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Director Cal Chiang Brings the Famous Film to the Stage

BY LISA P. STITES

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or two weekends this summer, the stage at Odell Williamson Auditorium will be taken over by an Ogre, a Donkey and many, many Fairy Tale Creatures as Brunswick Little Theatre presents Shrek the Musical.

Photo by Jeffrey Stites. Lead characters of Brunswick Little Theatre’s summer musical -- Shrek, Fiona, Dragon, Donkey and Farquaad. Brunswick Little Theatre’s production Shrek the Musical swamps the stage at Odell Williamson Auditorium on July 24-26 and July 31-August 2.

Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. on July 24, 25, and July 31 and August 1. Sunday matinee performances are July 26 and August 2 and 3 p.m. All shows will be at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Tickets are available from the Odell Williamson box office or through http://www.bccowa.com/.

Thanks to a hugely successful animated film, the story is familiar to many. Shrek is an ogre

living an unassuming life in his swamp, when a group of displaced Fairy Tale Creatures invades his space. To help them return to their homes, or at least get them out of his swamp, Shrek agrees to help Lord Farquaad, would-be ruler of Duloc, find a Princess to marry. Along the way, he’ll make friends with Donkey, a talkative and hilarious sidekick for the story’s hero. They fight off a dragon and rescue Princess Fiona from a tower; she was cursed at birth and must have

her true love’s kiss to break it. In the end, it’s Shrek and Fiona who find true love in each other, and everyone but Lord Farquaad lives happily ever after. The musical is much more than just a fairy tale, though. “The show is very well written, and it appeals to mass audiences of all ages,” Shrek Director Cal Chiang said. “It tells a story but there is also a message delivered.”

Paul Homick plays Lord Farquaad, one of the lead characters in the show. Homick said the show is full of life and energy. But it also has undertones of tolerance and unconditional love.

“There is a very strong message of accepting people for who they are as well, which gives this show a deeper meaning for all walks of life,” he said.

Homick is just one of several actors in the show who will be sharing the theater experience with family this summer.

It’s a family affair In the summer, school is out and families have more time to spend together. For these theater families, that means dozens of rehearsals, costume fittings, making props, and learning how to change actresses from one costume into another in 30 seconds flat. This year, Brunswick Little Theatre’s summer show is full of families.

Adrian and Jen Iapalucci will be on stage with their son Max. Jen’s sister Elie Erickson is also in the cast, and their mother Anne Richmond is helping with costumes. Also in the cast are

siblings Lyla and Spencer Ballantine and mother and son Melissa and Brady Warren. Dan Gedman is in the role of Donkey, and daughter Kat is in the ensemble. Natalie and Gina Flow play various characters in the cast, while their father Shain is building the sets. Homick’s wife Allison plans to help out backstage and their 11-yearold son Gabriel is one of the children in the ensemble; Gabriel also appears as Little Shrek in the musical’s opening number.

Chiang said that’s one of the best parts of doing a musical. “It draws in the community, be they family or friends,” he said. “It’s something to share, which I think is very important.”

Ten-year-old Max Iapalucci has appeared on stage with his family several times, and he’s also started performing in theater groups in Wilmington. But he is glad to be in another Brunswick Little Theatre (BLT) show with his parents.

“It’s fun that we all get to be in a show together, and it’s something we can talk about.

And my parents don’t have to sit around and wait for me when I’m at rehearsals,” he said.

This will be the third time Homick and his son are performing together, and he said he loves the experience of working with his son.

“It is an honorable experience and humbling, being able to share something I love with the people I love. I look forward to watching Gabriel grow with his talent. He watches me from the wings in every production for every show and it makes me so proud,” he said. During rehearsals, Gabriel often tries to fill in with his father’s dialogue if he’s not available.

Homick works fulltime as a paramedic and is also a certified firefighter. Juggling work, family and rehearsal schedules can be difficult. At one rehearsal, Homick came straight from work and literally ran in mid-scene, right into the middle of the group and his dialogue. But the theatre seems to be a part of life for this family. Both parents have worked as characters for Walt Disney World in Florida; Paul also worked in productions at Universal Studios. Gabriel is following in his parents’ footsteps and has already appeared in stage productions at Thalian Hall in Wilmington.

A cast of 38, plus costume changes, equals 167 costumes. Many of the ensemble actors in Shrek play more than one role. Ryleigh Ingram is Young Fiona and also the Ugly Duckling. Max Iapalucci is Tweedle Dum and Grumpy. And his mother, Jen Iapalucci will be in two trios -- the Three Little Pigs and Three Blind Mice. She’s also in charge of costumes. With 38 actors in the cast and several of them having multiple roles, this is no small task. In fact, she’ll need 167 costumes for the whole show.

Iapalucci has been hard at work for a couple months. She ordered fur for Donkey’s costume but wasn’t satisfied with how it looked so it became part of the rats’ costumes instead. Some items, such as Go-Go boots for the Blind Mice, were used in previous BLT performances. The Wicked Witch’s dress and Little Red Riding Hood’s outfit from Into the Woods and Dorothy’s sepia gingham dress will all make an appearance in Shrek. Family, friends and any have donated some pieces, such as shirts and pants, and everyone involved with the show. Others,

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Photo by Lisa Sites. The full cast of Shrek practices a dance number with Paul Homick (back, center) as Lord Farquaad, the not-so-humble would-be ruler determined to rid Duloc of Fairy Tale Creatures and marry a Princess.

such as all the Duloc Citizens, are being made they don’t. Fiona just has to be in a green dress and Lord Farquaad has to have shoulder-length from scratch. black hair.

Two Saturdays in June, volunteers met at BLT “It would be like doing the Wizard of Oz, and to work on sewing projects such as the Duloc Citizens costumes, which are appropriately uni- having Dorothy in something other than blue form as Lord Farquaad likes conformity. Volun- gingham,” she said.

But, Iapalucci said, there is more room for teers not so comfortable with a sewing machine creativity in costuming some of also helped by assembling rat the supporting roles, especially hats and other costume pieces. the animal-based characters.

Iapalucci solicited donations of “My kids were “For example, we have the old baseball hats and showed the Three Little Pigs in this show, and volunteers how to cut out pieces I’m not sitting here making three of fur to wrap the hats. Folding it into theater, so plush pig suits, but I am making just so after flipping it around the back of the hat “magically” creatthey dragged me costumes that will be recognizable as pigs,” she said. “For me, ed ears, Iapalucci demonstrated the costumes where I can let my on the first costume workday.

“You just ‘shooz’ it, like this,” into it kicking and imagination loose are the most fun.” she said as she expertly tucked screaming, I’m When she’s designing costhe fur into place. Pink pom-pom tumes, Iapalucci said she takes a noses, pieces of fishing line for lot of things into consideration. whiskers (eyes would be added learning all the In Shrek, there are 24 actors who later) and some pink spray paint to change from Villagers for the inside of the ears and by way, and learned have to Fairy Tale Creatures, many the end of the afternoon, there of which involve multiple laywere more than 30 rat hats ready a lot working with ers, wigs or hairpieces, specialty for tappers. shoes, tights, etc. They’ll all have Iapalucci does have a couple my mentor Paul to make that change while Shrek seamstresses helping out, but is on stage, singing a song that’s she has taken on a lot herself as well.

Bertelsen on Beauty been timed at slightly less than two minutes. Costume changes “The bulk of the work is being like these have to be factored done on my kitchen table, while and the Beast.” into all the designs. Maybe an acmy very patient family steps over tor can layer tights or other cospiles of fabric and gamely serve tume pieces. Maybe the actor is experienced as mannequins on occasion,” she said. and can handle a quick change without a lot Shrek is a hit Broadway show but was also a popular animated movie, which means the au- of help. Iapalucci said she uses a lot of elastic waists, and Velcro instead of buttons or stitchdience will expect the lead characters to look a certain way and would likely be disappointed if ing. She also tries to avoid zippers that can jam,

buttons or anything that involves a lot of buckles.

Once the costumes are finished though, the costume mistress’ job is not complete.

“Costumes require constant attention,” she said. “They tear, they lose buttons, they, let’s be honest, start to smell after the actors sweat in them for a couple of nights.”

A team of dressers will be backstage for all the shows, ready to make repairs and working to keep the dressing rooms organized. Besides being onstage for her own roles, Iapalucci will also keep tabs on how the costumes are holding up throughout the two weekends of performances.

“I will have a repair station for anything that has to be fixed on the fly, and I do anticipate leaving the theater every night during the run with an armful of items to be repaired and cleaned. It’s just the nature of the beast,” she said.

Making the stage into a swamp, and a town, and a tower Shain Flow has been in the construction business for 30 years. He got into theater and building sets when his daughters, Natalie and Gina, started performing.

“My kids were into theater, so they dragged me into it kicking and screaming,” he said. But since they drug him into it, he has been enjoying the experience. This is his third show working with BLT, and he said that he is continually learning, which is one of the theater group’s missions.

“I’m learning all the way,” he said. “I learned a lot working with my mentor Paul Bertelsen on Beauty and the Beast.”

As BLT does with costumes and props, Flow tries to repurpose set pieces, lumber and hardware used for other productions. The tree from Into the Woods was used again in the Let’s

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“We try to use all the foundations for sets in other shows and reconfigure them for another one, change them as needed. We’re a frugal bunch,” Flow said.

Flow said for this show, he’s really a set builder, or carpenter, not the set designer. Chiang gave him sketches for the sets, he explained.

He’s been working on set pieces in the carport under his house, and will move pieces to BLT as that space gets crowded. He said building the sets has been taking pretty much “all his spare time” for three months.

Approximately a week before the show, volunteers will move all the set pieces into the Odell Williamson Auditorium and put them together. Ginger Hedbloom will serve as set decorator and will come up with the color schemes to fit the show’s general look and theme, and dress up the set, all of which Flow calls the hard part.

“I don’t do the hard part. I do what comes easily,” Flow said.

It’s not a musical without the orchestra pit Besides the actors on stage, the director, stage manager, stagehands and everyone else working backstage, this show must also have musicians. Musical Director Michael Stringer brings decades of experience to the show, in performance and in musical theater. This will be his eleventh show with BLT, with his repertoire including Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, Music Man, among others. He’s also played in the orchestra pit for the theater for shows such as the 1940s Radio Show and Fiddler on the Roof. Eight musicians will provide the background for this story, playing piano, flute, French horn, trombone, bass, drums, synthesizer and guitar, which is featured prominently in the score. Stringer will play the alto sax himself.

Stringer also plays with and sometimes conducts the Brunswick Concert Band, which is a task completely different from serving as musical director for a stage show.

“With the concert band the only element involved is the music, whereas with musical theater, everything revolves around the staging,” he said. Stringer works with the cast from the very first rehearsal. It’s critical that he knows the timing of the dialogue, the blocking (directions for actors’ movements onstage and their entrances and exits) and the dances. He often

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Photo by Lisa Stites There are several families with more than one member in the cast or on the crew. In this picture there are eight actors who are related to each other, actors in another part of the scene or to someone working backstage or in the orchestra pit. rewrites portions of the music, removing or adding to sections as needed to fit what will be happening on the stage. And then he’ll have to do that again when rehearsals move into the venue, because the size of the space affects the timing of everything. Rehearsals have mostly been held at the space BLT is leasing on River Road, just outside Southport, a much smaller space than the stage at Odell Williamson Auditorium.

Stringer added that while the musicians are reading their music, the actors are not.

“In performance, you have many more variables to contend with. Sometimes lights don’t come up, props malfunction, someone forgets a line or a cue – all this has to be dealt with on the fly – hopefully without anyone noticing.”

The pit usually begins rehearsing soon after the cast starts, though the two groups won’t get together until shortly before the performances. There are times when Stringer really needed to be in two places at once though. Thanks to modern technology and the fact that BLT now has its own place, he could do just that.

On some nights, Stringer worked with the musicians in one of the separate classroom buildings. Meanwhile, the cast practiced in the main theater building across the sidewalk, singing and dancing to a track previously recorded by Stringer and rehearsal pianist Lynette Nobles.

And how will they blend what they’ve been learning and working on separately for months?

“Rehearse, rehearse and rehearse some more,” Stringer said. It’s similar to Chiang’s explanation of how the cast learns all of the dialogue, lyrics and dance moves.

That was great. Let’s do it again.

As they started the rehearsal schedule in earnest, the cast quickly figured out that hearing Chiang say “that’s great” doesn’t mean they wouldn’t be taking it from the top one, or six, more times. “I often tell them to do it one more

time, again, again, again, again…” he said.

Chiang has been dancing for more than 50 years. At one point in his life, he thought about dancing on stage professionally, but he realized he did not like to do the same thing over and over again. He got into education, and realized he really enjoyed teaching dance and theater.

His theater background is broad, ranging from working with students of all ages to doing cabaret shows in New York City. He and wife Marty moved to St. James two years ago, and this is his first production with BLT. “It’s been a fantastic collaboration, working with this cast and being part of the new space,” Chiang said. “Theater has always been therapy for me. I really feel it’s a place where you can be as creative as you want to be.”

Chiang has directed Shrek before, working with a group of high school and college students in New York during a summer. So it’s not the first time he’s taught these dance moves or worked with this script and score.

There are a number of ensemble numbers, with the cast performing as Fairy Tale Creatures or Duloc Citizens. Some will have their own dance number within an ensemble while others will tap dance across stage as rats, following the Pied Piper. Some actors will be Duloc Guards while still others appear onstage as Knights.

The dancing involves moving feet and hands, sometimes at the same time; all while singing and making the appropriate facial expressions.

Chiang said it’s been wonderful working with this cast. “There’s a lot of talent here. They’re very supportive of each other.” Chiang is excited to continue refining the show until it opens July 24, when he hopes to share all the cast’s hard work with a large audience.

“I think it’s a great show. It’s funny, it’s touching, it’s silly,” Chiang said. “And who knew fairy tale creatures could dance?”✪

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When it comes to alcohol, don’t indulge and drive, or you may end up leaving with a DWI (Driving While Impaired – this includes alcohol and other substances).

Each year thousands of visitors come to our area for vacation, a long weekend, or a day trip to the beach. Unfortunately, every year a few of our visitors go home with a DWI. In fact, 2600 out of state DWI convictions occurred in North Carolina in 2013 (most recent statistic available by NC DWI Services). A DWI can cost up to $10,000. Imagine the things you could do on vacation with that sum! The average attorney fee for a DWI is $1,500 to $2,500 but can range as high as $10,000. You can also expect to pay higher auto insurance premiums for up to five years. Your premium may not drop to rock bottom following the three year mark of a DWI conviction and it’s possible to see an increase upon notice of the 30 day revocation.

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You can be charged with a DWI if you drink and drive on a golf cart, bicycle, tractor, 4-wheeler, or scooter. To be safe, don’t drink and then drive anything that has wheels.

Know the standard serving sizes for alcoholic beverages and what that looks like in a glass: 12 oz. Beer, 5 oz. Wine, one Shot of 80 proof Liquor, or 1 oz. of 100 proof. (Be careful of craft beers with higher alcohol content.) If a bartender “hooks you up”, you may be having two or three servings in a glass instead of one.

Two standard drinks (using the measurements above) with dinner could put a 120 lb. woman over the BAC limit.

One Long Island Iced Tea could contain Patrolman Kevin Long works hard to keep the streets safe during vacation season. Photo by Rachael Van Noordt five shots of alcohol and put a 240 lb. man over the limit. lose the privilege to operate a motor vehifind yourself charged with a DWI, contact Wait 45 minutes to an hour for each an attorney as soon as possible to discuss cle in North Carolina for at least one year. standard drink consumed before driving. all of your rights and options. You may be If a motorist has the need to drive in North It would be advisable for a person to wait eligible for reinstatement of your driving Carolina during that year, he or she should approximately four to five hours after con- privileges within a few days.”—Mr. Mark consult an attorney to see if a limited drivsuming one Long Island Iced Tea! ing privilege is an option. Finally, most Bachara, Attorney, Bachara & Essey, Oak You can experience an increase in im- Island, NC states are members of the Driver License pairment due to body fluid (those with Compact meaning one’s home state may “Southport and Oak Island has been less body fluid usually become more im- blessed with numerous navigable waterrevoke an individual’s license based upon paired than those with more body fluid), ways and there is nothing more enjoyable his or her North Carolina conviction. Thus, with some medications/drugs, being tired than being outside and experiencing all one will need to consult an attorney back or sick, or having an home in addition to the attorney retained that this area has empty stomach. to handle the North Carolina criminal DWI to offer. However, North Carolina Law Rick Parrotte, Attorney, North Carolina has A lot of visitors simply laws that strictly charge.“—Mr. Enforcement can and Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, does use checkpoints PLLC, Supply, NC. prohibit operating to check for impaired are unaware of some a boat, water skis, One final tip, if you are stopped at a DWI drivers. checkpoint or pulled over for suspicion of or surfing while imYou can get a DWI a DWI, it is NOT in your best interest to paired. These laws of the DWI laws on Bald Head Island refuse the breathalyzer in North Carolina. are definitely not as driving a golf cart.

Refusing has penalty consequences that well-known as the So, you know you and break them are almost impossible to avoid. First, in driving while imhave had too much most cases, you are automatically going to paired prohibitions, to drink - You have be charged with a Driving While Impaired. but nothing could unknowingly. made the right move Second, you will lose your license for one ruin a vacation faster and called a cab. It’s year for the refusal and then another year than being arrested hot outside, and you just want a little A/C and charged with one of these violations. following the conviction of a DWI. Third, while you wait for the cab. DON’T PUT Being charged with Boating While Imyou must attend a minimum of Short Term THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION! You can get paired can negatively affect your criminal (20 Hours) Substance Abuse Treatment a DWI, even if you are not driving, if you record and could in certain situations lead sessions and will not be eligible for the have the keys in the ignition and the car to jail time.”—H. Edward Geddings, Jr., education course Alcohol and Drug Eduis parked. cation Traffic School (ADETS).

Geddings & Kleva, PLLC, Oak Island, NC

HERE ARE COMMENTS FROM SOME OF OUR LEGAL EXPERTS:

“DWI laws in NC have become increasingly tough over the last several years.

Most people don’t realize that if they are charged with a DWI that their license privileges will be immediately suspended for the next 30 days, whether they are eventually found guilty or not. Being away from home without a valid license could put a serious damper on a vacation. Should you

Enjoy our beautiful beaches and all this “Out-of-state drivers who receive a area has to offer. If you decide to indulge DWI in North Carolina face duel concerns. a little, plan accordingly. Make taxi arFirst, a motorist charged with DWI faces rangements before you go or have your North Carolina’s severe criminal prosecubartender call for a cab. Whatever you tion and possible punishments. However, do, do not risk drinking and driving. Our an out-of-state driver charged with DWI law enforcement is dedicated to keeping in North Carolina also faces the collateral you and your family safe during this busy consequence involving the possible revoseason. cation of one’s privilege to drive in North A special thanks to Mr. Mark Bachara, Carolina and possibly one’s home state.

Mr. Ed Geddings, and Mr. Rick Parrotte for Subsequent to a DWI conviction involvtheir contributions to this article.✪ ing a BAC of .08 or more, he or she will www.SouthportMag.com / July 2015 / Southport Magazine 15

CURRENTS

Natural Remedies

coconut oil is slightly melted).

Apply a small amount with hands. If you use peppermint, wash your hands after you apply.

So you can enjoy your summer

BUG SPRAY FROM FRESH OR DRIED HERBS

BY RACHAEL VAN NOORDT Along with warmer weather comes numerous challenges. Mosquitoes, traffic, and sunburns are just a few. This season is full of hectic and relaxing events that ensure it won’t be boring. As a part-time resident of Asheville, finding natural remedies and substitutes is something that I thoroughly enjoy. To aid your summer experience, I have compiled a list of recipes that can be created from household items.

From bug spray to deodorant, these DIY projects will be fun to make and beneficial to use! Unfortunately, they may not help with the traffic.

30 SPF SUNSCREEN

1 Tbsp. beeswax granules/pastilles 1/4 cup shea butter 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 Tbsp. zinc oxide powder 1) Melt the oils and beeswax in a double boiler ( or a glass bowl sitting on top of a pot with boiling water) turned to a low simmer.

2) Add in the zinc oxide powder.

3) Thoroughly blend in the zinc oxide until there are no clumps, and whip the oils just a bit.

4) Pour into mason jars and store.

WHIPPED COCONUT OIL AND ALOE VERA LOTION

1 aloe vera leaf 1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil Essential oils of your choice (optional) 1) Scoop out the gel from a small aloe vera leaf and blend it.

2) Put the extra-virgin coconut oil in a bowl.

3) Add the blended aloe vera gel.

4) Whisk the mixture using an electric or hand whisker for 5 to 10 minutes until you get a fluffy, frosting-like consistency.

5) Optionally, add a few drops of essential oils like lavender and peppermint oils and whisk again.

6) Transfer your whipped coconut oil lotion into the glass container and store it in

Photo by Rachael Van Noordt

the refrigerator. It will last for several weeks.

Using aloe leaves 1) Place the leaves upright in a cup to let the dark yellow resin drain out. The resin contains latex, which can be slightly irritating to skin. It’s best to drain it out so it won’t get into your gel.

2) Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel off all of the skin on one side of the each leaf. This will leave a canoe-shape, half filled with gel.

3) Scoop the gel out with a spoon.

SHAVING CREAM

4 Tbsp. solid shea butter 3 Tbsp. coconut oil 2 Tbsp. sweet almond oil 10-12 drops pure lavender essential oil (optional) 1) Using a double boiler, (or a glass bowl over a pot of simmering hot water) add the shea butter and coconut oil and let them melt over the lowest heat setting, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat once completely melted.

2) Add almond oil and essential oils and stir to combine completely.

3) Transfer bowl to a fridge and let the mix harden. Remove from fridge and whip with an electric-mixer until the mixture is the consistency of frosting.

4) Let this sit on the counter for a couple minutes before transferring to an airtight container (a mason jar) for up to a month.

DEODORANT

1/2 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch 1/2 cup coconut oil 40 drops of tea tree or lavender essential oil 20 drops of one or a combination of lemon, orange, peppermint, or frankincense essential oils 1) Mix all the ingredients together and place in a jar (it is easier to mix when the

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1 cup distilled water 1 cup witch hazel or rubbing alcohol Dried herbs: peppermint, spearmint, citronella, lemongrass, or lavender (using at least one herb from the mint family is recommended).

1) Boil the water and add 3-4 Tbsp. of dried herbs in any combination from the above.

2) Mix well, cover, and let cool.

3) Strain herbs out and mix water with witch hazel or rubbing alcohol.

4) Store in a spray bottle in a cool place and use as needed.

BALM

40-50 drops of essential oils. You can use one kind of essential oil, or mix and match from the following: Rosemary, Citronella, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Mint, Lemongrass, Basil, Thyme 1 cup of your favorite carrier oil, such as coconut oil 1) Mix essential oil(s) into your carrier oil.

2) Store in a small glass jar or tub.

This can be dabbed lightly on wrists, inside the arm, behind the knees and around the ankles.

KEEPING MOSQUITOES AWAY

Choose a breezy location; any breeze above 1 Mph makes it difficult for them to fly.

Wear tightly woven clothing; avoid cotton. This will block their bites.

Dress in bright colors; these are less attractive to them.

Plant basil, lavender, peppermint, sage, and rosemary to act as natural repellants.

Avoid the mosquito peak during dusk.

INSECTICIDE

2 Tbsp. liquid soap 1 quart water 1 bulb of garlic 1 small onion 1 Tbsp. red cayenne pepper 1) Mince the onion and garlic and mix with the water.

2) Add the cayenne pepper and allow the solution to sit for 1 hour.

3) Add the soap and mix the solution well.

4) When the suds subside, strain the solution into a spray bottle. Refrigerate the solution with the spices for up to 2 weeks.

Sprinkle this mixture on plants or put it in a spray bottle to spray plants. Spray the natural bug killer directly onto insects.

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BIZ Q & A

Talefeathers

BY KRIS BEASLEY

Q: Tell us about Talefeathers. What type of store is it?

Q: What is your favorite thing about Talefeathers?

A: Talefeathers is a furniture boutique offering home decor, accessories and gifts.

However, our specialty is hand painted, custom upholstered, vintage furniture.

A: My absolute favorite thing about Talefeathers is our vintage furniture. I only select quality pieces (no prefabricated foreign stuff) and even try to take it a step further and make them “local” pieces— meaning NC/VA but definitely American made. Dixie, Thomasville, American of Martinsville, Bassett, Drexel—just to name a few.

Q: You have two locations, Raleigh and Southport. How did you choose these two towns? Are there differences between the two locations?

A: The two are night and day. Raleigh demands mostly Palm Beach and Hollywood Regency, Blue and White and a lot of Asian influenced pieces. Southport is a little more laid back. Cottage and coastal looks are our best sellers here. I chose these two towns because I live primarily in Raleigh but have a summer home here.

Raleigh is where my home is, Southport is where my heart lives.

Q: What inspired you to start Talefeathers?

A: I started off renting a small space and painting a few pieces a month. When I realized it wasn’t a passing phase and I wasn’t tiring of it, I decided to rent my own space and offer more than just painted furniture.

I love taking these dated pieces and turning them into works of art. Each one ends up being a one of a kind, custom piece.

When you buy a vintage piece from us, you know you are getting quality and originality. But even better, you are the ONLY one with it!

Q: What is something that might surprise people to know about Talefeathers?

Owner, Dondi Bolding

TALEFEATHERS 414 N HOWE ST, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 (910) 457-0011 HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CLOSED SUNDAY

A: Our name is a play on words. Normally, it is spelled Tailfeathers. However, our furniture has a history. We like to think each piece has its own Tale to tell.

my parents’ names Donald and Diana.I like to say I’m a “child of the 60s”.I should probably just leave it at that.

Q: Your first name, Dondi is quite unique. Is it a family name?

FUN QUESTIONS:

A: Ahhh, my name: It’s a combination of

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND: Lyle

FAVORITE FOOD: Ice Cream FAVORITE BOOK: To Kill A Mockingbird

Lovett (hands down….probably gonna be my 3rd husband ... HA!) FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL: Caribbean FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOUTHPORT: Too many to mention!! Quaint, beautiful, friendly.✪

Send us your Lighthouse Photos We will be choosing one for the cover of our August Issue email editor@southportmag.com for more information

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We are proud to announce that we are featured in Chefs of the Coast a new cookbook by John Bachelor.

Our Summer Menu has a number of old favorites and great new options including artisan sandwiches and salads, our indulgent Shrimp Pasta, melt in your mouth NC Bison sirloin tips, as good as any you find in New Orleans Low Country Gumbo and delectable Grilled Ribeye.

Check out our website for the full menu and extensive wine list. Also offering fine spirits for your favorite cocktail.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 5:00 pm - until 614 North Howe Street, Southport NC 28461 Phone: 910-454-4360 www.LiveOakCafeNC.com

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Our most ordered sandwich the Chicken Wrap - roasted chicken, pesto mayo, mozzarella, spinach, apple smoked bacon and roasted red peppers served warm.

• Great craft beer selection

Open Monday by Appointment Tues: 10:30 – 5:00 Wed: 10:30 – 5:00 Thurs: 12:00- 7:00 Fri: 10:30 – 5:00 Sat: 10:30 – 5:00 Sun: Closed

• Blackboard Specials • Homemade dressings and desserts • Delicious pizza with creative toppings options and Gluten Free 101 E Brown St, Southport (910) 457-5994

ISLAND SHRIMP

1 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 3/4 cup Stonewall Kitchen Curried Mango Grille Sauce 1 Tablespoon dark rum 3 Tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, gently torn Lime wedges Combine the Curried Mango Grille Sauce with the shrimp and marinate 2-6 hours. Thread shrimp on skewers. Grill on medium-hot grill 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is cooked but still tender.

Serve shrimp over rice with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

600C N. Howe Street • 910-454-4451 10 to 5 Monday - Saturday

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A Historical Landmark for 18years

uce d o r P m r Ridge Fa Locally, Nationally, & Internationally made gifts which Inspire & offer Unique Quality, while “giving back.”

Candy & Company Resort wear & Boutique ~ Exclusive lines, (910) 805-4027 hand-embroidered & embellished.

Open: Mon-Sat ~ 10am-5pm

(910) 805-4027 www.SignaScents.com

Locally made, Vegan & Organic Soaps and Body products for the whole family, with NO Chemicals or Preservatives!

Medicinal Salve for aches, Essential Oils for healing skin issues, NO Deet Bug Repellant, SPF30+ is safe for babies, Raw & Whipped Shea Butter Face moisturizers, & much more!

Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm • (904) 770-8570 curiozityart@gmail.com

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Open: Depends on weather.

Stand is by the road at The Village Shoppes entrance, Organic & non-organic Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and free-range eggs.

Bella Mae Cupcakes

(910) 795-2808 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-3pm

Earth to Fire Pottery Studio & Gallery

Open: Mon-Sat ~ 9am-4pm

www.bellamaecupcakes.com

Village General Store

Mon-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm

Gourmet Cupcakes, cakes, pies, truffles, cake pops, breads. Muffins and bagels.

Gluten free options & specialty coffees, iced teas and lemonades.

Carolina Manual Therapy Carolina A Candelaria MSPT NC Licensed Physical therapist Manual Physical Therapy and Aquatic Manual Therapy

1102 N. Howe Street, Building L Southport, NC 28461 Ph/fax (910) 278-6794 carolina@carolinamanualtherapy.com

Hand Crafted Jewelry (910) 508-6638

910.742.4045

The Best Hand Painted T-Shirts!

(336) 324-4801

Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Local Honey, Jams, Jellies, pickled eggs & asparagus, Glass-bottled drinks including Blenheim Gingerale, HOT! Country Ham & more!

The Mermaids’ Market Lots of unique treasures - furniture, home decor, reproduced and upcycled items for you and your home!

1102 North Howe Street • (910) 465-6591 www.themermaidsmarket.com

Mon-Sat • 10am-5pm (352) 562-2933 (914) 443-6965

Salvage at Heart turns salvage into art. We re-use, repurpose and recycle salvaged items to create new art & furniture. Stop in to see our creations or to ask about a custom art piece, sign, or furniture you might like.

Attend classes with top-notch artists or spend a few hours creating in our well-equipped space. Finished Pottery available for sale from multiple artists.

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910-363-5035 Smoked Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Brisket, hushpuppies, and homemade sides!

Open 7 days a week: 11am-8pm

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SAVOR

More Than a Great Hot Dog

Head on over to Yaupon Plaza for a bite of their famous dogs and much more

BY REBECCA JONES

W

hen you come over the old bridge and make a right onto the island, you’ll find Bob’s Dogs. Bob Kiser and his Wife Susie have created an inviting, casual stop for locals and visitors alike.

Like a lot of residents of Oak Island, Bob and Susie’s venture began in stages. They built their house on Oak Island in 2006, Susie worked at the NC Baptist Assembly and Bob traveled back and forth to the Mooresville, in the lake Norman area, where the couple owned and operated a 30 year custom trophy and engraving business. Once that business sold, the Kiser’s were ready for the next venture. Relying on his business experience, Bob first thought about a hot dog cart- and the idea “just grew”. Bob’s Dogs opened in April of 2010 which makes this their sixth summer season.

Bob’s Dogs hot dogs are a top quality -all Angus beef hot dog. How they are cooked, is “a trade secret”, smiles Bob. All toppings are fresh, made in house; there are the hot dog necessities, chili and slaw; other adventurous toppings include a homemade pimento cheese with jalapenos and a flavorful tropical mango salsa.

When asked which hot dog is the most popular? Bob says, hands down-”the OKI Dog”-topped with mustard, slaw, chili and onion. Another favorite is Bob’s signature dog, “the Surf &Turf”, a hot dog with grilled shrimp, mustard, slaw and Bob’s special Cocktail sauce made with a healthy dose of horseradish. Also popular is “The Titanic”- a foot long Nathan’s hot dog on a foot long Hoagie Bun- this is a true 12” foot long- “can you sink the Titanic?” asks the staff at Bob’s- and people do happily. There is picture proof posted on Bob’s Dogs Facebook page!

Other hot dog options include the “Cheese Dog in Paradise”,” the Parrot Dog”, “the Alligator Dog” or “the Bikini Dog”- a low-fat turkey dog; fun, catchy names that follow the “Jimmy Buffet - island” theme of the establishment.

Stuffed animal parrots, gifts given to the shop thru the years, are perched throughout the restaurant. One parrot, sits atop

sandwiches. “The OKI Hamburger” and “the Yaupon Hamburger” are both 1/3 lb. burgers. The Tropical Chicken Sandwich is grilled chicken with pineapple, and the Island Chicken Salad sandwich has homemade chicken salad on a Kaiser bun.

Do you like hot dogs but without the bun?

Bob serves a hot dog salad- romaine lettuce, purple cabbage, carrots, cheese, tomatoes and croutons with sliced hot dog and pineapple tidbits.

Bob’s Dogs also has something to quench the thirst or satisfy the sweet tooth. Fresh squeezed Lemonade or Orangeade, soft drink floats and ice cream cookies. A favorite are the homemade Macadamia nut cookies with key lime filling or the chocolate chip cookies with chocolate filling.

Bob’s Dogs, hamburgers and more, has been honored with a platinum Gold A Award from Trip Advisor. Bob confirms, “We work hard to please everybody, we do what we can...” And with summer crowds and July being National Hot Dog MonthBob and crew are ready!

Bob’s Dogs is open year round, summer hours 10:30-4:30 Sunday -Wednesday and 10:30-9:00 Thursday – Saturday✪

BOB’S DOGS

8903 EAST OAK ISLAND 910-278-3456 “SEE YOU AT THE BEACH” Bob and Susie Kiser (center) with their staff

a ship’s bell, with a sign asking customers to “ring bell, if you like our food”- Bob says, “the kids love it!” Nautical pictures, from local artist Sandi Cash line the walls, with vintage Jimmy Buffet posters, and floating buoys salvaged by Susie from a vacation in the Florida Keys. Bob’s Dogs has a definite beach feel. Outside seating can accommodate parties of two or larger groups. Shades block the sun and the inviting side yard has plants, potted flowers and picnic tables with grass umbrellas.

Bob’s Dogs also offers hamburgers and

WWW.BOBSDOGSOKI.COM AND ON FACEBOOK

(left) The Chubby Dog (Smoked sausage, mustard and kraut) and Cheesedog in Paradise and (right) Tropical Chicken Sandwich with a side salad.

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Monday thru Thursday in July turn it upside down with select ½ price apps starting at 5p.m.

"Appy Hour" from 5-6pm. • You must be seated by 5:45, Pricing applies to the selected appetizers only.

Seafood • Fresh Fish • Oysters • Beef • Chicken

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Come see why Underground Tuna won a Maggie Award!

New Wine List • Fresh Fish and Seafood • Dietary Requests Honored

Kid’s Menu • Homemade Desserts • Full Bar

Voted Best Bistro 2014 & Voted Best Restaurant 2008-2012 Season Chef Specials & Fresh Seafood (located in the Water Tower District)

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED

(910) 457-0801

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Your Neighborhood Pharmacy!

MEDICAID Patients Welcome!

Galloway-Sands Pharmacy

Call Us To Transfer Your RX Today!

“Faces you recognize, Service you count on, Advice You Trust!”

1513 N. Howe St. Suite 8 • Smithville Crossing • Behind the Wingate Inn

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Come See Ginger, Brooke & Charlotte!

Stop by and meet Kim Everhart our new Garden Center Manager.

She will help you with all your gardening needs.

Laura Brochure Organic Manicures & Pedicure

910-520-5606

Flowers • Vegetables • Herbs • and Much More Decorative Pots & Flags • Concrete Statues & Furniture

Irena Sedivy & Linda Lewis Facials, Skin Peels, Acne Care Eyelash Tinting & Extensions

919-906-0187

Ask Irena Irena's career in skin care spans 23 years in Europe and she has mastered many skin care techniques.

Special cupcakes for your beach vacation, custom flavors with edible decorations.

Q: How Often Should I Exfoliate?

Cupcakes • Birthday Cakes Cookies • Pies Cheddar Biscuits • Special Orders Wedding Cakes

A: We recommend exfoliating once a month, and if you will go to our website you can read why on our blog.

ComeFind Your Inner Artist

At Pescado Y Amor all you have to do is sign up, show up and sip up!

Your canvas, paints and brushes will be supplied. Local Artist Missy Ronquillo will help you create that night’s featured painting.

KIDS SUMMER CAMPS • ADULT SUMMER CAMPS CUSTOM GIFTS! LIVE EVENT PAINTS! ART CLASSES!!

8519 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island • (910) 632-3908 • www.pescadoyamor.com

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200 Country Club Dr. Suite E, Oak Island 910-512-8881 OPEN Wed-Sat 11am - 5pm

CHEERS Patriotic Cocktails

TRIPLEBERRY WINE SLUSH

Nothing says summer like thirst-quenching drinks by the pool or beach

Quick, easyand the perfect way to end any day!

Serves: 10 Ingredients: (2) 12 ounce bags frozen mixed fruit (We used raspberries, strawberries,and blueberries) 1 (750mL) bottle of your favorite red wine (we used a sweettable red wine) 2 cups ginger ale 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

BY RACHAEL VAN NOORDT AND JENNIFER BARNETT

“L

et music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees, Sweet Freedom’s song….” This is one of my favorite lyrics of America – My Country ‘tis of Thee. We don’t normally sing this verse. Patriotic songs tend to be stoic and proud, as they should be. However during a time when we are celebrating our freedom and liberty, I prefer to have fun! I like to celebrate “out loud” and with friends, to honor our troops and the price they pay for our Independence! It’s because of our military and military families that we are safe to express ourselves. With that in mind the staff here a Southport Magazine gathered a list of patriotic and very delicious cocktails to serve at your summer gatherings. (All of these can be converted to non-alcoholic if you like) Enjoy them and “Let freedom ring”!

Place all of the ingredients in a large blender (or make in half batches in a smallerblender). Blenduntil well combined.

Pourmixture into a large freezer friendly container and freeze for at least 6 hours.

Takeout of freezer and break up with an ice pick of fork. Spoon into wine glassesand enjoy!

ELECTRIC LEMONADE

Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger citron vodka 1/2 fluid ounce Blue Curacao 2 fluid ounces sour mix 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle of lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish Fill a Collins glass with ice. Pour in vodka, blue curacao and sour mix. Fill to the top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lemon wedge, and serve with straw.

THE SPARKLER SPARKLING WHITE PEACH SANGRIA THE CHERRY BOMB

Ingredients: Maraschino Cherries (or fresh cherries) Vodka White Chocolate melting chips Blue sugar Soak the cherries overnight in the Vodka.

Dry before proceeding. Dip in melted white chocolate half way up Dip the tip in blue sugar. Enjoy!

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 to 3white peaches, sliced 3/4 cup peach or apricot brandy 1 bottle moscato wine, chilled 1 liter peach seltzer water, such as Seagram’s Sparkling White Peach, chilled In a pitcher place 3/4 of the sliced peaches (saving some for garnish) and brandy. lightly muddle. Then add the Moscato and seltzer water. Stir with wooden spoon to mix. Pour into ice-filled glasses and top with a couple of fresh peach slices.

Ingredients: Lemon Lime Soda Pop Rocks – any red or blue flavor Blueberry flavored Vodka Fresh Strawberries Fresh Blueberries Grenadine (optional but I think it tastes better with it) Spread out 1 package of Pop Rocks (either blue or red works) on a plate. On a different plate pour some grenadine or simple syrup. Dip your glass first into the plate with syrup on it. Next dip your glass into the pop rocks – you will hear them start to pop, but don’t fret they will still pop in your mouth when you drink it! Stir all other ingredients in your glass carefully and enjoy!

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JULY 5: MONICA JANE & WES 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

JULY 17: CC MARTIN AUGUST 21: THE HIRED HANDS

JULY 9: G’TAR MIKE 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 10: “OLDSCOOL” 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Event Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department Pine Road (Boiling Springs Lakes), Southport, NC

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JULY 10: CC MARTIN JULY 11: DENNIS WALTON BAND JULY 18: CC MARTIN JULY 25: PARTY OF TWO AUGUST 1: LONGSHOT AUGUST 8: CC MARTIN AUGUST 15: DENNIS WALTON BAND AUGUST 21: CC MARTIN AUGUST 29: PARTY OF TWO Event Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department 4907 Fish Factory Rd SE Southport

City of Southport JULY 10: PARROT PARTY (Jimmy Buffet Tribute) 6:00pm AUGUST 14: ANNIE Starting at Dusk SEPT 4: PANTASTIC STEELE (Steel Drums) 6:00pm Garrison House off Davis St.

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AUG 8; DOS EDDIES, 8 p.m.

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JULY 12: DOS EDDIES 4 p.m. on the patio JULY 18: SGT. ROCK, 8 p.m.

JULY 19: PARTY OF TWO 4 p.m. on the patio JULY 25: BARSTOOL BANDITS 8 p.m.

JULY 26: CC MARTIN 4 p.m. on the patio AUG 1: PARTY OF TWO, 8 p.m.

JULY 16: HEATHER & DENNIS 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY17: HANK & LES 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

JULY 18: THE UNCLE HAIRY BAND JULY 23: REV 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 24: BROOKE MCBRIDE 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

AUG 15: RICK STRICKLAND AND LESA HUDSON, 8 p.m.

AUG 16: CHRISTINE MARTINEZ AND GUY PHILLIPS 4 p.m. on the patio AUG 22: CLETUS MCFARLAND, 8 p.m.

AUG 23: ROB MATTHEWS 4 p.m. on the patio AUG 29: LYNNE & THE WAVE 8 p.m.

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JULY 30: HANK & LES 6:00 10:00 p.m.

JULY 31: HEATHER & DENNIS 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

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AUGUST 6: G’TAR MIKE 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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AUGUST 8: THE DENNIS WALTON BAND 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

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Yacht Basin Eatery AUGUST 14: HANK & LES 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: OPEN MIKE WITH JEREMY TRUETT 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

AUGUST 15: THE UNCLE HAIRY BAND 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

JULY 3: MIKE JONES 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

AUGUST 20: MONICA 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

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AUGUST 21: THE DENNIS WALTON BAND 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

AUGUST 22: TWO OF A KIND 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

AUGUST 27: HEATHER & DENNIS 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

AUGUST 28: REV 6:30-10:30 AUGUST 29: “OLDSCOOL” 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

JULY 4: CHRISTINE MARTINEZ WITH GUY PHILLIPS & FRIENDS 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

JULY 4: CC MARTIN FULL BAND 9:00 p.m. - until

DENNIS WALTON BAND

JULY 5: PARKER LANIER 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

JULY 19: FREETIME REGGAE 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

JULY 10: REVEREND DIPPERMOUTH 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 24: ELLIOTT HUMPHREY 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 11: TROUBLE NO MORE 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 25: ALAN BEASLEY 7:00 10:00 p.m.

JULY 17: STONEY CREEK 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 26: PARKER LANIER 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

JULY 18: DAVE’S NOT HOME 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

JULY 31: BONNIE ALLEN BAND 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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AUGUST 8 CELL BLOCK 2 AUGUST 15: JOHN TOPPINGS AUGUST 22: BONNIE ALLYN BAND AUGUST 29: PLAN:B

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JULY 4TH: GENERATIONS LIVE 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the Waterfront stage

JULY 10: EBS BAND 6:30 p.m.

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SEPT 4: PANTASTIC STEELE (Steel Drums) 6:00pm.

Voices of Hope Tour - Featuring The Nelsons, The Anchormen & His Voice. With Special Guest - Wilmington Celebration Choir

JULY 15: WILLOWACKS JULY 31: DANIEL BOLING AUGUST 6: REBECCA LOEBE If anyone is interested in attending any of the above concerts by these singer/songwriters contact: Ken Perrin.

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The band also plays every Sunday morning at Generations Church in Southport, located at 4874 Long Beach Road (next to Surf Cinemas). Service times are Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30am.

JULY 24: SIGNAL FIRE 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 7: HIP POCKET BAND 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 14: THE LUCKY GIRLS 6:30 p.m.

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The Happiest Seaside Cottage

Three generations of fun-loving families makes this one of Southport’s favorite homes

BY KRIS BEASLEY

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his spring I went to a birthday party for a local loved one, Taylor Joliff. During the party, I happened to notice the earrings of the lady sitting beside me. I said, “Those are the coolest earrings!” and she replied, “Thank you. One of my dear friends, who is no longer with us, gave these to me and every time I wear them, I think of her.”

We continued to talk and she introduced me to her husband, David. The couple was David and Patsy Walker and throughout our conversation, I learned of David’s genuine love of Southport; a love that stemmed from his childhood memories at the Phillips/Aldridge Cottage on 312 W. West Street, a home that David and Patsy now own. And a home that Patsy had recently renovated. I told them about our monthly home feature in Southport Magazine and asked if they would be willing to allow us to feature their home.

They graciously agreed and we exchanged contact information.

I reached out to Patsy and we set a date to meet. She arranged for Marilyn Swain, David’s cousin, who lived in the cottage, to join us. David was unable to attend but he provided the following story about the house: The cottage was built in 1905 by Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Phillips had a brother

named Harry Aldridge, who lived with the Phillips in the cottage at one time. When the Phillips later moved to Wilmington, they sold the cottage to him. Harry married Miss Mamie (as I knew her) and they had a son named Harold. According to my father, Dan Walker (who grew up in Southport during the 1920s and 30s), Harry Aldridge was the town’s electrician and he was also very active as a fireman for Southport. Harry Aldridge had passed away before my memory began, but I remember his wife very well from the late 1950’s. Miss Mamie was a homemaker, a good cook who loved to bake, and she was fun loving. When my father was a teenager, he delivered groceries from Lancaster’s Grocery on Howe Street to 312 W. West Street on a regular basis. He said it was always a fun stop and there was always some kind of “foolishness” going on between Harry, Miss Mamie, their son Harold and whoever was visiting. He said one time Mr. Lancaster

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HOMESTYLE (my mother’s father, my grandfather) asked him why it was night leaving “presents” for us. I remember a coon dog taking so long to deliver groceries to that address. I’m not tied to the swing and howling in the middle of the night, sure what he told him at the time, but he told me that Miss a 5 foot live alligator on the front steps and tied to the Mamie always had something fresh baked for him to eat. porch railing and for Daddy’s 40th birthday; they buried However, she didn’t like “carry outs” and expected him to a metal pipe in the front yard, inserted a carpet roll and eat it in front of her, so he could tell her how good it was. set it on fire. When we came running out the house afFortunately, it was always good! ter hearing the fire siren, it looked like a giant birthday Harold went to Wake Forest candle burning and the entire College and served during fire department and half the World War II. He married a neighborhood was standlocal Southport girl, Victoria ing there and singing Happy Lancaster (my mother Jessie’s Birthday. Never a dull moolder sister) and they had one ment at 312 W. West Street! daughter, Marilyn (who gradWhile David did not live in uated from Southport High Southport, he explains how School in 1968) and now lives his connection to Southport in Wilmington with her husdeepened through the years: band John Allen Swain (also from Southport). Uncle HarI was born and raised in old worked for the county and Wilmington, but most of my became a Southport commurelatives (grandmother, aunts, nity leader in many ways. He Miss Vickie on her front porch uncles, cousins) on both sides served on the Southport Fire lived in Southport, so we visDepartment for most of his ited often. From a young age adult life and was the fire chief I remember Uncle Harold and for a number of years. He was Aunt Vickie living at 312 W. a Southport Alderman and is West Street with their daughcredited with being one of the ter, Marilyn (my age) and Miss main promoters of the NC 4th Mamie. The older folks I knew of July Festival in Southport at that time seemed very se(as we know it today). Aunt rious to me, but Miss Mamie Vickie worked for the Brunswas determined to have a little wick County Clerk of Courts fun along the way. I think her office which was in Southport fun-loving spirit rubbed off on for many years before it was Uncle Harold and Aunt Vickmoved to Bolivia and was also ie too! I can honestly say that very involved with community Uncle Harold and Aunt Vickie activities. Their home was alwere two of the most fun-lovways open to family, friends, Miss Mamie on her front stoop ing people I have met in my and visitors and was the place lifetime and they both had to be on July 4th. The upstairs a positive influence on me. I was often used as a meeting have a lot of wonderful memplace for the firemen and the ories of visiting Southport, this Southport garden club. home and the people who lived here. My wife and I are Harold and Victoria’s very happy that my cousin daughter, Marilyn Swain also Marilyn was willing to sell the wrote about some of her cottage to us and keep it in memories at 312 W. West the family.

Street: My wife and I decided to The garden club banremodel the cottage with a quet was held upstairs. They more open look. We also added a bedroom and bath, but moved the beds and furniture the beautiful coral color on the and set up a low table using outside was Aunt Vickie’s colplywood and cinder blocks Mr. Harry on his front stoop or. Soon after Aunt Vickie had and the ladies sat on cushions the cottage painted coral, I on the floor. My best friend and I were the servers that night. This was also the meet- drove right by and missed it completely. Most “Old Southing that broke up the garden club thanks to daddy and port” houses were painted white or had no paint at all (as a couple of his friends. Before the night was over, they seen in a lot of old pictures). My wife and I loved the color showed up (just a tad over indulged) with a child’s training and it reminded us of Key West, the Caribbean, vacation, potty in which they had emptied a beer and then put in fun and Aunt Vickie. When I asked Aunt Vickie how she a Baby Ruth (candy bar) for effect. These friends were al- decided on the color, she said, “Getting old is for the birds ways showing up at the house at all hours of the day and

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Chief Harold Aldridge, Grand Marshall of the NC 4th of July Parade

A tax bill from 1946

Original kitchen floors from 1905

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Patsy and David Walker

and I decided to brighten things up around here”! That she did in more ways than just the paint color.

Patsy never thought that she and David would ever live in the cottage. “We had no intentions of moving here. We would use it as a vacation place or rent it. And then the more I came, the more I was like I don’t want to rent this place out!”

David writes about how it has been since they moved into 312 W. West Street: My wife and I sold our house in Charlotte and moved in this cottage three years ago. We love it here! It feels like home and the fun-loving spirit that was sprinkled in this town by people like Miss Mamie, Uncle Harold, and Aunt Vickie lives on. I tell people living here is like being in a fraternity for mature adults high on life. Near the end of my father’s life, I took him for a ride around town and to lunch by the water (Mack’s Café to him). The house he was born in (in 1918) on Moore Street and the other three houses he lived in on Moore, Bay and Atlantic have all been remodeled and/ or restored. He said that day and I will never forget, “Southport is a wonderful and beautiful place to live”. My wife and I (and many others) agree with him.

play units and I said I would buy them,” she said. Several of the drawers have see-through Plexiglas that were once filled with dried pasta. Patsy traded it out for seashells to fit the coastal theme of the home.

Whenever Patsy was told she could not do something by the contractor, it would make her angry and she did not like to take no for an answer. She found that over time, she would eventually get her way or come up with a creative way to make it work.

When the upstairs was getting remodeled, some of the pipes had to be exposed on the ceiling below and Patsy did not like it. “So I just got out my sticky notes and placed them where I wanted it to be and there you go.”

To hide the exposed pipes, the dining area is now graced with beautiful architectural detail.

I wondered how Marilyn felt about the changes to her childhood home. “Actually, I was impressed,” she said.

“Because they made enough changes that it was different, so it wasn’t like I was coming home. And she kept enough things that were the same, so it was like coming home.” Some of the original things included the kitchen floors and the bedrooms downstairs.

It was so heartwarming seeing the twinkle in Pasty’s eyes as she would flow from one story, straight into another without skipping a beat and learning that she really didn’t want to live in the house but that she realized how important it was to her husband. “He stopped doing a lot of things just to be a family man- I just thought, I am being selfish. If this is that important to him, we can make it work.” And they did. “We started staying here and I just fell in love with it here. And I tried really hard not to like it because I didn’t want to be here full time!” Pasty joked.

Throughout the cottage you can feel the warmth of love. The love that originated with Harry and Miss Mamie, continued with Uncle Harold and Aunt Vickie and now continues with David and Patsy.✪

Throughout the cottage you can feel the warmth of love.

I was sorry that David was not able to be there the day I met with Patsy and Marilyn. However, I could still feel his spirit. Patsy gave me a tour of the home starting with the upstairs that she fought so hard to achieve. She explained how it took her several years to complete the renovation of the home. “This is my passion. I love it. I like getting in and tearing down the walls. Anything I can do, I will do it,” she said. Patsy would find items for the house and store them until she was ready to use them.

The kitchen cabinets were some she got from Lowe’s Home Improvement. “They were getting rid of the dis-

We love it here!

It feels like home and the fun-loving spirit that was sprinkled in this town by people like Miss Mamie, Uncle Harold, and Aunt Vickie lives on.

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FEATURE Clap Your Hands and say Woo Hoo!

Southport named the Happiest Seaside Town

BY JENNIFER BARNETT

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ost of you are aware that our little seaside town, Southport, has been named the 2015 Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living Magazine! If this is news to you, I’m happy to keep you in the loop!

You should try to get out more often but until then, let me tell you how it all went down.

In March of this year, Coastal Living Magazine (CLM) published a list of dream towns from past issues and asked readers to nominate the town they would choose as Happiest Seaside Town in America. CLM considered all these factors; National Gallup-Healthways Well- Being Index ranking, the health of the beaches, the percentage of sunny and clear days, commute times and walkability, standard of living and financial well-being of the locals and crime rates, etc. Then they factored in their editor’s assessment of the “coastal vibe” of each of the nominated towns.

Many of you are aware of the enthusiastic campaign led by a group of Southport’s finest to remind us to vote. It was an undertaking of epic proportions! There were block parties, on-line posts and even a video made with the town folks singing, “If you’re happy here in Southport, clap your hands!” If you missed it, you can view the video and the cast of characters at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqhDqZyxJTc&feature=youtu.be . It really does take a village and Southport residences are a tight community.

Southport is a caring, colorful community full of friendly people and gorgeous landscapes. Between the fabulous restaurants, unique shops, coastal breezes and sparkling blue water Southport is steep in southern tradition and community spirit! This fact is not wasted on visitors and families moving to the area. I am a transplant from Kansas City and even though KC is a great town, the welcoming feeling I get from the people of Southport is unparalleled.

When CLM’s June Issue was set to launch they began, what I can only describe as a torturously slow countdown.

They began with number ten and then

Photo by Brenda May

each hour would release the next town on the list, slowly making their way up to number one. Needless to say I did not get any work done as I sat at my desk and clicked the refresh button on the Coastal Living Magazine’s website over and over and over again. Every hour I would trade text messages with my friends, family and co-workers until the final hour arrived. I can only imagine how it felt for all the local residents and business owners when the nation confirmed what they had known all along – Southport is a happy place! I

was proud to be in the company of such wonderful people. Working in the happiest seaside town in America is something I love to brag about, now more than ever.

Following the national recognition of winning “The Happiest Seaside Town in America” our little waterfront town is going to be a favorite destination of Americans far and near. (Those of course who don’t know about us already) With the influx of tourists and new residents I am looking forward to all the opportunities we will have to share our history and hospitality!

With summer in full swing and the 4th of July celebrations echoing in the streets it will be interesting to see how we all incorporate our new title into our lives. I know personally I am looking forward to wide eyed visitors, young and old, commenting on how lucky we are to be in Southport year round. Questions like,” What’s it like to live so close to the beach?” and “Did you meet any of the stars of Safe Haven when they were filming here?” will be asked a thousand times. I will smile and answer them gladly, each time. Of course in my mind (who am I kidding?) I will be thinking about quieter evenings and having dinner on the deck, somewhere, without having to wait an hour for seating!!

Having all of the publicity is a great thing for our community. There will, no doubt, be some growing pains but in the end things will only get better! Congratulations Southport! Every member of this community has earned the right to brag even louder, walk even taller and smile even brighter! This year – The Happiest Seaside Town in America; Next year – The World!!!!✪

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BY LESLIE RESCHLY, BSN, RN

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hile the legal effects of alcohol intoxication are great, there are health effects to drinking in excess as well. Most people are familiar with the problems associated with long-term over use of alcohol on the body but more science has been conducted to show that binge drinking or heavy regular use can lead to problems with many body systems.

Alcohol metabolism (the speed in which it can be removed from the body) depends on body size, gender and overall health. For example, many medications can intensify the effects of alcohol on your body causing toxic situations. People with liver disease have impaired ability to detoxify the substance as well.

Female bodies are known to break down alcohol more slowly; females typically have less water in their bodies so the alcohol is more concentrated and they can become impaired faster. This is why most recommendations for female limits on alcohol are less than our male counterparts.

If ingested, alcohol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream by the stomach and small intestine which is the first body system that it encounters. It makes sense that foods in your stomach, especially higher fat foods, slow the absorption rate. Your mama was not kidding when she encouraged you to eat before drinking! Small amounts are removed from the body through urine as well as the lungs. This is why alcohol levels can be measured by breathalyzer machines. Ingesting more alcohol faster than your body can

process it causes you to become drunk. This excess alcohol not broken down by the liver goes to the brain affecting areas which control movement, speech, judgement and memory.

As a result, short term effects include slurred speech, drowsiness, difficulty walking/balancing with diminished perception and coordination, impulsive behaviors such as driving or risk taking, impaired judgement, impaired vision and hearing. This may rapidly progress to vomiting, diarrhea, headache, blackouts and memory loss, and finally a state of unconsciousness and coma or even death from acute alcohol poisoning.

Alcohol impairs many of your body systems. The digestive system is the first to become in contact with alcohol. As a result, it can irritate the tissues causing soreness of your mouth, tongue and gums, stomach lining inflammation (gastritis), ulcers and possible internal bleeding. Long term, alcohol induced inflammation of the digestive tract makes it more difficult

for nutrients to be absorbed resulting in malnutrition. Also associated are mouth, throat and esophageal cancer especially if you are a smoker. Further down the digestive tract, the pancreas may become swollen as it goes into high gear producing digestive enzymes. The liver will also become inflamed, develop fat deposits and finally become hard with scarred tissue which is known as cirrhosis, as well as liver failure and cancer. If your pancreas and liver do not function, unbalanced sugar levels begin to destroy your system.

The central nervous system is probably the easiest system to see an impact from the outside as alcohol interferes with the brain and its paths of communication.

Along with the changes in speech, balance, memory and thought processing, the ability of the brain to form memories is impacted over time causing the frontal

lobe of the brain to shrink. Impacting the neurotransmitter receptor sites, dependence occurs and withdrawal becomes miserable. Lack of alcohol in this state causes extreme nausea, anxiety, nervousness, tremors, confusion, hallucinations and even seizures - known as DTs or delirium tremors, this can be fatal.

The heart and circulatory system also are impacted. Blood pressure may be elevated leading to stroke, irregular heartbeats may occur and the muscle cells in the heart become poisoned and ineffective. Heart attacks may happen.

Finally, other body systems not commonly thought to be involved include bones which become thin as alcohol interferes with the body’s ability to absorb calcium and may break. Sexually, erectile dysfunction and infertility are a result. The immune system can become weakened as the ability to fight infections decreases. Finally, alcohol is very high in calories causing weight gain and its associated problems.

Much has been promoted and studied relating to the outcomes of moderate drinking. Please note that moderate drinking is one drink for females and two drinks for men which have been correlated to decreased chances of heart disease. It is also important to note that a “drink” is considered to be 14 grams of alcohol which is the amount found in 12 ounces of 5% beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. This is important to remember as often one drink contains more alcohol than this amount.

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Exploring the World Within our World Diving with In Sea State-that has it’s Own Rules

BY ALAN BEASLEY

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ffshore fishing can be very exciting and every time you go it’s a different experience. However, after enough trips and catching most of the species of fish off our coast for a number of years, you can start to look for other ways to have fun on the ocean.

I found myself in this situation not long ago and was wondering what I could do to find something new and exciting. A very good friend has been Scuba diving for around 30 years off our coast and had decided to take his two sons to get Scuba certified. He invited my family and I to go and get certified at the same time. He was planning to shoot video of the entire event so he’d be there for every class.

After a discussion with my wife Kris, and Brooke, my daughter, we decided to join Jim and his sons on the diving certification adventure. I thought it would be fun — at least I’d have the chance to go Scuba Diving. And, if I ever got up the nerve, I might even try Spear Fishing!

Off we went and attended all the classes and two open water dives and, before we knew it, found ourselves certified Scuba Divers. Brooke was a natural at it but my wife had a harder time with it. She just wasn’t into it as much as my daughter and I. Since I was now a certified Scuba diver, I would certainly have to give spear fishing a try sooner than later. Jim was telling me stories about it as we went along and I had been with him on dive trips as the fisherman in the boat while he and others dove and collected nice catches of Grouper, Hog Snapper and very large Lobster.

Without a doubt, this was going to be

my next big adventure.

A week after the classes were finished, I found myself 40 miles out near Frying Pan Tower with Jim on a dive trip. I was so nervous at first and almost didn’t even try, but I got up the nerve and got in the water. I took my time going down, pulling myself nice and slow down the anchor rope

until I was seeing the bottom. When I finally touched the bottom of the ocean, I looked at my gauge and I was at 97 feet.

My Heart was pounding as I saw all the life on the ledge we had anchored to. I was so amazed at the new world I had found. I just stood there holding the anchor rope and watching everything!

Suddenly, Jim was moving into an area near a large pile of rock with his spear gun out at aim. He pulled the trigger and in an instant he had shot a nice grouper. It was a kill shot, so he just swam over and pulled the fish up and removed the spear shaft and put the fish on his stringer.

Next thing I knew he was calling me over and pointing down into a crevasse. I swam over very cautiously and looked down and there were 2 very large lobsters. I watched as he tickled it out with his spear gun tip and then proceeded to pounce on it and pin it down to the bottom. He got a good grip on it and opened his lobster bag and slid that big boy right in.

I was amazed, to say the least. Next thing I knew he was after the second lobster and in a few minutes had it in his lobster bag. It was awesome to see.

I watched Jim for a few more minutes and then decided I was ready to practice my slow assent to the surface and did so. As I made my way up going up at a nice slow one to two feet per second I was feeling more confident had to take a spear gun on the next dive.

Back at the boat, I got pointers from Jim and talked about all the things we saw and looked at his catches of the day, and I tell you, I was hooked, big time!

We did our surface interval and had some discussions on safety concerns. Jim who is very safety conscience while diving, especially mine being the new man in the water, found another ledge that he liked and soon we were suited up again and going over the side.

When I got situated in the water I reached up and motioned for a spear gun.

Jim handed me one and, again I starting my slow journey to the bottom. I was being very careful to equalize as I went down because I didn’t like to feel the pressure in my ears and I was learning the difference between going down 20 feet and 100 feet—which was the depth of this next dive. Talk about jumping right into it, well that is exactly what I did.

When I got to the bottom I pulled the bands back on the spear gun and almost , hoped I didn’t see anything to shoot. Low g and behold a nice size hog snapper swam s around a rock and turned sideways right n in front of me. I either had to shoot him e or, for the rest of my life, explain to myself g why I didn’t. I took careful aim on the spot e I thought would be the right one to hit. I

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pulled the trigger and hit the fish about 1” below the eye right in the gill plate.

That fish went crazy – swimming, thrashing and just going nuts! I almost panicked as I was looking all over the place thinking the next thing I would see was a 20 foot Shark coming to clean up my mess!

Luckily, I didn’t see one so I started pulling on the string trying to get to the fish.

Finally, I got to it and grabbed it - pinning it down to the bottom. Working frantically, I tried to get the shaft back out of the fish which then created a huge cloud of silt and sand. As I wrestled with the hog snapper trying to get it off the shaft and onto my stringer, I was sucking down air like I was running a marathon. I was just about to give up and take the whole mess, as it was, to the top when I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Jim and he was there to check on me.

He reached down and looked at my air pressure gauge, looked up at me and started taking my gun and fish from me.

He took the fish off the shaft, put it on my stringer in about 40 seconds, re-wrapped the string on my Spear Gun, handed it to me and then pointed to me and at the sur-

face as if to say, “Now go!”

I looked at my pressure gauge and my heart stopped. I only had 1000 psi left and that was exactly what I needed to get back to the boat! At that moment I realized how serious this new sport was and how much every little detail matters. I headed over to the anchor rope and started my assent to the surface. I felt really good about my first, successful shot with the spear gun and the fact that I had a nice hog snapper to show.

I got to the boat, handed up my fish stringer with the fish on it and my spear gun. I was proud and excited to show my bounty and talk about my success.

As I climbed into the boat and took off my mask, I could see that everyone on the boat was giving me the stink eye! I was a bit confused but soon found out why: As I was doing my safety stop at 20 feet under the boat for 10 minutes, I cocked one band on my spear gun just in case a shark or something tried to steal my fish. I was not going to lose my first fish taken with a spear gun! The mistake, I soon found out, was that I forgot to unload the spear gun so when I handed it up to the guy helping me get my stuff back into the boat. So, basically I aimed my loaded spear gun right at his face.

Mistake number one and it was one of the worst ones. So I stood up on the top step of the ladder climbing into the boat and got my sermon on why you never- ever - hand a loaded spear gun into the boat. It was worse than the other 25 number one worst mistakes like holding your breath, coming up too fast, running out of air on the bottom, shooting in the direction of a dive buddy and many more “do not do” rules of scuba diving.

I learned that lesson well and swore to never do it again.

Just then Jim popped up and started handing his collection of stuff into the boat. Jim takes two spear guns, camera gear, and a Sea Doo dive scooter with him.

He also brings back a stringer loaded with fish and a bag of lobsters. Jim is a machine down there as I soon found out.

I have learned so much from him since 2008, when I first got certified to dive at age 46. Needless to say, I found the new adventure I had been looking for and it was awesome. I recommend diving to anyone that is able. It is the most exciting adventure you can ever imagine. It seems like going into outer space. It’s a world within our world that has its own rules - that you must follow to a T! I loved it!

Recently, Jim had a great adventure on a recent dive. He swam past a deep ledge, shining his flashlight into the back end where it met another rock and he spotted a gag grouper. He took a frontal shot at

it, hitting it on the right side of the face going through the left gill plate. Immediately, the fish embedded itself tightly into the rocks by spreading its gills. Jim had to crawl into the ledge to pull and pry the fish out. He finally did only to realize that he had shot a very nice 30 pound gag grouper! That is a huge fish to shoot with a spear gun but Jim is the man to do it!

As I said before, he is a machine on the bottom of the ocean. Turns out it’s not the first 30 pound gag grouper he has harvested from the sea. So you see there is more to fishing than using a rod and reel.

If you get in the water and go to the bottom, you can find yourself “In Sea State” of mind very quickly and can have adventures of a lifetime.

I’d like to thank Jim Atack, Captain of the “In Sea State” fishing vessel, for allowing me the opportunity to learn to dive, spear fish, and then write this article about my diving adventures with him.

So for now go fish, good luck and be safe!✪ Life is short, fish hard!

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101 W. Bay St., Southport 457-9222 • www.capefearrestaurant.com Familyowned, Cape Fear Restaurant delivers excellent Southernstyle cooking in the form of crabs, scallops and, of course, surf ‘n’ turf.

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FRYING PAN

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ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

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JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 457-7217 • www.mojoontheharbor.com Featuring Southern classics like fried pickles and shellfish steam pots to global dishes such as Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneanstyle shrimp and grits.

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611 Howe St., Southport, 833-0227 www.southportteahouse.com Offering a full lunch menu with quiche, salads, sandwiches and afternoon tea anytime. Full beverage option including over 60 loose teas iced or hot and sold by the ounce.

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4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 457-9953 • www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to homecooked meals.

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TERRY’S NORTH CAROLINA BARBQUE & RIBS

4688 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dryrub ribs, along with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and mac ‘n’ cheese.

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5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 201-1001 • www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slowsmoked inhouse and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexingtonstyle red.

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1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.

BELLA CUCINA

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 454-4540 • www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to handtossed, New Yorkstyle pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport 454-4440 • www.josephsitalianbistro.com Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

IRISH SLÁINTE

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

JAPANESE KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

8317 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4405 Generous servings from the hibachi grill, as well as decadent sushi.

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 457-1222 • delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.

PLAZA MARIACHI

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas,

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PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oventoasted subs and calzones.

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PEPPERONI GRILL @ THE BEACH

4320 East Beach Drive, Oak Island 250-1190. www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out, and delivery.

POLISH PIEROGIES

8017A E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 368-8098 Specializing in the Polish delicacy for which they’re named, this restaurant is set up for takeaway order and also features ‘Super Dogs,’ kielbasa hoagies, and kolache. Offers a grab and go frozen menu of stuffed cabbage, green bell peppers, hot sausage, kielbasa ‘n’ kraut, pizza shells, and more.

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TAPAS FLIGHTS

15139 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 363-1202 Wine, craft beer, and a tapas menu, small plates. Most items under $10; menu changes every two weeks. Look for weekend specials.

THAI THAI BY THE SEA

8300 E. Oak Island Dr. • 278-6420 Brightly decorated, Thai by the Sea offers traditional Thai including dumplings, with a large selections of dishes and spice levels.

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SIDE STREET BAKERY

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care.

A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.

AHOY DOUGHNUTS

4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6929 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeastraised, filled and cake doughnuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, familyowned.

BLUE SEA COFFEE SHOP

7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 620-7073 • www.facebook.com/Blue.Sea. Cafe.NC Homemade bagels, hot out of the oven each morning & Mom’s baked goods & sweets. Fresh daily vegetarian specials. 100% organic coffee, full espresso & tea bar, fruit smoothies & chai. WiFi & handmade gifts.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

808 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.

THE CONFECTIONARY

4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 457-9310 Featuring jelly doughnuts, apple fritters, cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.

FLYING PIG COFFEEHOUSE

6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5929 • www.flyingpig.us Home of the Flying Pig, Green Swamp and Pig Bun; specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, chai, beans, bagels, desserts and conversation. Open year round, wifi, indoor and outdoor seating.

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of glutenfree/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more. + tax

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113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 • www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day.

Open yearround. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

105 West Saint George St., Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 • www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available.

Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.

ICE CREAM DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5371* Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

FUZZY PEACH

5130 SouthportSupply Rd., Unit 108, Southport 363-4180 • www.thefuzzypeach.com A frozen yogurt bar where you can select your own flavors and toppings.

LEAKY TIKI

6324 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4503 • www.leakytikiinc.com Homemade ice cream and fudge since 2009.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well.

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Unbroken A movie review

BY EMILY KL INEFELTER AND JENNIFER BARNETT

J

uly is the perfect time to look into all the patriotic movies available to us- there are many! We chose Unbroken, as it was a new release at Redbox.

Please email us if you need recommendations because we have hundreds. As you may have figured out by now, Jen and I like to dedicate our dinner, during a movie, to one of the stars. For this dinner we dedicated it to Angelina Jolie so we had her favorite: McDonald’s and Tequila! We usually like to recommend snacks suitable for your optimal viewing pleasure but given the subject matter of this film there really was anything that came to mind, maybe a bottle of water or chapstick!

Now Angelina was not in this film, but we choose her because we have a “female crush” on her and because she was the director. This was her first time directing a major studio film, but it was her second film as a director. We wanted to honor her with our dinner because it was noted that Jolie really had to fight hard to get this job. It wasn’t just handed to the world’s biggest female star. So, cheers to you Angelina Jolie!

In Unbroken we witness the true making and near breaking of some of America’s finest men.

The movie starts off flying above the Pacific Ocean in a Bomber Plane; the crew - focused on their mission to bomb Japan.

As the bombardier lines up his target the plane is attacked. Chaos explodes and all the men take positions to try and destroy the attacking Japanese fighter jets.

We’ve been hit! A lot! They soon discover they no longer have any brakes and to even be able to safely land they would need more yards than the runway had to offer. AHHH! Flash Back (there are many of these)Louis “Louie” Zamperini (young: C.J. Valleroy, older: Jack O’Connell) an Italian-American brought up in Torrance, California by his father and mother, along with his older brother and two sisters. His older brother Peter (young: John D’Leo, older: Alex Russell) noticed a potential in the little “alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, thief” and

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Movie Mavens toasting with Tequila in honor of Angelina Jolie, Director of Unbroken.

introduced Louie to running track. Louie later earned the nick name “The Torrance Tornado” and went on to run in 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. “A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory”, is one of our favorite quotes from this movie.

You will see how it resonates throughout Louie’s life.

Flash Forward (I told you): By a miracle most of the crew survived, the plane however did not. The men were given a replacement plane that had been parted out to fix other planes. It’s WWII, supplies were limited and substandard. This is one of the reasons why during their next mission they found themselves in a life or death situation above the Pacific—you guessed it: Crash!

Pause, take a moment, think about your worst sunburn and chapped lips, you’re starving, thirsty and surround by water you can’t drink. Imagine swaying on the ocean

Giggles

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in blackness, and every so often a shark fin dragging down your back… Now, drink your beer- apply Chap Stick- take a deep breathnow back to the movie.

It’s now 47 days later.

Louie and best friend/pilot Phil (Domhnall Gleeson) awake to a boat! Good news, they were saved; bad news, not by Allies. Question of this moment: If you found two men in a raft, obviously adrift for days, clearly unarmed, why would you need tons of men with pointed guns? Moving on.

Taken ashore and separated, Louie was sent to a Tokyo camp, headed by Mutsuhiro Watanabe (Miyavi) nick named “Bird”.

(We don’t know what happened to Phil, which made us sad, we loved Phil.) “Bird” almost instantly had it in for Louie. We believe it was partially because of Louie’s former status as an Olympian. “Bird” was unstable and demented. He was impulsive when it came to his aggression and anger yet at times seemed remorseful after beatings. His methods of torture included both physically and mentally breaking the men.

Their self-worth his favorite target. It was hard to watch at times but helped that we knew the outcome. Since this is a true story, we won’t be giving anything away when we say- we won the war! Louie makes it home, but does Phil? You’ll have to watch!

This is where the movie ends and where we chanted, more!

Because we like you, we will give you some closure.

Emily read the book. So we know – Louie goes on to build a life the best he can. Eventually, after struggling for years from alcoholism and nightmares (PTSD) Louie found himself attending one of Billy Graham’s services, reminding him of his prayers during his time on the raft and imprisonment. By accepting Christ into his heart he was able to become sober, his nightmares ceased, and he even forgave all his captors. “Bird” made it on the top 40 most-wanted Japanese War Criminals.

You will have to read the book for his unhappy ending.

1988, nearly 81, Louie ran a leg of the Olympic Torch relay (not far from one of the POW camps he was held in) for the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan and passed on before the film was completed at age 97.

We believe that Angelina did a superb job illustrating the strength in the human spirit in this movie. There were moments when we thought the men would get a break and then there were times when it

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seemed all hope was lost. It was an emotional rollercoaster! It was not an easy movie to watch, at times. We also found it motivational. It certainly put things into perspective. It made us think. Everyone should see this movie once in their lifetime.

What did you think of the movie? What did you think of the book? What questions came to your mind while watching/reading? We want to hear from you! Email editor@Southportmag.com ✪

UNBROKEN

Release date: Dec 25, 2014 Director: Angelina Jolie Story by: Laura Hillenbrand Production company: Legendary Pictures Music by: Alexandre Desplat Genre: American Biographical War/Drama

Our Ratings: OVERALL:

Who should watch:

Everyone over the age of 16. It’s a great reminder that men have sacrificed and suffered to make it so we can call ourselves Americans.

Even though times are strange and people are more openly opinionated and highly sensitive, at the end of the day- we are privileged and should be proud to be American. We truly wholeheartedly thank all the men and women who have fought or are fighting for us - because without you… there’d be no us -Americans.

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CALENDAR RIDE ALONG WITH CONSERVANCY STAFF July 8, 2015 at 9:00 pm – July 9, 2015 at 12:00 am. Weekly on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu until August 7, 2015. Bald Head Island Conservancy. 700 Federal Rd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 Ride along with Conservancy Staff to get a firsthand look at what it’s like to patrol for sea turtles. Participate in our 30th year of sea turtle conservation, and you might have the chance to witness a nesting sea turtle or hatching nest. This program is open for all ages, with children under 8 years old requiring an adult chaperone. Because of transportation restrictions, only two people can participate per night. We reserve the right to reschedule the program, or cancel with full refund, in the event of inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Reservations required. Please call (910) 338-0911 or visit www.bhic.org to register.

YOUNG HATCHLING LEARNING LABORATORY July 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Weekly on Mon, Wed, Sat until August 31, 2015.

Excluding: May 20, 2015, May 23, 2015. 700 Federal Rd. Bald Head Island, NC 28461 Join Conservancy staff, in our new Young Hatchling Learning Laboratory, to meet the creatures that inhabit our local tidal pools!

Following the lesson, you’ll have the chance to help Conservancy staff and interns feed the animals in our touch tank and salt water tanks!; $5 per person. Additional donations are always appreciated as they fully support our mission of conservation, preservation, and education. The Young Hatchling Learning Laboratory is located in our new Barrier Island Study Center, behind Turtle Central, in the center of our campus. Please call (910) 338-0911 to register. Reservations required to guarantee seating. This program is great for young children and those young at heart!

BALD HEAD’S ACTIVE NIGHTLIFE July 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Weekly on Wednesday and Friday until August 29, 2015. Excluding: August 19, 2015, August 21, 2015, August 26, 2015, and August 28, 2015.

700 Federal Rd., Bald Head Island, NC 28461 The island takes on a very different feel as the sun goes down and darkness falls. While many of the island’s critters wind down for the night, several others are just gearing up. Join us in the classroom for a brief presentation on Bald Head’s active nightlife, including bats, frogs, toads, alligators, fireflies and bioluminescent plankton, before heading out and about on the island to find some of it ourselves! Meet in the Barrier Island Study Center. Participants provide their own transportation. Reservations Required. (910) 338-0911 Cost: $10 per person for BHI Conservancy Members; $15 per person for Non-Members

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JUNIOR SCIENTIST CAMP Ages 7-10; July 9, 2015 at 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Weekly on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu until August 27, 2015. 700 Federal Rd. Bald Head Island, NC 28461.

To prepare our children for service as stewards of our fragile environment, the BHI Conservancy offers a day summer camp program for 7-10 year olds. This camp combines outdoor activities such as kayaking, nature hikes, crabbing, dissections and shell collecting with a fun “hands on” curriculum! Activities change daily, and take place “in the wild” whenever possible. Please dress and prepare your children to spend the entire camp outdoors. Bug spray, sunscreen, hats, water bottles, and comfortable shoes are recommended. Kayaking days will be offered once a week. Please check www.bhic.org for camp kayaking schedule and the activities of the day.

BIRDING BHI July 10, 2015 at 8:30 am – 10:30 am.

Weekly on Tuesday and Friday until October 30, 2015. Excluding: August 22, 1970. 700 Federal Rd. Bald Head Island, NC 28461 Bald Head Island offers fantastic opportunities for birding at all seasons. During the summer months, we are fortunate to have a large nesting population of the beautiful painted bunting. The island is also home to hundreds of egrets, herons and ibis as well as dozens of other species. Trips last about 2 hours and location is dependent on tides, weather and recent sightings. Golf cart transportation is required to get to each stop around the island. Bug spray is recommended. Bring binoculars if you have them; we will provide some extra to share. Meet in the Barrier Island Study Center. Reservations Required. (910) 338-0911.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEATHER July 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Weekly on Friday until November 27, 2015. 700 Federal Rd. Bald Head Island, NC 28461 Come explore the wonderful world of weather and get a close up look at an official North Carolina weather station! This program features a fascinating discussion on barrier island weather, long-range weather trends and involves hands-on experience in collecting weather data. Each program offers participants a chance to build a model weather station and explore weather conditions around the island.

Reservations required, please call 910-3380911 to register.; $20 for non-members $15 per person for BHI Conservancy Members SALE AT THE TRAIL Join us the second Saturday of every month from 8am-12pm at Ocean Trail Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Anyone with wares to sell- crafts, used merchandise, refreshments, you name it! Reserve an outdoor

CALENDAR spot for $10.00 and an inside spot for $45.00.

You must provide your own table. The money raised from vendors fees will benefit the resident Christmas Fund. Each vendor will keep their own profits. Any questions regarding this event please contact Liz Mueller at (910) 457-9581.

OAK ISLAND FARMERS MARKET The Oak Island Farmers Market operates on Mondays through September 7th. The market is held from 8am-1pm at Middleton Park Extension at SE 46th St. Vendors will be selling produce, baked goods and more. Call 910-278-5518 for more information.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS Oak Island Parks and Recreation is offering various day camps this summer. Camps include: science camp, art camp, fun with food, sailing camp, water sports, soccer camp, surfing camp, fishing camp, skateboarding camp, and many more!! Make sure you reserve your child’s space and keep them active this summer. All Day Camps and more information can be found online at www. oakislandnc.com (click on recreation) or by calling the Recreation Center at 910-2785518. “Parks and Recreation—.the benefits are endless!”

OAK ISLAND NATURE CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAM Oak Island Parks & Recreation and Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter on Oak Island present “Up Close with Coastal Water Birds”.

Meet and learn about native coastal migratory birds such as Shadow the Barred Owl, Tim the Pelican and Scarlett the Red Tailed Hawk. Dates are Wednesdays – July 8 & 22 from 3-5pm at the Oak Island Nature Center.

Oak Island Nature Center is located at 5202 E. Yacht Dr., Oak Island, NC. Hours of operation are 11am-2pm Wednesday – Saturday.

OCEAN EDUCATION CENTER – TURTLE TALKS The Oak Island Ocean Education Center located at 49th SE at Beach Drive is open Wednesday – Saturday from 12-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm. The center features displays and information on sea turtles and other sea life. On Wednesdays - Turtle Talks, a program about sea turtles will be presented at 6:30pm.

STAND UP PADDLE BOARD LESSONS Join Paddle Board lessons with Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department and Odysea Surf School! Classes meet on the west end of the island on the sound side at the Point! The fee is $65 per person and lessons are 9am—11am each Wednesday through August. All equipment and instructors are furnished.

SURFING LESSONS Surfing lessons and a surfing camp are co-sponsored with IndoJax Surf School Tues, Wed, Thurs, each week near Oak Island Pier. Lessons are taught Tuesdays from 12–2:15pm, and camps run Tues, Wed, Thur.

from 12-2pm. The fee is $65 per lesson, or $180 per week of camp.

WOMEN’S SURFING LESSONS Take surfing lessons July 11, and August 1. Taught by Eastern Surf Association’s longboard and shortboard champion, Jo Pickett.

Lessons are taught from 8am- 10am. The fee is $65 per lesson.

GREENLANDS FARM 668 Midway Road SE, Bolivia, NC. Friday, July 17th 2 pm-4pm: Afternoon Tea. Greenlands Farm presents a “full tea” to our afternoon guests. Our menu includes a delicious selection of sweet and savory items made fresh on the farm from our bakery such as: crumpets, petit fours, finger sandwiches, and salads. We serve a few choice teas from our own line of teas. Come, relax and enjoy!

Please call: 910-253-7934 for reservations and details.

Saturday July 25th: Junior Homestead Dinner. When was the last time your child collected an egg, picked some veggies, and then ate them for dinner? Well, now it’s their chance to experience what “farm to fork” really means. Greenlands Farm has a special family two-course dinner where you can see how and where our quality food is grown.

You’ll also meet our rescued farm animals who teach us many valuable lessons by the role they play on our farm. Come out for a fun evening with your child and give them a dinner experience like no other! Jr. Homestead Dinner Schedule: Farm Tour and Hay Ride 4:00 – 5:00 pm: dinner is Served 5:15 – 6:00 pm; Final Gathering & Dessert 6:00 – 6:30 pm. Please call for prices, reservations, and additional information: 910-253-7934, access our Facebook page:www.facebook. com/GreenlandsFarm or our website : www. greenlandsfarmstore.info.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION Tennis Lessons and Tennis Camp: Brunswick County offers a variety of tennis lessons throughout the county. Lessons are for Kindergarten and up and are held at Smithville Park and Ocean Isle Beach Park. We also have a new tennis camp this year held at Town Creek Park. Please call 910-253-2670 for more information.

Free Pickleball Clinic: Pickleball is the new buzz word here in Brunswick County - learn the basics of pickleball which is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Lead by Marty Smith, a USAPA Brunswick County Ambassador and his team this short clinic was a great way to get introduced to this wildly popular, fun sport - scheduled for July 29, 2015 at Shallotte Park from 9am until 11am. Open to anyone 18 and over. Pre-registration required. Please call Brunswick County Parks and Recreation at 910-253-2670 to register.

WALK ON WEDNESDAY Fun on Foot is our mission. Once a month, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport brings educational and entertain-

ing exercise to the Lower Cape Fear. Enjoy the outdoors and take pleasure in our Salubrious Breezes, as we discover Southport’s history, discussing the Shrimping & Menhaden industry, daring stories of blockade runners crossing the bar, pirates, pestilence, Hurricane Hazel and so much more. Tour meets at the Museum and lasts approximately an hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle and prepare yourself for interactive walking. Fee: $5 per person.For further details call the Museum 910-457-0003 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT 204 East Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461. 2nd Saturday of the month: We Are Tar Heels, The Naval Stores; July 11, 2015 10:00am – 3:00 pm: North Carolinians are synonymous with the moniker “Tar Heels,” but not because of the University of North Carolina. Join The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for our 2nd Saturday program in July as we define the term Tar Heel through the Naval Stores industry. Live in the land of the Long Leaf Pine whose products: tar, pitch, and turpentine, were necessary for wooden boats, and so much more. This commodity was shipped more than any other good and was used for many things, including rosin for musical instruments and tarring sailor hats. From “boxing the pine” to the finished product, learn the story of the long leaf pine’s near extinction and effort for resurgence in the Lower Cape Fear. Along the museum grounds, local artisans will sell hand crafted wares from soaps and jams to pottery. There is something for everyone at 2nd Saturdays! Program is free and open to the public. For further details call the Museum at 910-457-0003.

BCC SBC SEMINAR - FUELING YOUR BUSINESS

BCC Small Business Center Seminar “Fueling Your Business” on July 13th from 10am12pm at BCC Main Campus. The North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center will offer a free seminar Monday, July 13th.

The seminar is designed to help small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs understand how to access credit and capital for their businesses. It will review the six basic principles many lenders use to make credit decisions and provide an overview of the resources available in North Carolina for small businesses. Finally, the seminar will cover the Rural Center’s Microenterprise Loan Program and provide details about its lending criteria and application process. 7/13/15 10am-12pm Free. Registration Required. (910) 755-7306

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Afternoon Group meets on Tuesdays at 11:45am and Morning Group meets on Fridays at 8:15am in the Chamber’s Conference Room. No cost to participate for members.

Non-members may attend two meetings prior to being required to join the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

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CALENDAR Business Connections is a benefit of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce membership but most importantly, a powerful tool to grow your business. Business Connections will establish and increase business referrals between members in a professional, concise and structured setting that will promote growth in our business community. It will develop relationships with other business owners and enhance business opportunities to those in attendance through a member-to-member referral process. Attend the weekly meeting and Grow your Business One Lead at a Time. The more you attend and participate the more you benefit. Bring your business cards and your own lunch. 910.457-6964

BCC SMALL BUSINESS CENTER SEMINAR

“Alternative Financing For Your Small Business” on July 21st from 1pm-4pm at BCC South Brunswick Islands Center. Meet with an SBA manager and discuss how to successfully obtain a commercial credit loan and how to approach your lender regarding applying for an SBA loan guaranty. Discussion points include personal and professional credit; the business plan; managing cash flow; business accounting; collateral requirements; the commercial loan process; and a discussion of small business lending programs available with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Much of small business lending is not through a bank. This key topic on “alternative lenders and brokers? provides you access to capital when your bank does not. 7/21/15 1-4 p.m.

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BCC Small Business Center Seminar “337 Ways to Market for Greater Profits in Your Business” on July 16th from 2pm-5pm at BCC Leland Center. The key to any successful business is a successful marketing program that gets measureable results and keeps marketing costs low. Every business has a marketing expense - either by direct labor or purchasing. Learn how to maximize that marketing investment and improve your strategic visibility by generating leads, closing sales opportunities, increasing customer transactions and purchasing, utilize strategic pricing techniques, and dramatically improve bottom line profits. This course is a “must see” for those small businesses seeking to gain maximum exposure of their product or service within their community and be able to better measure the effectiveness of their marketing efforts through a step by step formula - the 337 ways! 7/16/2015 2-5 p.m.

Free. Registration Required. (910) 755-7306

BCC SBC SEMINAR QUICKBOOKS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

BCC Small Business Center Seminar “QuickBooks for the Small Business Owner” on July 14th from 6pm-9pm at BCC Leland Center. Participants will begin using QuickBooks accounting software as soon as they arrive. By the end of the session, they will have a business checking account and bud-

get ready to use. See how you, the business owner or prospective business owner, can minimize your daily accounting tasks and maximize financial control of your business.

7/14/15 6-9 p.m. Free. Registration Required.

(910) 755-7306

CCC CAMP SAPONA THIRD TUESDAY ADULT EVENING PROGRAM

07/21/15; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Southport Community Building, 223 East Bay St., Southport, NC 28461.

Join the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Scott Len as he presents “CCC Camp Sapona.” Len’s talk will present a broad overview of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), its background and inception, as well as, the impact of this nationwide New Deal conservation program, during its tenure from 1933-42. He will explore the variety of work accomplished in North Carolina before zeroing in on the background and work projects of the camp located here in Southport.

Lecture is free but donations are always welcome, call the Museum at 910-457-0003 to register. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

SOUTHPORT WATERFRONT MARKET WEDNESDAY ONLY

The Southport Waterfront Market is held every Wednesday (weather permitting) 8am until 1pm, through September 30th (last Wednesday in September). Enjoy shopping fresh, local produce, handcrafted arts, crafts and baked goods under the shade of ancient live oak trees. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport, NC. Contact: Peggy Poplelars. (910) 279-4616 & (910) 620-2308.

OAK ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

The Oak Island Farmer’s Market operates on Mondays through September 7th - 8:00am - 1:00pm at Middleton Park Soccer field at SE 46th St. Vendors will be selling produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, handmade craft products and more. Call (910)278-5518 to get information or request forms. Forms are also online at www.oakislandnc.com under recreation link.

US COAST GUARD ONE DAY SAFETY COURSE

US Coast Guard Safety Course - A one day course about boating safety on July 18th from 9:00am -4pm at Progress Energy Media Center. NC Boating Safety Education Law: On or after May 1, 2010 any person under the age of 26 must successfully complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 HP or greater. To register contact Dawn Smith at boatingsafetlyatec.rr.com An event of USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 10-05 Southport-Oak Island, NC www.flotilla10-05.org $30.00 per person or $50 for two people.

LCFH HOSTS CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE MEETINGS

LCFH hosts Caregivers and Coffee meetings - Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host Caregivers and Coffee from 9-10 a.m. Monday, July 20th, at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE in Bolivia. These meetings occur

CALENDAR on the third Monday of each month. For more information or to register, contact Haylie Long at 515-5038 or haylie.longatlcfh.org. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is a nonprofit agency that provides healthcare and comfort to people with advanced illnesses; support and counseling to families; and education to the community in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties. For more information, visit www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/ lcfhospice.

COFFEE WITH THE GIRLS

Held at the Wingate Inn. 910/457-6964.

Admission/Fees: Free. July 21,2015 8:00am – 9:00 am. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee invites you to “Coffee with the Girls.” The program is for women in business and focused on women related issues and creating a women based supportive network. An event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Speaker of the month: Beth A. Nelson, Ameriprise Financial.

BALD HEAD ISLAND

Old Baldy Lighthouse Special Night Climb.

Jul 2, Jul 9, Jul 16, Jul 23, Jul 30. 7:45pm8:45pm. Old Baldy Lighthouse Special Night Climb! Old Baldy Foundation & Smith Island Museum of History Come experience what the lighthouse keepers did nearly 200 years ago—climb Old Baldy at dusk! This special tour is offered every Thursday in July & August. Enjoy the dimly lit tower and the muted sunset views of Southport, Oak Island, and the surrounding waters. Experience the quiet of Bald Head Island as it settles in for the night. Adults age 13 & up $15 Youth age 3 to 12 $5 Participants are limited to the first 20 climbers, first come, first serve. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Old Baldy Lighthouse museum gift shop. Tickets are good for the entire day plus night climb. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 910-4577481 www.oldbaldy.org - August to Labor Day 7:15pm-8:15pm

GHOST WALK

Jul 7, Jul 14, Jul 21, Jul 28. Don’t walk alone! Stroll with our guides down shrouded paths as they revisit 400 years of ghostly Island history. Encounter the haunts of tortured spirits and lost souls; lighthouse keepers and lifesavers, pirates and river pilots, beautiful women and desperate Civil War soldiers.

Come face to face with a tapestry of personalities unmatched in the after world.

Make your reservations and gather at Riverside Adventure at 7:30. For more information call - (910) 457-4944

THE BRUNSWICK CENTER

The Brunswick Center at Southport is a non-profit center located in Smithville Crossing, 1513 North Howe Street. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday - Friday. For more information and to RSVP,call 754-2300.

Photography group: Second and fourth Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. • Hand and Foot Canasta: Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

THE OAK ISLAND SENIOR CENTER

5918 E Oak Island Drive Phone (910) 2785224 There will be a Pancake Breakfast on July 18th at 7:30 at the Senior Center—Cost is $6.00 per person (children ages 6 &under—$3). Our super pancake flippers will be serving up a delicious breakfast—come on down!

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ALL ABOUT ART

6B Merchants Row, Bald Head island, NC 28461.910-368-5336 or allaboutartbhiatgmail.com. Betsy Nelson is back teaching at All About Art. Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27; Betsy Nelson is teaching at All About Art. Betsy will be teaching classes Monday through Friday. Her classes for kids include painting, pottery and a variety of artistic mediums. Group and private classes for adults and children are available. Betsy was named Teacher of the Year in Florida and brings creativity and fun to her classes. Stop by the Gallery and check out her new line of hand-painted furniture, “Design by Betsy.” 1. Art Works with Peggy Cleary Jul 3,4,5,10,11,12,17,18,19,24,25,26,31 ; ART WORKS – Students can chose to be guided in the painting project of the day or to paint a sea themed wooden plaque or create a permanent Sandcastle to remember the island by; their choice.

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REAL ESTATE

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117 PLANTATION PASSAGE, WINDING RIVER Over 3000+ sqft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath + enormous bonus room on golf course in Winding River Plantation.

Open concept living area with vaulted ceilings and built ins. Outdoor features include- patio, pergola and balcony.

Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $429,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

201 RIVER DRIVE, SOUTHPORT 4 bed, 3.5 bath River view home with impeccable quality and luxurious finishes. Energy efficient home on beautiful lot walking distance to downtown.

3rd story “widow’s walk” room with unsurpassed panoramic river views. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $775,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

112 Park Avenue, Southport 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with open floor plan & hardwood floors. The outdoor living spaces include: rocking chair front porch, deck & two screened porches on almost 1/2 acre. Exterior storage buildings include: pottery studio, workshop & storage building, all with electrical plus a boat shed. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $196,900. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

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MARKETPLACE door spaces: large back yard, covered back deck, large front porch & outdoor shower Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $399,999.

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8509 East Oak Island Drive #2 Oak Island – Commercial Excellent opportunity to own commercial for business or investment. Live Oak Landing is a prime shopping strip along the main corridor of Oak Island Dr. Over 1500 sq ft and four separate rooms.

Would be perfect for retail. Listed at $185,400 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Mike Boswell (910)777-3728

413 MCGLAMERY STREET 4 BR/3 BA piling home with ground level suite (4th BR), H/C outside shower, outside storage room, professionally landscaped & the irrigation feeds off a well.

Rocking chair front porch, screened porch and only 4/10 of a mile to the beach. Listed at $259,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Brooke Rudd (910)512-1361

6002 East Yacht Drive Oak Island,NC Perfect layout to view the Intracoastal Waterway. This house boasts entertainment. From the kitchen to dining to living room to master bedroom you will enjoy the view. Corner lot allowing privacy. Listed at $419,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Kathy MacNish (919)352-2809

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222 W.DOLPHIN DRIVE- OAK ISLAND Ocean Views! 4 Bed, 3 bath family beach house with open concept living space. Master bedroom retreat has en suite bath and private balcony with amazing ocean views. Additional out-

5130 Melinda CT South Harbour Village You have to see to believe!

This large, beautiful home with two full kitchens is in excellent condition.

Upscale living, bright and spacious, with a loft apartment upstairs. Listed at $429,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Jack Royal (910) 279-2153

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202 West Yacht Drive- Waterfront home Adorable waterfront beach cottage with several recent improvements. Great views of the waterway from inside the home. Listed at $334,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Karen Edwards (910)294-2263

156 NE 31st Street Oak Island, NC Piling home on two lots. Open floor plan, 3 BR, 1 BA. Huge covered front porch, palm trees & plenty of room for a boat. All appliances stay. Walk to the rec center or use the beach walk-over behind the rec center to get to the water. Listed at $194,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Libba Motsinger (910)279-3644

1000 Caswell Beach Rd #1207 Live by the beach! Atlantic Ocean view condo. Affordable beach getaway.

Across the street from Oak Island Golf Course. Outside building renovations in 2011. Furnished. Average rental income $15,000 Listed at $195,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Kathy MacNish (919)3522809

4294 Cherry Laurel Lane- Southport 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath This is the perfect sized starter or retirement home, or investment property! Easy, all on one level living with no stairs - plus the HOA takes care of the exterior yard maintenance. Great room with fireplace flows into an open kitchen with breakfast nook. The master bedroom takes advantage of the quiet at the rear of the house. A backyard patio area offer privacy and serenity with almost total privacy fencing and green space. The location is just a short drive to the beach, shops and dining. MLS #693741 $145,000 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (910) 232-6130.

1549 E. Boiling Spring Lakes Rd Boiling Spring Lakes 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath HUGE YARD! 1 acre! The back yard has a privacy fence and would be a great location for a swimming pool! Enjoy evenings sitting on the screen porch looking over the landscape. Corner lot offers parking off of Cedar. Hardwood floors in the living room and a large, open, inviting kitchen All the bedrooms are upstairs. The master has a private bath and large closet the other two bedrooms share a full bath. Two car garage has an area off the side that would be perfect for a sitting area or a shop location. $225,000 MLS #692514 Call Leesa Snyder, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (910) 777-1785.

3304 W. Beach Drive Oak Island 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Enjoy this second row beach plan with a large combination kitchen, dining, and great room.

The large front porch is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ocean views.

The home has a spacious back yard and an ample screened porch. It is located across from beach access. Property has rental history. $389,000 MLS # 691598 Call Verilyn McKee, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 470-0527

5239 Minnesota Drive - South Harbour Village 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Best of all worlds! Village at site of Southport’s historic fish factory, base of bridge to OKI ocean beaches. Plan your day in bright Carolina sunroom with Golf Course frontage; Feeling Adventurous? Kayak Dutchman’s creek or charter a boat for deep sea fishing in Marina.

Feeling Social? See neighbors at pool or join bridge game at clubhouse. Entertain at home with open living, kitchen bar, and outdoor patio. Plenty of storage with an extra attic space and a large 2 car garage. Vacation home or full time residence in the perfect coastal location, this is your opportunity to purchase a mint condition, never rented single family home. $175,995 MLS #693016 Call Mary Carneiro , Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (914) 649-7100.

303 Marina View Dr Marina VillageJUST REDUCED! 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Location, Location! Convenient to everything Southport has to offer – shops, restaurants, water park, and marina.

This 2 story home has 2 bedrooms and a walk-out covered porch off the master bedroom. All rooms are spacious with lots of good natural lighting. A very easy keeper making for either an ideal 2nd home or a primary spot to call home. $260,900 MLS #689739 Call Brian P. Quinn , Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (910) 540-5043

504 W. Brown Street JUST REDUCED! 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath An adorable Southport bungalow, with beautiful original pine wood floors, bead board wainscoting, with vintage charm and large front porch & porch swing.

Exterior is being repainted. The large lot is private, beautifully landscaped with mature azaleas, Japanese maple, and enough room to potentially add on to the house or build a garage - or park your boat! A well and rain barrel for irrigation. HVAC only three years old.

There’s a full attic for plenty of storage, plus an outside shed. Easy walking distance to downtown and the river, shops, dining. $268,000 MLS #687693 Call Fred Fiss, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (910) 269-6901.

5928 Dutchmans Creek, Southport- Watch the boats go by from this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3100+ sq. ft. Low Country home in beautiful Indigo Plantation located in downtown Southport. Features include: large kitchen, family room with custom built ins, 2 fireplaces, and an enormous screened porch offering expansive views! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $600,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

SPOTTINGS

Cincinnati residents, Larry Mustard poses with his grandson, Jackson while enjoying a stroll on the yacht basin!

Rick Stanley comes to the Southport pier once a year from Winston Salem to try his luck with fishing. He hopes to catch something he can keep.

Siblings Sarah and Travis von Tersch beat the heat with their cookie dough and banana pudding ice cream in front of Flava’s.

The Queen Bees team of Anne Bailey (left) and Anita Stevens, representing the Women’s Club of Lockwood Folly, took home the Brunswick County Literacy Council Annual Spelling Bee trophy for the second year running.

Surviving the July heat with smiles on their faces, the trio performed at the Farmers Market. The Glory Girls, Mary Waugh, Barb Loerzel, and Kim Frazier have been singing Southern Gospel together for eight years.

Brian and Joann Kimball enjoying themselves at the after party for First Annual Lone Palm Regatta, held at Old American Fish Company. Photo by Patrick McGowan

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