Southport Magazine Feb 2019 Issue

Southport MAGAZINE

FEBRUARY 2019 Vol. 7 | Issue 5 SouthportMag.com

The Love Issue!

Theme Weddings

COVER PHOTO BY DARVIN MORALES

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EDITOR Ami Brown

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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Kass Fincher Carla Edstrom Lisa P. Stites Jeffrey Stites

ASSISTANT EDITOR Lisa Stites lisa@southportmag.com

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PUBLISHER & SALES Kris Beasley

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Themed Wedding On the cover, Steve & Rebekah Czarnecki. Their Renaissance themed wedding inspired my article and the cover this month for the Southport Magazine.

Rebekah happens to be my sister-in-law and they were chosen to be on a reality TV show called - Wedding Altered. But the catch... the show would pay for their wedding, BUT the groom was the only one that had any say in the matter. To my sister-in-law’s surprise, he chose a Renaissance theme and all the guests had to come dressed in period costumes too.

What a blast! She could not have been more thrilled.

This was one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve attended. From the scenic location, to the food, to the attention to detail. If you want to watch the entire show, you can find it on youtube, and you might even catch a glimpse of me in the audience as well. - Ami Brown LINK: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lmOKbDQHbcs

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CURRENTS Theme Weddings on the Rise

Brides and Grooms embrace the moment with non-traditional choices STORY BY AMI BROWN

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fter going to my sister-in-law’s theme wedding, I realized how amazing this choice can be. Drop the traditions and just have fun, this is probably the most memorable day of you life... why not make it outrageous. I found some amazing photos of theme weddings I’d like to share, and a helpful hint or two if you are thinking about doing this for yourself or helping your bestie or daughter plan theirs.

Some of the most interesting theme weddings I found: Disney (what young girl doesn’t dream of being a princess?)

Country - Cowgirl/Cowboy Beach (of course) Nautical / Boating Super Hero Shrek

Star Wars Doctor Who Minion (really?)

Bollywood Renaissance Mideival Zombie/Walking Dead (yes for real) Twighlight Series (Bella’s theme) Circus (or Carnival) Old Fashioned Movies/Hollywood CandyLand

Favorite Food or color - go over the top Wizard of Oz Harry Potter Game of Thrones Grinch / Dr. Suess Alice in Wonderland Video Game Sports (Football, Baseball) The Beatles Legos Rainbows Mardi Gras Southwestern / TexMex Old French (Marie Antoinette style) Vintage Shabby-Chic

Rustic / Barn Tropical / Jungle Bohemian Ancient Greece Steam Punk Disco / Saturday Night Fever Of course you go with a decade theme The 20’s - Flapper Style /Great Gatsby The 30’s Big Band / Art Deco The 40’s - Swing or Ganster The 50’s - Bufonts and Poodle Skirts The 60-70’s Hippie Style The 80’s - Neon / Punk Rockers Broomstickwed.com has some great ideas and some great tips. Here are a few.

LOCATION

Where you choose to have your wedding will greatly contribute to the theme of it. You’re not going to have a tropical themed wedding in a Catholic church. Or a country themed wedding on the beach.

See what we mean? Choosing the location of the wedding will help you get the taste of how your wedding is going to look and feel. So pick a venue based on what your heart wants, and go from there. Whether you have your wedding at a vineyard, at the beach or in a traditional church, it’ll help set the atmosphere.

PASSION

There’s no point having a winter wonderland themed wedding if your partner hates the cold. Or a beach themed wedding if you’re not a fan of sand. You see where we’re going with this? You and your partner need to look within at your preferences and at your relationship when figuring out a wedding theme ideas. Try to write down words that you feel define you as a couple. Maybe you two are big trav4 Southport Magazine / FEBRUARY 2019 / www.SouthportMag.com

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You now already have a better idea of what you are both looking for in terms of a venue and theme.

PINTEREST

Pinterest is probably the best search engine to look through when looking for inspiration for your wedding. There are endless photos of wedding-related content which will help you out when thinking of a theme for your wedding. Don’t be afraid to pin until nightfall. You want to look at as many photos as you can and save the ones you love the most. Then, after a while, you’ll notice that your saved photos all seem to follow a specific trend which is usually the one that speaks to you.

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Every year there’s always a new hot trend for weddings. But you don’t have to opt for that theme just because it’s in “style.” Sure, everyone may be having winter wonderland themed weddings, and of course, they look beautiful but it doesn’t fully represent you and your partner. So, at the end of the day, don’t follow the trends, follow what makes you and your partner happy, and that’ll be the best “on trend” move for you.

MEMORIES

Twenty years from now, when you’re going through your wedding album, are you going to regret having a rainbow themed or fairy themed wedding? Of course, you should choose a wedding theme that you love but you should think about what it’s

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Super Hero themes are comical, and colorful. You could go full Super Hero like to the right, or just add simple touches like the socks or cup cakes.

going to be like in your golden years. Are you going to wish that you kept it timeless and classic? If you think you’ll have no regrets, then go for a themed wedding that speaks to you, regardless of what others think.

ASK FOR HELP

If you have friends and family around you, then why not ask them for suggestions when it comes to the theme of your wedding? Of course, you don’t want them to plan the entire wedding, but asking

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them for their input can be very helpful. In fact, many of your friends probably have a boatload of ideas that can help you decide what you want your wedding to look like. If you have artistic friends and family members, that’s even a bigger bonus. A great place to start is asking loved ones to describe your style, and see what words they use. A good friend of ours, Morgan Merritt, decided to own her whimsical style and had a butterfly themed wedding, and it was stunning!

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You and your partner need to look within at your preferences and at your relationship when figuring out a wedding theme ideas. Try to write down words that you feel define you as a couple.

Listen, if you’re really stressed out with the idea of having to choose a theme and plan the wedding, don’t worry -- you can always hire a wedding planner with experience in multiple wedding types!

Sure, it’s going to add to your wedding budget, but they’re trained to help you get your wedding planned to perfection. Some even have mini-packages just for this moment in your planning -- getting started, giving ideas, and advising you on how to move forward. If your friends and family aren’t giving you helpful suggestions for a theme, then ask the professional. Trust us, wedding planners have done all sorts of weddings so they’ll be able to help you pick a theme that you like.

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So you like Minion? You might think about blue and yellow as your colors? Or have a minion walk you down the aisle. It’s not for everyone, but sure is fun

This is another important factor when deciding on a theme for your wedding.

How do you want the environment to feel?

Are you thinking that the wedding should be formal or more casual? This will greatly affect the theme of your wedding. If you’re thinking of a country theme but want black-tie, you’ll need more decorations, particularly for your reception, and make sure they match the formal vibe.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?

Choosing a wedding theme color will really help you to choose an overall wedding theme.

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CURRENTS Think about some of your favorite colors and what styles of weddings they are typically used in. For example, white, gold, silver and black are classic colors that are often used in traditional and luxe weddings.

Similarly, colors like navy blue and silver are often used in elegant contemporary style weddings.

Every primary color and combination can be reworked and used in various shades, so if you’ve dreamed of a purple-themed wedding but can’t make violet work, you could always opt for a pastel shade of lavender.

CREATE A MOOD BOARD

Another great way to hone in what kind of wedding theme you want is by creating a mood board of images that you like. You can find images on Pinterest, Instagram or even the Easy Weddings’ inspiration boards.

Once you’ve collated a bunch of imag-

es that you like, print them all out and pin them to a large piece of cardboard, (or, if you’re a Photoshop pro create a digital mood board.) Seeing all the images together will help you to decipher what kind of styles and colors you naturally lean towards.

You may notice that most of the photos you like incorporate gold or silver, or, maybe, all the photos you like cohesively portray a certain vibe or style.

YOUR PERSONAL STYLE AS YOUR THEME

Personal style as wedding theme If you can’t be yourself on your wedding day, when can you be? So, I think it’s important to incorporate your personal style in your wedding design.

What do you wear? Vintage dresses, sweats, or the latest fashion? What kind of furniture do you love? Do you have favorite artists? Are you Modern, Preppy, Tra-

ditional, Classic, Eclectic, Funky or Whimsical?

DON’T GIVE UP

You may be struggling with choosing a theme for your wedding but don’t cave.

You do not want to opt for a wedding theme that you’re not in love with. This is your big day! So, whether it takes you weeks or months to choose a theme, it’s okay. Take your time -- its better to take longer and have everything look great than have everything in your wedding cobbled together and not make sense.

Choosing a theme means that you’ll be able to choose bridesmaids and groomsmen attire, decoration, invitations, venue this all starts with the theme. If you’re having a challenge choosing a theme, don’t worry. Take some time to look around you and gather some inspiration for your big day.

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Black History Month comes to Southport New exhibit to highlight local AfricanAmerican contributions STORY BY LISA STITES

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new exhibit making its debut this year at the Fort Johnston/ Southport Museum will help the City celebrate Black History Month and also incorporate the contributions of African Americans into the Museum’s collection on a permanent basis.

“We felt like the African-American community and what they brought to the City was underrepresented,” Lisa Anderson said. Anderson is a contract employee with the Southport Historical Society, and has been working on a new display for the Museum, which is scheduled to be officially unveiled at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 9.

Anderson said though the exhibit will be a permanent feature of the Museum, the focus will change every six months or so.

This initial exhibit focuses on education.

Plans for future topics of focus include businesses and churches, among other subjects.

To put together the exhibit, Anderson interviewed African American residents

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with long family histories in Southport to gather information about how education evolved and thrived within their community even as schools remained segregated.

“They were so amazing in telling me stories and giving me insights” Anderson said. She added that she learned a lot about the emphasis placed on education in the African American community. They weren’t going to let the long miles they had to walk to get to school, the lack of supplies or even racial tensions stand in their way of getting an education.

“What I heard about the impact these teachers had on their students — they were role models for the students, and it worked. What they did was so far and beyond what we think of as their role as educators,” she said.

Anderson said that teachers also taught African American students life skills, and that she learned that the students had a lot of respect for their teachers.

The Gore family in particular helped supply stories and documentation to help piece together the history. Col. Willie Gore loaned a graduation certificate from Brunswick County Colored School from 1935 for his mother, Lois Mae Jackson.

While researching local history, Anderson also reviewed a letter written to Southport resident and African American historian Donnie Joyner, which describes how, in the 1930s, the principal for the African American school used to meet the principals for

the white students’ schools late at night, out in the woods, to get schoolbooks for his students. Principal Alvin Chester Caviness recalled to his grand-niece Gloria Chester Howard-Clark that the books were sometimes “raggedy,” but that at least they would have something to read. Chester-Howard recalled asking her great uncle if he ever got scared to do that, and that he said he wasn’t, because he would do anything he could to make things better, according to the letter Anderson said that part of what she’s asking through this exhibit is what can we learn from educators who taught people to overcome. The other question is how to light that spark, that passion for learning, in our youth today, regardless of their ethnic background.

Events Celebrating Black History Month in Southport during the Feb 8-10 Black History Symposium, a three-day Cultural Event, Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street Local Black History will be on display throughout the weekend. Donnie Joyner, an amateur North Carolina Black History researcher and historian, presents the symposium.

Feb 8: A portrayal of famed leader of the Underground Railroad who led many slaves to their freedom, Harriet Tubman, by Carolyn Evans, 7 p.m. Evans is an accomplished actress, dancer, educator, storyteller, motivational speaker and author. Evans’

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CURRENTS Sweet Basket Demonstration, by Kisha Kinard from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Baskets will be available for purchase.

African American History and Culture in Southport, by Lisa Anderson., 2-3 p.m.

Come and share your Southport stories.

Following the discussion, walk next door to the Fort Johnston/Southport Museum to preview the Southport Historical Society’s new exhibit, African American History and Culture in Southport. The purpose of this exhibit series is to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the significant contri-

butions of African Americans in Southport by advocating, showcasing, and preserving the art and history through memorabilia, photographs, and objects relating to the African American experience that helped to shape our community.

African American History and Culture in Southport, Southport Historical Society Museum Exhibit Opening, Fort Johnston/ Southport Museum, 3-5 p.m.

African Americans in the U. S. Navy during the Civil War, lecture by Mike Powell, the current President and Director of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, 5 p.m. Powell Local will recount the storywill of how Black History be o African-Americans went from slavery Southport Community Building,to22 enlisted sailors in the Navy over a period of 125 days in 1861. He will compare the experiences of those freedom seekers who served in the Army to those who joined the Navy and the many roles they played, from providing valuable intelligence toStoryte being Don’t miss an evening with awarded the Medal of Honor. aboli�onist, Harriet Tubman, know Feb 10: Old Time Gospel Fest, hosted secre�ve Underground Railroad. B

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alentine’s Day is coming soon, and many of our favorite restaurants and stores will have special items and menus to help you treat your sweet. Sometimes our schedules and commitments make it hard to find time to show our love and appreciation to the special people in our lives, but there are a couple of events happening this month that might make your Valentine’s planning a little easier.

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The annual Little Princess Ball will be held on Saturday, February 9 from 3-5 p.m.

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Applications are available from the guidance departments at North, South, and West High Schools, and Brunswick County Early College. Applications may also be downloaded from the Brunswick Bands’ website, www.brunswickbands.org. The completed application and school transcript must be submitted to the students Guidance Office by March 15, 2019 and the scholarship winner will be announced at our spring concerts on April 6 th and 11 th .

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CURRENTS This event features dancing, face painting, games and more, and is open to girls in kindergarten through fifth grades. Girls must be accompanied by an adult male role model. Little Princesses can wear their best party outfit, ball gown or princess costume for the festivities.

This event generally sells out, and tickets will be on sale through February 8 as they are still available. Tickets are $12 per person. The ball is sponsored by Communities In Schools of Brunswick County and Brunswick County Parks and Recreation, with assistance from Brunswick Senior Resources and other community groups. Volunteers are always welcome to help make sure all the Princesses have a fun celebration.

More than 3,000 people attended last year’s events. It’s a chance for girls to create lasting memories with an afternoon of dancing and fun with their fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles or any male who is a positive influence in their lives. Refreshments are provided and each girl will take home her very own tiara and wand.

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The Little Princess Ball is sponsored by Community in Schools. About Communities In Schools of Brunswick County: Communities In Schools of Brunswick County is an accredited affiliate of the national Communities In Schools network, operating programs proven to keep students in school and on the path to graduation. Working closely with schools and partner organizations, Communities In Schools of Brunswick County uses evidence-based programs to serve students and their families. Based directly inside schools throughout the county, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to critical educational and community-based resources working handin-hand with schools, communities and families to identify their unique needs and surround students with a caring network of support. Learn more about Communities In Schools of Brunswick County at www. cisbrunswick.org.

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Feb 22, The Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Inc.’s annual ball at the St. James Community Center, with hors d’ oeuvres, a Buffett dinner, silent and live auctions, and music from Black Water Rhythm & Blues Band. Proceeds benefit Brunswick County Computer 4 kids, Brunswick Novant Medical Foundation and Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue.

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KIDS CRAFT NIGHT AT THE MARITIME MUSEUM

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will offer a place for kids to spend time with museum staff and volunteers doing arts and crafts, playing games, or getting help with homework while their parents enjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration. Pizza will be served. The cost is $25 and the program runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration closes February 13 by 5 p.m.

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“Heart to Heart” Fund raiser event STORY BY AMI BROWN

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osher Hospital invites you to Heart-to-heart fund raiser. Join us as we continue to learn how to take care of our hearts and increase access to healthy and nutritious food in our community by supporting the “Give Healthy” campaign. Please bring a heart healthy food with you using the “Give Healthy” list provided below. These items will be donated to our local food pantry to ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food!

It’s that time again, and we are so excited about the opportunity to continue educating our community about the risk of heart disease. Last year’s Heart to Heart event was a huge success and we were able to educate and offer free cholesterol and HDL testing to over 200 attendees. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer. We need your help to make an even greater impact on the lives of those threatened with heart disease and food insecurity. This event will support the equipment needs of our Cardiac Rehabilitation program and provide heart healthy foods to our local food pantry.

healthy education, a moving personal testimony from a heart survivor and learn how to eat healthy.

On Thursday, February 7th, the Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold the “Heart to Heart” event at the St. James Community Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

The evening will be filled with critical heart

Low sodium (500 milligrams or less) soups that include vegetables and have at least two grams of fiber.

Please bring one of the heart healthy items below with you to the event.

Lean proteins like nuts, low sodium and all-natural peanut butter, dry beans or lowsodium canned beans and canned chicken or seafood packed in water.

Fresh fruits and vegetables. If canned, items should be in either 100 percent water or 100 percent juice with no added salt and/or no added sugar.

whole wheat with no added sugar or very low sugar (less than eight grams per serving).

We invite you to join us with your support as a Gold, Silver or Friend Sponsor. The levels and costs are listed below. Thank you for your consideration of our request.

We look forward to your participation in this upcoming event to help raise the awareness of heart disease. Please call me for further details at (910) 457-3850.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Platinum Sponsorship $1,000 (2 tables of 8 and program recognition) Gold Sponsorship $500 (table of 8 and program recognition) Silver Sponsorship $250 (table of 8 and program recognition) Friend Sponsorship $100 (2 tickets and program recognition) Purse Auction Donation

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ew to the NC Coastal Area? Take a Day-in-the Yard Course this Winter from the Master Gardener, Volunteers of Brunswick County. This seven-week course called Day in the Yard for your transplanted gardeners new to the NC Coast. This course will be offered in four areas of Brunswick County: Carolina Shores, Leland, Oak Island and St. James.

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The Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer Association of Brunswick County once again is offering Day-in-the-Yard courses in four locations for Brunswick County residents who are new to Coastal Carolina gardening. This seven-week series is taught by Master Gardeners and covers Soils and Fertilization, Lawns and Irrigation, Woody Ornamentals and Pruning, Annuals, Perennials and Bulbs, Insects, Diseases & Pesticides, Native Plant Landscaping plus Vegetables & Herbs. Here are the four locations, days and dates: 1.

Carolina Shores: Southwest Brunswick Branch Library, 9400 Ocean Highway West. Meets Wednesdays from 1:00-3:30 PM from February 6-March 20, 2019.

2. Leland: Leland Library, 487 Village Road. Meets Thursdays from 1:00-3:30 PM from February 7 through March 21, 2019.

3. Oak Island: Recreation Center, 3003 East Oak Island Drive. Meets Mondays from 9 AM to 11:30 AM from February 4 through March 18, 2019.

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St James: St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, SE. Meets Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:30 PM from February 5 through March 19, 2019.

The cost is $85.00 for the sevenweek course. The price includes a copy of Gardening by the Month in Coastal Carolina, a publication of the Extension Master Gardener SM Volunteer Association of Brunswick County.

To register, please contact Thomas Woods or Gina Britton of the Extension Office at 910 253 2610 between 9 AM and 4 PM weekdays. Classes fill quickly so don’t delay!

WINTER GARDENING TIPS:

In many areas winter is a cold and bleak time to stay inside and not even contemplate working in the garden.

Fortunately this is not true in the southeast.

In fact, mild winter days can be one of the nicest times of the year to work outside in our region. There is plenty to be done to prepare for the growing season to come so why not get outside and garden today?

Summer flowering shrubs like beautyberry, butterfly bush, hybrid tea and Knockout roses, and summer blooming spireas can be pruned in February. Cutting these shrubs back hard to a low framework 1’-2’ high will encourage lots of new growth and heavy flowering for the summer. Vitex and crape myrtles can also be pruned lightly now by trimming off seed heads and removing crossing branches, but avoid hacking these trees back to bare trunks.

Cutting back perennials Cut brown, dead stems of perennials back to ground level before new growth begins.

This practice ruins their natural shape and can promote insect and disease problems. If your crape myrtle or Vitex is too large for the location where it is planted, consider moving it and replacing it with a more suitably sized variety.

Winter is not the time to prune spring blooming shrubs like forsythia, azaleas, Indian hawthorn, camellias, and most hydrangeas. Pruning these plants now will remove this spring’s flowers. To avoid disrupting the spring flower show wait to prune these shrubs after they finish blooming. Exceptions are the new everblooming types of hydrangeas like Endless Summer, which will bloom even if cut

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back, though flowering will be delayed until midsummer. The old fashion PeeGee hydrangea and newer selections of Hydrangea paniculata such as ‘Limelight’ and ‘Pink Diamond’ should be cut back in February. Unlike other hydrangeas, these hydrangeas only produce blooms on new

growth. Annual pruning will help keep them compact and free flowering.

WINTER LAWN CARE

Winter is a quiet time for the lawn. Don’t be tempted to fertilize too early. This can increase disease problems and cold injury.

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Lawns in our area do not need any fertilizer before April. A herbicide containing 2,4-D can be sprayed to control broadleaf weeds that are already growing. If crabgrass is a problem in your lawn during summer, apply a pre-emergent herbicide labeled for crabgrass prevention in February, but

avoid weed and feed products since it is too early to fertilize. If your lawn has lots of weed problems take samples to your local Extension Office for identification and control recommendations.

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Something a Little Different & Colorful Simple but yummy Valentine’s ideas STORY BY AMI BROWN

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love to try new recipes, and allrecipes.com has an unlimited supply. I found these easy but Valentine’s Day appropriate choices that I had to share!

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350

RED VELVET BISCOTTI BISCUITS

Ingredients: 1 (16.5 ounce) package red velvet cake mix 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening

degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine cake mix, flour, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Fold in flaked coconut. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 4 1/2x12-inch log and place onto a prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C). Place loaves onto wire

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Drizzle white chocolate over cooled biscotti and let dry, about 1 hour.

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Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®2 cups boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package strawberries, partially frozen 2 bananas, peeled and diced 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and add gelatin. After gelatin has dissolved, add strawberries, bananas and pineapple, mix well; remove from heat.

Spoon mixture into individual heart molds or a 9x13 inch baking dish; chill until firm. Top each serving with whipped topping, if desired; serve.

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Ingredients: 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup raspberry puree 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices butter confectioners’ sugar for dusting nutmeg, for topping Directions: In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon into the beaten eggs until well blended. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together raspberry puree and cream cheese until smooth. Make ‘sandwiches’ by cutting each slice of bread in half and spreading raspberry-cheese mixture in the center, then top with the other half. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or griddle. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating thoroughly. Cook until well-browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

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SAVOR Taco & Burrito Shack Delicious Mexican with a side of Calabash STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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hen Horatio Mendoza checked out the restaurant scene in the Boiling Spring Lakes area, he found a community in need of more options. So last December, Mendoza opened the Taco and Burrito Shack on Highway 87 to serve up his own authentic Mexican recipes.

Manager Matthew Johnson describes their approach. “We try to keep our menu simple and affordable – we have tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more,” he says. “One thing that makes us successful is our wide-ranging kids’ menu, and it’s significantly cheaper. We also have Calabash-style

fish and shrimp baskets – those are some of our biggest sellers; they tend to go quickly!”

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In addition to the standard menu, the Taco Shack offers specials each day, including items like a blackened chicken or shrimp wrap with homemade salsa, fish tacos and a big nacho plate. Johnson points to the three-taco special as probably the most popular item on the board.

The regulars who support the Taco Shack have their favorite items. The teenage customers who come to the restaurant after school love the tacos.

The older crowd gravitates to the burrito entrees. Johnson is amazed how far some people will drive to patronize the restaurant. “We have people who come here all the way from Sunset Beach,” he says.

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Local Black History will be on display throughout the weekend.

Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461

Friday, February 8 7:00 p.m.

Don’t miss an evening with Storyteller, Ms. Carolyn Evans, as she portrays the aboli�onist, Harriet Tubman, known for her work rescuing slaves using the secre�ve Underground Railroad. Back by popular demand!

1968 Brunswick County High School Teaching Staff

Battery B, U.S. Colored Troop Reenactors .

Alice Swain and George Lee Wedding Party

Programs are free, but donations will gratefully be accepted to help the following churches recover from Hurricanes Florence and Michael: Mt Carmel, AME Church, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and The First Baptist Church of Southport.

Saturday, February 9

Attend a day of lectures. Stay for all, or come for one.

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10 a.m. - Black History Exhibit Opening 11 a.m. - Sweetgrass Basket Demonstration, by Kisha Kinard.

Baskets will be available for purchase.

2 p.m. - African American History and Culture in Southport, by Lisa Anderson.

Lisa will discuss the history of black educa�on in Southport that is behind the Southport Historical Society’s new exhibit, African American History and Culture in Southport to be unveiled the Fort Johnston/Southport Museum. All are encouraged to share memories and stories as well. Following the discussion, walk next door to the Museum to preview the new exhibit. The purpose of this exhibit is to cul�vate awareness and apprecia�on of the significant contribu�ons of African Americans in Southport which helped to shape our community.

3 p.m. - Historical Society Museum Exhibit Opening, African American History and Culture in Southport, Southport Fort Johnston/Southport Museum 5 p.m. - African-Americans in the U. S. Navy That Fought in the American Civil War,

by Mike Powell, the current President and Director of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, Southport, NC. Mr. Powell will recount the story of how African-Americans went from slavery to enlisted sailor in the US Navy over period of 125 days, in 1861. He will compare the experiences of those freedom seekers who served in the US Army to those who joined the Navy.

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We have been here since 1986 and we are a full service jewelry store. All repairs are done on-site. We carry a wide selection of fine jewelry in sterling silver, gold, and platinum.

Who designed the Southport bracelets? Are they a popular item?

Our Southport bracelets are our exclusive design and are only available at Cape Fear Jewelers. They have been a very popular item for over fourteen years.

You have full time jewelers on site.

What services do they offer?

We have two on-site jewelers and we offer professional repairs done in-house in a timely manner. We also design and make custom jewelry. We offer watch and clock repair as well as engraving and appraisals.

You also buy gold and silver? How does that work?

For the gentleman looking for the perfect engagement ring, how can you help?

Any other comments for our community?

We have a large selection of engagement rings at very competitive prices. We can also make a custom design for you if you want something unique.

We do offer to buy your scrap gold and silver as well as coins.

Thank you to all of our loyal customers and if you have never been in to see us, we invite you to check us out. We’ll be happy to meet you and help you in any way possible.

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I understand you have a wide selection of nautical charms. Are charm bracelets still a thing?

We have the largest selection of nautical jewelry in the area in both gold and silver.

Charm bracelets have once again become a very popular item.

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We offer jewelry made by some of the top designers. We stand behind everything we sell and pride ourselves on top notch quality and service.

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CHEERS Swirl First, Sip Next

A primer on wine glasses will inform your experience STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFF STITES

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ost everyone knows that champagne calls for those tall, narrow glasses that you never use for anything else. But did you ever wonder why? And does it matter what glassware you use for other types of wine? There are certainly plenty available, but which glass is for which wine variety and does it make any difference? cabernet in a red Solo cup I’d happily thank you and mean it. But there really is a method to the madness surrounding wine glasses and understanding it might lead you to enjoying your wine more, and that’s never a bad thing.

Wine glasses are differentiated by a few structural characteristics – the base, the stem, the bowl and the rim.

The base is just that, it’s the platform on which your glass sits. The stem is used to give you something to hold without touching the bowl. The bowl is the part that contains the wine. The rim is, as you might have guessed, the rim of the glass. Generally, a thinner rim allows less interference as the wine enters your mouth and that carries across all the glasses we’ll discuss.

Cabernet Glass from the Wine Rack

Stemless Wine Glass by Uncorked by the Sea

first is for most reds such as cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs and merlots.

It has a wide bowl meant to allow as much surface area as possible for the

White wines tend to be a bit more subtle so a large bowl is less important, though they still taper at the top to allow swirling. You should always swirl! The stem is key for a white wine glass because the liquid should be cooler than room temperature and certainly cooler than your body temperature. The stem allows the drinker to hold the glass without cradling the bowl with the hand and warming up the wine. Also, holding a wine glass by the stem makes you feel a bit fancy, which is awesome.

The differences in wine glasses are largely based upon the relationship between your senses of taste and smell.

Your perception of a wine is informed as much by your nose as your mouth.

When you might have seen people swirl a wine around in their glass before drinking it, what they’re doing is releasing the chemicals in the wine that give it a unique aroma. Winemakers put a lot of effort into subtleties of smell, and appreciating these can go a long way towards making you enjoy a glass of wine to the fullest.

The answers are, like many things associated with wine, both simple and complicated. Wine is meant to be enjoyed, so in the end how you drink it is entirely up to you. And you shouldn’t be turned off from trying wine or new wines because you are intimidated by This brings us to our first examples, the rules and conventions surrounding two glasses used for red wines. The it. I’ll be honest, if you offered me some 30 Southport Magazine / FEBRUARY 2019 / www.SouthportMag.com

release of aromas because reds are generally bolder wines. The bowl tapers at the top so that when you swirl the wine it doesn’t slosh out. Next time you drink wine go ahead and swirl it. You’ll feel a bit pretentious at first, but it’s so much fun you’ll soon forget all about that. A variation of the standard red glass used for especially bold wines like burgundys has an even wider bowl.

White Wine Glass by Uncorked by the Sea

As we mentioned earlier, you’re probably familiar with the champagne flute. Sadly, one does not swirl bubbly, so the sides of the bowl are much straighter and there is little or no narrowing at the rim. To make up for the lack of swirling opportunity, bubblies

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CHEERS offer, well, bubbles, and flutes are designed to make the most of these. The bubbles are more than just pretty, they help carry the aromas of the liquid to your nose, so they need to be encouraged. Most flutes are etched at the bottom on the inside of the glass to encourage maximum bubble formation.

Those are the basics of the wine glass world, but there are endless variations. Stemless glasses are very popular now and are great for reds, but less ideal for whites. With glass being forbidden on our beaches (and maybe less than wise on small boats as well) there are a variety of alternative material wine “glasses” available, from plastic to a sort of rubbery, neoprene stuff that you can actually squoosh. One of my favorite inventions is a plastic wine glass featuring a pointed stem and no base at all, allowing one to stick it in the sand like a lawn dart. Brilliant.

Really, there’s no wrong way to enjoy wine, as long as it makes you happy.

But maybe give the “proper” glassware a try and see if it bumps your enjoyment up a few notches. And don’t forget to swirl.

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HISTORY Engagement Rings A tradition dating back to 1477 STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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lthough the use of engagement rings can be traced back to ancient Roman times, the first well-documented use of a diamond engagement ring was in Vienna in 1477, given by the Archduke Maximillian of Austria to his betrothed Mary of Burgundy. His romantic act was influential in encouraging others of wealth and higher class to do the same.

Diamonds were not in great supply in those days, but all of that changed in 1867, when the discovery of diamonds in the mines of South Africa led to output of over one million carats annually within five years. But the diamond engagement ring was still seen as the purview of the wealthy and aristocratic class.

During the first World War and the Great Depression, the price of diamonds fell dramatically, however their popularity for engagement rings also fell. Only about ten percent of the engagement rings given before WWII were diamonds.

It was under this threat of a collapsing market that the diamond cartel De Beers began a significant advertising strategy to drive up demand for the gem. In 1939, the company began a campaign to educate people about the “four Cs” - cut, carat,

color and clarity. In 1947, they introduced the slogan “a diamond is forever.” The idea was to convince the public that the diamond is the symbol of everlasting love – the ultimate and indispensable choice for an engagement ring.

Using celebrities and wealthy wellknown people wearing diamonds, De Beers’ ad agency created a newspaper campaign called “Hollywood Personalities.” De Beers’ ad agency described their goals in a 1948 strategy paper, “We spread the word of diamonds worn by stars of screen and stage, by wives and daughters of political leaders, by any woman who can make the grocer’s wife and the mechanic’s sweetheart say ‘I wish I had what she has.’”

The strategy worked. Between 1939 and 1979, De Beers’ diamond sales in the U.S. increased from $23 million to $2.1 billion

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– largely driven by an ad budget that had exploded from $200,000 to $10 million per year.

Not only did De Beers sell consumers on picking a diamond for their engagement ring, they told men in the 1930s that they should spend at least one month’s salary on it. By the 1980s, they suggested that investment should be two months income!

By 2012, the industry reported that the average cost of a diamond engagement ring was $4000.

But perhaps couples should not spend that much. Recent research has found that spending more than $2000 on an engagement ring correlates with early divorce, perhaps due to debt-related stress. Further, couples who spend less on the ring and the ceremony tend to have longer marriages and less risk of divorce.

If there’s a breakup after engagement but before marriage, many wonder whether the ring must be returned. As a legal issue, in most states in the United States, engagement rings are considered “conditional gifts” under property laws. That means they would need to be returned to the donor, regardless of who caused the breakup.

But of course no one wants to consider that possibility when they are getting

engaged. Whether the man shops for the ring on his own or with his lady, an important decision must be made about which of many setting styles will be chosen.

The most common setting is the “solitaire,” with one diamond, made popular

by Tiffany & Co. in the late 1800s. A modern favorite is the “brilliant” cut, named for the sparkle it gives to the setting. Another popular setting includes side stones, with a larger diamond in the middle and smaller ones surrounding it.

After the setting is chosen, when the ring is made and then happily accepted, the next decision by the bride-to-be is where to wear it. In many countries in Europe, the ring is worn on the right ring finger. In the U. S., however, most women wear it on their left ring finger. This custom is said to go back to ancient Egyptian culture, where the left ring finger was purported to contain the “vein of love” – a vein leading directly to the heart.

It’s a nice idea. If the bride-to-be wears the engagement ring on her left ring finger, that vein of love will ensure that the couple’s love will be eternal. After all, everyone loves a good love story and, as we all believe, diamonds are forever.

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SHOWCASE Date Night & Just For Fun Plenty of local choices for winter entertainment STORY BY AMI BROWN

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long with dozens of local restaurants to choose from, there are endless opportunities for evening entertainment. Listen Up Brunswick showcases The Kennedy’s on Feb 10th at 7 p.m. and Richard Shindell on March 1st. While the Brunswick Little Theatre serves up The Vagina Monologues Feb 14th 16th, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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FITNESS

Fitness Resolutions Seven tips for achieving success STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS, EP-C

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tatistics say that many of you reading this article will have already abandoned your New Year’s Fitness Resolution...or you are soon about to. But why? You started the year with all this enthusiasm; this was going to be the year you made it happen. How could all that determination and excitement have disappeared already?

Most likely, it was simply your approach.

But, it’s not too late to salvage your resolution. There is still hope. After all, there is a lot of year left ahead of us.

Here are seven tips to help you achieve success with your New Year’s Fitness Resolution.

1. HAVE A CLEAR FOCUS ON YOUR GOAL.

Identify your WHY and make sure your goal is SMART (Specific / Measurable / At-

tainable / Relevant / Time-bound). Without these, you are basically left shooting in the dark. Would you get in your car and expect your GPS to get you to a specific destination without entering an address? Probably not. The same applies to your fitness goal. You need to be as clear as possible about the path that lies ahead. Be aware of how you are going to progress and how far you have to go. If you want the new plan to actually stick, you must reflect on your ac-

tual motivation for making this resolution.

Research shows that when you know your actual why, not just the end goal, you’re more likely to stick to it. Ask yourself why you made your specific resolution; why is it

important to you.

2. BE PATIENT, DISCIPLINED, AND CONSISTENT.

There is no magic wand that makes a fit-

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FITNESS ness resolution succeed. It takes patience and consistent actions on a daily basis.

You can’t get discouraged at the amount of time it’s taking to reach the goal. Small steps each day will continue to get you closer than you were yesterday. Remind yourself how far you have already come.

Stay focused on the daily efforts, knowing that, in the end, they will add up to a significant accomplishment. No magic pill has yet been invented to lose fat or gain muscle overnight. The magic ingredients are patience, discipline, and consistency.

3. RECOGNIZE AND REMOVE THE AUTO-PILOT SELF SABOTAGING HABITS.

Human beings are creatures of habit. We get comfortable in our ways and routines.

As a result it requires specific self-awareness to get off the auto-pilot mode. Maybe it is a certain not-so- healthy breakfast or dessert everyday. Or the sit down on the couch to watch TV while eating dinner that turns into a 3 hour TV session. Or the two glasses of wine with dinner. Or that drive thru treat at your local coffee shop...every day. Track a typical day, write it all down.

Take note of the daily habits that are helping you move toward your goal, and the ones keeping you from moving forward.

Then begin to eliminate or reduce the unhelpful ones.

4. START SMALL AND ANCHOR THE NEW HABIT.

Start with a 30-second habit that moves you toward your new habit. For example, if part of your new fitness routine includes a run or walk each day, start with the simple act of putting on your sneakers. Not an insurmountable task. But most likely that lack of desire to go for your 30 minute walk won’t be as strong once your shoes are on.

To make that 30-second habit more likely to happen, you can cement it into your day by connecting it (or anchoring it) to an existing daily activity. Choose one that you already do daily around the time you want to start doing the new habit. For example, let’s say every morning after breakfast you brush your teeth. And you would like to start taking your daily walk in the morning every day. So to anchor this habit to your 30-second starter habit, you would simply put your sneakers on right after you brush

your teeth. Then off you go for a brisk walk with fresh breath.

5. DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS.

Your story is different from everyone else. Don’t compare your results to someone on social media, in the latest magazine, or on TV. Your journey includes so many other elements than what you are seeing in someone else’s after picture. You must focus on your path and continue to be patient and consistent as you move toward your goal.

6. ASK FOR HELP.

Some perceive asking for help as a sign of weakness. But successful fitness resolutions do not come naturally to everyone. Look at asking for help as a sign of determination to make things better and achieve your goal.

Help can come in many forms: it can be joining a Facebook support group or working one-on- one with a fitness coach.

Help normally comes with a better plan, accountability, and support, which will increase your chances of success.

7. BE KIND AND FORGIVING TO YOURSELF.

It is not easy to start a new healthy habit or routine. Part of the process is failing, so you can identify what doesn’t work for you and then adapt the plan to better fit you and your life. Remember when you have a misstep, or something doesn’t quite work the way you thought it would...you must be forgiving and supportive of yourself.

Speak to yourself the same way you would talk to a close friend trying to achieve this same goal. Keep in mind that perfect is unattainable...strive for progress instead.

Don’t let a setback cause you to give up.

Use it as an opportunity to make a better plan and keep moving forward. As always, if you have additional questions regarding this month’s article or have a topic you would like to see covered in future articles; please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email.

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ART BEAT From Just a Scrap

Kevin Artzner from Coastal Woodworking creates unique shabby-chic designs STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

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f you take a stroll around most department stores today, you will see a lot of vintage inspired furnishings and furniture that looks repurposed and salvage rescued. From Shabby Chic to Farmhouse style, the design trends are all about chippy paint and reclaimed barn board signs. Although the style is supposed to look like you got the furniture from your grandparents’ farmhouse, you have to really search for original items that are not mass-produced. But fortunately, we have a woodcraft artist in town who creates one of a kind specialty furniture and other unique wood crafted items.

If you take a stroll around most department stores today, you will see a lot of vintage inspired furnishings and furniture that looks repurposed and salvage rescued. From Shabby Chic to Farmhouse style, the design trends are all about chippy paint and reclaimed barn board signs.

Although the style is supposed to look like you got the furniture from your grandparents’ farmhouse, you have to really search for original items that are not mass-produced. But fortunately, we have a woodcraft artist in town who creates one-of-akind specialty furniture and other unique wood crafted items.

Kevin Artzner, the owner and artist of Coastal Woodworking in Southport, has been making furniture for the most part of his life starting as a child. “My dad was a woodworking hobbyist and I grew-up

watching and helping him in the shop.

I guess it is hard to say when I actually started because I always remember doing it,” he said. “At a young age I would take scrap wood and just make things like stepstools or signs as gifts. I have always enjoyed making things and using my imagination. I try to take on projects that will have a new challenge or learning opportunity whenever possible to keep growing.

Woodworking is one of those crafts that builds up layer by layer,” he said. “Most projects have the same basic steps in some form or another but when something new is required, that is when I like it the most.”

You could say that woodworking is in his blood. As a native of North Carolina, Artzner had the opportunity to be around the furniture industry from a young age. “I grew up in Kernersville, NC, which was one town over from High Point, NC and the Furniture Capital of America. With such a major industry in the area, it was normal to take woodshop from the 7th grade all the way through graduation as a way of preparing students for a future trade. I did just that,” he said. “After graduation, I went on to get a degree in Marketing and then entered the corporate world working in product development and marketing.

First for a paint and finishes company, then a hardware company, next a power tool company before finally entering the furniture industry.”

Having spent most of his career in a corporate setting, Artzner appreciates how woodworking takes his mind off of daily work stress. “After a day in the office and

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ART BEAT meetings, it just felt nice to make something with my hands and give my mind a break,” he explains. “Currently I am the General Manager for an e-commerce site and I do my woodworking after hours and on the weekend. I like the balance it provides me between a career and still having time to pursue woodworking.”

Architecture and home design are where Artzner finds his greatest inspiration for new work. “I like to look at a room that catches my eye and then incorporate those elements into my design. It could be a grand entrance with arched doorways and pillars that inspires me. Not everyone can afford that level of detail in their home, but a piece of furniture can have similar elements and offer the same level of interest for far less money,” he said. “I would say the majority of my projects start with an inspiration piece or very basic concept. A great example would be a tool chest table I built a few years back. While at Seaglass Salvage Market in Leland, NC I came across a rusty tool chest with drawers. I loved the look and age it had but I knew it had so much more potential and life in it,” he explained. “Like most projects, I just

started with an idea in my head and no real plans were drawn-up. I like to get started and let the materials drive the build.”

From classic farmhouse tables to rustic and repurposed shaving brush handles, Artzners’ work is creative and fresh. I especially admire how he can incorporate the beach style with his use of color and textures, and then switch into making solid and classic heirloom furniture designs. “My

favorite project is my sawhorse table,” he said. “This was a design I had originally come up with while in the furniture industry but at the time it did not fit within our product offering. I had wanted to build one for years but did not have a need in my own home. So when I started selling to the public, it was one of the first things I created. It continues to be my most requested build from customers.”

“I would suggest that anyone looking to start woodworking invest in the right tools. I think most woodworkers are probably better than their tools allow them to be. This does not mean you need to go out and buy everything they offer at the home center, but instead try to think about what you want to make and what tools are needed,” said Artzner. “My bandsaw is the same model as my dad’s, a 1970’s Craftsman with 40 years of parts and accessories available. Every time I stand in front of it is a reminder of my past and how it connects me with who I am today.”

You can see Artzners’ work at Northrop Mall in Southport and Seaglass Salvage Market in Leland where you can talk to Artzner one on one about his work.

Find him on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest: @coastalwoodworking Website: coastalwoodworkingnc.com, email at kevin@coastalwoodworkingnc. com Phone: 910-477-1330. He also welcomes commissions and work for retail stores.

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SPOTTINGS

Above: The Southport Yacht Club inducted new 2019 officers at the Annual Meeting January 12th. L to R: Steve Karch, Sandy Gibson, Susan Delaney, Dennis Farr, Scott Caseman, Bill Howell, Chris Webster & Bob Menches.

Left: Sam Johnston receives recognition for his term as Commodore, presented by Chris Webster.

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for LaPolena Bed & Breakfast located at 201 River Drive in Southport. There was a fantastic turnout from the community at their Open House on January 17th.

Workshop with Daniel Nelson “Glow Like the Masters” February 25, 26, 27, 2019

Daniel Nelson will demonstrate how he uses oils over acrylics in a totally unique approach. He will discuss composition and color while keeping your work loose and fresh.

All skill levels are welcome. Painting will be in acrylics with a thin layer of oils over the top. Supply list sent to participants.

Workshop hours – 9 am to 4 pm with 1 hr. lunch break For more information contact Jan Boland at janboland19@gmail.com or 910-253-3101.

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SPOTTINGS

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Novant Health Surgical Associates relocates Southport office. Novant Health Surgical Associates located at 1456 Howe St. in Southport has relocated to the Dosher Memorial Hospital campus at 819 N. Atlantic Ave. in Southport. Novant Health Surgical Associates will continue to see patients at clinic locations in Bolivia, Carolina Shores and Leland.

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CALENDAR FEB 5

FEB 14

FEB 9

SCORE

Panel Discussion at the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Feb 5th 10AM - 11AM, 4433 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461 Open to all Chamber members and non-members, Cost: Free of charge Topic: How To Sell Your Products/Services.

FEB 5

BRUNSWICK CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE Lori Sanderlin, manager of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, will lead the roundtable discussion at Hatch Auditorium, 100 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach.

FEB 7

DOSHER HOSPITAL

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

U.S. COAST GUARD

Auxiliary Flotilla Boating Course This eight-hour class meets State of NC requirements, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center.

FEB 16

FEB 11

Seamanship class, This 14-class course is for novice and experienced boaters on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Classes are from 7-9 p.m. at the Brunswick EMS building in Shallotte, 40 Naber Drive. Check www.

Flotilla10-05.org for more details or to register.

SOUTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY DISCUSSION Historical Society member Liz Fuller will lead a discussion on Harry Hayden and the Wilmington Rebellion of 1898, 10:30 a.m. at Harper Library, 109 W. Moore Street in Southport.

Handcrafted Pottery

Coffee just tastes better in a hand-made mug

Volunteers needed to work at water stations, direct runners and cheer them on! Volunteers earn a free t-shirt. Call Oak Island Parks and Recreation at (910) 2785518 for more information.

FEB. 16

A PERFECT KNIGHT

Mother/Son Date Night, The7th Annual ‘Perfect Knight’ boys in K-5th grades and their female companion. Tickets sale until Feb 12 at $20.00 per couple, $5.00 additional boy. Contact Teagan Perry Hall, tmacklin@cityofbsl.org

CHURCH DEDICATION

FEB 19

MARITIME LECTURES

RUN OAK ISLAND

BOATING SKILLS

FEB 12

Foundation’s Heart to Heart This event features a silent auction and supports the Dosher Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehab Department and the Give Healthy Campaign sponsored by the Brunswick Wellness Coalition. Doors open 4:30 p.m. at the St. James Community Center. Program begins at 5 p.m. Call 910-457-3850 for tickets or buy them online at www.dosher.org/

one night only, 7:30 p.m. at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Rd SE, Southport. See www.brunswicklittletheatre.com for ticket details.

Open House from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. In addition, a Worship Service of Celebration will be held Sun.,Feb. 17 at 11:00 am. 1025 East Moore St. at the corner of Stuart Ave. in Southport.

New Ministry Center at Southport Presbyterian Church Sat., Feb. 16 at 3:30 pm, followed by a Community

Third Thursday NC Maritime Museum at Southport , Third Tuesday lectures

are geared to anyone 16 and older. Lectures are free, donations are always accepted, Registration is required. The lecture at 7 p.m. at the Southport Community Building,. 223 E. Bay Street. Call (910) 4775151 for more information.

FEB 22

HOMESCHOOL

Friday at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport , Topics covered include lighthouses and lightships, maritime tragedies, sea life, colonial times, the Civil War, slavery, and Native Americans, among others.

Call (910) 477-5153 or email katy.menne@ ncdcr.gov for details.

Please visit the businesses on Long Beach Road and Oak Island.

And if you live on the island, please come off the island and shop like you did before.

We must band together and support each other.

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CALENDAR FEB 22

DIAMONDS AND DENIM BALL

The Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Inc.’s annual ball at the St. James Community Center, with hors d’ oeuvres, a Buffett dinner, silent and live auctions, and music from Black Water Rhythm & Blues Band. Proceeds benefit Brunswick County Computer 4 kids, Brunswick Novant Medical Foundation and Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue. Check http://www.sheriffscharity.com for more information.

FEB 23

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Used Book Sale - Monthly book sale at Southport Realty, 727 N. Howe St., 9 a.m. to noon.

FEB 25-27

WORKSHOP WITH DANIEL NELSON

“Glow Like the Masters” at Franklin Square Gallery, for more info: janboland19@gmail.com or 910-253-3101.

Cost of Workshop – $350 please make checks payable to AAS

FEB 25-MAR16

ART SHOW

The Associated Artists of Southport Presents the 2019 Spring Art Show, February 25 – March 16, 2019, The annual Spring Art Show will open in conjunction with the 2019 Spring opening of Franklin Square Gallery.

MARCH 1

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK

Stroll among the downtown art galleries in Southport from 5-7 p.m. at participating galleries.

MARCH 2

SENSORY SATURDAY AT THE NC MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT

The first Saturday of every month is Sensory Saturday, when museum patrons can enjoy dimmed lights, no audio and an overall quieter experience.

MARCH 5

BRUNSWICK CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE MEETING

The Brunswick Civil War Roundtable meets the first Tuesday go the month, 7 p.m. at Hatch Auditorium at the Baptist Assembly, 100 Caswell Beach Road.

MARCH 9

counter, including real estate transactions, estates, family law, etc. Thursdays from 4:30-7 p.m. Feb 7 through March 27 Brunswick Community College.

MARCH 1

MARDI GRAS

by the Sea Parade & Festival, Activities include a parade, pet costume contest, car show, live entertainment, kids activities, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and more. The parade begins at 1 p.m. at SE 63rd Street. Check www.oakislandnc.com, Parks and Recreation Department, for a full schedule.

Ongoing Events

Meet at the Old Jail Annex on Rhett Street for Southport’s monthly cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to bring their energy and good intentions; tools will be provided. Call 612202-8541 for more information or to be placed on the Southport Beautification Committee’s email notification list.

MUSIC

COMMUNITY

FEB 10

MEDITATION

Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Dr., 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. This free session is aimed at bringing participants a sense of self awareness and inner calm.

LAW FOR LAYMEN

THIS IS OUR TOWN CLEANUP

Plain language exploration of law topics most people can expect to en-

The Kennedys, American folk-rock duo. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this 7:30 p.m. show, from Listen Up Brunswick County.

TIKI TAVERN

Check https://www.facebook.com/ tikitavernsouthport/ for specials and events, 108 E. 8th Street.

DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION REMODEL - CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS Take advantage of our Winter Special and have the new kitchen you’ve been dreaming about!

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CALENDAR THE LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

Check https://www.facebook.com/ LazyTurtleBarandGrill/ for specials and events., 601 E. Oaken Drive.

CHECK SIX BREWERY

Trivia Night Feb. 7 & 21 at 7:30 p.m., Karaoke every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Visit checksixbeer.com for special events!

5130 Southport-Supply Rd., Southport

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

New name, same great Irish pub!

Check the Pub’s Facebook page for events and daily specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport

FISHY FISHY CAFÉ

Check Facebook for specials and live music schedule, 106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport.

WINE & DRINK

DOC MERIDIAN

Wine tastings weekly and live music, 305 North Howe Street, Southport.

Check Facebook for more details.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

Thursdays, from 5-7 p.m., wine tastings, 602-A N. Howe Street, Southport

GRAPE & ALE

Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try - stop in for tastings!

Check www.thegrapeandale.com for more information, 8521 E. Oak Island Dr.

SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING & TAPROOM Wine tastings and craft beers, 105 A Howes Street, Southport. Open Mic Night every Tuesday 6-8 p.m. “Finally Friday,” a special wine or beer tasting featuring light food, 4-6 p.m. every Friday, $8 per person.

THE WINE RACK

LIFELONG LEARNERS

Harper Library, 109 West Moore Street Southport - Join us every Wednesday 10am-11, and Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Monthly Book Sales, @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm, Southport Realty, 727 N. Howe Street, 9:00 a.m. – 12 pm

BINGO!

MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS EACH MONTH, Oak Island VFW Bingo , 103 SE 50th Street , Oak Island 6:30pm to 10:30pm, call (910) 278-9978.

CLEAN UP OUR TOWN!

Free weekly wine tasting- join us every Friday from 5:30-8:00 pm, Live music, food trucks and more! Check our Facebook page! or 910-457-5147 Corner of Howe & Brown Street,

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COMMUNITY

“It’s our town – let’s clean it up!”

Join your Southport neighbors in regular cleanups on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am – noon. Meet at the old jail annex at the corner of Rhett and Nash streets at 9am. Please call 612.202.8541 for more information and to get on the Southport Beautification Committee’s email notification list.

July 4th Festival If you have wondered about the festival and how it all comes together, we invite you to become part of the hard- working patriotic team! Meetings are held once a month, the first Monday of each month beginning at 5:30 atthe Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce building on Long Beach Road. The festival a community event supported by the cities of Southport, Oak Island, Caswell Beach and the many generous sponsors who pledge support. The festival is a great tourism attraction with a strong economic impact for our community. The Chamber of Commerce acts as the administrator of the event; however, the 4 th of July Festival is its own entity and as such needs sponsors and volunteers. Volunteers are needed for various committees such as Finance, Logistics, and Events. Please send us an email at ( events@southport-oakisland.com ) or call us at 1-910-457-5578 for more information.

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REAL ESTATE

226 E. 11th Street, Southport JUST REDUCED! Delightful 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath house in the heart of Southport with lots of personality waiting for the right person to make it their own! Fantastic sized lot with shade trees and flowering bushes perfect for someone desiring a creative outlet.

This two story home offers 3 bedrooms with an additional downstairs bedroom that could also be an office. Windows in the eating area offer a nice amount of sunlight to the common areas. Take advantage of this opportunity to transform 226 E 11th to your dream home and be part of the Southport community! $189,900 • MLS #100121200 Call Sally Stidham, Southport Realty Inc., (910) 540-8320

308 E. Leonard Street, Southport Nestled among Oak Trees and Azaleas on the corner of Leonard St. and Herring Dr. sits this charming 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage. Built in 1950 this home has a story for the books. The home is just a few minutes away from the beaches of Oak Island and only a short stroll away from the Cape Fear River. The home has been tastefully updated on the exterior while keeping its historical charm on the inside. The interior of the home is equipped with built-in shelving and not 1 but 2 fireplaces. The home boasts a metal roof, large back deck, and an enclosed front porch. The property has a new HVAC system. $256,500 MLS #100110050 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 619-9655

716 Mallard Court, Bolivia JUST REDUCED! ENERGY STAR Custom Home! River Run Plantation – Custom quality, low country designed and built 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home located in wonderful community. The River Run Plantation subdivision has water frontage and access on the Lockwood Folly River. This home’s features

MARKETPLACE include Anderson windows, 1st floor master, hardwood floors in all common areas, ceramic tile in kitchen and baths, granite counters, stainless appliances, and wrap around porch with screened area. $359,000 • MLS #100131430 Call Fred Fiss, Southport Realty Inc., (910) 269-6901 111 NW 10th St, Oak Island, NC Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the west end. Fenced yard, outdoor shower, shed. Listed at $189,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Call Donna Atherton (910)515-6447 or Rodney Axsom (910)523-0568 5018 Lagan Court, Southport Cul-de-sac living at its finest! 3 bedroom, 2 bath– Rivermist is located just minutes from Historic Downtown Southport and is just a short drive to the beaches of Oak Island. The community has a massive clubhouse with a gym, tennis courts, playground, and lap pool. This lightly lived in home backs up to a pond and has ample outdoor entertainment area. The home has an open concept floor plan with hardwoods throughout. The Kitchen is equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting, and opens directly into the main living area. The home has an attached 2 car garage and a massive laundry room. The Master suite has trey ceilings and an attached bath with both a walk in shower and garden tub. $279,100 MLS #100115944 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 619-9655.

1014 Softwind Way, Southport The Hammocks at Southport combines excellent construction and location in one wonderful package. This is a truly custom 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home, with all the high-end finishes and details you would expect. Convenient to everything, including downtown, the waterfront, ferry, shops and restaurants.

Choose a home already completed or under construction, or choose one of 7 beautiful floor plans and customize to your own tastes. This plan is the Lighthouse, with 2210 SF of easy-flow, convenient living on the ground floor, & 390 SF bonus room. The kitchen overlooks the spacious living room with tray ceiling. The master bedroom is located just off the living room and features a walkin tiled shower and double vanities. Two remaining bedrooms share a hall bath.

Covered porches front & rear. Come see! $449,000 • MLS #100097053 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 232-6130, to view today!

2128 Maple Leaf Dr, Southport, NC Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a large master suite, trey ceiling, walkin closet, shower and double vanity.

Vaulted ceiling with open living area detailed finishes such as recessed lighting, crown molding, and hardwoods.

Wonderful location just off Robert Ruark Drive, convenient to everything!

Listed at $289,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call BJ Ellender for details at 910-477-3250

105 NE 78th Street, Oak Island Open living, dining and kitchen in this well maintained cottage with 2 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Large screened porch for enjoying morning coffee or lazy summer evenings. Home features wood floors throughout, tile in the bathrooms and a newer metal roof. Large kitchen is open to the living room for family gatherings. All this on a street with direct beach access and 1 1/2 lots. Listed at $250,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS(R) Call Donna Atherton at (910) 515-6447 for details

1000 Caswell Beach Road #703 First floor, oceanfront, furnished 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with a light airy feeling!

Freshly painted, carpet like new. Wraparound porches, hear the ocean from the master bedroom and the living area. Listed at $274,500 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS(R) Call BJ Ellender at (910) 477-3250 for details.

102 River Drive, Southport, NC Enjoy beautiful views of the Cape Fear River from this home, situated on over 1.25 AC and located a quick walk to all of downtown Southport. The property has a pier with dock and boat lift to make it easy for you to enjoy getting out on the water. Watch boat and ship traffic from the large windows in the living area and bedrooms. There’s also a den/flex space which would be great as an office or studio. The home has a covered porch area and an expansive open deck plus a screened porch, giving you lots of options for outdoor living. Unfinished basement is 676 square feet.

MLS# 100117719 • Offered at $1,199,000. Give Kay Jolliff of Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., Realtors a call 910-457-5258

5017 Lagan Court, Southport Beautiful, spacious home in serene Beautiful home on pond front setting in Rivermist, a popular neighborhood located between Southport and the Oak Island Beaches. There is lots of room for family or entertaining in the home.

Open concept featuring kitchen with with granite counters and breakfast area, plus a separate dining area. open to living area. Sunroom overlooks pond.

Also downstairs is a study or office and the master bedroom and a guest bedroom. There is loft space upstairs for an oversized bedroom or for flex space and an heated and cooled storage room.. There’s an oversized double garage with additional storage space and patio. Laundry room with utility sink. Come live the Southport lifestyle and enjoy the Rivermist amenities!

MLS# 100136355. Give Kay Jolliff of Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc. Realtors a call at 910-457-5258

253 Bonnet Way SE, Southport This is a beautiful, well maintained Bonnet Way townhome in a desirable Southport location. One level low maintenance living! Ride your bike to shops, restaurants, marina and waterfront. The home has a very practical split floor

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plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Open living dining area with fireplace opens to screened porch with tile flooring overlooks natural common area.

Dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and washer and dryer new in 2016 and kitchen sink and disposal were new in 2017. Fresh interior paint and beautiful hardwoods throughout living areas . Master bedroom has nice sized walk in closet and master bath has tub and separate shower .Quiet end unit. All this plus a garage! You won’t find a more affordable home of this quality in this price range in the Southport market!

Offered at $170,000 MLS#100142265.

Give Kay Jolliff of Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc. Realtors a call at 910-457-5258

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There is also a big screened porch in the back for more privacy. It’s just one block to the beach access walkway and four blocks to the waterway park. Updates include fresh paint and bathroom fixtures with walk in tile shower. New roof in 2013 and new compressor to HVAC in 2016. It’s just one block to the beach access walkway and four blocks to the waterway park. Come enjoy life on Oak Island -- miles and miles of beaches, golf, tennis, boat launches an picnic areas. Offered at $219,000 MLS#100144406. Give Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc., REALTORS, a call today at 910-523-0624

616 Clarendon Avenue, Southport Cute Cottage in town in Southport!

Walk or bike to everything from this cozy bungalow that features a classic rocking chair front porch, original wood flooring, private screened porch and a fenced back yard. Offered at $179,000 MLS#100118732 . Give Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc., REALTORS, a call today at 910-523-0624

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