will host Sea Stars and Stripes as a way to salute active military and their families. The event, held 4-8pm on Sunday, May 26, is specifically designed for currently serving military who have young children.

Spring into Summer Come see what’s new at the aquarium when you kick off the summer. The aquarium is open 9am to 5pm throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend as usual.

Programs free with admission such as animal feedings and animal encounters are offered daily throughout May. Many more programs and occasions join the line-up in early June, including:

Free fun filled activities emphasize small things anyone can do to enhance ocean health during World Oceans Weekend, June 8-9.

Stand-up paddle boarding, kayak excursions or other outdoor adventures are offered daily in the summer for additional fees.

Kids Night Out offers parents the opportunity to hit the town after hours while providing kids a special night out at the aquarium. Dinner, crafts, programs and activities included.

Extend your aquarium visit with a variety of specialized behind-the-scenes tours with special viewing for sharks, otters, sea turtles and more. See the website for the full schedule and be sure to sign up ahead of time. Programs fill quickly so advance registration is recommended for all fee-based programs.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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I genuinely feel life, work and socially, expects you to hit the ground running, every. single. day. It feels like I can’t breathe some days, like the walls are caving around me and I can’t get out; but the rush drives me. Isn’t that addiction? Are we addicted to stress and instant information.

When is the last time you went to the library and researched a question, old school? No way! You grab your phone and google the question and in less than 0.2 seconds you have a response. What if we took an hour out of every day to turn the internet off ... GASP! OK, don’t panic, the internet is not going anywhere anytime soon.

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The global impact of glaucoma is significant. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people are blind due to glaucoma. In addition, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness notes that some estimates have suggested that there will be approximately 80 million people with glaucoma by 2020. If such estimates prove true, that would mean an additional 20 million cases of glaucoma were diagnosed between 2010 and 2020.

Vision loss is often associated with glaucoma. However, the National Eye Institute notes that early detection and treatment can protect the eyes against serious vision loss. That makes it imperative that individuals from all walks of life learn about glaucoma, its risk factors and how to recognize it.

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a term used to describe a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve. When such damage occurs, vision loss and even blindness can result.

What is the optic nerve and why does it matter? The NEI notes that the optic nerve is a bundle of more than one million nerve fibers that connects the retina to the brain. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that contains cells which are sensitive to light. These cells trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where visual images are then formed. Because its

role is so significant, the optic nerve must be healthy for good vision.

What are the most common types of glaucoma? According to the IAPB, primary open angle glaucoma, or POAG, and primary angle closure glaucoma, or PACG, are the most common types of the condition. POAG is most common in white Caucasians and black individuals of African origin, while PACG, which is associated with a greater risk of blindness than POAG, is most common in people from southeast Asia.

The Glaucoma Research Foundation says that POAG develops slowly and is the most common form of glaucoma and is caused by the slow clogging of the drainage canals that produces increased pressure on the eye. PACG, which the GRF notes is quick to develop, results when the drainage canals are blocked, resulting in a sudden rise in intraocular pressure.

What are the symptoms of glaucoma? Because POAG develops slowly, its symptoms often go unnoticed. Symptoms of PACG, however, are often very noticeable and may include severe and sudden eye pain; blurred vision; bright halos appearing around objects; eye redness, tenderness, and hardness; and nausea and vomiting.

Can glaucoma be treated? While there is no cure for glaucoma and vision lost to it cannot be restored, the NEI notes that treatment for early-stage POAG can effectively delay progression of the disease.

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In the past year or so large portions of the Causeway have been sold or are for sale. There are other areas where the buildings are reaching the end of their useful life and, as such, are ripe for redevelopment. The Atlantic Beach Town Council recognized this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the gateway into our town. To ensure the redevelopment of this district proceeds in a way that is best for Atlantic Beach, we will be undertaking some detailed planning efforts for the Causeway in the coming months.

The first step in this process will be developing a corridor plan that will make better use of the large right of way that exists on each side of the road along the Causeway. The right of way is the strip of land that is owned by the NC Dept. of Transportation and through which the Causeway road runs. There is a unique opportunity on the Causeway since the right of way is so large. For much of the Causeway the right of way is a whopping 200 feet wide, while the road itself is just over 60 feet wide. That leaves a lot of room for parking, sidewalks, landscaping, bike lanes and other uses to make the area more attractive and generally better for the businesses and homes along the Causeway.

The specific goals of the corridor plan are: (a) maintain or increase the number of parking spaces for Causeway businesses, (b) improve visibility for Causeway businesses through wayfinding

or other means, (c) eliminate unnecessary curb cuts, (d) improve landscaping, and (e) improve pedestrian and bicycle flow along the Causeway and across it at strategic locations. Given the width of the right of way, we are confident we can develop a plan for all of these.

Once the plan is developed, we’ll take it to the state Department of Transportation in hopes that the will work with us to put the plan into action.

The corridor plan is only the first step in the planning we hope to do for the Causeway. After we develop a plan for the Causeway corridor, we can start to think about other aspects of the Causeway.

With proper planning we can shape a future for the Causeway that is best for all. We can determine the proper mix of residential and commercial uses in the area – all commercial or all residential is not the answer. We can figure out where we can include public spaces – perhaps a sound side fishing pier. And, we can investigate the infrastructure improvements that will be needed to make the Causeway attractive, sustainable and resilient.

The Causeway is the gateway to Atlantic Beach and the stars are aligning for us to remake much of this important part of town in the near future. The process will be a collaborative one. Everyone should have a say in how our gateway will look in the years to come.

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School administrators in many counties of North Carolina seemingly do think money grows on trees … or falls out of the sky. They apparently see nothing wrong with cooking the geese that lay the golden eggs in coastal North Carolina – the birds of tourism.

The NC Association of School Administrators (NCASA) is hellbent on undoing the uniform school calendar law and granting local school districts the flexibility to set their own calendars.

The organization seems to have no regard whatsoever about the economic consequences of lopping off one, two or even three weeks of summer vacation. How much damage does the NCASA want to inflict in terms of lost revenues for local tourism-based businesses?

Travel and tourism is North Carolina’s third largest industry, after agriculture and the military. Shouldn’t the state be looking at ways to expand tourism opportunities rather than contract them?

We can, and should, improve the quality of public education in North Carolina, but the educational leaders in this state need to understand the way it works. The people’s money pays their salaries and funds public education. The people’s money doesn’t grow on trees.

And it’s the state legislature’s job to ensure the state fosters a

favorable working environment and business climate that stimulates economic prosperity.

This is a serious situation. On March 27, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved H.B. 79 to allow school systems statewide to synchronize their calendars with their closest community college, obliterating the school calendar law that specified schools open on the Monday closest to Aug. 26.

The bill passed by a lopsided margin of 100-10. One of the most vocal dissenters was Rep. Pat McElraft, R-Emerald Isle, who represents Carteret and Jones counties in the General Assembly.

This is a bad, bad bill. If the Senate decides to go along, it would push the school opening dates up into early August.

The “coastal caucus” in the state House was splintered on H.B. 79, with 6 of the 13 legislators voting to deep-six the uniform school calendar law.

Wearing the black hats – the guys who voted to start school in early August and throw summer vacations and the economic interests of summer tourism under the school bus – are: Ted Davis, R-Wilmington; Jimmy Dixon, R-Warsaw; Howard J. Hunter III of Ahoskie; Keith Kidwell, R-Chocowinity; Carson Smith, R-Hempstead; and Michael Speciale, R-New Bern.

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Things get started with a 5K and 10K Beach Run on Saturday, May 25, beginning on the beach at The Inn of Pine Knoll Shores on Highway 58. The 5K is $25 and the 10K is $30. Both registrations include a T-shirt and water. Participants are encouraged to preregister by going to www.runtheeast.com or www.k4tw.org. The timing of the event, during low tide, allows for the races to remain on the beach. It will be electronically timed by runtheeast.

On Thursday, May 30, the Warrior Reception will be held at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Doors open at 6pm. The event features a silent auction as well as a live auction beginning at 8pm.

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The Warrior Trophy will be presented to the paddler who brings in the most in donations.

Sponsors, spectators and guests are invited to participate in the post-race activities, including a raffle, awards ceremony and barbecue feast provided by Roland’s Barbecue and Pine Knoll Shores Realty from 11:30am-1pm. The cost is $10 for nonparticipants and $15 for family.

For registration and further information on any of these events, visit www.k4tw.org. On the site you may register electronically, donate, or just learn more about the worthwhile organization. Registration forms can also be picked up at town hall.

All funds raised with benefit Hope for the Warriors, which provides a variety of programs for veterans and their families. From spouse scholarships and aids to help the recovery process to adaptive living programs and outreach. Hope for the Warriors is an organization with a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, which independently investigates and rates nonprofit organizations to determine transparency and how effective and efficient the organization is with donated money. Hope for the Warriors consistently spends 90% to 93% of funds raised to serve our wounded.

Stars & Stripes NC Aquarium Offers Free Event There is a significant United States military presence in North Carolina. All four branches are represented in some way; from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro and Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, to Marine Corps bases Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point closer to home. On Memorial Day, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will host Sea Stars and Stripes as a way to salute active military and their families.

The event, held 4-8pm on Sunday, May 26, is specifically designed for activeduty military members who have young children. They are cordially invited to join the aquarium staff for an after- hours dinner, live animal presentations and take-home crafts that children of all ages can enjoy.

“This is a new program,” said Anna Greene, aquarium special activities instructor. “We haven’t done anything specifically for active military families before and hope to change that through this special event.”

Greene said the event is intended to be something nice for military families, to show appreciation for everything they do for the state and country.

“We are in a very unique situation where there are so many military bases and stations around us, such as Cherry Point, Camp Lejeune,

the US Coast Guard Stations at Fort Macon and on Emerald Isle, and the US Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field in Bogue, just to name a few,” she said.

“This event will also give military families new to the area a chance to see what the Crystal Coast has to offer.”

The event will provide an intimate experience. Participants will get a personal tour of the habitats with staff available to answer questions about the animals, habitats and ongoing aquarium conservation projects. There will be a reptile presentation featuring turtles and snakes, and an encounter with several of the aquarium’s avian ambassadors such as pelicans and owls. After dinner, the night will end with a craft that will engage younger family members.

“We hope the event will be successful and show just how much we appreciate our military. Right now, it’s only open to currently active members and their family, but hopefully we can host other events like this in the future,” said Greene.

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Our friendly and well versed staff assists almost 30,000 visitors each year, keeping visitors in the know on local happenings and ways about town. Providing this readily available information saves travelers’ time, helps build goodwill and encourages repeat business. Most of our employees either grew up on the Crystal Coast or vacationed here often before relocating. They have first-hand knowledge of all sights and attractions, as well as the best way to experience them. Visitors can also pick up a copy of our free weekly calendar of events to see all the local happenings taking place during their stay. Our guests rely on this information to help them optimize their visit and create some unique lasting memories. The centers are also a great place for local tourism-related businesses to display their brochures free of charge.

The Morehead City Visitor Center, located at 3409 Arendell St. near Carteret Community College and the Crystal Coast Civic Center,

offers a scenic picnic area overlooking Bogue Sound equipped with newly renovated restrooms and a public boat ramp. Many families, scout troops, school groups and travelers are known to utilize the visitor center grounds for social gatherings and the like.

The Emerald Isle Visitor Center is located at 8401 Emerald Drive, near Bogue Inlet Pier. This location is central to all town businesses and activities, and provides visitors with restrooms, kindly donated and dedicated rocking chairs for relaxing, as well as two cornhole sets out back on the lawn.

Both of our visitor centers are equipped with huge 80x45” monitor displays that continuously showcase stunning videos of the Crystal Coast. We also installed 64” interactive touchscreen maps that allow our visitors to further explore all that our regions and beaches have to offer. Additionally, we have digital kiosks that allow our visitors to explore our website and/or submit their information to receive future updates about happenings on the Crystal Coast. We’ve also kept your pets in mind with our outside watering stations at both locales for their hydrating enjoyment.

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May 2-30: Line Dancing. 6-7pm. Dazzle the dance floor and cute a rug! Come learn popular line dances that range from beginner to intermediate as you enjoy a variety of beach, country, and current hits from today and days gone by.

May 3: Mother/Daughter Pamper Party. 6-8pm. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts and more are invited to create memories with their special girl. Enjoy an evening of pampering, refreshments and fun! Mary Kay will offer beauty tips and techniques, mini massage services will be offered and Lisa Sparr will give an aroma touch hand massage with doTERRA essential oils. Cost is $15 for mother/daughter, $5 for additional child.

May 4: Bark Up the Park. 8am-3pm May 5: Van Trip – Little Women @ Rivertowne Player. 1-6pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation will be providing transportation and tickets to Rivertowne Player’s production of “Little Women!” Sign up in person or by phone.

May 5, 12, 19 & 26: Waterfront Cruise. 5-6pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation is partnering with Lady Swan Boat Tours to offer a Summer Cruise Series. Join us on Sunday afternoons for a 1-hour relaxing and scenic cruise.

May 6: Bob Ross Paint Along. 5-7pm. Join us for a night full of happy trees, happy clouds and zero mistakes – just happy accidents. We will be rolling with the best at our Bob Ross Paint Along! Everything will be supplied.

May 7, 14, 21, 28: Yoga at the Pug. 9-10am. The Mandala Yoga Center presents an outdoor Yoga series. Classes will focus on the basic yoga postures, meditations and relaxation which have proven to be beneficial for men and women of all ages.

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May 18: NC Concealed Carry (CCH) Class. 7:30am-5pm. Required NC course to receive a permit to carry a concealed handgun. The course includes classroom instruction reviewing handgun safety and operation, concealed carry techniques and the current laws on the use of deadly force. Price is $100 per person.

May 20: Fellowship Night – Tie Dye. 6:30-7:30pm. This program welcomes adults of all abilities together for a fun evening with a rotating theme or activity scheduled every month. This program is geared towards adults with special needs. We extend this invitation to anyone who is in their senior year of high school and above.

May 21: Light Therapy Informational Session. 6-7pm. Join the “Talk about Light” conversation to learn how people are incorporating this health enhancing self-care tool into their lives. For more information on light therapy check out rockingthelights.com.

May 25: Community Yard Sale. 8am-12pm. Join us for a community yard sale! Time to de-clutter and give your stuff a second life in a new home and make some money while you are at it! Set up in Swansboro Municipal and the bargain hunters will come to you.

May 25: Kid’s Fishing Day with Pogie’s. 10am-12pm. Pogie’s Fishing Center will provide the bait and gear for this fun fishing day open to kid’s 7-12 years old. Meet up at Pogie’s before heading out to throw some lines in at Bicentennial Park.

Legislature Faced with 'Dueling Chicken' Bills North Carolinians love to eat chicken, so Rep. Elmer Floyd, D-Fayetteville, thought the time was right to have the North Carolina General Assembly proclaim the Fayetteville Fried Chicken Festival as the “Official Fried Chicken Festival of the State of North Carolina.”

He introduced H.B. 256 on March 5, even though the Fayetteville Fried Chicken Festival is imaginary. Is it a case of “Which came first, the chicken or the egg or the chicken festival?”

Undaunted, Rep. Floyd said the festival would be the third weekend of May in 2021, and it would be held “annually thereafter,” proving to be a tourism jewel for Cumberland County.

Rep. Floyd’s bill references “fast facts” from the North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF), based in Raleigh, to assert that the poultry industry is a big deal in North Carolina. No question.

The poultry industry’s economic impact in the state is reported to be more than $36.6 billion a year, accounting for approximately 127,000 jobs for North Carolinians.

Poultry products combine to form North Carolina’s leading agricultural commodity. Hogs are in second place. Nationally, North Carolina ranks third in total poultry production. (It’s always a toss-up, but typically, Georgia ranks first with Arkansas second, reports Bob Ford, executive director of the NCPF.) The federation says the average American consumes 90 pounds of chicken, 17 pounds of turkey and 240 eggs per year. Americans eat chicken more than any other meat, and as Rep. Floyd points out – “one of the best-known poultry dishes is fried chicken, which is a

common staple in many Southern households.”

Perhaps it is right and good to applaud poultry. (It is right and good to “Eat Mor Chikin,” so say the Chick-fil-A cows.)

Is Rep. Floyd’s bill fowl play? As a counter punch, Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Warsaw, filed H.B. 345 on March 20, proposing an act to adopt the “North Carolina Poultry Jubilee as the Official Poultry Festival of the State of North Carolina.”

He represents all of Duplin County, which includes the Town of Rose Hill, home of the North Carolina Poultry Jubilee since 1963.

Furthermore, Rep. Dixon said Rose Hill has the “World’s Largest Frying Pan”…one that really works … measuring 15 feet in diameter and weighing 2 tons.

It holds 200 gallons of cooking oil and can fry 365 chickens at a time. The giant, propane-fueled frying pan has a 6-foot handle sticking out to one side, for authenticity’s sake … not that anyone could ever lift the dad-gum thing.

The two-day jubilee occurs on the first weekend of November, celebrating all poultry products, including chickens that are fried, broiled, barbecued, baked and boiled.

Regarding the future of the dueling chicken bills, there were a lot of “peeps and tweets” among the legislators.

Perhaps the most memorable comment came from Rep. Grier Martin, D-Raleigh, who said: “Best not count chickens before they hatch.”

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Break the Grip of the Rip With summer vacation on the horizon, NOAA and the National Park Service are alerting beach-goers to the threat of rip currents and how to prevent drowning from their strong and potentially fatal grip.

Rip currents are the leading surf hazard, claiming more than 100 lives per year nationally. For that reason, NOAA and NPS team up each year to raise awareness of the dangers of rip currents Rip currents are narrow channels of fast-moving water that pull swimmers away from the shore. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents are surprisingly strong and swift. They account for more than 80 percent of the tens of thousands of rescues performed by beach lifeguards in the United States annually.

How do rip currents form? Rip currents form when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water between the breaking waves and the beach. One of the ways this water returns to sea is to form a rip current, a narrow stream of water moving swiftly away from shore, often perpendicular to the shoreline. They can be as narrow as 10 or 20 feet in width though they may be up to ten times wider. The length of the rip current also varies. Rip currents begin to slow down as they move offshore, beyond the breaking waves, but sometimes extend for hundreds of feet beyond the surf zone.

Rip currents can be found on many surf beaches every day. Rip currents most typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and also near structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes.

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current are unable to keep themselves afloat and swim to shore.

This may be due to any combination of fear, panic, exhaustion, or lack of swimming skills. Rip currents are the greatest surf zone hazard to all beachgoers. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. Rip currents are particularly dangerous for weak and non-swimmers.

If you are caught in a rip current, swim in a direction following the shoreline. When free of the current, swim at an angle away from the current toward shore. Swimmers who try to swim against a rip current straight back to shore often fail to overcome its strength, risking exhaustion and drowning.

Rip currents can form at all surf beaches so keep these safety tips in mind: Check for surf zone forecasts Look for signs and flags posted to warn about rip currents; Do not swim against a rip current; Escape rip currents by swimming in a direction following the shoreline until you are free of the rip current; Never swim alone.

“Sea Grant and the National Weather Service have placed rip current signs in English and Spanish on ocean and Great Lakes beaches throughout the nation to warn swimmers of the dangers posed by this hazard. It is critical that all beach-goers know how to identify a rip current, and that they know what to do if they are caught in one,” said Dr. Leon M. Cammen, director of NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program.

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What's in a Name?

Selecting a Single State Nickname is Serious Business Selecting a Single NC State Nickname Is Serious Business It would take an act of the North Carolina General Assembly to select an official state nickname, and Senator Don Davis, D-Snow Hill, volunteered to set the wheels in motion.

He introduced S.B. 345 on March 25 to declare “The Old North State” as the state’s official nickname.

The language in the bill is silent, however, about what would happen to North Carolina’s other nickname – “The Tar Heel State?”

Would passage of S.B. 345 would cause “The Tar Heel State” to be shunned and exiled to languish deep in the wilderness of longleaf pines?

It will be interesting to track the movement of S.B. 345 … or lack thereof … during this session of the state legislature.

Sen. Davis, who is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, holds a doctorate degree from East Carolina University. He has done his research and has his facts in order.

“In 1710, the Carolina colony was divided into two colonies, North Carolina and South Carolina, and since that time North Carolina has been referred to as ‘The Old North State,’” Sen. Davis said.

“Furthermore, both the official song and the official toast of North Carolina are known as ‘The Old North State.’”

Therefore, the proposed legislation rationalizes: “‘The Old North State’ should be adopted as the official nickname of North Carolina.”

For the sake of consistency, Sen. Davis comes to a logical conclusion, one that is validated by fact checkers within the cubicles of the state library system.

The division of Carolina into North and South was completed at a meeting of the Lords Proprietors held at Craven House in London on December 7, 1710. Common usage of the term “The Old North State” certainly predates the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

The term “Tar Heel” appears to have originated somewhat later, rising to prominence during The War Between the States in the 1860s. There are varying versions of the story; some are juicier … and stickier than others.

The economic driver during North Carolina’s infancy was the harvesting of vast pine forests and the production of tar, pitch, rosin and turpentine – items were vitally important to England’s maritime industry.

Historian Walter McKenzie Clark’s account of the Tar Heel story takes readers to the site of a Civil War skirmish at Reams Station in Dinwiddie County, Va. There, a fighting force of North Carolinians stood its ground for the Confederacy, while a Virginian regiment skedaddled.

R.B. Creecy, another revered North Carolina historian, reported that Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, “upon hearing of the incident at Reams Station, said: ‘God bless the Tar Heel boys,’ and from that they took the name.”

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An essay in NCPedia contributed by Michael W. Taylor stated: “The official seal of approval of ‘Tar Heel’ as a nickname for North Carolinians came when Gov. Zebulon B. Vance visited the Army of Northern Virginia on March 28, 1864.”

Gov. Vance made a point of addressing the soldiers as “Fellow Tar Heels,” citing “we always stick.”

As Taylor tells it: Ten years later (in 1874), the Town of Tar Heel in Bladen County was settled as a landing on the Cape Fear River.

The state operated a ferry at this landing, and it was a major loading point for vessels that transported commodities downriver about 90 miles to market in Wilmington.

“The major product was turpentine by the barrels,” Taylor said. “Tar Heel had several turpentine stills, and the result of transporting … leaking barrels caused a tar-like material to be found around the landing and the access to the river.”

“When the community people talked of going to the village, it was said they were going to get tar on their heels,” further advocating the name Tar Heel.

Process of Elimination

Perhaps we should approach the challenge of selecting an official state nickname for North Carolina from the angle of the “process of elimination.”

At various times in history, North Carolina has been known by other nicknames. The first recorded nickname was “The Turpentine State.”

In North Carolina’s early history, the abundant pine forests seemed to be an “inexhaustible resource” to be tapped for their sap. The sap was distilled in boilers – sometimes called stills – and processed into turpentine for export to Europe.

The smell of turpentine, however, doesn’t breed tourism.

Next up for consideration is “The Rip Van Winkle State.” In the early 1800s, it was trendy to mommick North Carolina as having a rather “sleepy economy and a sluggishness of its people. (“Rip Van Winkle” is a short story written by Washington Irving and published in 1819. Rip fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains of New York state and woke up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolutionary War.) Barry Popik, a world-class etymologist, has “exposed” the source of this insult. Popik pointed the finger at William Campbell Preston as the man who pinned the Rip Van Winkle moniker on North Carolina. Preston was a prominent South Carolina politician.

Preston roused the wrath of Justice William Gaston of New Bern, a member of the North Carolina Supreme Court. While court was in session in Raleigh in 1835, Justice Gaston wrote the song lyrics to “The Old North State” to counter Preston’s charge that North Carolina was “backward and unchanging.” Here’s part of attorney/songwriter Gaston’s “rebuttal” to Preston: Tho’ the scorner may sneer at and witlings defame her, Still our hearts swell with gladness whenever we name her.

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever.

The song’s melody is identified as a German folk tune, a number that was performed by a troupe of Swiss bell ringers during a visit to Raleigh. The public loved the tune, and “The Old North State” became a new nickname for North Carolina.

A new musical arrangement of the song by Ora Huffman Randolph of Raleigh was introduced in 1926, and this is the rendition of “The Old North State” that was adopted by the legislature as the official state song of North Carolina on Feb. 27, 1927. Its lyrics written into the General Statutes.

Another contender in the North Carolina nickname sweepstakes is: “The Land of the Sky.” It’s full of mountain imagery and is derived from the book, “The Land of the Sky: Adventures in Mountain By-Ways,” published in 1876.

The author was Frances Christine Fisher of Salisbury. Her pen name was Christian Reid. “The Land of the Sky” is a story of summer travelers amusing themselves with North Carolina mountain scenery … amid mild flirtations.

Writing for NCPedia in 2006, historian Wiley J. Williams, reported that “Land of the Sky” implies beauty, spaciousness and serenity. But because it mainly applies to western North Carolina, the Asheville travel and tourism folks commandeered the term as its marketing slogan and a nickname for the City of Asheville.

Interestingly, North Carolina’s official state toast contains this passage in the third verse, thereby marrying the Land of the Sky and The Old North State.

“Where soars Mount Mitchell’s summit great, In the ‘Land of the Sky,’ in The Old North State!”

“The Old North State” toast evolved from a four-verse poem, written in 1904 by Leonora Monteiro Martin of Raleigh. It begins: Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine, The summer land where the sun doth shine, Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great, Here’s to “down home,” the Old North State!

In the 1930s, Mary Burke Kerr of Clinton, a piano teacher, set Martin’s poem to music, dedicating it to the children of North Carolina. On May 21, 1957, the General Assembly adopted the poem/song as the official North Carolina state toast, recognizing the collaboration of Martin and Kerr.

How would you cast your ballot: “The Old North State” or “The Tar Heel State.”

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ignificant storms like Florence, thankfully (hopefully) are not commonplace events on the Crystal Coast. For a natural optimist like me, I always look for the positive side to every situation and already we are seeing the upside for those interested in selling or investing in beach property. Particularly in the realm of island real estate sales activity, it has never been a better time to list your beach property for sale!

The excellent news for most of us who own island property is that Florence has not negatively affected our property values. Prices are holding, if not exceeding prices for homes sold before Florence in 2018 based on activity in the first quarter of 2019. Most gratifying of all, oceanfront prices are continuing to climb back to or near the levels we enjoyed before the recession of 2008. All the unique natural beauty of our beautiful Bogue Banks island is still intact. We are especially fortunate that beach nourishment is happening as planned from Indian Beach through the eastern reach on Emerald Isle; perfect timing to restore sand that was lost during the storm surge last September. To highlight another positive aspect, buyers appreciate that during Florence we had no dune breach or ocean over-wash thanks to earlier, successful beach nourishment projects.

Compared to some of our sister North Carolina beaches to the south and to the north of us, this makes our island look very storm protected indeed and also means truly wide, beautiful beaches for strolling, sunning and jogging, even at high tide.

If your home sustained any damage, from quite minor all the way to major hurricane damage, odds are that your beach home has never looked better now that repairs are complete. Perhaps you had been wanting to upgrade your kitchen cabinets and flooring or wish there was room in the budget for interior painting and new furniture.

It’s a silver lining for many that after the heartache and hassle of storm repairs and meetings with your contractor and adjuster, your beach home is more lovely than ever after all these necessary renovations. Therefore, your island home’s marketable value has

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Owning a home on an island is never for the faint of heart. The wild beauty of living on the ocean or the sound was certainly less glamourous this winter as we weathered the season of repair and jostling for the attention of contractors to help meet our construction schedule. If you are among the newly discouraged and no longer wish to own island property, take heart that we are hearing from many interested buyers who want to fulfill their dream of owning a place they can call home at the beach. Yes, some are undoubtedly “storm chasers” thinking they will get a bargain because they wrongly assume we are beat down from the storm. Our advice is to repair, renovate and sell if the time is right for you because the market will really get active as the days grow warmer, too.

Another reason that now is a prime time to list your island home is because throughout the Crystal Coast, there simply are not enough listings for the current demand. With this scarcity of listings, each home that becomes newly listed immediately gets a strong look by hopeful buyers studying the market. Reach out to your favorite real estate broker and get their thoughts on selling your beach home.

The most experienced agents will be there to assist with pricing and other recommendations to meet the demands of today’s buyers.

Even if you are not quite ready to contemplate selling because your love affair with your island home is still at a happy place, there is never a down side to having these professional discussions with your broker to stay aware of the sales market for homes in your category. They care about you and will love to hear from you. Spring time is here and hot, sandy, sunny beach days soon will be. That’s why we are calling this the Selling Season, with a silver lining from Florence after all.

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oison ivy is an unwelcome guest on many properties.

Unfortunately, many people don’t recognize the presence of poison ivy on their property until it’s too late and they’ve already fallen victim to the uncomfortable, itchy red rash that is the plant’s hallmark.

According to Poison-Ivy.org, a website providing information about poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, the rash from poison ivy may first appear as just a slight itchy spot. But that spot will gradually get worse and can even cover your entire body with giant red sores if left untreated or if it goes undetected for too long.

That only highlights the importance of learning to recognize poison ivy on a property and taking the appropriate measures to prevent anyone from coming into contact with it.

Is all poison ivy the same?

Many people may be surprised to learn that all poison ivy plants are not one and the same. Poison-Ivy.org notes that there are different types of poison ivy in different places, so curious homeowners should visit the site to determine how to identify the type of poison ivy specific to where they live and the areas they may visit this summer.

Eastern Poison Ivy grows on the ground, climbs and sometimes appears as a shrub. And despite its name, Eastern Poison Ivy grows from the east coast to the midwest, affecting people in middle states like Kansas and Nebraska. Eastern Poison Ivy also can be found in

some parts of Texas and Arizona.

What are some telltale signs of the poison ivy plant?

• Eastern Poison Ivy is the most widespread poison ivy plant, and these are some of its characteristics: • Poison ivy plants always have leaves of three. No poison ivy plants have more than three leaves.

• Poison ivy always grows left, then right. That means that the stem/branch of leaves closest to the root of the plant will always lean left. Subsequent stems/branches of leaves can lean right.

Stems/branches of poison ivy leaves are never side by side.

• Poison ivy plants never have thorns.

• The edges of poison ivy leaves are never saw-toothed or scalloped.

• Poison ivy leaves will appear differently depending on the season. In spring, Eastern Poison Ivy leaves will appear red.

As spring turns into summer, the leaves will gradually appear more green. Come fall, the green leaves will look as if they were brushed with red, with some leaves featuring patches or spots of red.

The poison ivy rash can be very uncomfortable. Learning to identify poison ivy plants can help people avoid the rash. Learn more at www.poison-ivy.org.

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ere we are in the middle of Spring!! As I write this in March, I’m extremely happy that we, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores and you, put 1,200 trees in the ground during the first quarter of the year. That’s an average of 400 trees in the ground per month!

So many people were active in the distribution and planting of these trees. Community Appearance Commission (CAC) Chairman, Steve Felch, and all CAC members, Sarah Williams, our Town Clerk, Chris Freeman, Sonny Cunningham and a host of volunteers made all of the tree planting and distribution happen so quickly. Thank you all for a job well done! Then to top it off, we celebrated our 19th year as a Tree City USA on March 22. Great reaction and recovery from a terrible storm!

I want to say a few words about Summer Safety. This is definitely a HUGE summer topic and I can never say enough about you and your visitor’s lives. Pedestrian deaths by motor vehicle are at a 30 year high. Slow down, watch for pedestrians, stay off the phone (texting and otherwise), wear your seatbelt, and be alert! Safety doesn’t just apply to drivers and pedestrians though. I’ve heard quite a few complaints about “rolling stops� and problems with dogs on the beach. We will be increasing patrols because of this. I’ll talk more on safety in our June issue, but constant reminders are always

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The auction is at the NC Aquarium. The main event is Saturday, June 1, at 10am. This is our primary fundraiser for this great cause. The kayak and paddleboard race is great fun! So many volunteers and so many viewers along the canal; very exciting and I will see you there!

The fiscal year 2019/20 budget preparations are well underway as I write this. As with all years, our commissioners and I, and our award winning town staff, continue to find smarter ways of doing business to take care of your valuable tax dollars. We have not raised taxes, except once for a fourth firefighter, in the past ten years. We have had plenty of inflation in those ten years and you never know what will come up.

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club news PKS Women’s Club Stephanie Kaplan sticks needles in people- not to hurt them, but to help heal them. Ms. Kaplan, a nationally certified, licensed acupuncturist, spoke to the PKS Women’s Club in March as part of the club’s ongoing health lecture series. She explained that her mission is to help individuals heal naturally to avoid unnecessary medicine or surgery. Acupuncture has been practiced in the Far East, especially China and India, for over 4,000 years. Five billion people worldwide choose acupuncture to help deal with headaches, allergies, anxiety & stress, addiction, back & neck pain, digestive issues and a host of other ailments.

This alternative therapy is one of the most rapidly growing forms of health care and has gained wider acceptance within the medical profession in recent years. It is often selected as a first choice for dealing with certain health issues or, in some cases, as a last choice when other more traditional therapies have failed to help patients.

Animals can benefit from acupuncture as well Kaplan explained; she has treated dogs for hip and joint pain with great success.

She explained that acupuncture works by strengthening and moving energy throughout the body and increasing circulation while releasing endorphins. Tiny sterilized needles are inserted at specific points on the body depending upon the ailment. The needles are painless because their size is not much larger than a strand of human hair.

Several Women’s Club members are clients of Kaplan’s and spoke of the help she has given them in dealing with allergies, stress and helping to alleviate pain associated with arthritis. Kaplan, a former resident of Pine Knoll Shores, currently lives and practices in Salter Path. She also sees clients in Kinston on Tuesdays. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, call or text Kaplan at 252-349-4499, or visit her Facebook page.

During the business portion of the meeting members were updated on upcoming club activities. Mother’s Day weekend will once again be the date for the Mile of Hope Weekend for children battling cancer. This event brings a little sunshine, joy and optimism into the lives of these children and their families. This year’s theme for the weekend is “Treasure Island” with festivities beginning on Friday night May 10 when children and their families check-in to their hotels for the weekend and enjoy a pizza party, face painting and other family-oriented activities.

Weekend activities include sand castle building, a visit to the aquarium, a boat ride and other fun-filled treats. The Women’s Club assists the event organizers by preparing welcoming goody bags, greeting the families, serving dinner on Friday, and preparing and serving a hotdog lunch at the beach on Saturday. The Mile of Hope weekend has become an annual activity for the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club and a wonderful way for club members to celebrate Mother’s Day. The next meeting of the club will be on May 17 at 9:30am at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall beginning with refreshments, followed by a guest speaker and then a short business meeting. Guests are always welcome to attend.

Michelle Powers

PKS Garden Club

What a fun time we had at our March Garden Club meeting.

In an effort to dress up the town gardens, and in keeping with the bird theme, club members spent program time painting and building birdhouses to be displayed in the various gardens. The birdhouse pattern pieces, precut by Kenny McGibbon, were ready to nail and screw together into homes for titmouse or chickadee families.

Garden Club Chairman Susan King provided two camper-themed birdhouses and club members paired up to paint those.

Another project that proved to be interesting was a dove nest made from chicken wire. The finished nest can be simply placed in a tree, and the birds will use it as a base for building a nest.

Tea cup water feeders were made by some of the women. Those were very simple to make using a copper pipe, super glue and decorative tea cups and saucers. It is important to provide fresh water sources for the birds – and what nice additions these will make to personal gardens.

On April 10, in lieu of a program, the club held its annual spring workday – caravanning to the town gardens to spread mulch and pine straw in order to spruce up the garden areas. It is a great time to add plants, if necessary – and those birdhouses and water feeders.

Following work time, members returned to town hall for lunch and fellowship.

Guests and visitors are always welcome to join meetings (and are always needed on work days). The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at town hall, with a social at 9:30am followed by the regular meeting at 10. For more information, email pksgardenclub@gmail.com.

Kathy Blowers

Emerald Isle Garden Club Emerald Isle Garden Club members were recently awarded a $1,000 Plant America grant. The Plant America initiative, sponsored and funded by National Garden Clubs, Inc., focuses on “Educating, Supporting, Publicizing and Building America’s Garden Communities.”

The grant program provides funds to individual clubs for community-oriented garden projects implemented by the club and local partners. Emerald Isle is the only North Carolina club to receive the grant for 2019.

Club President Patricia Kellish, in announcing the grant, said, “It is a great honor for our garden club to be recognized with such a high profile grant which will showcase our members’ gardening skills and environmental awareness.”

The proposal that won the award focused on constructing a functional rain garden and plant trail with signs to educate and inform the community about identifying and using native plants in beneficial ways. Emerald Isle Garden Club will partner with the EI Parks and Recreation to create the rain garden and plant trail at the community center.

The participation of the center’s after-school program and garden club’s youth group, the Green Thumbs, will ensure that the project will be educational and fun for children as well as adults.

“And,” President Kellish added, “we will be seeking input and support from local environmental groups such as the NC Coastal Federation, as well as local garden centers, to make this a truly outstanding community project for Emerald Isle.”

CLUES ACROSS 1. Half-conscious states 8. Strange 13. Deep regret 14. Rogue 15. Took without permission 19. An alternative 20. Performer __-Lo 21. Partner to flowed 22. Best day of the week (abbr.)

23. Body part 24. Famed river 25. Lake __, one of the Great 26. Make free from bacteria 30. People native to Canada 31. Japanese seaport 32. Least clothed 33. Horse of small breed 34. Italian doctor and poet 35. Moving away from land 38. One who parks cars 39. Some are front and some are back 40. Views 44. Ancient Greek shield (alt. sp.)

45. Spanish seaport 46. New England college (abbr.)

47. The woman 48. Belgian province 49. Danish krone 50. Excessive dose (abbr.)

51. In great shape 55. 7th month of Islamic calendar 57. Shaped 58. Icelandic poems 59. Swollen area within tissue

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ATLANTIC

Pinewood Drive, $360,000.

Harry and Anne Fulcher, Garland Fulcher and Linda Fulcher to DHP Investments, LLC, 772 Seashore Drive, $350,000.

Paul and Marye Jo Hartley to Eva Mettrey, 115 Sound Side Drive, $585,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH

William and Catherine Hoft to John and Katherine Williams, 114 Pond Drive, $820,000.

Thomas Crowell, Jr. to SOSO Properties, 602 W. Fort Macon Road #205, $43,000.

Maria and Marius Schmid to Darryl and Alice Bost, 1918 W. Fort Macon Road #165, $76,000.

Karin McNair to Camelot East, LLC, 2401 W. Fort Macon Road #228, $80,000.

Lynsyda Investments, LLC to Thomas Randolph, 127 Old Causeway Road #23, $115,000.

Dana and David Stewart and Shelley and Edwin Vivas to Hillary Zang, 104 Shady Lane, $140,000.

Meredith and Charles Baker, Jr. to Timothy Franklin, 127 Old Causeway Road #36, $185,000.

Billy Warren to Donna Mehling, 301 Commerce Way #145, $201,000.

Stephen and Karen Riddell to Robert Stallings, III, 209 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,410,000.

BEAUFORT

Eva Daniel to Richard Roberts, Crystal Keen and Michael and Charlotte Riemenschneider, 2509 W. Fort Macon Road #301B, $355,000.

Bobby and JoAnn Boykin to Kenneth and Wanda Sykes, 112 68

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Barbara Heise to Adriana and Robert McCollum, III, 207 Taylor Notion Road, $269,500.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to James Friel, III and Rebecca Boes, 206 Shearwater Lane, $277,000.

Mildred Mullikin to Willard and Nancy Renn, 104 Club Court, $350,000.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Kaelyn Bildsten, 204 Shearwater Lane, $287,500.

Loretta Lanier and Robert Campbell to Donald and Catherine Curry, 403 Anita Forte Drive, $466,500.

James and Sharon Wiley to William and Margaret Early, 103 Moore St. #6, $359,000.

Georgia and Hugh Horrell, Jr. and Timothy Cade to GWG Boatworks, LLC, 256 Core Creek Road, $48,500.

Stephen and Jessica Maier to Christian Weygoldt, 188 Fox Run Lane, $367,000.

Steve and Jennifer Reynolds to John and Lisa Worcester, 2447 Highway 70, $60,000.

Russell and Sandra Bauer to Shawn and Megan Lewis, 242 Steel Tank Road, $91,000.

Priscilla Masters to Kelinda Rike, 301 W. Atlantic Blvd., $207,000.

Janice and Charles Shackelford, Jr. to George and Kimberly Manning, 413 W. Atlantic Blvd., $300,000.

Royal and Patricia Nelson to Stephen and Jessica Maier, 802 Mulberry St., $268,000.

Anthony and Carrie Correll to James Piner, 125 Dolphin Way, $40,000.

Larry and Alice Nobling to Lisa Carlson, 148 Chadwick Road, $115,000.

Joseph and Kimberly Farris to Steven Jones, 2106 E. Fort Macon Road #701, $284,000.

William Evans and Calvin Poon to Patrick and Brenda Weaver, 319 Star Hill Drive, $240,500.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Robert and Patricia Corse, 216 Shearwater Lane, $295,000.

Andrea Haning to Abigail Harris, 188 Highway 101, $109,000.

Phillip Hurley and Carl Hurley to Murray and Stacey Lynch, Linda Strader and Emerson Strader, 2106 E. Fort Macon Road #702, $270,000.

Eleanor Palmieri to Alexandria Golden and Dustin Roberts, 119 North Harbor Drive, $203,000.

Carson and Sandra Dawson to Scott Gillikin, 189 Landing Road, $31,000.

John and Susan Jedrzejczyk to Patricia Pollard, 2308 W. Fort Macon Road #302, $205,000.

SMBW Enterprises, LLC to Katrina Tyer, 304 E. Terminal Blvd., $229,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during March 2019*

DFA, LLC to Jarrett Bay Group, LLC, 701 Sensation Weigh, $124,000.

Violet Bailey to Joel Blade, 509 Queen St., $127,500.

Tracy Moore to Melissa Richardson, 1447 Merrimon Road, $166,000.

Jane Rosen to Kaseun and Jeffrey Moore, Jr.,106 Canvas Back Lane, $180,000.

Frank and Patricia Jenkins to David and Lauren Cahoon, 101 Noreaster Lane, $181,500.

Amanda and Russell Wenger to Zachary and Jessica Cooper, 245 Rutledge Ave., $195,500.

Louise and Juri Valdov to Joseph and Devra Lennon, 206 Fairview Drive, $198,000.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Philip Whitley, 209 Gray Duck Drive, $370,000.

Garlie and Lynn Yokeley to Carl and Barbara Russell, 169 Creek Road, $390,000.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Kimberly Leveque and Bonnie Boudreau, 136 Gray Duck Drive, $416,000.

Beau Coast Homes, LLC to Melissa and Julius Taylor, III, 134 S. Shearwater Lane, $500,000.

Jeffrey and Jami Jones to Ben Hogwood and Janette DeVan, 107 Island View Drive, $585,000.

Danny McQueen to Angela Harker, 101 Gallants Lane, $1,100,000.

Raymond Trevino to Wayne and Susan Roper, 2696 Lennoxville Road, $1,545,000.

Elizabeth Hadley to Tulla Belle, LLC, 1111 Front St., $2,132,500.

CAPE CARTERET

Brian and Virginia Prince to Serio Varinca, 217 Live Oak Drive, $87,000.

John and Diane Hartill to Bogue Sound Investments, LLC, 130 Bobwhite Circle, $120,000.

CEDAR POINT

Robert and Nellie Wall to Timothy and LaRue Keith, 162 Hidden Bay Drive, $88,000.

EMERALD ISLE

BTF Associates, LLC to Melissa Mohesky-Schmidt and Mark Schmidt, 414 Sunrise Court, $129,000.

West End Partnership, LLC to Robert and Robin Polites, 10509 Coast Guard Road, $140,000.

Amy Norris and BJ Poston to Michael and September Tuttle, 9201 Coast Guard Road #G-111, $162,000.

Nancy Drake to Jeremy and Michelle Smith, 134 Fawn Drive, $219,000.

Jeffrey Tilley and Rodney Tilley to K&L Joint Ventures, LLC, 9201 Coast Guard Road #C-304, $255,000.

Margaret Bouton to Jean Jensen, 306 Parkins Drive, $281,000.

Ronald and Stephanie Warren and Gregory and Deborah Warren to Schauer Properties, LLC, 2907 Pointe West #A-1, $302,000.

Floyd and Betty Jean to Mark and Jill Shanahan, 2911 Pointe West Drive #A-1, $310,000.

Marc and Carla Mentry to Lisa Farrell, 2805 Pier Pointe #B-1, $311,000.

Jean and Margaretha Jensen to Wilma Gancarz and Natascha Fogel, 305 Bogue Inlet Drive, $325,000.

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property watch (Continued from page 68) Pamela Dougherty-Hopper to Richard and Joyce Sathoff, 5501 Fredeen Court, $355,000.

William Bogey, Jr. and Jennisue Kolczynski to John and Geraldine Whalen, 116 Sea Oats Drive, $369,000.

J. Douglas and Teresa Thran to Martha and George Cudd, Jr., 9422 Ocean Drive, $469,500.

Lillian and George Kilpatrick, Jr. to Cindy and Gary Davis, II, 9501 E. Ocean Drive, $475,000.

Heather and Thomas Uzzell to Robert and Katie Walker, 8624 Ocean View Drive, $710,000.

Craig and Rachel Sweeney to Scott and Christy Burkey, 7403 E. Ocean Drive, $720,000.

Kenneth and Ingrid Pasfield to Ronald Hale and Tracy Morgan, 9712 Dolphin Ridge Road, $726,000.

Anthony and Carol Morgan to Beth and John Curtis, II, 103 Sea Buoy Court, $750,000.

Roger Durrett, Gary and Daniella Durrett and Kyle and Kevin McEntee to Douglass Durrell, 1007 Ocean Drive, $757,500.

Jeffrey Jablonski and Ginger Garner to Michael and Nina Weal, 403 & 405 Christina Court, $760,000.

Billy and Valerie Dunn to Regions Bank, 3801 Ocean Drive, $1,700,000.

GLOUCESTER

Williamson, Jr., 136 Mullens Drive, $273,000.

Michael and Christa Boyd, 2308 Crab Point Lane, $189,000.

Jose and Margarita Rios, 110 Graham Road, $40,000.

Robert and Christy Rains to Keith and Jan Sebastian, 115 Willis Drive, $322,500.

James Team to Davis Nash, LLC, 912 Evans St., $190,000.

Randolph Croom to Jesus Jauregui and Jennifer GarciaJimenez, 1247 Hibbs Road, $51,000.

Stefan Simionescu and Judy Glodack-Simionescu to Della Brooks and Wendy Maddox, 593 Bayview Drive, $350,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Nancy Marshburn to Ted and Julie Brewer, 1530 Salter Path Road, $90,000.

Thomas and Jeanne Vonlehmden and Cornelius and Lou Lassiter to Cindy and Bennett Rowland, Jr., 1505 Salter Path Road #141, $310,000.

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Michael Noonan to Davis Nash, LLC, 1301 Evans St., $235,000.

TRB, LLC to Keith and Angela Wiggins, 1811 Widgeon Drive, $250,000.

Daphne and Joseph Lyon, III to Roland Freeman, 208 Goose Pond Road, $65,000.

Preston and Janet Howell to Dorsey and Kendall Egerton, 249 Goose Pond Road, $380,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Kelly and David Springle to Nancy Jackson, 3203 Mandy Lane, $133,000.

Susan Ashley to John and Susan Roberts, 600 N. 35th St. #401, $135,000.

Kacyn Willis to Janet Kirwan, 600 N. 35th St. #1, $135,500.

David Day and Lesley Mirling to PALCO Investments, LLC, 1404 Arendell St., $138,000.

Steven and Susan Garris to Rebecca and Stephen

Tiffany and Lawson Faulkner, II to Kacyn Willis, 407 Hillcrest Drive, $235,000.

MARSHALLBERG

HARKERS ISLAND

Teresa and Charles Upchurch to Susan Ennis, 203 Davis St., $245,000.

Shephen and Jill Fegley to Lee and Callie Smith, 213 Mansfield Parkway, $230,500.

James and Sarah Davenport to Diane Abernethy, 115 Noyes Ave., $235,000.

Samuel Joyner, Jr. to Samuel Boyd, 5320 Highway 70, $156,000.

Susanne Guthrie to LaWanda and Donnie Brinson, Jr., 167 Canal Drive, $165,000.

Bailey Barrow to Scott Eckholdt, 5006 Holly Lane, $230,000.

Andrew and Kathleen Clark to Steven Gallaher, 1827 Salter Path Road, $1,911,000.

Abigail Harris and Chedsey Kaylor to Nancy Gibson and Joshua Landt, 381 Pigott Road, $134,500.

Croatan Investment Company, LLC and Eastward, LLC to Philip and Dion Freels, 133 Sound Point Drive, $78,000.

Doris Farrar to Marcella and Isaac Sandlin, Jr., 117 Taylor Lane, $205,000.

Haywood and Carolyn Harris to Brian and Heather Boston, 602 Lake Pointe, $162,500.

Howard Development, Inc. to BPFD Automotive Ventures, LLC, 3212 Arendell St.,$178,500.

Johnny Jackson to Michael and Mary Litaker, 900 East Drive, $179,000.

Ronald and Linda Smith to

Wanda and Randy Price to Emily Huss and Grayson Ketterer, 3515 Snead St., $268,000.

Christine Nitt to Michael Zarzosa, 105 Sleepy Hollow Drive, $290,000.

Carl and Barbara Russell to Daniel and Martha Miller, 1115 Palmer Way, $311,000.

Linda Matsumoto to Uriel and Rebecca Hedgecock, 5102 Holly Lane, $340,000.

The Cloth Barn, Inc. to Laura and Thomas O’Brien, III, 104 S. 27th St., $360,000.

James and Anne Marie Johns to Stephen and Julia Jones, 212 Old Causeway Road #103, $440,000.

Allison and Carroll Oglesby, III, Elisabeth Oglesby and Joy Oglesby to Timothy Jones, 104 Core Drive West, $450,000.

JRM Financial, LLC to Robert Hedrick and Melanie Reeder, 5206 Holly Court, $501,500.

NEWPORT

SECU-RE, Inc. to Ana Jauregui, 255 W. Southwinds Drive, $31,000.

Donald and Grace McKee to

Joelyn Harrington to Jamie and Tracy Smith, 109 Greenhill Place, $54,000.

Jack Mulligan to David and Lori Love, 289 Sandhills Drive, $60,000.

Douglas Faircloth and Kimberly Keeter-Faircloth to Sound Services, LLC, 930 Highway 24, $60,000.

The Charles Hill Family, LP to Plisko Service Solutions, 110 E. Chatham St., $75,000.

Provident Trust Group, LLC to Richard Xyminies and Shadae Robes-Xyminies, 3309 Bridges St. #C-14, $84,000.

Justin and Angela Warren to James Alexander, Jr., 2404 Lakeview Drive, $102,000.

Down East Homes of Beulaville, Inc. to Mandy Dezern, William Barnard and Sally Allen, 129 Ole Field Circle, $122,500.

Kaselun and Jeffrey Moore, Jr. to Oliva Bolton, 311 Kathryn Court, $131,500.

Pamela and Robert King to Kenneth and Gwen Randolph, 101 Treasure Cove, $136,000.

Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Benjamin Skinner, 2551 E. Forest Drive, $142,000.

Cheryl and Rick Braswell and Phyllis and Roy Lewis, Jr. to Richard and Mary Willis, 711 Old Deer Trail, $145,000.

Keith and Angela Wiggins to Edward and Kathleen Miller, 411 Red Fox Trail, $145,000.

Michael and Tammy Ipock to Ryan and Julie Ipock, 157 Junius Drive, $150,000.

Melvin Travis, Jr. and Cynthia and Jerry Rinaman to Haywood and Connie Herring, 366 Pearson Circle, $169,000.

Colin Cavanaugh to Christopher and Stephanie Bise, 2923

Newport Circle, $185,000.

Gary and Tiffany Williams to Donald Stohr, Jr., 110 Casey Lane, $212,000.

PB & JB, LLC to Charles Styron, Jr., 112 Elis Landing Lane, $223,000.

Bret and Brenda Stohr to Richard and Erin Smith, 1218 Hargett St., $225,000.

Vernon and Laura Parish to Brandon and Amanda Baker, 100 Cooper Lee Drive, $238,000.

Douglas and Janet Parham to Jonda and John Pacillas, Jr., 202 Cedar Key Way, $306,000.

Gull, III, 407 Somerset Way, $475,000.

James and Jennifer Hibbs to Mathew and Sara Maun, 381 Yacht Club Drive, $575,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES

George and Regina Pawlikowski to Joseph and Kristen Furtner, 106 Hawthorne Drive, $214,000.

Teresa and Julian Hegler, Jr. to Ryan and Sharon Stroupe, 3 Bermuda Greens, $250,000.

Terrence Shackelton to Kathryn Collins, 126 Lagoon Lane #126, $270,000.

Joseph and Taralane Inman to Donald and Cynthia Laney, 413 Wooded Acres Drive, $350,000.

Richard and Connie Waters and Thomas and Jennie Waters to James and Sarah Davenport, 154 Mimosa Blvd., $275,000.

Jerri Builders Homes, LLC to James and Heather Plourde, 422 Lanyard Drive, $387,500.

James and Helen Ellerbe to A Gull & A Buoy, LLC, 277 Salter Path Road #75, $70,000.

Robert Blaylock to Erin and Carl

J.P. Burnette to Debbra and Stephan Kraszeski,545 Salter

Path Road #4, $365,000.

Island Road, $85,000.

Martha Knisley and Anne Burke to George and Martha Ann Grigg, 218 McGinnis Drive, $385,000.

SWANSBORO

David Houston to James and Doreen Bliss, 351 Salter Path Road #303, $439,500.

Sara Rogers to William Dupress, 105 Dogwood Circle, $932,000.

Earlene Lang and Martha Varney to William and Christy Price, 145 Azalea Court, $280,000.

Joseph and Kristen Furtner to Johnathan and Susan Lorencz, 117 White Heron Lane, $305,000.

STELLA

WJH, LLC to Nicole and Christopher Irwin and Joyce and Bart Allen, 401 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $215,000.

Bradley Duhon to Aaron and Denise Phillips, 100 Willow Bridge Drive, $232,000.

Charles Mann, II and Tracy Mann to Cynthia Martin and Donald King, 190 White Oak Bluff Road, $635,000.

STRAITS

*Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents.

Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

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MAY ARIES (March 21-April 20) Your emotions can be overwhelming, Aries. This encourages you to share your softer side with others. Embrace this sense of openness and others will reciprocate. Reconciliation is important.

That’s especially so if you know you have been in the wrong. Others will respect you much more for your ability to make up and move on. The more you take on, the more support you need. You may benefit from a mentor or consultant who has the expertise to help you get where you need to go.

You are a terrific planner, but something is getting in the way of plans this month. Commit to seeing friends regardless of the obstacles. Don’t be hard on yourself this month.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Make the most of others’ cooperative spirits to get things done. It is always good to advocate for yourself, but more effective when others are receptive. It’s time to showcase all of your talents to an authority figure who can push you toward success. All you need is a little reinforcement.

Others understand that you’re the go-to when things need fixing. You have the ability to help in any situation. Embrace this talent and help others as much as you can. You can handle difficult situations with ease, Taurus. Others may think that you are uncaring, but you focus on the facts and not the emotions of the situation. Letting go is the approach to take in the month ahead. Retire a plan that isn’t working and come up with a new way to reach your goals.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Focusing too much on one thing is not healthy. It is better to diversify your thinking and surround yourself with as many ideas and perspectives as possible. Fresh experiences are on the way, and you are craving an opportunity to broaden your horizons. Sign up for classes or get a new hobby to open your eyes to new things. Listen to your gut when you need to. If you do so, others will follow your lead. It may be time to step up and take charge. Others look to you for guidance, Gemini.

Try to lead them in the right direction. If you do not have all of the answers, try to find them. Focus on all of the happy memories and work hard not to take anyone for granted.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) A coworker may need your assistance in the month ahead. You are ready and willing to put in the extra effort to help this person with no strings attached. Sharing deep feelings with others can be healing, Cancer. Just be sure to choose your confidantes wisely, as the right mentor can make all the difference.

Be very honest in your relationships. Don’t confuse opinions with the truth. Maintain an open dialogue with others around you. If needed, take some time to sort through personal issues that may be holding your career back. Once you clear your mind, you can focus fully on your career. Open a dialogue with someone close to you. Doing so will reveal that much is in store for your future. Tame your excitement and remember to be patient.

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LEO (July 23-August 23) Focus on the positive things as the month begins.

Forget about what could go wrong. With the right mindset, you can accomplish anything you want.

Spending quality time with a particular person who is close to you will brighten your month, Leo. It’s just the change of pace you need to put a smile on your face. Guessing will only get you so far. Instead, this month you must base decisions off fact and forethought; otherwise, you may end up having to do everything all over. If you find yourself spending more time with your social circle rather than family, you may have to reassess your priorities. Don’t get discouraged if things are exactly where you want them to be. When you put your mind to things, you can accomplish anything. Set some specific goals.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) A new idea could spark a big change in your life.

Are you ready for the adventure that is going to ensue? Look to others to join in the good times.

Hobbies and leisure time activities with friends will provide a welcome break from work, Sagittarius.

Use these opportunities to reconnect with people you care about. Take a step back and slow down the pace if you find you have been spreading yourself too thin. This is not giving up, but taking a break. If you have been procrastinating of late, keep in mind that you will ultimately need to get things done. Better to get back on track sooner rather than later. Stay open to suggestions and welcome others’ unique perspectives. This is an effective way to stay ahead of the curve.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) You are always willing and able to help a friend out, Virgo. That will prove true once again this month when a loved one calls you up and needs a shoulder to cry on. You are more than willing to take on extra work that needs to be done to get a project completed. Your team-first attitude is not going unnoticed or unappreciated. Take a break from alone time and make reservations for dinner for two or more. Socializing is invaluable and can have a positive, long-lasting effect on your relationships. Direct your energy toward work in the middle of the month. There is a possible promotion in the works, so now is a great time to put your nose to the grindstone. Although you can’t narrow down the source of your apprehension, if you keep investigating you can get to the root of the issue.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Many challenges have been coming your way, and you have handled them like a champion. Spend a little time pampering yourself as a reward. You are considering a financial undertaking that takes you out of your comfort zone. Don’t hesitate, as there’s no reward without a little risk. Some pretty big ideas may inspire you to do some impressive things.

You just need to find an investor and put some firm plans on paper. Support a reputable cause or charity. Doing so sets a positive example, and you will feel better for having done so. Even small efforts can make a profound impact. Make sure you take time to unwind. If that means taking a day off from work or just sleeping in on the weekend, then do so without feeling guilty.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Lately you have been a rock that others lean on. This is a good role for you, as you are compassionate but also fair. Just make sure you take care of yourself as well. Creative things may catch your eye. Make it a point to stroll through an art gallery or catch a foreign film. Your appreciation for the arts will only grow. It’s alright to cede a little control when you need to. Delegating and sharing responsibilities can open your eyes to the talented people around you. Don’t feel guilty about taking on less work. Sometimes the key to success is knowing when to step back and take a break.

Periodic respites from the daily grind can help you recharge and refocus. You have a strong network of friends and family who are willing to pitch in whenever you need them.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, just when you think you have everything figured out, a new challenge presents itself. Seek a second opinion to work it out if this nut proves tough to crack. Calling your own shots is perfect for you. Give it some thought. You are a creative force who inspires others to take up their own projects or follow their hearts. Expect others to recognize your influence and express their appreciation. You may be looking for something new to keep yourself occupied. Try learning a new sport or a language.

This is a fun way to meet new people and stay busy. Something you have not experienced before arises. Try not to jump to conclusions or overreact.

Take a step back and assess the situation calmly.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarius, when others test your patience, find a healthy way to blow off some steam. Enlist the help of a fun-loving friend to get away for a little bit. Speaking your mind is par for the course, as Aquarians tend to be opinionated. You have the ability to win over others without making them feel pressured in any way. It can be challenging to be productive if your house isn’t in order. Give your personal life some attention and tend to affairs that may have been on the back burner for a while. It isn’t enough to simply get the job done. You need to do everything to the best of your ability. If you do, you will have a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Some new opportunities may be coming your way.

Even though your first inclination is to pass them by, embrace the chance to try something new.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) For single Pisces, a new romance could be on the horizon. If you are attached, the romance may be kicked up a notch. Enjoy a few hours of hibernation when you can get them. Expect to feel recharged in no time. Relaxation for two also can fit the bill.

Take charge of a mission by encouraging others to stay focused on the task at hand. You need to be the ringleader and set an example for others to follow. Ask others for help if you are having any difficulties in your personal life. They can bring a new perspective to the situation. You may be heading for a crossroads, and some decisions will have to be made. Look to Gemini for some guidance.

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

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

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

Gaulden & Associates: A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., 108-B West Drive, Atlantic Beach, 252725-9409. By appointment only. Learn more at www.gauldenandassociates.com, or make an appointment to discuss retirement planning, retirement income strategies, investments, tax planning and wealth preservation.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

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

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

HEALTH & BODY

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

HOME SERVICES

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc.

Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

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

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local

family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, repiping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available.

Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com.

Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252-725-1235 for a quote today.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

Unlimited Electrical Solutions: 3003 Bridges St., Morehead City, 252-241-9186. Electrical repair for both business and residential clients along the Crystal Coast and throughout Eastern North Carolina as well as remodeling and updates. Generators and emergency power options available.

Windows & More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-7268181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop

by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www.artistictileandstonenc.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates!

The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Bowden & Carr: 211 Hwy 70 W, Havelock, 252-447-3648,bowdenandcarrfurniture.

com. The La-Z-Boy comfort studio offering a custom selection of chairs, sofas, sleepers and recliners at a reasonable price. Along with the largest La-Z-Boy studio and design center in the area, shoppers will find all their living room and dining room needs. Family owned and operated since the 1950s.

Braswell Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com.

Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252-2473355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds.com.

Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

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

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www. guthrieinteriors.com.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-2473175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly oneof-a-kind.

Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast.

William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www. eastcarolinaservices.com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free (Continued on page 76) ISLAND REVIEW • May 2019

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water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com.

Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast.

Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland.

Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net.

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

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

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com.

Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

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

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Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www.bluewaternc.com.

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

C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-354-3635 or email codhomeservices@ ymail.com.

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

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

Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 5113-A US 70 West, Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer.

Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Malcolm Boartfield: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3475 (cell). Malcolm

uses his 40+ years of experience in real estate sales/marketing and technology as a tool to better serve his clients. His research skills allow him to better match properties with individuals who have come to Emerald Isle, enticed by the relaxed coastal way of life.

Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077 or 252-247-1000, www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

Spinnaker’s Reach Realty: 9918 MB Davis Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5555. For more than 20 years, Spinnaker’s Reach has helped families realize their dream of living on the coast. Visit www.spinnakersreach.com to see how Judy O’Neill and Matias Lagos can help you.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-5537873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty. com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals.

Syndie Earnhardt, Realtor: 252-646-3244, HomesOnTheCrystalCoast.com, real estate broker with 29+ years sales experience in vacation homes and condos, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes and vacant land. Specializing in the Crystal Coast. Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES

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

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com.

Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

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

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com.

Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

Top it Off Boutique: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111.

Experience the difference – unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shows and much more! Whimsical and fun items for all occasions.

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advertiser INDEX Ace Builders ........................................................... 25 Advantage Coastal Properties................................. 33 ALB Decorator Fabric.............................................. 17 Al Williams Properties ............................................. 17 Anderson Audio....................................................... 11 Artistic Tile & Stone................................................. 18 Atlantic Beach Realty.............................................. 39 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters............................... 69 Blue Ocean Market.................................................. 52 Bluewater Builders................................................... 23 Bluewater Insurance................................................ 23 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon.............. 11 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre............................. 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Malcolm Boartfield............. 31 Bluewater Real Estate, Marcia Jordan.................... 15 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt................. 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales.....................Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals....................................... 3 Bowden & Carr........................................................ 15 Braswell Carpet Cleaning........................................ 50 Budget Blinds.......................................................... 45 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS............................... 59 Carolina Awnings..................................................... 61 Carteret Health Care................................................. 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc......................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate.................. 43 Churchwell’s Jewelers............................................. 12 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc......................... 29 Coastal Awnings........................................................ 9 Coastal Home Services............................................. 4 COD Home Services............................................... 71 Dunson Pool & Spa................................................. 35 East Carolina Services............................................ 49

Edgewater Linen...................................................... 49 Emerald Isle Books.................................................. 29 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services......................... 28 Emerald Isle Insurance............................................ 27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales....................................... 79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals..................... 40 Future Homes.......................................................... 49 Gaulden & Associates............................................. 42 Great Windows........................................................ 64 Guthrie Interiors....................................................... 18 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall............................ 77 The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores................................... 63 Island Essentials...................................................... 35 Island Watersports................................................... 47 John Hackney Agency............................................. 13 Katrina Marshall....................................................... 18 Landmark Homes.................................................... 50 Landmark Sothebys International............................ 23 Liftavator.................................................................. 48 Lighthouse Boutique................................................ 64 McQueen’s Interiors................................................ 10 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ......................... 50 Nowell & Company.................................................. 57 Pedego.................................................................... 15 Petal Pushers.......................................................... 29 Pipeline Plumbing.................................................... 36 Pruitt Health............................................................. 15 Realty World First Coast...................................... 5, 16 Realty World Selling Team...................................... 54 Rid-A-Pest............................................................... 73 Royal Coat............................................................... 18 Sea Classics............................................................ 74 So & Sew................................................................. 44

Southeastern Elevator....................................... 41, 67 Southern Glass & Mirror.......................................... 53 Spinnaker’s Reach............................................ 22, 73 The Star Team......................................................... 78 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt............................... 51 Sun-Surf Realty Sales............................................. 37 Tideline Lawn Care.................................................. 59 Top if Off Boutique................................................... 59 Town of Emerald Isle............................................... 24 Unlimited Electrical Solutions.................................. 29 William’s Floor Coverings........................................ 34 William’s Hardware.................................................. 55 Windows & More..................................................... 45 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care............. 25 Zazzy Kids............................................................... 43

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