South Brunswick Magazine - Winter 2011/12 Edition

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By Hilary Brady

Hey Y’all!

Brunswick Community College welcomes Paula deen

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Bargaining with Orchids and Other Flowery Tales

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Operation Marry Me Military Giving Back to Those who Give Their all

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Venus Flytrap north Carolina’s native Plant Goes Global

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Port City Fence and railings, llC; Carolinas Oral & Facial surgery Center; 1-800-Pack-rat Moving and Portable storage. stories by Hilary Brady and B. jason Frye

behind the black & white Meet the contributors to south Brunswick Magazine

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business buzz

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Keeping up with the local business scene

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faces & places Tenth annual Benefit Gala for Children; Old Bridge Preservation society’s let’s do lunch and Fashion show; Paula deen at Brunswick Community College; Kids Model in Kady Kakes Fashion show; new Hope Clinic Fashion show at Twin lakes; First annual Brunswick Home show at seaTrail.

what’s happened what’s been going on around town

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business profiles

tide charts Tracking the highs and lows at shallotte inlet from january to March

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what’s happening

ad index Our directory of advertisers

upcoming events you won’t want to miss

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capture the moment a contest for sBM readers. Photo by Mike Terwilliger

Departments 20 looking back 31st annual nC Oyster Festival

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education Building a school, Building a Future: The Brunswick County early College High school By denice Patterson

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health & wellness eat less, Move More

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nonprofit Tiptoe through the Tables: Creatively Benefitting Brunswick’s Children

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relocation lynn and Paul yeso: living the dream in Brunswick County

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Web: sunsetbeachnc.com (click on the sales link) Office: 910-575-8639 Email: patw.sp@atmc.net Diane Dalen was the top performing Sales Broker at our Ocean Isle office in 2011, and continued her track record of being one of the leading producers on the island since she started selling ten years ago. Diane has helped investors this past year through the unique short sales/foreclosure segment of our market, and her market experience has been invaluable in helping transactions get closed.

Web: vacationrentalsatoceanisle.com (click on the sales link) Office: 910-575-8602 Email: dianed.sp@atmc.net We appreciated the efforts in 2011 by these two individuals as well as our other sales brokers. If you find yourself in the market for buying or selling island property in 2012, we hope you’ll give us the opportunity to serve you.

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publisher’s note

Behind the Black & white,

Publisher’s Version

Normally,

On our Contributors page, Behind the Black & White, my team members answer questions about themselves in every issue. It was recently brought to my attention by numerous people above: SBM Publisher justin williams with his wife, Kristy, and daughter, ava. that I have never answered any of these questions. I’ve got nothing to hide, so that’s what I’m going to do for this edition.

Occupation: NBM/SBM Publisher / Delivery Man / Trash Taker Outer. I do whatever needs doing.

About me: I am a father and husband, and I make almost every decision based on my family. I love what I do professionally. I listen to all different kinds of music, depending on my mood. I drive 30,000 miles per year on the roads of Brunswick County. I always say I am going to take a day off to sleep after we come to a deadline, but I almost never do it because I don’t want to miss anything. I appreciate everyone who supports us in this county more than they’ll ever know. I am always striving to improve both personally and professionally. I need to wean myself off energy drinks and soda. I’m slowly accepting my new age decade (30s) and my grey hair. I’m still trying to figure out that perfect balance of fun/serious, work/play and fast food/healthy food.

I learn something new every day, which can be both rewarding and frustrating. I don’t have cable TV. Hometown: Poquoson, Virginia (Google it.)

How I started working with SBM: I got into this business about 12 years ago when my aunt and uncle hired me as the distribution guy for their publishing company on the Outer Banks. From there, I became a sales rep and student to the process and I learned everything I could about this business that I quickly grew to love. Knowing I wanted more out of my 16

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experience, I looked for other opportunities, and this magazine was an idea that stemmed back in 2004 when we came here for a New Year’s Eve party. Our good friends from college moved to Brunswick County and we came down to visit. After a drive around the area, I quickly loved what I saw. Six months later, we found ourselves living in Brunswick County, and soon after that began the process of trying to start the North Brunswick Magazine. Through months of trying to convince people that the magazine was really going to happen (five months to be exact), we were able to get 20 awesome businesses supporting us through advertising, which allowed us to launch our premiere issue in 2006. From there, we have added South Brunswick Magazine and we have continued to try to raise the bar and improve with each issue that we produce for you.

So, that’s me in a nutshell. I hope you enjoy this issue. As always, please support the advertisers in this issue, let them know you saw them here. Thanks for reading and supporting us for all these years.

Justin Williams Owner/Publisher Publisher@SouthBrunswickMagazine.com

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on this page I write about whatever is on my mind — from not wearing ties to running through sprinklers to focusing on growth in our area or telling a story about my daughter, Ava. Whatever is on my mind at the time, you can find it here. I never know when the thoughts are going to spill out of my head ... sometimes it’s at 4 am, sometimes it’s at 11 pm. But the truth is, drinking Red Bull doesn’t work for this page, only morning or evening silence.

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South Brunswick Magazine Contributors

Hilary Brady About Me: As a marketing manager for years, I fell in love with all-things-creative. But the birth of my daughter immediately turned my priority to parenting. Now a stay-at-home/ working mom, I have perfected the fine skill of focus. Typing while my toddler colors on my toes? Easy. And a dream come true.

Molly Harrison

Hometown: San Diego, California

About Me: I love the sandbar I live on (Nags Head), I love my job (I’ve been freelance writing and editing for the past 15 years), I love my family (husband, 7-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl) and I love being active (mostly running and yoga).

Occupation: Account executive/freelance writer/marketing contractor/mommy

Hometown: Burlington, NC Occupation: Freelance writer and editor; yoga instructor How I started working with SBM: When SBM Publisher Justin Williams lived on the Outer Banks, we worked together at a publishing company. When he moved to southeastern NC and started NBM, he asked me to come on board as editor.

How I started working with SBM: I met Justin during my time as a marketing manager for a local real estate sales firm. I became very familiar with the magazine as I was constantly looking for ideal places for my clients to advertise. When I went out on my own as a marketing contractor, I knew that one of the things I wanted to do was write for quality publications. So NBM was the first magazine I contacted. And I’ve been writing for him ever since!

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Keith Ketchum Ronnie Holden About Me: I grew up in the seafood business and spent a lot of time enjoying living and exploring on the Shallotte River. Now I love to capture the beauty of native landscapes through photography for others to enjoy. I specialize in portrait, fashion, landscape and seascape photography. My work has appeared in national fashion campaigns and international publications. My clients range anywhere from high school students hoping to capture that perfect look for their senior portraits to Miss America contestants hoping to capture the crown! My love of photography has kept me intrigued by the constantly evolving technique and equipment needed to get those perfect shots. The best part about being a photographer is bringing joy to others!

Hometown: Shallotte, NC Occupation: Restaurant owner for 40 years and clothing store owner for 25 years.

Semi-professional photographer.

How I started working with SBM: Through Dancing with the Brunswick Stars.

About Me: I enjoy being active, preferably by surfing or swimming. I value the feeling of “new” brought on by travel. I appreciate storytelling, no matter the medium. I completed my Bachelor’s in Studio Art and, therefore, love observing, understanding and creating art. I married my high school sweetheart. I write down my thoughts to remember them, and I find humor in everything.

Oh, and I secretly want to be a pirate.

Hometown: Wilmington, NC – technically Hampstead. Went to school in Wilmington until high school then transferred to Topsail High.

Occupation: Photographer How I started working with SBM: When I worked with Line Up Magazine, a surf/skate/ art/music magazine, one of the editors there, Chad Slate, asked if I’d be interested in shooting for a regional real estate magazine.

I said yes and was introduced to Justin Williams. We worked together with that publication for a bit. Justin then went on to start NBM and asked if I’d like to jump on board with that magazine. North Brunswick Magazine led to South Brunswick Magazine and I’ve been working with him ever since.

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31st Annual NC Oyster Festival Photography by Time 2 remember

The 2011 NC Oyster Festival was held October 15 - 16, drawing locals and visitors to Ocean Isle Beach for food, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and special events. More than 50,000 people attend the event each year, most looking forward to the Oyster Shucking Championship and Oyster Stew Cook-off. Musical guests included Josh Kelley, The Imitations, Craig Woolard Band and others. In addition to entertainment, oysterrelated competitions and vendors from around the state, attendees enjoyed a road race, tennis tournament, pageant, surf contest and kids area. The 32nd annual event is scheduled for October 20 - 21, 2012.

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what’s happened

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Brunswick Christian Recovery Center Ribbon Cutting The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Brunswick Christian Recovery Center (BCRC) on November 1 at 1994 Ash Little River Road in Ash. BCRC is a nonprofit, Christian-based ministry serving those suffering from active addiction. The center offers an extended Christ-centered program of action based on the universal spiritual principles of the 12 steps. Their primary purpose is to initiate a personal relationship with Christ through consistent action, personal accountability and responsible living.

Edward Ovsenik (pictured), an educator for the Ocean Isle COnTriBuTed PHOTO Museum Foundation, presented the last of his four programs about North Carolina’s Green Swamp on December 3 at The Museum of Coastal Carolina. In his programs, Ovsenik discussed the Green Swamp’s geology and geography and the animals, plants and people that inhabit the area. The Green Swamp is a large geographic area located in southeastern North Carolina, and it once consisted of thousands of acres of long leaf pine savannas. Today, the Nature Conservancy manages the 17,424-acre Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County. Many of the current inhabitants of the Green Swamp are descendants from a mixture of outcasts, including escaped slaves, French refugees fleeing Haiti during and after the Slave Rebellion of 1804, pirates on the run from the authorities, and Native Americans from the Waccamaw, Cherokee and Lumbee tribes.

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Business After Hours at Totally Chic Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held its November Business After Hours at Totally Chic Salon & Spa in Calabash. Pictured are Karen and Shane Hardee of Totally Chic and Cathy Altman (right) with the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.

Calabash Elks Lodge Supports Memorial Center The Calabash Elks Lodge #2679 Veteran’s Affair Committee donated $500 to the SFC Eugene Ashley Jr. Memorial Center in Wilmington, a transitional living center for veterans operated by Good Shepherd Ministries COnTriBuTed PHOTO of Wilmington, Inc. Pictured: Committee Co-chairman George Griffin and Director Cecelia Peers.

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Bands Perform for the Holidays The Brunswick Concert Band, Big Band and Brunswick Little Theater Singers recently presented two Christmas concerts at Hatch Auditorium and Odell Williamson Auditorium. For more information on the bands or how to become a member of the band, visit www.brunswickbands.com.

Local Students Support CIS Service learning plays an important role in the Communities In Schools (CIS) After School Programs. A recent service learning project involved local students making Christmas COnTriBuTed PHOTO wreaths. Students at each elementary school participated by designing and creating wreaths to sell in the CIS Thrift Shops during the 2011 holiday season. Sales of the wreaths benefitted a scholarship for a student in the CIS summer camp program.

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Volunteers Benefit from Teen/Peer Court Allison Brown (right), a junior at West Brunswick High School (WBHS), and Matthew Emerson, a senior at WBHS, recently served as volunteers in the Teen and Peer Court programs. The partnership program between the District Attorney’s Office and Communities is Schools is designed to offer students the experience of serving as defense and prosecuting attorneys, clerks, bailiffs and jurors to determine sentencing for first-time juvenile offenders who have admitted to their crimes. Teen and Peer Courts give students the opportunity to achieve the trust and respect of their fellow classmates. Teen Court is held at the County Court House, and Peer Court is at each of the middle schools.

Elks Lodge Hosts Halloween Party The Calabash Elks Lodge held a Halloween party for 125 area children. Attendees were treated to hot dogs and COnTriBuTed PHOTO ice cream, a costume parade and the breaking of candy-filled pinatas. Each also receiving an Elks Drug Awareness packet. The costume winners were (from left): Tyler Porter, Zander Holmes, Brooke Zakovich, Nathan Mitchell, Lorena Villa and Destiny Porter.

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Literacy Council Hosts Chamber Event The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held its October Business After Hours at Brunswick County Literacy Council (282 U.S. Highway 17 in Supply). To kick off its holiday book share, the council asked members to bring new or gently used books to help them reach their goal of raising 1,000 books for children and 200 for adults. Last year, the Council provided books to 1,001 children and 250 senior citizens.

Brunswick County Welcomes New Years Baby The Women’s Center at Brunswick Novant Medical Center welcomed Brunswick County’s first baby of 2012, Robert Jamel Adkins, on January 2 at 4:20 pm. Robert weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured COnTriBuTed PHOTO 21 inches at birth. He is pictured with his mother, Melanie McClain of Southport.

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SBMS Students Receive Good Neighbor Award Thirty-one South Brunswick Middle School (SBMS) students received Good Neighbor Awards for displaying a positive work ethic. Students were selected by their teachers and honored at a breakfast held for the students, parents, guardians and teachers. The Good Neighbor Award Breakfast is a partnership between South Brunswick Middle School and Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce with sponsorships from Dosher Memorial Hospital and Hardee’s of Southport. The speaker for the ceremony was Bob McCall, Vice President Eastern Region, Progress Energy. Mr. McCall praised the students for working hard, stressed the importance of a positive work ethic in the workforce and encouraged them to continue on this path. Pictured: Bob McCall, Progress Energy; Mike Capaccio, Brunswick Community College Foundation and Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Chairman; and Good Neighbor Recipients: Amanda Ammons, Sarah Costa, Rut Cruz, Brooke DeMonbreun, Michael Endicott, Joshua Estep, Olivia Giarratana, Russell Hawke, Majesty Holden, Hannah Knight, Annie Lee, Susan Lee, Keavy MacKenzie, Abby McEnaney, Caeleigh McGuire, Alicia Mendez, Gavin Parker, Tobias Pointer, Kierstyn Powell, Madelyn Price, Sara Rabon, Samantha Riddle, Ryan Shallcross, Jelonnie Smith, Cameron Stanley, John Stites, Kristen Tyner, Hope VanGuilder, Abigail Watts, Tyler Wells and Xavier Williams.

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SBIC Open House and Ribbon Cutting The South Brunswick Islands Center (SBIC), a new addition to Brunswick Community College, celebrated its launch with a ribbon cutting and open house on December 1. The SBIC is a location for receptions, banquets, small conferences, lectures, dances and small concerts. The 7,800-square-foot event center features a dual-level design and is equipped with tables, chairs, a built-in stage, a dance floor two video screens with projector, a catering kitchen and theater lighting. The SBIC will also provide work-based assessments, pre-employment training, supervision and management training, trades programs, entrepreneurial counseling and seminars, personal enrichment classes and more.

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Bald Head Supports Providence Home Representatives from Providence Home, Brunswick County’s family emergency teen shelter located in Southport, visited Bald Head Island on October 3 after being selected to receive all of the proceeds from the island’s Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament.

Each year the Ladies Golf Association of Bald Head Island Golf Club sponsors this event to benefit local charities. Pictured, from left: Grace Lee and Pat Tucker, members of the Providence Home Board of Directors; Justin Van Heukelom, head golf pro; and Betty Lawrence, event chair.

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The Elks Lodges of Calabash, Oak Island and Shallotte held their annual “Hoop Shoot” free throw shooting contest on December 10 at Shallotte Middle School. A total of 45 children aged 8 to 13 participated in three age categories, both boys and girls, to score the best out of 25 free throw attempts. The winners were: girls 8 - 9, Nyah Perkins; 10 - 11, Tiara Gibbons; 12 - 13, Mckenzie Benton; and boys 8 - 9, A.J. Rossi; 10 - 11, Hayden Grimes; 12 - 13, Caleb Suggs. These winners advanced to the district tournament in Goldsboro in January. Pictured, from left: Hayden Grimes, A.J. Rossi, Mckenzie Benton, Nyah Perkins and Caleb Suggs. Not shown is Tiara Gibbons.

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SECU Presents Donation to Hospice State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) officials presented a $1 million matching grant check to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter President and CEO Laurie Bystrom and Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation Chair Andrew Cooke at the SECU Hospice House construction site in Bolivia.

Clockwise from top left: Milton Coleman, Mark Twisdale, Stuart Hudson, Scott Milligan, Clay Hughes, Jim Barber, Laurie Bystrom and Andrew Cooke.

Silpada Donates to Providence Home Warren Mortley, executive director of Providence Home, recently accepted a donation from Patti Hogan, Silpada Jewelry Representative. Patti became a fund-raising partner with Providence Home, a family emergency teen shelter serving Brunswick County, by donating a portion of the profits from a recent Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry event held on November 8 in St. James. Pictured, from left: Pat Tucker, board member; Warren Mortley, executive director; Patti Hogan, Silpada Jewelry representative; and Grace Lee, board member.

Champions Challenge A Success The inaugural National School Program Champions Challenge hosted

by The First Tee of Brunswick County was a success with 140 fourth graders from all 10 county COnTriBuTed PHOTO elementary schools participating in a ten-hole culminating skills challenge. Seven boys and seven girls were chosen to represent their school based upon their grades, their knowledge and implementation of The First Tee’s Nine Core Values and their golf skills. All 10 elementary schools are part of The First Tee’s National School Program, an initiative that provides training, equipment, and curriculum based upon The First Tee’s Life Skills Experience to PE teachers. Southport was the overall team winner, taking home a plaque and a traveling trophy. Walker Isley (Southport Elementary) and Reagan Eubanks (Union Elementary) won the top boy and girl participant. Second place overall team was awarded to Waccamaw Elementary. The second place honors for girl and boy went to Kaitlyn Lewis (Southport Elementary) and Rury Batista (Jessie Mae Monroe). Virginia Williamson had a strong showing for third place overall team. Tanner Babson (Waccamaw) and McKenzie Lee (Virginia Williamson) rounded out the individual awards in third. More than 100 volunteers donated their time and energy to make the event a success.

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Round Table Announces New Officers The election of officers for the Brunswick Civil War Round Table for the year 2012 was held at its December 6 monthly meeting, which featured presenter Col. Black Jack Travis. His topic was “Gen. E. Porter Alexander: Rebel Gunner Extraordinaire.” The membership unanimously voted for the proposed slate consisting of Wally Rueckel, president; Mike Powell and Marv Hamer, vice presidents; Bob Benedict, treasurer; and Norm Praet, secretary.

In addition, the current directors were also approved for 2012.

They are Tom O’Donnell, co-founder of the Round Table and senior advisor; Max Williams, program chairman; Chuck Roedema, communications chairman; and Charen Fink, co-editor of “Call-to-Arms,” the Round Table’s online newsletter. Pictured, from left: Norm Praet, secretary; Marv Hamer, vice president; Wally Rueckel, president; Bob Benedict, treasurer; and Mike Powell, vice president.

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Museum and Planetarium Holds Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Volunteers at the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium were honored on October 25 at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held at the museum. More than COnTriBuTed PHOTO 85 volunteers attended.

Special awards were presented to the following individuals for their outstanding service during the past year: Museum Volunteer of the Year, Cookie Rance; Planetarium Volunteer of the Year, John Misiaszek; Volunteer Lifetime Achievement, Sue McCann (above, on right); Museum Rookie of the Year, Anne Neely; and Planetarium Rookies of the Year, Amy and Alex Sludds.

Providence Home Benefits from Twin Lakes A large number of patrons COnTriBuTed PHOTO gathered at Twin Lakes Seafood Restaurant in Sunset Beach on October 13 to support a Providence Home fund-raising event. Restaurant owner Jonathan Yuricek offered to donate a portion of the evening’s profits to benefit Providence Home, Brunswick County’s family emergency teen shelter located in Southport. Pictured: Providence Home Board of Directors member Linda Schafer (left) and Fran Hecht (right) accept the donation from Jonathan Yuricek of Twin Lakes Seafood Restaurant.

ORCA Supports Local Charities The newly established Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) announced its first ever grants to several local charities in late November.

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Arts Council Donates to Intercultural Festival The Brunswick Arts Council (BAC) presented a donation of $500 to the 2011 Brunswick County Intercultural Festival (BCIF).

The festival, held annually the first Saturday after Labor Day on the campus of Brunswick Community College, brings the world to Brunswick County by highlighting the diverse culture found in and around the area. From left: BCIF Entertainment Chair Yvonne Pagan, JoAnn Staat of BAC, BCIF Co-chair Mari-Lou Wong-Chong, BAC President Jannette Serens, and BCIF Cochair Reggie Smith.

BCWRT Attracts Civil War Ancestors

Visual Rhythms Project Comes to CIS

The Brunswick Civil War Round Table November 1 meeting welcomed Civil War ancestors of two noted generals and one naval captain, both COnTriBuTed PHOTO attending to hear the presentation from Bob Mullauer. Mullauer’s topic was “Hood in Tennessee: The Battle of Franklin.” Pictured, from left: relatives of Civil War Captain John N. Maffitt (Robert Maffitt), Major Gen. William Dorsey Pender (Roy Pender) and Lt. Gen. John B. Hood (Sam Hood) at the Brunswick Civil War Round Table meeting on November 1.

Funding provided through a Grass Roots grant award made possible by the Brunswick COnTriBuTed PHOTO Arts Council is bringing the Visual Rhythms Project to Communities In Schools (CIS) After School Program. Beginning in January, 100 students from Belville, Town Creek, Southport and Union Elementary schools began taking part in a five-week Visual Rhythms Project. Cheick Sissoko, an accomplished artist from West Africa, uses various dance and drumming styles and techniques to engage students in lessons on diversity and cultures. At the conclusion of the project, students from each location had created their personal dance, dressed in brightly colored cloths and performed for families and friends.

CIS Thrift Shop Turns Two Communities In Schools (CIS) of Brunswick County, Inc. recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of its COnTriBuTed PHOTO CIS Thrift Shop in Sunset Beach. The shop, located at 1780-8 Chandlers Way (behind Food Lion), celebrated with special promotions on October 1. Pictured (from left), volunteers and staff at Sunset Beach Thrift Shop: Carolyn Klumpp, Kathleen Major, Peggy Marshall, Lorrie Evans, Hanneke Nagelkorke, Becky Stedman, Nancy Seibert, Paula Giordano and Carol Forrester.

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BCC Names Volunteer of the Year Brunswick Community College (BCC) named Linda Lynes its 2011 Volunteer of the Year during the BCC Foundation’s annual donor appreciation luncheon on October 11. Lynes was recognized for her energy to help whenever needed and for being a valuable asset to the foundation. Pictured, from left: Susan Lawing, Linda Lynes, Dr. Susanne Adams and Dan Lynes.

Cooking up Fun for CIS Communities in Schools (CIS) and many local culinary experts prepared for the Tenth Annual Benefit Gala for Children featuring A Taste of Brunswick COnTriBuTed PHOTO County by visiting local elementary schools. The gala, held on October 27, featured an evening of culinary delights from Brunswick County’s finest chefs who desired to give back to the community and support the educational programs of CIS. Pictured, back row: Stephen Cuozzo, Sunset Beach Gourmet Deli; Danette and Jonathan Yuricek, Twin Lakes Seafood Restaurant; Greg Spatholt, The Boundary House; Molly Tuttle and LeeAnn Politis, Salt Aire Bakery; Sonny Moy and Daniel Beasley, Jumpin Java; with students from the CIS After School Program at Union Elementary.

Parks and Recreation Director Gains National Certification Jim Pryor, director of Brunswick County Parks and Recreation, has been recognized as one of 52 people in the United States to have gained their Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) Certification. The CPRE Certification is a national standard for managerial, administrative and executive parks and recreation professionals who understand the value of being at the forefront of the profession and continue to challenge themselves to be the best.

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Companion Animal Hospital Ribbon Cutting The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting celebration on November 19 for Companion Animal Hospital at 5272 Ocean Highway West in Shallotte. Companion Animal Hospital is a full-service animal COnTriBuTed PHOTO hospital offering routine preventive care for young, healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as a pet ages, and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

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Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Relocation N.C. House of Representative Frank Iller, chamber board members, planning committee members and members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce gathered on November 14 to officially open the Chamber’s newly relocated offices at 4433 Long Beach Road in Southport.

Chamber Board President Dennis Coffey thanked Dr. Brad Hilaman, wife, Linda, and their son, Joe, for their contribution in making the move a reality. Coffey also recognized the hard work of Chairman Don Hughes, his planning committee and the Building and Grounds Chairman Gene Faller. Coffey reported that the committee’s work is not complete as they are working to design an addition that will include a meeting facility and storage area.

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Home Depot Celebrates 10 Years Home Depot and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce joined together on November 18 for a 10th anniversary celebration of the home improvement store located at 150 Shallotte Crossing Pkwy, Ste 1 in Shallotte. The Home Depot is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services that is dedicated to supporting and giving back to its local communities.

Tri-Chamber Business After Hours The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a TriCOnTriBuTed PHOTO Chamber Business After Hours on November 17 on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Attendees enjoyed door prizes and networking with fellow members over food and refreshments. Pictured: Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Cathy Altman, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dana Fisher and Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Karen Sphar.

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Southport Inn Welcomes New Management The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new management at the Southport Inn with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured: new owner Irena Sedivy cuts the ribbon at the inn located at 119 N. Davis Street in Southport.

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Chamber Honors Volunteers The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual volunteer reception at Second Street Bar and Grill in Ocean Isle Beach. The reception honored chamber volunteers and recognized their support as vital to the success of its programs.

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Local Farm Bureau President Recognized The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 4 through 6 at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten presented each winning County President with a limited edition case knife. Special plaques were also presented to the agents and agencies whose production was superior during the contest period. Pictured: The winning agents with North Carolina Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten.

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Shallotte Gets Handy Gordy The Handy Man and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the launch of the local handyman company on November 3 at the chamber office in Shallotte.

Gordy the Handyman provides handyman services for home and business projects including interior and exterior clean-ups, general electric work, painting, home inspection checklists, debris removal, pressure washing and more.

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Douglas Diamond Jewelers Commemorates Three Years Douglas Diamond Jewelers and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the third anniversary of the local jeweler with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 1. Douglas Diamond is located at 120 Shallotte Crossing Parkway, Suite 7 in Shallotte and sells diamond, bridal, gemstone, gold and sterling silver jewelry.

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Assistance for Seniors Now Available The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Woman Friday For Seniors on October 4 at the chamber offices in Shallotte. Woman Friday For Seniors offers errand services, grocery shopping, yard work, pet care and more.

BEMC Awards Grants Throughout the month of November, North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives, including BEMC, awarded Bright Ideas education grants to deserving teachers across the state. The grants make possible innovative, classroom-based projects that would otherwise go unfunded. In 2011 BEMC contributed $44,043.97 to teachers in Brunswick and Columbus counties.

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Ports of Call Opens in Southport The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ports of Call Bakery, Bistro, Market located at 116 N. Howe Street in Southport. Owners Jake Pfohl and Raymund Aeayan along with Chef Rhonda Uhlmann and staff members Kaylon Burton-Wheeler, Chris Wheeler, Chace Johnson, Lesley Bennett and Everette Roberts were joined by friends and customers as they cut the official opening ribbon.

Ports of Call Bistro, Bakery, Market transformed the former NC Maritime Museum @ Southport location into a world-class restaurant serving brunch, lunch and dinner.

Bagels and Remedies for Brunswick The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cutting ceremonies for both the Remedy Shoppe Pharmacy and Bagels & Sandwedges on September 27. The Remedy Shoppe Pharmacy is located at 925-1 Seaside Road SW in Ocean Isle Beach, delivering care and service for prescriptions, health and wellness products, and health information. The Bagel Shop, located at 925–9 Seaside Road SW offers bagels that are kettle-cooked daily and a variety of homemade cream cheese and other toppings.

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Ocean Isle Beach Welcomes Sarah’s Kitchen A ribbon cutting event was held on September 26 for Sarah’s Kitchen, located at 1649 Seaside Road in Ocean Isle Beach. Sarah’s Kitchen offers breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday and serves breakfast only on Saturday and Sunday. The Family Assistance Program attended the ribbon cutting to support Sarah’s Kitchen and for the Christmas Basket/Tree of Hope program.

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State Farms Celebrates in Shallotte The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on December 14 for State Farm® insurance agent Kristin Dowdy, who recently opened her location at 5011 Northside Drive in Shallotte. State Farm offers car, home, life and health insurance.

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The 72nd Annual Meeting of Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) drew a crowd of members to the Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College on September 24. Co-op members who showed their Co-op Connections Card qualified to spin a prize wheel to enter drawings for gift certificates from local businesses that participate in the program. The co-op presented gift certificates to four winners: Anthony Puza of Carolina Shores, Ethel Williams of Clarendon, Paula Talley of Leland and Normajean Marston of Supply. Pictured: Steve Beecroft, general manager of Carolina National Golf at Winding River, presented a certificate for a free round of golf to go with the Co-op Connections certificate from BEMC to Normajean Marston of Supply.

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Chamber Speed Networking Event

Biggest Mover Contest

January 18

January 16 - March 16

The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce’s JumpStart Speed Networking event is open to all business people interested in promoting their businesses through a fun, fast activity. The event is free to chamber members ($10 per person for nonmembers). A hot breakfast buffet will be included, courtesy of Starz Grille at Planet Fun. JumpStart Speed Networking is an ongoing monthly event taking place on the third Wednesday of each month beginning at 8 am at Starz Grille in Planet Fun, located at 349 Whiteville Road in Shallotte.

The Fitness Studio in Ocean Isle Beach is hosting a friendly competition to encourage the community to meet its weight-loss and fitness goals. Participants will be encouraged to exercise on their own, in a class or with a trainer. Prizes will be awarded at the end of every week between January 16 and March 16.

Information and RSVP: (910) 754-6644

Information: (910) 575-0975

Little Princess Ball February 4

Sorosis Antique Show and Sale January 27 - 29 The 42 Annual N.C. Junior Sorosis and N.C. Sorosis Antique Show and Sale will be held January 27 (10 am to 6 pm), January 28 (10 am to 6 pm) and January 29 (noon to 5 pm) at the Coastline Convention Center in downtown Wilmington.

More than 35 antique dealers from 10 states will present a large selection of antiques including furniture, jewelry, linens, silver and glass wares. Metals and crystal restoration specialists will also be on site. Admission is $7. Proceeds from the event provide academic scholarships and assistance to many local organizations including UNC-Wilmington (Creative Writing Scholarship), Boys and Girls Home, Cape Fear Museum, Domestic Violence Shelter and YAHWEH Center. A Preview Party will be held the Thursday prior to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter.

Information: Teresa Lee, (910) 799-1324

“Why Weight” Weight Loss Program Deadline to register: January 18 Brunswick County Parks and Recreation is offering a 16-week behavioral weight loss program for women ages 18 to 64 with a BMI of +27 who desire to lose weight. Classes will meet weekly on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm beginning on January 19 and running through April 12, 2012. Cost is $65 per person. Limited space; pre-registration required by January 18, 2012. Call for location.

Information: Ruthie McHugh, (910) 253-2583

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Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and Communities in Schools will join forces to present the Little Princess Ball from 3 to 5 p.m. at two locations: Brunswick Art Center at Southport and South Brunswick Islands Center in Carolina Shores. The event will offer dancing, face painting, refreshments and games for girls ages kindergarten through 5th grade. Little princesses are encouraged to wear a dress, ball gown or princess costume.

Each girl will take home a tiara, wand and photo. Tickets, which cost $10, are location specific. Space is limited.

Information and tickets: (910) 253-2670 or (910) 457-3494

55+ Golf Program Beginning February 21 Coordinated by Brunswick County Parks and Recreation, the 55+ Senior Golf Program offers golfers the opportunity to play once a month at different golf courses throughout Brunswick County for a reasonable fee and a chance to win prizes. Participants may choose which months they would like to play; there is no commitment. Courses and dates include: February 21, Cape Fear National Golf; March 21, Lockwood Folly Country Club; March 29, Bald Head Island; April 26, Brierwood Golf Club (Brunswick Gator Sr. Games Qualifier); May 23, Oak Island Golf; June 20, Players Club at St. James Plantation; July 18, The Lakes; August 22, Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation; September 12, The Pearl East; October 16, Brierwood Golf Club; November 14, Tiger’s Eye at Ocean Ridge; December 11, Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation.

Information: Khrystye Haselden, (910) 253-2670, www.brunswickcountync.gov (55+ Programs)

Total Body Fusion Classes

Zumba and Aqua Zumba Classes

Through April 26

Through April 30

Total Body Fusion Classes will be held at Lockwood Folly Community Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm through April 26. Fees to participate are $30 per month or $8 per drop-in.

Zumba classes will be held at Body Dimensions in Shallotte on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 am through April 26.

Basic Zumba will be held at the Brunswick Center of Southport on Tuesday/Thursday from 6 to 7 pm beginning on February 2. Aqua Zumba will be held at The Winds Beach Resort on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 to 9 am through April 30. This is a service of Brunswick County Parks and Recreation. The fee to participate in either class is $35 per month or $10 per drop-in.

Information: Ruthie McHugh, (910) 253-2583

8th Annual Antique Appraisal Fair in Southport February 26 The Southport chapter of Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) will sponsor the 8th Annual Antique Appraisal Fair at the Southport Community Center on February 26 from 1 to 4:30 pm.

Certified appraisers will be on hand to determine if hand carried item(s) are valuable treasure. Doors will open at 12:30 pm and appraisals will begin promptly at 1 pm. Each appraisal ticket is $7 (cash/check only) and each person may purchase up to three tickets. Tickets are limited and early arrival is recommended.

Information: Ruthie McHugh, (910) 253-2583

Babysitter Training Through February 25 Babysitter training classes will be held by Brunswick County Parks and Recreation on Saturdays (January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25) in select locations throughout Brunswick County. Classes will be held from 9 am to 3:30 pm and are open to ages 11 to 15. Cost is $40 per class. Limited space; pre-registration required.

All proceeds from the fund-raiser will support college scholarships, educational loans and financial assistance for women of different ages to further their education.

Information: Ruthie McHugh, (910) 253-2583

Information: Carla Garr, bcgarr@bellsouth.net, (910) 368-1506

Water Fitness Classes

Cape Fear Revolutionary War Round Table

Through April 30

Beginning March 8

Brunswick County Parks and Recreation will offer water fitness classes at The Winds Beach Resort through April 30. Classes will be held Monday/Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am and Tuesday/ Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Fees (includes water classes only) are: $30 (2x per week), $45 (4x per week) or $8 for drop-in.

The Cape Fear Revolutionary War Round Table will feature the following speakers and topics during its 2012 meetings: John Hairr will present on Colonel David Fanning: The Adventures of a Carolina Loyalist on March 8 in Wilmington. The June 14 meeting will feature a speaker on the French and Indian Wars. September 13 will provide a program on a Revolutionary topic in the Southport area. A final meeting will be held on November 8 as a dinner with a Colonial/Revolutionary content program at UNCW.

Information: Ruthie McHugh, (910) 253-2583

Ocean Isle Museum Foundation Wine Fest

Information: Bill Holt, (910) 791-1602.

April 28

SilverSneakers Exercise Program

The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. will celebrate 20 years of natural science and environmental education by hosting a Wine Fest on April 28 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Tickets to the Wine Fest are $100. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium.

Ongoing SilverSneakers is an energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. SilverSneakers, held at the Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Center at Brunswick Community College, is a benefit offered to members of many Medicare plans across the U.S. Eligible participants receive a free membership to the Fitness & Aquatics Center. Other benefits include: customized SilverSneakers classes, assistance from trained staff, health education seminars and member-only access to online support.

Information: (910) 846-2348, www.silversneakers.com

The Wine Fest will feature wines from three vineyards in North Carolina’s own Yadkin Valley. In addition to the wines, the black-tie-optional event will also feature treats from local restaurants, a live auction, a silent auction, music and a chance to socialize with friends and neighbors while supporting the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation. The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation is seeking sponsors for this event.

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Southern Cape Fear Bridal Showcase

1st Annual Chairman’s Gala

February 19

February 16

The Southern Cape Fear Bridal Showcase will be held on February 19 from 1 to 4 pm at the Southport Community Building. Coordinated by the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Southport Department of Tourism, the Showcase will feature businesses who provide goods and services to brides and grooms to be. The 2011 event attracted more than 150 people and showcased 21 businesses.

The 1st Annual Chairman’s Gala: A Hollywood Affair will be held on February 16 at 101 Stone Chimney Place. For a cost of $50 per person (chamber members) or $60 per person (nonchamber members), attendees will enjoy an evening of Old Hollywood glamour, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and awards ceremony. The black-tie optional event is open to members and the general public. RSVP by February 10.

Information: (910) 457-6964

Information and RSVP: (910) 754-6644

Coastal Consumer Showcase

Brunswick Islands Home and Garden Show

March 8

March 24 - 25

The 2nd Annual Coastal Consumer Showcase will be held on March 8 from 4 to 8 pm at the St. James Community Center on Highway 211. The event features local businesses showcasing their products and services, with a goal to encourage residents to “spend their sand dollars locally.”

Oak Island Lighthouse Run and Walk

The Brunswick Islands Home and Garden Show displays products and services for the home and garden including landscaping, gardening, pool and spas, windows, outdoor grills, home décor, utilities, real estate and financial services, and resources for home construction or improvement. Hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held at 101 Stone Chimney Place on March 24 and 25 from 10 am to 3 pm. Home Depot will hold a Kids’ Workshop on Saturday, with other demonstrations held throughout both Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $35 per person with children ages 8 and younger getting in free.

April 21

Information: www.brunswickcountychamber.org, (910) 754-6644

Information: (910) 457-6964

The 13th annual Oak Island Lighthouse Run and Walk will be held on April 21 at the NC Baptist Assembly Fort Caswell. The event, which includes a 10K, a 5K and a fun run for children, entertains participants each year with scenic routes including sections of Oak Island, beachfronts of Caswell Beach and the Oak Island Lighthouse. The annual event has grown each year with record participation levels and an estimated economic impact of more than $125,000.

Information: (910) 457-6964

Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting January 19 The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and luncheon at 11:30 am on January 19 at the Coastal Horizons Center. Chamber staff and board members will conduct the official passing of the gavel and review the events of 2011 as well as what’s to come in 2012. Cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch. RSVP by January 13.

Information and RSVP: (910) 754-6644

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Brunswick Stew Cook-Off April 16 The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce 4th annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off is scheduled for April 16, to be held at Planet Fun from 10 am to 4 pm. The event will feature local craft vendors, live music, a kid’s area, barbecue and, of course, Brunswick Stew. Admission is free. Tickets to sample the Brunswick Stew made by contestants cost $5.

Information or to enter: (910) 754-6644

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Hey Y’all B r u n s w i c k C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e Welcomes Paula Deen 36

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as the queen of comfort food, Paula Deen has graced the television screens, bookshelves and radio waves of millions. People have opened their hearts and their homes to the woman who believes everything is better with butter. Or cheese. Or bacon grease. She finds comfort in cooking, and her fans find comfort in her.

The Food Network star may live in the lights of big cities today, but the Georgia native has proven to America that she will never lose touch with her small-town Southern roots. And so when Deen announced her plans to visit Brunswick County on October 15, locals knew they would be able to make the domestic diva feel right at home.

Susan Lawing of Brunswick Community College (BCC), the host to Deen this fall, explains how the dream was realized.

“We tried to get her last year but it didn’t work out for us because she was in Myrtle for the Uncorked event and it was just too close,” says Lawing.

“We really wanted her so badly though and her publisher remembered that.”

In early 2011 Deen was planning a tour to promote her new book, Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible, when the publisher reached out to Lawing with a proposal that she couldn’t refuse.

“She was coming this way so they said ‘How would you like to have her visit while she is on her book tour?’” explains Lawing. “She {the publisher} said we could have two hours with her. And you see what we did with those hours!”

An event to remember

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Lawing went to work on creating an event for the local community to remember, while also supporting the college in a way that would go down in history. A multi-faceted party was planned, including a press conference, a VIP luncheon, a taste testing and a fan meet-and-greet.

Tickets sold out quickly, with all proceeds going to benefit the Brunswick Community College Foundation.

When October 15 arrived, fans filled the parking lot of BCC to welcome Deen’s tour bus. Before being whisked away to meet with local media for a press conference, Deen hollered a Southern “Hey y’all!” to the fans “as if she loved them as much as they loved her,” says Lawing.

right: Celebrity chef Paula deen delighted residents of Brunswick County during her visit to Brunswick Community College on October 15.

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Eighty VIPs filed in the auditorium to await Deen’s entrance.

To no one’s surprise, when her wide smile and another warm “Hey y’all!” graced the stage, fans erupted in cheers and applause.

In that moment, a crowd that spanned all demographics had one thing in common: a love for this sweet Southern lady.

“We had all ages — little ones, teens, adults, you name it,” explains Lawing. “We had a ten-year old girl who came with a group of her girlfriends. Her father had bought their tickets as her birthday gift; she said she wants to be a chef when she grows up. I thought that was precious. And Paula knew it was her birthday so she took time with her. It was a wonderful day for that little girl.”

Guests not only spanned age groups but also distances.

“We had people flying in from Alabama and Connecticut,” says Lawing. “They came from all over, several people driving for hours.”

Deen-approved deliciousness Once the crowd calmed, Joe Caldropoli, chef of Coastal Catering and Events, served a gourmet lunch to all luncheon guests. Deen autographed copies of Paula Deen’s Southern and her husband, Michael, raved that it was the best meal that Cooking Bible are now available at a specially they had eaten in days. After lunch, each VIP guest posed for a reduced price of $25. Call (910) 755-8517. all proceeds picture with Deen and her husband and was presented with an will benefit the BCC scholarship fund. autographed copy of Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible.

At 1 pm, the remaining fans across the campus were getting restless. The crowded auditorium was brimming with excitement as the meet-and-greet grew closer. The anticipation peaked as the music began to play and Deen entered the stage to the tune of her favorite song, “Hey Good Looking, What You Got Cooking?” In true Paula Deen fashion, she greeted the fans with her casual and comforting charm. After answering questions from the Nothing ever tastes bad with a little crowd, it was time to move on to the extra cheese on top, it just never hurt chef cook-off. a thing in its life.

Three of the area’s best chefs were welcomed to Cooking has always brought me a the stage: Chef Eric happiness that I didn`t think was available.

Masson, executive chef I just fire up the stove, and things start to and owner of The fade away.

Brentwood in Little River, S.C.; Chef Matt Kahr, executive chef of Port City Chop House in Wilmington; and Chef Jonathan Yuricek, executive chef of Twin Lakes Seafood in Sunset Beach.

BCC’s president, Dr. Susanne

– Paula Deen

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Adams, and Clarice Holden of Island Breeze served as assistants to the chefs.

“Because Paula had been on the road, we wanted to treat her to something different: a good homemade meal,” explains Lawing.

“So we decided to incorporate a cooking segment into the event. And we invited the area’s most celebrated chefs. Matt has accolades for winning Iron Chef, Jonathan has great experience cooking in Switzerland, and Eric won the Uncorked event in Myrtle Beach.”

Each chef was challenged with preparing a dish for Deen. All were delicious, according to Deen, but only one could be crowned the winner. With an elaborate presentation of cornmealdusted flounder with tomato scallion butter over crispy cheddar grit cake and braised kale, Chef Matt Kahr took home top prize. Each chef was presented with an engraved Paula Deen skillet, but surely they left the experience with more than just cookware.

Top: Paula deen with local chefs (left to right) eric Masson of The Brentwood in little river, Matt Kahr of Port City Chop House in wilmington and jonathan yuricek of Twin lakes seafood in sunset Beach as well as emcee jon evans (far right) of weCT 6.

Bottom, left to right: deen having fun on stage; the three chefs at work in a cook-off; emcee jon evans interviewing deen.

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right: The events surrounding deen’s visit raised $69,000 for BCC scholarships.

“She really had a good time with the chefs,” says Lawing.

“She cut up with all of them. You could tell that she enjoyed it and so did they.”

A lasting impression As the event drew to a close, Deen took a few last photos with fans and made her way to her bus. Guests spoke of Deen’s genuine kindness and classic sense of humor. Comments about how much people enjoyed the show continue to pour into the BCC offices, proving that the event was one to remember.

Deen brought a smile to the faces of fans while raising more than $69,000 for BCC scholarships, bringing hope to students who would have otherwise been unable to attend college.

“She was everything that we thought she would be,” says Lawing. “She’s a Southern lady and is as kind and sweet as she could possibly be. She told me that she had three young grandchildren and that scholarships were very important to 40

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her, that she wasn’t sure she had ever participated in anything like this before and she was glad that she did now. For her team to remember that we wanted her last year, and to call us and make this possible, it was just meant to be.”

It’s safe to say that Deen left an impression on Brunswick County — and that Brunswick County left an impression on Deen.

“We didn’t realize this until after the fact, but after Paula left our campus, her bus went straight to shop at Island Breeze,” recalls Lawing. “From there, she headed to Twin Lakes for dinner, where Jonathon was able to cook for her again. She had fried flounder, fried shrimp and oysters. She loved it. And so did Jonathan.” n

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The Rotary Club of Shallotte brings Las Vegas to Brunswick County on January 28.

Its seventh annual Las Vegas Night features gambling along with food, fun and friends. The primary reason for the event, however, is to raise money for charities.

The Rotary Club wants people to experience the ambiance of Las Vegas.

“We decorate the hall so it looks like a casino,” says Vince Bacchi, president of Rotary Club of Shallotte and co-chair of the event. “Immediately when people walk in the room, we want them to go ‘Wow!’” The venue is once again the Brunswick County Association of Realtors Building, 101 Stone Chimney Place, in Supply.

The 30 volunteer dealers receive instructions on how to conduct games of Blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold ’Em. This year the event includes horse racing as well.

People will place bets on their choices then watch videos of old horse races.

“We’re not gambling for money,” Bacchi says. He explains that after paying $60 for admission, ticket holders receive $25,000 in “monopoly” chips for use in the casino. Admission includes dinner provided by Coastal Catering & Events in Boiling Spring Lakes. Wine, beer and soft drinks are available at a nominal fee.

The club offers three types of sponsorships. A Diamond sponsor donates $500. A Platinum sponsor donates $300, and a Blue & Gold sponsor donates $100 to $299. A large-screen slide show that plays throughout the night recognizes the sponsors, so people understand who made major contributions to the event.

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Nearly everyone who buys a ticket receives a door prize. An oil change, a beauty salon treatment and gift cards from local businesses are among the prizes. As a diversion from gambling, people can investigate and inspect up to 50 silent auction items.

Rounds of golf, original art works and gift cards to local restaurants and other local merchants will go to the highest bidders.

“We put the fun into fund-raising,” says Doug Terhune, co-chair of the event and the man who developed the creative twist to Shallotte Rotary’s Las Vegas Night.

“It’s the only casino in the world where we don’t want you to lose,” says Norm Rogers, a Rotarian from Bolivia.

Attendees cash in their monopoly winnings for chances on semi-grand prizes and a grand prize. The three semi-grand prizes are a digital camera, an “extraordinary” toolbox and a laptop computer. The grand prize is a 47-inch flat-screen television with surround sound and Blu-ray Disc system. above: las Vegas night is the annual fund-raiser for the rotary Club In addition, raffle tickets will be available for a of shallotte. week’s stay at a Marriott Timeshare on the strip in Las Vegas with a $1,000 travel voucher. The Below: Food, drinks, friends and gambling provide a value of this prize is $5,000. Tickets cost $15 each, three for $30 las Vegas–style experience that’s close to home. and 12 for $100. The winner does not have to be present to win the Las Vegas trip.

Las Vegas Night raised $40,000 in 2011. All the proceeds from Las Vegas Night benefit nonprofit organizations and projects.

Communities In Schools, Brunswick Family Assistance, Brunswick County Literacy Council, Hope Harbor Home, Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home, New Hope Clinic and the Brunswick County Dictionary Program are among the recipients. The Rotary Club of Shallotte also presents two scholarships each year to local high school students to attend Brunswick Community College.

“We do an enormous amount of charity work,” Bacchi says.

Nancy Boston, service chair for the club and grant chair for Rotary District 7730 in southeastern North Carolina, explains that the club also contributes to international projects. It built a water cistern for a school in El Salvador and provided a hook up to a sewer system there. It contributes to Polio Plus, Rotary International’s goal of eradicating polio, which has been in place since 1986. More than two billion children worldwide have been inoculated, and only four countries in the world still transmit the disease: Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan.

Rotary Club originated in Chicago in 1905 when Paul P. Harris, an attorney, wanted to share professional and social interests with other men. The name “Rotary” was chosen because members rotated meetings from one office to another.

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Below: Blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold ‘em and horse racing are part of the fun at las Vegas night.

motto “Service Above Self.” It wasn’t until 1989 that women were accepted as members, and today 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries.

Rotary Club of Shallotte organized in 2002 as an offshoot of South Brunswick Island Rotary Club in Ocean Isle Beach.

Other Brunswick County Rotary Clubs are in Leland and Southport. The Shallotte Club has partnered with the Leland and South Brunswick Island clubs to build a playground at the new Brunswick County Hospice facility.

Bacchi, senior loan officer of Union Mortgage Group in Supply, joined the group in 2003 and is serving a second year as president. “I like being able to organize things that give back to the community,” Bacchi says. “A real Rotarian puts community first. Making business contacts is secondary.”

Terhune, president of Carolina Plantations, a real estate firm in Ocean Isle Beach, joined Rotary eight years ago. He served as president twice and is past assistant district governor. He is currently membership director.

Besides the contributions the club makes to charity, what Terhune considers special about Las Vegas Night is that all 34 members participate. “That’s what makes it successful,” he says. “I like the fact that all the members work hard, we’re having fun and we’re raising money for needed charities.”

Las Vegas Night is the club’s one and only fund-raiser. It is always held the weekend between the end of the football playoffs and the Super Bowl. It’s a fun event that people look forward to attending every year.

“People leave with a full belly, a smile on their face and a gift under their arm,” Terhune says.

Bacchi looks forward to being emcee again this year, as he’s been for the past four years. “It’s nice to see that many people happy,” he says.

Rotary Club of Shallotte meets each Thursday for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Starz Grille in Planet Fun Center, 349 Whiteville Road (Route 130), Shallotte. Visitors are welcome. n

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and Other Flowery Tales sTOry and PHOTOGraPHy By CarOlyn BOwers

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July of 2003 St. James resident Jan Denney made a bargain with her husband’s 52 orchids. Luckily for them and for her, she won.

Here’s how she tells the story.

Denney and her husband, Dave, retired to their custombuilt home, complete with a 10-by-16 foot plant room for Dave’s orchids.

“He was the ag person,” says Denney. “He grew up on a farm, he worked for the agricultural division of DuPont, and he planned on growing orchids when he retired. Plants were his thing, not mine.”

But it didn’t work out at all the way they had planned it.

Three years after moving into their new home, Dave had a heart attack and died very suddenly. And among all the other

decisions a new widow has to make, Denney had to decide what to do with 52 orchids. She stared at them, and finally she said, “Okay, here’s the deal. I’ll water you for one year, and if, at the end of that time, you are still alive, we’ll see where we go from there.”

One year later, the orchids were thriving and Denney was hooked. Somewhere along the line, she met Master Gardener Arlene Hubner and the two became good friends. Hubner recalls, “She dragged me to an orchid auction at a Cape Fear Orchid Society meeting, and that was my downfall. I bought raffle tickets, and I won!”

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It started when someone in the Boiling Spring Lakes garden club asked Hubner to give an orchid presentation to their membership. She agreed, but only if Denney would do it with her.

To date, the Denney/Hubner show has been presented about 15 times to orchid organizations and garden clubs across Brunswick County. Their popularity as speakers is due not only to their orchid-growing expertise, but also to their very amusing presentation. It’s definitely a “laugh while you learn” experience for the audience.

The show always begins with Denney’s very funny monologue about her conversation with those original 52 orchids, and her admission that she wasn’t sure whether they were a legacy or a punishment. She goes on to introduce their show by saying that she and Hubner have their own definition of a PowerPoint presentation. “She’s power and I’m point,” Denney explains as she points to their easel and flip chart.

The next several minutes are serious. The audience is reminded that orchids are the second largest flowering family, that they grow nearly everywhere and that there are 35,000 identified species and at least 120,000 hybrids. They are exotic but tough.

Delicate but resilient. And, many would say, totally addictive. The bloom lasts three to four months, which at somewhere between $10 and $30 a plant, makes them more economical than cut flowers. The trick, of course, is to resuscitate them after they die, and to get them to bloom again. That is where the ladies’ experience and expertise come into play.

The next “slides” (actually flip chart pages) inform the group of how to achieve the correct amount of watering, light, temperature, humidity and air. They provide some very precise

guidelines because there really isn’t much wiggle room here. The most frequent mistake that novices make, both women agree, is over-watering the plants. But then Hubner adds, “Actually over anything-ing — over-fertilizing, too much light, etc.”

Finally, the women give a dissertation on combating and controlling problems with aphids, mealy bugs and spider mites. At this point, Denney lightens up the discussion a bit with her personal story of how one year an anole crept into her orchid room and that year she had no problems with insects. Obviously the anole stumbled on a veritable feast, and Denney had a solution to her pest problem. At one presentation, it was suggested that she put an anole in her orchid room every year. Whereupon Denney agreed that while that would be a good idea, it would first require catching one, and she hasn’t figured out how to do that yet without smothering it under a towel. They then get back to the serious business of chasing off pests with rubbing alcohol, insecticidal soap or neem oil. This is a good lead-in to the treatment of common plant diseases.

Sometimes their presentation goes into some detail about the sex life of an orchid. To summarize, in the world of orchids, each plant has both sex organs, making fertilization easy, but it’s often misleading for the pollinator. It seems that the business end of some plants looks like a moth, so the poor moth trudges up the “pollinator runway” in anticipation of a hot night, only to find when he reaches his destination that he isn’t making contact with another of his species after all. And it turns out to be just another failed night on the town. This is probably not useful information, but it is certainly entertaining.

The next segment of their talk deals with what to look for when you buy an orchid. According to an estimate from the American Orchid Society, 75 percent of all orchids sold are Phalaenopsis. And according to Denney and Hubner, they are the easiest to grow, and the least likely to expire prematurely. When selecting a plant, they advise you to look for one with vibrant foliage, plump roots and

above left: arlene Hubner (left) and jan denney set up the orchid demonstration table for their presentation at the Coastal Garden Club in shallotte. above: arlene Hubner (left) and jan denney rehearse their orchid presentation for an upcoming event. left: Heather robertson arranges the orchid shelf at lowe’s in southport.

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pseudo-bulbs, drain holes and freshsmelling potting medium. And they caution you to check under the leaves for unwanted hitch-hikers.

Phalaenopsis, as well as Dendrobiums, can be found at Lowe’s stores pretty much all year. If you visit the Southport Lowe’s and want some help, ask for Heather Robertson. She is their resident expert on all things botanical.

When asked why so many people buy orchids, she says, “People are fascinated by them. They just have a magical effect on people. All orchids are fairly easy to take care of.” But then she backs off and admits they are “definitely a trial and error type of plant.”

In the interests of full disclosure, it should be stated that Denney now has 111 orchid plants, but she has killed about 50 (or watched them commit suicide, as the women prefer to put it). Hubner has about 50 plants and admits to having witnessed the demise of almost as many.

Both women are members of the Cape Fear Orchid Society (CFOS) and are consistently in the top 10 listing of accumulated Members’ Show Table points for monthly competitions.

The Cape Fear Orchid Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Arboretum in Wilmington. At each meeting there is a speaker, and members can bring plants to display on a “Show Table.” Members are invited to view the plants and vote on the one that they find most pleasing. The winners get their name and picture in the next CFOS newsletter. Guests are always welcome.

For more information about the CFOS, you can visit their Website at www.capefearorchid.org.

If your club or organization would like the Denney/Hubner orchid ladies to inform/entertain your group, they would be happy to do so. There is no charge, not even an amusement tax. You can email them at cfosorchidsnc@gmail.com. n

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The Brunswick County Early College High School

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above: students at Brunswick County early College High school can earn college credits while still in high school.

Dozens

of welldressed teenagers file out of the yellow school buses on the campus of Brunswick Community College. One young man straightens his tie while another shifts under the weight of his bulging backpack. It is Dress for Success Wednesday, and the 95 freshmen at the Brunswick County Early College High School have certainly met the mark. As teachers greet the students who are shuffling into the classrooms of building C, every Firebird gets down to the business of the day — a rigorous and relevant academic experience.

At the Brunswick County Early College High School the students work on their state-required high school coursework, take college entrance exams and get their feet wet in college

right: dr. Vicky snyder (far right) is principal at Brunswick early College High school; alice edwards teaches the advancement Via individual determination (aVid) course.

classes during the first two years. By their junior and senior years, they attend at least one high school class, but the remainder of their schedule is filled with classes at Brunswick Community College (BCC), for which they earn college credit. In the fifth year, the students are called “graduates” and they complete the rest of their college courses at BCC. Students have

the opportunity to graduate in four to five years with both their high school diploma and an associate’s degree in art or science. In addition to coursework, each student is required to complete 10 hours of community service per month.

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with a contagious smile. The former assistant principal of North Brunswick High School and 2010 Brunswick County Principal of the Year helped bring the vision of the Early College High School to fruition and opened the

to date — 21 students in 2010 and 59 in 2011. Alumni have gone on to complete college degrees at universities throughout the country, as well as join the military and enter the local workforce here in Brunswick County.

For the 2011-12 school year, the high school accepted the largest freshman class to date — 95 students from a pool of more than 200 applicants, also a record for the school.

Building success One key to the success of the school is the self-imposed continuous improvement process. above: BCeCHs accepted its largest Goal setting is taken very freshman class to date in 2011-12: 95 seriously. Each freshman brings students from a pool of 200 applicants. his or her parents or guardians doors to the first freshman class in 2005. into school to develop a five-year plan A dynamic presence on campus, she together. School Counselor Secanda greets students by name, gives Seifred guides the students through the encouraging hugs and easily enters into required coursework and college entry conversations with students about things tests. The five-year plan is a roadmap for they are interested in — from current the student. events to a good book to hunting.

“We map out the courses the student The school began with 80 students and should take each semester based on five teachers sharing the campus of their goals and areas of interest,” Brunswick Academy. In 2006 the school Seifred explains. began to partner with BCC, busing Every summer a team from the school students to their campus. In 2009 the Early attends the New Schools Project College moved onto the BCC campus and conference, during which they participate since then has occupied the second floor of in continuing education and goal-setting building C as well as two classrooms on the activities. Since 2007 the faculty has been first floor. invited to present topics at the conference This Brunswick County Early each year, a real tribute to their success in College High School is one of 70 in the Brunswick County. state and 280 in the United States. The Cheri Skaggs joined the Early nontraditional high school program is College as assistant principal in 2009. designed to motivate students by She shares why she believes the school combining a condensed, rigorous is so successful: “We set our goals, we education and is intended to offer an meet our goals and then we step back academic opportunity to the underand see room for growth.” Once the represented populations of the goals are met, the bar is set a little community. In its seventh year, the higher — such as adding new courses. high school has graduated two classes Among the many thriving concepts 52

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at the school, the Accountability class has been the great “Aha” moment for everyone. New in 2010, the course brings former students back to campus every other Friday morning to discuss their work in the community.

“We found a way to keep the connection with those older students who spend most of their time away from us in college classes,” Skaggs informs.

Another key to the school’s success, Skaggs says, is relationships.

“We really treat each other and our students as if we were family and we really try to make learning fun here,” says Skaggs.

Bryan Tunstall agrees wholeheartedly with Skaggs. He is a social studies teacher who also teaches the Accountability course.

“Every teacher here makes learning fun,” he says. His blue eyes sparkle as he confides later, “If I had learned math the way our teachers teach it, I would have been a math major!”

STEM Raising the bar even a little higher this year, the school has added a STEM program for the freshman class. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and it is a federal initiative designed to increase the number of college graduates receiving four-year degrees in these subjects.

The STEM program is both rigorous and relevant — students were asked to decide what local problems they would like to investigate and then find solutions to those problems. In Brunswick County, the fields of agriscience and biotechnology are the two main employers, so the students were invited to work in these areas.

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lunches, composting, beach erosion and the seafood industry,” says Tunstall, also a STEM coordinator at Early College.

“They are learning that diseases are transferred among species and see that fish populations in the area are getting smaller. These students are also learning that local fish farms can help fill that void in the seafood industry and they are studying the possibilities.”

STEM is integrated into the core requirements of the high school, so in addition to the science and math components of the projects, students research their ideas and write papers for composition class and use civics class to determine the economic impact of their ideas. Nearly all of the faculty members will become STEM teachers in one way or another over the next few years.

The STEM projects are already having a positive impact on the local community.

“We have designed three composting projects so far,” says Claire McLaughlin, science teacher and STEM co-coordinator. Two of the composting projects were introduced earlier this year at the Early Childhood Center and the Horticultural Department, both on the BCC campus.

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One of the biggest challenges for the school to date has been continuing to grow the program within the budget, without adding more staff. Their goals include increasing the number of graduates who apply to four-year universities, increasing the number of students completing the associate degree program and increasing the impact on the community.

“Challenges or not, giving these kids the opportunity to succeed, teaching our Firebirds to soar, is why we are here,” says Snyder.

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eat less, sTOry By Cindy BlaCK

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holiday season is a time for giving and receiving and enjoying the company of others. The problem is that there are usually too many examples of receiving in the form of calories!

The 30 days of eating between Thanksgiving and Christmas often leads to the guilt-driven New Year’s resolutions that are related to my favorite phrase, “Eat Less, Move More.”

Changing one’s eating habits is half of the weight loss battle. Proper nutrition is the ground work for a healthy body. Your body needs a good balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats to function at its optimal level.

Eat breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day and is a critical component to your weight-loss

success. Most people eat too many carbohydrates. Your food choice each morning will determine if your body will store or burn fat.

Avoid processed foods. If you cannot pronounce the ingredient list, your body does not need it. In order to have a healthy body, you must put healthy food in it.

Increase your intake of vegetables. Vegetables are packed with nutrients your body needs to function properly.

Dark green, purple, red and orange are a must, so vary what you consume. Google healthy recipes for a vegetable you’ve never tried. You may find some new favorites.

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Exercise. The other half of the weight loss battle deals with moving more, better known as exercise. For those who do embark on the “Move More” journey, you must realize that exercise is hard work. You must stress your body in order to make weight-loss (musclebuilding) progress.

While some movers will start a walking program, others will hit the ground running with personal training. Personal training, whether one-on-one or with a partner, is a

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Geddings launched Operation Marry Me Military (OMMM) in 2011. Her program invites active military brides and/or grooms to enter to win a free wedding to be held, appropriately, on Veteran’s Day. Geddings comes from a family with roots in the local law enforcement industry. With a respect for those who serve and a passion for creating and capturing special events, her program challenges the local community and satisfies a need to support the public service industry that runs deep in her veins.

When announced, Geddings’ concept spread like wildfire throughout the event industry and the general public. One of the first people to hear of the program and to jump on board was Brunswick County event planner Brittany Adams-O’Neil.

“I saw Alecia on the news,” says Adams-O’Neil. “She was challenging everybody to get involved. Her vision was not to just give one wedding but to get all counties in North Carolina involved. And it was awesome. The idea was brilliant; she’s brilliant. I contacted her immediately and said I wanted in.”

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Adams-O’Neil wasn’t alone. Six additional planners from counties across North Carolina also contacted Geddings and committed to the program. The planning process for the event organizers began in June as soon as they joined OMMM, offering only a short time to get vendors on board for their weddings to be held just five months later on 11-11-11.

“I typically take a year to plan a wedding,” says AdamsO’Neil. “So this one was tough.”

But when Adams-O’Neil’s vendors heard about the program and what she needed, they were eager to assist.

“All of my core vendors said yes,” she says. “I don’t ever ask them for a lot so they said that they would do it no problem, whatever I needed.”

Adams-O’Neil was challenged by the OMMM requirement to keep all vendors local to the host county; all vendors for her wedding had to serve the southern Brunswick area. Event planners typically pull resources from all over the region in order to offer the bride and groom exactly what they need.

“So I had to contact some vendors that I didn’t know so well, which was different,” says Adams-O’Neil. “Some people heard ‘donate’ and rushed off the phone. Others, though, when they

heard what OMMM was all about, they agreed to help right away.

They wanted to be involved, to support the program because they believed in what we were doing and they wanted to make a difference. The team that we created, every one of them was heartfelt about the armed forces and felt that donating their services was the least that they could do. There is no way we could have created such an amazing event without those vendors.”

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Event planners from all seven counties worked hard from June through August to develop a vendor team and create a wedding package that would “wow” the winners.

In the meantime, bride/groom applications slowly arrived on Geddings’ desk.

“We had about 14 entries I think,” says Adams-O’Neil, “which is great considering this was our first year. I don’t think Alecia expected to get as much feedback as we did.”

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“I typically work very closely with my clients,” explains Adams-O’Neil. “It’s really important for a bride and groom to be a big part of their wedding. So I took Manisha and Jake around to tastings and to choose flowers, to design save the dates and invitations. I also secured engagement photos for them, which I think was unique to just our wedding.” the number of event planners available. The first place winner was Adams-O’Neil remembers Manisha and Jake as being given to Geddings in Oak Island and the second place winner to reserved at first.

Adams-O’Neil in Ocean Isle. Third through seventh place “I think it was overwhelming to them,” she says. “They had winners were distributed to event planners in different counties in only been engaged for a short while and I don’t think they the order of which they committed to OMMM. really thought they would win. After a few visits, though, the “The application process was difficult,” explains Adamsnerves wore off and they became really involved.”

O’Neil. “It was really hard to choose winners because they all And it all paid off. The wedding was spectacular. Designed deserve a wedding. We wanted everyone to win, so we decided to with a Beauty and the Beast theme in mind, the couple was offer a free ceremony to the remaining seven couples that did not treated to an elaborately romantic wedding valued at $65,000. get selected.”

“Working with Brittany of OMMM was amazing!” says Geddings’ business, Oak Island Photography and Weddings, Manisha. “Brittany made sure that Jake and I made all the specializes in “one-stop-shop ceremonies,” as Adams-O’Neil decisions for everything — food, flowers, colors, cake, describes it. She offers clients a venue, music, photography, etcetera. She was creative, energetic and exciting to work everything needed under one roof. You could call it the “Vegas with. She made the planning process fun and stress free!” of Oak Island,” but with charming chapels and beautiful water Manisha and Jake were treated to more than just a wedding views instead of velvet pews and an Elvis officiant. day. The event site, Knots Landing in Ocean Isle Beach, So the opportunity to offer the seven couples a simple and hosted the couple for a full week. The wedding itself featured all-inclusive ceremony was a natural fit for Geddings.

“Two of the seven couples participated,” says AdamsO’Neil. “Alecia had them come down to a really beautiful and Below: jake and Manisha were married at Knots intimate chapel in Southport, she lined them up, sent them landing in Ocean isle Beach. down the aisle, then they hung out and got photos taken. It was really pretty cool.”

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intimate details in the decor including chandeliers on the table, oil lamps, candelabras and mirrors everywhere.

“I think the most memorable part of the wedding was seeing the result of all the vendors’ hard work,” recalls Manisha. “I remember the wedding day and how everything flowed so nicely and how it truly turned out be a dream wedding for me.”

“They needed a lush, rich elegant wedding,” says AdamsO’Neil. “It was the vibe we got from them. No mason jars and hydrangeas for these guys! It was beautiful and I made lifelong friends through the process. Manisha and Jake are part of my family now. They got stuck in my life for the rest of it whether they like it or not.”

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“If I could say one thing to people thinking about applying, I would say to go ahead and send your story in,” says Manisha.

“There is never a story that is insignificant to tell in the military.

I would say be honest and be proud of serving in the military and just share that with OMMM even if you don’t win.”

Adams-O’Neil and her team are looking forward to making Operation Marry Me Military South Brunswick County (OMMMSBC) bigger and better than last year.

“I’m always looking for ways to improve my events,” she says. “I’m most excited about taking what we learned from the first event and the vendor relationships that we built and taking it to the next level. I’m also really excited about seeing how many more counties can get on board.”

OMMM has already secured three additional counties for the 2012 program, including Mecklenburg, a huge coup in Brittany’s opinion.

Through the surge of statewide participation alone, it’s clear that OMMM is a winner. It brings awareness of local vendors, and it develops a sense of community among businesses. Perhaps the most valuable part of the experience, however, is how the program changes the lives of the military couples and affects the hearts of the people involved.

“With this event, I left humbled and overwhelmed,” says Adams-O’Neil. “I feel a new connection with the military. As a wedding planner, you get used to the same things. When you are exposed to something like this, it is surreal.”

Adams-O’Neil says there are two things she’ll never forget about the OMMM wedding: “One, when the groom saluted his father-in-law at the ceremony as he was giving his daughter away. And, two, at the rehearsal dinner. Manisha and Jake were thanking everyone; they had tears in their eyes the whole time. It was the first time I had seen them that open, you could see how truly thankful they were. When she started thanking me, I told her that she had to stop. ‘If I start crying, we’re done,’ I said. ‘I have a wedding to do tomorrow!’” n

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Creatively Benefitting Brunswick’s Children sTOry and PHOTOGraPHy By CarOlyn BOwers

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out, Martha Stewart. When it comes to setting a beautiful, whimsical or seasonal table, the ladies in St. James are viable competition for you.

They did it for a worthy cause, and they succeeded beyond their wildest expectations.

In October 2011 the women in the St. James Service Club decorated 20 tables for their 2nd Annual Tiptoe through the Tables fund-raiser, and they raised more than $7,000 for Brunswick County organizations. The theme was “Children Are in Our Hearts,” so all of the proceeds went to organizations that benefit children: Providence Home, 68

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Brunswick County Literacy Council, Smart Start and the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw.

Sue Jones, committee chair of the event, estimated that nearly 100 volunteers were involved with decorating the tables, making up the raffle baskets and baking the cupcakes.

“It was a big undertaking,” she says. “An undertaking with compassion. We all have a real interest in seeing that the children in Brunswick County have a good home and are given the chance to learn how to read.”

Each of the 20 decorated tables had a story behind it. Many reflected the decorator’s interest in the life and style of

above: julie Coddington (left), st. james service Club president, and sue jones, event chair. another country. The “Russian Chai” table represented a typical country peasant table set for afternoon tea, with the teapot sitting on top of a 2-foot samovar to keep the tea hot all afternoon, in case a passerby should decide to stop in.

The “Luncheon at Keukenhof ” table reflected the decorator/artist’s love for flowers and the beauty of Holland.

Her delicate light blue, peach and pink china was complemented by a large floral centerpiece and miniatures she painted of tulips and windmills.

Twenty-three neighborhood friends, mostly from Northern Virginia, have been collecting everything that has anything to do with flamingos for years, and most of it appeared on their “Flamingo Festiva” table. And as if the flamingodecorated margarita glasses, napkin holders and palm tree centerpiece were not enough, they even had a life-size bird holding a wine bottle next to their table.

A group of relatively recent retirees to the South celebrated their new lifestyle with a “White Coastal Christmas,” using silver and white sand dollars, starfish and whelks to decorate their centerpiece tree and evergreen base.

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Forming a nice contrast to the white, the Red Hats did “A Red Hat Christmas” with their trademark purple and red combination in the tablecloth, place settings and centerpiece.

Of course, their bear mascot was properly adorned with red and purple hat, scarf and beads.

Arguably the most unique idea was the brainchild of two volunteers at Habitat for Humanity. Their table was completely furnished with items borrowed from the Habitat ReStore in Southport. They even left the prices on each piece so the guests could see the great bargains that are available at that store. They had a 64-piece china set, lovely crystal goblets and glass candlesticks on display.

The table that drew the biggest crowd was “Sugar Cookies.” That one featured cards with sayings for children and cookies made to look like kids made them. One of the sayings sure to be remembered and quoted by all grandmothers is the one that reminded children, “Respect means offering the very first cookie to your grandmother.”

And then there is the reminder to parents and grandparents: “Compassionate means that when you burn the cookies to a crisp, I’ll be there to give you a hug.”

The day also featured a raffle of 27 baskets filled with everything from wine to wood crafts, golf accessories to gardening items, children’s books to Christmas items.

According to Julie Coddington, St. James Service Club president, the event drew more than 300 guests, and she says the club is extremely grateful for the community’s overwhelming support.

When asked if they will do Tiptoe through the Tables again next year, there was a collective “yes” from all who were within earshot of the question. Stay tuned for details next fall. n

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Living the Dream in Brunswick County

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love, weddings and wine. For Paul and Lynn Yeso, this is the recipe for happiness in their new life together in Brunswick County.

The couple’s zest for life is evident within their new home in Palmetto Creek. Charlie, their nine-month-old West Highland Terrier, is an eager greeter and mirrors his owners’ vibrant energy. The house is filled with cheerful, good-natured and humorous life mottos. Prominently displayed in their living room are “bucket lists” designed and given as gifts by Lynn’s daughter. Paul and Lynn each have their own metal bucket with their life’s goals proudly painted on the outside, and both are doing their best to live out each one.

The couple relocated from Pittsburgh, and they feel so blessed that this move to Brunswick County was on their path in life. The Yesos married in 2003, and between the two of them, from previous marriages, they have five children and five grandchildren. They each attest to unique life-changing experiences that led to their renewed purpose, love of life and relocation to this area.

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above: The yesos built a new home in Palmetto Creek.

For Lynn, it was a drastic career change.

“For several years, I kept putting the thought on the backburner,” says Lynn, “but finally at age 46 I answered the call to become a pastor.”

Lynn graduated from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2004 and worked as Director of Chaplaincy for the Allegheny County Jail. There she began a successful program that helped inmates reform their lives. In 2007 she was ordained a United Methodist pastor.

“Previously, I worked as a speech/ language therapist and also in pharmaceutical sales,” says Lynn. “But neither one gave me rewards like my work in the ministry.”

Paul attributes his extraordinary appreciation for life to an accident in 1975 that changed him forever.

“I was 31 years old and I was on my first beach vacation,” Paul says. “A crushing wave crashed into the back of

my neck. I had surgery to fuse my vertebrae back together. The doctors said that there was no medical reason as to why I was still alive. My respiration should have shut down, but miraculously it didn’t.”

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above: an ordained united Methodist pastor, lynn also works as a wedding officiant.

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Army Corps of Engineers, which required him to frequently travel all over the world to areas in need of disaster recovery.

Paul received a promotion in 2008 and planned to retire in 2012. But a year later, the Yesos’ plans began to change.

“In February of 2009, Paul had just come home from disaster relief duty in Kentucky and he said that he felt like a change in plans,” says Lynn. “And I then told him that I had too. I had just finished up my second unit of clinical pastoral education and I told him I felt a call to do a year-long residency.”

Paul put in for his retirement a few years early, and Lynn applied for two possible residency openings: one at Duke and one in Wilmington at New Hanover Regional.

They both were hoping that she would get the job in Wilmington. When she was single, Lynn had vacationed at Myrtle Beach with her girlfriends, and later she and Paul had gone to Myrtle Beach together. They soon started to move their vacations up the coast to the North Carolina beaches and fell in love with the area.

Lynn traveled to Wilmington for the first time for her interview.

“It was a blessing because they told me right then and there that the job was mine if I wanted it,” says Lynn. “This gave us a whole year to plan the move and sell our house in Pittsburgh. Some people couldn’t believe that we were moving down here knowing that I only had the residency for a year. But we felt that it was in God’s plan for us.”

The Yesos rented a townhome in Carolina Beach before building a home this past August in Palmetto Creek. Now they have established permanent roots.

“Our new house is working out perfectly for us, and this community and the surrounding areas of Oak Island and Shallotte offer so much,” says Lynn. “This is one of our last moves… The very last move is straight up, and there’s no packing for that!”

Although Lynn’s residency ended in August, she continues to be on call for the hospital and is awaiting her next appointment.

However, she is anything but idle. She started a wedding business called Bonded Hearts Weddings and Wine, combining her ministerial gifts with her husband’s talent and hobby of making homemade wine. They have a room designed in the garage especially for his wine-making process, complete with a professional corker.

“People jokingly call us the pastor and the wine maker,” they say.

In addition to being wedding officiant, Lynn also helps brides find reputable vendors and she sells Avon products. In addition to weddings, she performs baptisms, memorial services and vow renewals.

Lynn delivers ceremonies within a 100-mile radius and loves having weddings at unique venues, especially locations near the water. Most importantly, she strives to make every event special.

“It’s important to me to make the weddings very personal, so I take the time to get to know the couple,” says Lynn.

Paul also helps coordinate the weddings and takes photographs.

Every couple that books a ceremony is also given a complimentary bottle of Paul’s wine with its own customized label.

“Everyone likes Paul’s wine and he does such a professional job,” says Lynn. “People keep telling him he needs to sell his wine. Maybe one day soon he will get his license to do that.”

“Making wine is in my blood,” says Paul. “My Hungarian grandfather used to make it. He would bring in truck loads of grapes. The family would gather together and he would tell us in Hungarian, ‘Good wine, good for the health.’”

Although Paul prefers making sweet and fruity wines, he is thinking about trying his hand at drier wines.

“I never thought I’d be so busy in retirement,” says Paul.

Even though the wedding business has kept them both hopping, the Yesos have found time to enjoy and explore their new surroundings. Since the move, Paul has been able to check off another goal on his bucket list: purchase a boat.

Lynn is working on her list too.

“Lynn had never fished before, so now she has learned to do that,” says Paul.

With a little bit of beginner’s luck, Lynn won first place in Carolina Beach’s Got-Em-On Live Bait Club’s Lady Angler’s Tournament in the Spanish mackerel competition.

“I couldn’t believe it!” says Lynn. “It was lots of fun!”

The Yesos motivate each other and they love doing things together. Going to their community’s gym, taking walks with Charlie, entertaining company, going to the beach, biking and taking road trips are just a few of their favorite activities. Paul continues to be on-call for disaster recovery, and he finds time to put his culinary skills to work baking chocolate chip cookies and cooking special hamburgers and Alfredo specialties.

Lynn volunteers at the CARE center at the hospital. It is another of Paul’s goals to take hospice training so they can volunteer together. When Charlie is old enough, they would love to use him as a therapy dog.

The Yesos continue to talk about future aspirations, and with their level of positive energy and success, they make anything seem possible.

“One day maybe we will even open a little shop and call it Wine and Prayers,” says Lynn.

Lynn and Paul welcome what the future has in store for them, but one thing is crystal-clear.

“We live in our dream,” says Lynn. “We love knowing this is where we are supposed to be and we are having fun!” n

To hear the laughter of a child, to wake up next to the love of your life, to know that God has placed these angels on earth for you... YOU ARE BLESSED

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meat-eating plant might sound like the basis of a science-fiction movie, but the carnivorous Venus flytrap is a reality right here in Brunswick County. This rare plant is native only to southeastern North Carolina, and if you spend much time outdoors in places like the Green Swamp, you very likely have encountered it.

The remarkable Venus flytrap is in danger of disappearing in the wild, but it is also gaining the attention of environmentalists, biologists, conservationists and commercial growers who are increasingly introducing the tiny plant to the world.

Efficient trapper Flytraps live by trapping and digesting small flying and crawling creatures like ants, mosquitoes, flies, spiders and similar insects.

One commercial grower reports to have seen them consume lizards. Here’s how they do it: Tiny bristles within the leaf trigger it to close when an insect brushes against at least two of the bristles. For the next several days, the plant ingests the life-giving protein of the insect.

Only here The plant is native only to the sandy, nitrogen-poor and phosphorus-poor soils such as Carolina Bays or similar wetlands and bogs.

The plants once grew wild on tens of thousands of acres in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus

and Horry counties, but development and fire suppression have limited their numbers. (Odd as it may sound, when wildfires thin the underbrush that chokes out sunlight, flytraps emerge with a vengeance.) A Wikipedia article estimates that fewer than 30,000 plants remain in the wild.

Poaching is also a threat to the plant. To thwart this, officials from the state government and The Nature Conservancy are marking plants with fluorescent dye that can be detected with a black light. Legitimate dealers check plants for the dye and refuse to buy them if they have it, although some will tell you that poachers simply ship these plants overseas through disreputable brokers.

Successful wild populations of the flytrap live in the Green Swamp in Brunswick and Columbus counties, in a couple of small patches (including behind Alderman Elementary School and Carolina Beach State Park) in New Hanover County, and in the 9,000-acre Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve in Horry County. The property that is now Barefoot Resort was one of the last major stands of Venus flytrap in the region, but development of the resort destroyed much of that population.

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The insect-eating Venus flytrap produces a tall spike with tiny white blooms at the top. small black seeds drop from the bloom, reseeding the plant in the wild and in cultivation.

A South Carolina Forestry Commission report on the anniversary of the 2009 wildfire, which consumed dozens of homes and hundreds of acres in Barefoot Resort, stated that within a week of the fire’s start, Venus flytraps and other plants were emerging from the ashes. Rangers at Carolina Beach State Park take visitors on an educational tour of that park’s population at least monthly.

Brunswick Town for a while) penned the first written record of the flytrap in 1763, calling it “the great wonder of the vegetable world.” Live plants were first exported to England in 1768 and were called “tipitiwitchets.” The plant was named Dionaea muscipula by British naturalist John Ellis. The name references Dione, mother of the love goddess Venus, and a mousetrap.

It took many years before people believed that the plant was carnivorous. Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus is quoted as saying a carnivorous plant was “against the order of nature as willed by God.” Darwin, a hundred or so years later, is known to have experimented with flytraps that were shipped to him by friends in the Carolinas. He wrote about them in Insectivorous Plants, and called them “one of the most wonderful [plants] in the world.”

Cultivating the flytrap While some varieties of the plant appear to be headed for extinction due to habitat destruction and poaching, others are thriving in commercial cultivation thanks to businesses like Fly-Trap Farm in Civietown, just north of Shallotte in Brunswick County.

Fly-Trap Farm owner Joe Wood explains that the state sells permits to individuals who may collect flytraps from the wild as long as they are on private, rather than public, property and have the permission of the property owner.

Those collectors, many of whom have been doing it for generations, sell to businesses like Fly-Trap Farm.

Wood sells to a large database of businesses, mostly mom-and-pop shops, and to overseas buyers through brokers in Miami and New York.

“Most of my plants go to two thousand names I have through the Internet,” says Wood. He sells more than 200,000 plants each year, all in the United States.

“I don’t ship to big-box stores,” says Wood. “Everything goes to small shops like Ace Hardware or a party store.”

The plants sell to individuals for about $5 each.

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Misunderstood but admired Wood’s operation drew attention from Smithsonian magazine last year when they did an extensive article on the flytrap.

That article recounted the plants’ discovery by early settlers.

North Carolina Governor Arthur Dobbs (who lived in

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Cultivated for the world market Grown in moist peat, the plants perpetuate themselves through seeds and have been known to live for 20 to 30 years.

While they need to be outdoors to collect insects, they should be brought inside if the temperature reaches freezing.

They require rainwater (no chlorine or other treatments) and infrequent fertilization with a good 20-10-20 mixture.

Touring through one of his three greenhouses, Wood, 73, displays several trays of small flytraps that he bought from the Netherlands. Getting the plants to market is a rather remarkable cycle. Local collectors package the plants for brokers who ship them overseas. Growers in the Netherlands use tissue cultures to produce thousands of plants from one, then ship them back to Florida where “they’re grown out.” Then they go to individual businesses like Wood’s where they’re grown for several more weeks before being shipped to retailers who sell them to carnivorous plant collectors and other plant enthusiasts.

A quick search of the Internet shows numerous sellers as well as a good selection of how-to articles and enthusiasts’ blogs and forums.

Growing the plants is a labor-intensive process that Wood says produces very little money, but he’s able to keep four or five people working year round. Referring to the growers in the Netherlands, Wood says they take one plant, the growing stem and the flower spike. From that, they might beget 10,000 pieces of plant. They put it in agar, which is clear,

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fertilized growing medium. Then they put it in soil and ship it to Florida. There, he says, they “grow it up to where we buy it. We put it in our soil, and grow it out so we can sell it.”

“We get in 3,000 plants a month from Florida,” says Wood.

From March through October Wood ships out about 15,000 plants per month.

Winter is slower but steady. It’s also the time of year when plant shows around the country are held, and Wood’s staff members attend several a year.

All these efforts are introducing the public and growers to the elusive Venus flytrap, and steadily increasing its chance of survival on the planet. n

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ilmington native sonny russell began building fences as a part-time job nine years ago while also managing a full-time

career as a police officer. when his fencing business began booming, sonny responded, taking his duties as a police officer to part-time and launching Brunswick County-based Port City Fence COnTriBuTed PHOTO

and railings, llC (formally Port City Fence) in 2004. now owning and operating a thriving and reputable business, sonny and his wife, Christy, manage a full staff with more than 30 years of combined experience. The fully insured company offers residential, commercial and industrial fence and railing services for Brunswick, new Hanover and Pender counties.

Port City Fence and railings offers a wide range of options for fencing projects: custom wood fences and ornamental aluminum fencing and gates, economical and sturdy chain link fences and

Port City Fence and railings offers not only traditional fencing options, but also pool and tennis enclosures, cleaning and staining, arbors and more.

maintenance-free vinyl fencing in a rainbow of colors. Privacy, picket and post-and-rail fencing is available with heights, shapes and stains customizable to customer taste.

Port City Fence and railings’ custom wood fences are popular due to their fully customizable capabilities. Vinyl fencing is attractive to many because it is long lasting and requires no maintenance. aluminum fencing is durable, it adds elegance to any project and can also be virtually maintenance free, while chain link fencing is popular due to its low cost and strength. all fencing designs and formats are available in a wide variety of colors, stains and styles. sonny and his team use lumber that is treated with copper-based preservatives and organic fungicides, and fasteners and connectors that are specially treated to prevent rust and effects of moisture. due to a proven business ethic and consistent provision of quality products, Port City Fence and railings has become a preferred fence builder for several area homeowner associations, as well as many of the exclusive builders within the community of Brunswick Forest in leland.

Port City Fence and railings goes beyond simply lining yard perimeters. sonny and his team offer pool and tennis court

“an exciting new project that we have just started doing is crash-rated fencing for courthouses and military bases,” says sonny. “we actually just finished one for the federal courthouse in new Bern, north Carolina. we’re looking forward to doing several more projects like that.” sonny and his team have proven to be trustworthy and talented to local builders, developers, homeowners and government officials.

Their clients span all industries but they all agree that Port City Fence and railings provides excellent products, affordable pricing and superior customer service.

“Our goal is to offer a superior product with excellent service and reliability,” says sonny. “and in order to do that, i personally oversee each project from the initial contact and the estimate — which is free — to the final inspection with the customer. we take pride in our work; we’re always professional and always courteous.”

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arolinas Oral and Facial surgery Center has been meeting the needs of oral-surgery patients in the Cape Fear area for nearly

40 years. The four doctors who share the practice have a combined 57 years of oral and facial surgery experience, and the two dozen employees — from surgical assistants to administrative assistants COnTriBuTed PHOTO

— are well versed in patient care, making their customer service unparalleled in the region. another thing that sets Carolinas Oral and Facial surgery Center apart is the fact that the doctors are all specially trained in oral surgery and board-certified or board-eligible.

But what is oral surgery? Commonly it is the removal of wisdom teeth, but also it includes tooth extractions as a result of accident, injury or impaction; help correcting bite alignment and painful TMj issues;

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repair cleft lips, gums and palates.

of and function like one’s own teeth.

For injuries to the teeth, dentures used to be the only option. But at Carolinas Oral and Facial, patients have more choices. Missing

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john Fonvielle of 1-800-PaCK raT can help you with your moving and storage needs.

wrap and other packing materials you may need. and their website will help you calculate how many boxes you need.

“we see a lot of Brunswick County customers using us for their

whether you’re moving to the area, relocating elsewhere for a job

long-distance moves,” Fonvielle says. “They’ll order a container in,

or just moving across town, PaCK raT is ready to help you get there.

say, Maryland, pack it and have it shipped to our warehouse here. when it’s time, we deliver it to their new home.”

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Tenth Annual Benefit Gala for Children PHOTOGraPHy By wendy HunT Communities in Schools of Brunswick County held its Tenth Annual Benefit Gala for Children on October 27 in the Carolina Ballroom at the Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center. Guests enjoyed an evening of culinary delights, from shrimp ‘n grits and crab dip to eggplant rollatini and sweet brisket. The event also featured live and silent auctions, raffles and dancing.

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Dr. Sharon & Randy Thompson

Michelle & Brun swick County Sheriff John Ingra m

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Old Bridge Preservation Society’s Let’s Do Lunch and Fashion Show PHOTOGraPHy By rOnnie HOlden The Old Bridge Preservation Society hosted a luncheon and fashion show on October 25 at Twin Lakes Restaurant in Sunset Beach. Guests enjoyed lunch while viewing fashions presented by Island Breeze. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Old Bridge Preservation Society, an organization dedicated to keeping the memory of the old Sunset Beach bridge and tender house alive through management of its new location on dry land where it serves as a museum and gathering place for the community.

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Karen Dombrowski, VP and co-foun der OBPS

Susan Bradford

Jea n Hutchin son, Chris Wils on VP & co-foun der OBPS

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Ann Bokelman, President, OBPS Jean Smith

Paula Deen at Brunswick Community College PHOTOGraPHy By wendy HunT and rOnnie HOlden Food Network star Paula Deen visited the campus of Brunswick Community College (BCC) on October 15 for a fund-raising luncheon for the BCC Foundation.

After a press conference with local media, Deen entered the VIP luncheon where 80 local fans awaited her arrival. Guests were served a gourmet meal by Coastal Catering and Events, then each posed for an individual photo with Paula and her husband. Paula and the crowd moved inside the BCC auditorium for a question and answer session, followed by the introduction of three local chefs who cooked for Paula on stage. The fund-raiser was a success, raising more than $65,000 for student scholarships.

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Kids Model in KadyKakes Fashion Show PHOTOGraPHy By CarOlyn BOwers When the models descended the stairs and walked down the paver brick runway, the audience was torn between looking at their clothes or the expression on their faces.

This was not your ordinary fashion show, and these were not your typical models. They were kids between the ages of six months and eight years, and each one modeled clothes that had been made especially for them.

The fashion show was put on by KadyKakes, a new children’s clothing store in Olde Southport Village Shoppes. The owner and seamstress extraordinaire is Cory Nedley, who sews most of what she sells.

The fashion show was preceded by a ribbon cutting and a few introductory words from the emcee of the show, Jonathan Burgard, better known as “Slim Goodbody,” who also happens to be Cory’s younger brother. Burgard introduced all 23 models with a flair that only an actor could. He described what each one was wearing and gave a little information about each one’s preferences. An unofficial count would suggest that purple is still the younger set’s favorite color and macaroni and cheese is still their favorite food.

After the fashion show, all of the parents and guests were invited to join the models for dinner at the Swordfish Grill, courtesy of owner Tony Maddi, who provided a lavish buffet of fish, chicken, hot dogs, fruits and vegetables and, of course, mac and cheese.

Kinley Buckingh am is wea ring a navy polka dot peasant dress with polka dot ruff le pants.

Madison Grace Fowler is wea ring a peasant top with ruff le pants.

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KadyKakes owner, Cory Nedley, cuts the ribbon to officia lly open her new store as her husba nd, Kevin, looks on.

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Cory’s you ngest son , Kaden Ne dley is we aring bla ck cordu roy pa nts wit h a houn dstooth bowtie and brim hat .

Anna Grace Cazeau lt, wearin g a tunic dress.

Addie Whit tington is wearing a zebra print peasant dress with a black ball fringe and matching zebra flower in her hair.

Kristin Maddi is wearing an appliqué shirt and cheetah print pettiskirt. Her dad is the owner of Swordfish Tavern, and the one who provided the buffet for all the models and their parents and guests.

Madilyn Bishop is wea ring a turq uoise and pink pettiskir t with a matchin g pink blin g flower in her hair.

The Perez brothers, Steven and Jeremy, are excited to get the balloons Cory promised them.

Steven is wearing a linen vest and linen pants, with a plaid bowtie and newsboy hat. Jeremy is wearing plaid overalls with a monogram patch.

Ryder Brown is wea ring a linen vest and pants and a newsboy hat.

Cory’s son, Lawson Nedley is wea ring denim pants with a polka dot bow tie and newsboy hat.

Azia Jefferson is wearing a peasant top and pantaloons, both with ruffle trim, and a newsboy hat.

Kayleig h Rae Lindquist is wea ring a zebra print pettiskir t with matchin g butterfly wings and butterfly clips.

New Hope Clinic Fund-raiser at Twin Lakes Seafood PHOTOGraPHy By rOnnie HOlden New Hope Clinic of Southport held a fund-raising event on October 26 at Twin Lakes Seafood in Sunset Beach. More than 150 guests attended the event, supporting the organization that provides basic medical, dental, diagnostic and prescription drug care at no cost to low-income, uninsured residents of Brunswick County. Twin Lakes donated a portion of the evening’s proceeds to the event, while funds were also raised through donations and a 50/50 raffle.

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First Annual Brunswick County Home Show PHOTOGraPHy By wendy HunT The 2011 Brunswick County Home Show was held October 28 to 30 at Sea Trail Plantation Convention Center in Sunset Beach. An event kick-off was held on October 28 for Brunswick County Realtors, builders and architects, and the show was open to the public on October 29 and 30. More than 100 vendors were featured at the show, offering advice on everything from holiday decorating and crafts to home buying and selling. Homeowners, as well as those in the market to sell, buy or build, attended the show hosted by Media Services.

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Alabama Theatre • Alligator Adventure • Black Market Minerals • Carolina Breezin’ • Carolina Vineyards Winery • Chico’s • Christmas Mouse Dick’s Last Resort • Flying Fish Public Market & Grill • Greg Norman’s Australian Grille • House of Blues • Izod • Ron Jon Surf Shop Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina • The Olive Shoppe • Wolf Creek Gallery

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1-800-PaCK-raT ................................................910-285-7018

78, 84

acme Cleaning service ...................................910-368-1603

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Furniture Medic by swenson ........................877-835-3697

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Holmes security .................................................910-793-4181

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all about Coastal Comfort, llC...................910-579-8866

81

island Classic interiors .....................................910-579-8477

9

allstate – r&r insurance services, inc .....910-754-6596

85

josh london, state Farm agent..................910-383-1303

49

andy’s Burgers, Fries & shakes ...................910-754-7571

93

Kimberly jo’s Boutique ...................................910-579-7670

96

arbor landing at Ocean isle .........................910-754-8080

71

Kristin dowdy, state Farm agent ...............910-754-9923

49

Barefoot landing ...............................................843-272-8349

96

lawn doctor of Brunswick County ............910-452-0090

54

Beautiful Faces day spa ..................................910-575-7707

45

little Friends Children Boutique .................910-579-9363

31

Bellamy law Firm ..............................................910-754-8820

4

Mulch & More.......................................................910-253-7663

65

Best western – westgate inn & suites .....910-371-2858

85

north Brunswick Financial alliance............877-728-4720

45

Bill Clark Homes..................................................910-988-4888

17

novant Medical Group .....................................910-755-1276 5, 59, 65

Blue sky Building Company ...........................910-755-3444

BC

Oceanside Family Medicine ...........................910-754-4441

5

Bluewave dentistry ..........................................910-383-2615

19

Ocean isle Family Medicine ...........................910-575-5242

5

Brunswick Community College ...................910-755-7305

81

Orthopaedic specialists..................................910-755-7217

59

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce....910-754-6644

iBC

Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas .................800-203-8554

58

Brunswick Forest ...............................................910-371-2434

7

Port City Fence and railings, llC ...............910-232-5453

83

Brunswick novant Medical Center .............910-721-1000

65

Prestige Outdoor lighting .............................910-612-1910

65

Calabash internal Medicine............................910-579-8363

5

Calabash Photography .....................................910-579-2093

82

Professional Touch Home Maintenance & repairs....................................910-523-2451

31

Cape Fear Consignments ...............................910-383-1895

96

ragland’s Gifts and accessories .................910-754-5599

93

Cape Fear debt relief ......................................910-399-3458

35

raymond james Financial services, inc. ....910-371-0366

67

Cape Fear Heart associates – nHrMC Physician Group ...............................910-762-2433

sandpiper Heating and air ............................910-579-1497

35

54

shallotte Family dentistry .............................910-755-7645

41

Carolina national Golf Club............................855-448-5683

10

shallotte insurance services, inc. ...............910-754-8161

31

southeastern Healthcare ...............................910-754-9000

12

Carolinas Oral & Facial surgery...................910-762-2618

84, 85

Coastal insurance ...............................................910-754-4326

13

southport-Oak island Chamber of Commerce...910-457-6964

78

Coastal Mechanical, inc. ..................................910-579-6290

23

st. james Plantation .........................................800-245-3871

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CoastalnC.com ....................................................910-754-7677

26

stone Garden .......................................................910-452-1619

14

Coast road Hearth & Patio ............................910-755-7611

14

sunset Properties..............................................866-976-6638

9

dental works .......................................................910-371-9490

45

surfside implant & Oral surgery Center ....910-371-3700

94

doran’s Transmission .......................................910-755-7600

49

Thistle Golf estates ...........................................910-579-8063

41

douglas diamond jewelers ..........................910-755-5546

3, 82

Tideline Fabrics ..................................................910-754-5600

31

Farm Bureau insurance ...................................910-754-8175

15

Varnam Family wellness ................................910-754-2273

41

First Bank...............................................................910-754-5250

53

wells Fargo advisors .......................................910-454-1092

11

Fitness studio ......................................................910-575-0975

9

will rogers, state Farm agent.....................910-755-7003

49

Floor Coverings international .......................910-575-5248

55

winds resort Beach Club ...............................800-334-3581

91

Foster insurance ................................................910-755-5969

10

yesport nC ..................................................................................................... 35

Freedom Boat Club............................................910-653-1307

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