North Brunswick Magazine Fall 2023 Edition

Fall 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

D FEATURES D DEPARTMENTS D IN EVERY ISSUE

44 PICKLEBALL EXPANSION

Leland’s House of Pickleball doubles in size and adds amenities to accommodate Brunswick County’s obsession with the sport.

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PHOTO BY LESLEY GOURLEY

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50 IT STARTS WITH THE ARTS

At theArtWorks in Wilmington, Jim and Betsy Knowles are continually creating a space where artists thrive, community grows and education is fostered.

DEPARTMENTS 33 SPIRITS

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34 WHAT’S COOKIN’ WITH SOUTHERN SANDI Country Corn Casserole

36 NONPROFIT

Canines for Service empowers veterans with the gift of independence.

41 PUB SCOUT

Showcasing Alexis Scrivani’s beers, Jeremy and Cassie Mann add to Leland’s beer offerings with Mannkind Brewing Company.

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55 LELAND’S OWN LIVING LEGENDS North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities Awards/ Scholarship Initiative honors Joseph and Iris White for their accomplishments as athletes and their work as coaches and educators.

IN EVERY ISSUE 59 ACROSS THE CAPE FEAR

The Barkington Pet Hotel and Day Camp is Wilmington’s only custom luxury pet hotel, fully indoor day camp and spa, while Barkington Acres brings a pet-stay experience with plenty of room to run.

65 EDUCATION

Civil Air Patrol Cape Fear Squadron’s Cadet Program helps transform youths ages 12 to 18 into leaders, no matter what career path they choose.

71 SPORTS

With the Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs playing home games at Brunswick Community College’s Founders Field, Alec, Lexie and Reggie Allred have reached their goal of managing a summer collegiate baseball team.

14 PUBLISHER’S NOTE 16 CONTRIBUTORS 21 WHAT’S HAPPENED 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING 29 ACROSS THE COUNTY 30 ONLINE EXCLUSIVES 77 BUSINESS PROFILE

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About the cover: Photographer Leslie Gourley captured this image of Wayne Biggs, Jr. in action at House of Pickleball in Leland.

You can read Melissa Slaven Warren’s story about House of Pickleball and its recent expansion starting on page 44.

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The Past, Present They say you should celebrate the little victories when you get them, and here at Carolina Marketing Company, we are doing a bit of celebrating.

It is remarkable to me that this is our 18th year of publishing North Brunswick Magazine. This was our first magazine venture in southeastern North Carolina, and we have always enjoyed tremendous support from the Brunswick County community. So much support, in fact, that we felt ready to launch our second venture, South Brunswick Magazine, just a few years later.

South Brunswick Magazine turned 15 this year. That magazine’s launch was synonymous with my daughter's birth date, and I always joke that they grew up together.

Over the years more publications followed, including Brunswick New Homes & Real Estate, Topsail Magazine, Wilmington Today and Discovery Maps.

This year we are celebrating our newest publication, SPT OKI Magazine. As of August 2023, we now have three magazines for Brunswick County: North Brunswick Magazine for the Leland area, SPT OKI Magazine for the Southport Oak Island area and South Brunswick Magazine for the Holden, Ocean Isle, Sunset Beach, Shallotte and Calabash areas. With the growth in our county at a maximum, we had to do something to keep up with the demand.

Speaking of keeping up, it’s almost impossible to cover everything and everyone we want to in each issue. There are so many fascinating stories and people in this region that we have a lot of choices to make when it comes to what to cover. We love getting story ideas from our readers, so please keep them coming, and if they don’t make it print, most often they make it our website, LifeinBrunswickCounty.com.

For this issue, I think we selected some great stories for you. We feature new businesses like Mannkind Brewing in Leland and tell you about some established

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businesses like theArtWorks in Wilmington and House of Pickleball in Leland, which has just expanded to accommodate a huge surge in interest.

We also tell you about people who are bettering our community like Joe and Iris White and the volunteers with groups like Canines for Service and the Civil Air Patrol Cape Fear Squadron.

I am forever grateful to the readers, advertisers and contributors of all our magazines. I appreciate the support from the past, in the present and in the future.

Thank you for reading!

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Ryan Butschle CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I found myself in the Topsail area via the United States Marine Corps. After honorably serving my country for eight years, I briefly turned my service to the local community of Surf City as a police officer. While continuing to search for my professional niche, my old hobby of photography paid me a visit and proved to be a guiding light for my future. I created City 2 Sea Media in 2021 and have worked primarily with Salty Turtle Beer Company over the past two and a half years. While still working for the brewery, I have expanded my business to include weddings, family portraits, product photography, real estate and video work. My wife and I have loved living in North Carolina since 2011 and are looking forward to many more years in the local area.

Katie Dorsett-Dye CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

I am an award-winning photographer based in Oak Island. Born and raised in North Carolina, I developed a passion for photography from a young age.

My business, Katie D Photography, specializes in both landscape and family photography. I am deeply rooted in the Oak Island community and actively contribute my skills and services to local events, charities and fundraisers, using my art to make a positive impact. My dedication to my clients, love of my craft and deep connection to the natural beauty of Oak Island are the driving forces behind my continued success.

Weston Hersey CONTRIBUTING WRITER

I am a Wilmington-based writer, editor and musician. You can find me stocking the shelves at local record and bookstore The Fuzzy Needle, and I’m when not there, I can most likely be found thrifting, making coffee or writing a song.

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program excellence through peer review, benefiting students, faculty and the community. The ACEN Accreditation process is rigorous, involving candidacy, self-study and peer review, but the benefits are many. The purpose of the ACEN is to provide specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs. Recognized as an accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), ACEN is one of the largest specialized agencies accrediting nursing programs throughout the United States, its territories and internationally. Learn more about ACEN at acennursing.org.

New Hope Clinic Earns Gold Rating from NAFC Quality Standards Program New Hope Clinic earned a 2023 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. By self-attesting that it has certain policies and procedures in place, it can highlight its commitment to providing quality care to patients. The NAFC’s mission is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable healthcare, and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive quality healthcare. NAFC Quality Standards elements include policies and procedures related to the following areas: administrative, clinic/ pharmacy responsibilities, credentialing and privileging systems, patient care and risk management systems.

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Leland Rotarians Receive Presentation on Flag Etiquette

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John Hacker, 1st Vice Commander of John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland, was the guest speaker at the Leland Area Rotary Club’s meeting on July 6. Hacker shared tips on proper flag etiquette and led a demonstration of how to properly fold the U.S. Flag.

Leland VFW Post 12196 Receives Recognition from State and National VFW Brunswick Community College (BCC) is pleased to announce that the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing has granted initial accreditation to the BCC Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs. ACEN Accreditation recognizes high quality in nursing education by fostering

Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 completed another year with many accolades from the state and national VFW. This year the national office notified the Post they finished fifth in the nation for Posts their size. Other awards and recognition from state and national VFW included: first in the state and 12th nationally in growth for Post in their

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division and 17th in the state for community service. Post 12196 also achieved All-State and All-American honors for the second straight year. With the Top 5 finish, VFW National provided its past Commander with transportation to the National Convention in Phoenix on July 24 to accept the honors.

Relations Tom Lamont along with Tanner Folds and Caleb Lanoux, both pitchers for the Sharks. The two pitchers recounted some of their experiences of playing with the team and a bit of their background before getting to the Sharks.

Since Kiwanis focuses on literacy, Lamont shared details of the Sharks program called Read Around the Bases. The program encourages fans in second through fifth grades with incentives for forming and maintaining excellent reading habits through the summer months away from school and the classroom. This reading program is free, incentive-based and aims to help students discover the joy of reading.

BCC Vice President Selected for National Commission on Student Success

Belville Riverwalk Park Establishes a Dragonfly Pond

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Dr. Kevin Lee, vice president of academic affairs and chief academic officer at Brunswick Community College (BCC), has been selected for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Student Success. Lee is one of only two dozen individuals selected for this role with AACC and will serve a three-year term spanning July 2023 to June 2026.

The commission focuses on student access, success and organizational transformation. The commission also examines degree completion and two-year to four-year transfer. In addition, it looks at cutting-edge innovation with proven outcomes and ways to improve student success while providing affordable, high-quality technical assistance in areas that support students in every way possible.

Belville Riverwalk Park is now home to a Dragonfly Pond.

Located along the trail, this pond attracts dragonflies that will mitigate the mosquito population in and around the park.

The pond is currently host to dragonfly nymphs, but adult dragonflies can be seen. A single dragonfly can eat hundreds of mosquitos in a day.

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North Brunswick Kiwanis Club Thanks the Towns of Leland and Belville for StoryWalk Installations

North Brunswick Kiwanis Club hosted some of the Wilmington Sharks at their monthly Third Tuesday meeting on June 20. Attending were Sharks Director of Community

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At its meeting on May 12, North Brunswick Kiwanis Club presented thank you plaques and certificates of appreciation to the Parks and Recreation departments of the Towns of Leland and Belville for their invaluable support and help in placing permanent Story Walk® installations in Leland’s Eastgate Nature Park and Belville’s Riverwalk Park.

StoryWalk® is an interactive outdoor activity in which young children and their families stroll along a path and stop at stations to read pages from a children’s book posted along the

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path. Mayor Brenda Bozeman accepted the award for the Town of Leland, and Mayor Mike Allen accepted the award for the Town of Belville. Also recognized with certificates of appreciation were Parks and Recreation staff members Jim Bucher and Athina Williams (Belville) and Pete Lombardi, Allison Hensley and Kristi Armstrong (Leland).

John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 of Leland Recognized as Nonprofit of the Year The John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 of Leland was awarded the Non-Profit of the Year award at North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet on June 28.

Commander John Hacker accepted the award from the town of Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman. Other winners were: Woman of the Year - Beverly Pickett; Professional of the Year - Dr. Paul Hrvol; Entrepreneur of the Year Mimi’s and Papa’s Gourmet Ice Cream; New Member Business of the Year - Chicken Salad Chick; and Business of the Year and Milestone Award - George Murray.

serious needs. At the 2022 NaCo annual conference, and while Commissioner Williams was president of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, he introduced and passed a resolution putting counties on record as advocating for a more streamlined FEMA individual assistance process.

Because NaCo resolutions must be re-adopted each year, he again presented the resolution to the NaCo Justice & Public Safety committee on July 21. The committee unanimously

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Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams Works for Streamlined FEMA Assistance A resolution introduced by Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was adopted at the National Association of Counties (NaCo) annual conference in Travis County, Texas, on July 24. The resolution, which was adopted for the second consecutive year, puts counties on record as advocating for a more streamlined FEMA individual assistance process.

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members volunteer in various projects to promote patriotism, preserve American history and secure America’s future through better education for children. Among the top accolades earned in the 2022–23 year, the Stamp Defiance Chapter of Wilmington received awards for its efforts in supporting education and the military, community service, patriotism and increasing awareness of the Constitution to commemorate its history, importance and the ways it serves us today.

North Brunswick Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships

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On May 12 North Brunswick Kiwanis Club (NBKC) awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from North Brunswick High School. The scholarship recipients and their parents were honored at the club’s annual meeting in Blossoms Restaurant Meeting Room in Magnolia Greens on May 16. Award recipients were Bryan Baez, Aidan Bush, Jasmine Lopez, Jordyn Smith, Madilyn Smith, Angel Webbe, and Markeece Whitley.

At the 123rd annual NSDAR North Carolina Society State Conference, the NSDAR Stamp Defiance Chapter of Wilmington received two national and 42 state awards. Six hundred and eighty Daughters and guests attended the state conference this year.

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Brunswick Community College (BCC) students who want to train for careers in manufacturing may soon benefit from a $1,500 donation from MicroSolv Technology Corporation.

BCC President Gene Smith, joined by VP of Continuing Education and Economic & Workforce Development Greg Bland and The Foundation of BCC Executive Director Teresa Nelson, accepted the donation during a recent visit with MicroSolv President Bill Ciccone. An HPLC Columns and Chromatography Accessories manufacturer, MicroSolv is a privately held company based in the USA. They acquire, develop and manufacture different technologies such as Cogent TYPE-C™ HPLC columns, RSA™ autosampler vials, pharmaceutical grade syringe filters, HPLC fittings, other types of chromatography and more. The corporation is in the Industrial Park in Leland, near BCC’s Leland Center.

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TACT Academy Youth Theatre Classes September 11 to December 1

Thalian Association Community Theatre (TACT) has the perfect after-school program for youth ages 6 through high school senior interested in learning new skills and exploring their talents. A beginning class is available for children ages 3 to 5. Thalian Association, the Official Community Theatre of North Carolina, announces the TACT Academy Fall Semester, three months of theatre arts classes for budding young actors. All classes will be held at the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center on weekday afternoons followed by showcase performances on the 2nd Street Stage. Theatre arts classes are fun for all plus support learning and development of life skills. Documented benefits include improved self-expression, confidence, collaboration and academic achievement. TACT Academy offers an affordable opportunity for children of all ages and experience levels to access theatre arts with scholarships available on a first-come basis.

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Odell Williamson Auditorium 30th Season October 19

Odell Williamson Auditorium’s 30th season kicks off on October 19 with Don’t Stop Believin’ - The Journey Tribute. The 1,500seat auditorium is offering a full season of shows, and other performances on the calendar include tributes to Michael Jackson, John Denver, Bob Seger, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Diana Ross and The Supremes, and Johnny and June Carter Cash. OWA offers four- and eight-show ticket packages for those who want to experience the entire season as well as individual show tickets.

Information: (910) 755-8513 or bccowa.com

Bands Brews & BBQ October 21

Join the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce on October 21 for Bands Brews & BBQ. Unwined on the Square and Mannkind Brewery as well as Chicken Salad Chick and Hot Diggity Dogs will be on site. The Salty Dawgs will be performing and bringing their Dawg House. This event is sponsored by REV Federal Credit Union.

Information: northbrunswickchamber.com/ bands-brews-bbq/

Shades of Grey Doo-Wop Live Concert October 21

Enjoy a night of live music from the Cape Fear’s favorite doo-wop band, Shades of Grey, on Saturday, October 21 from 7 to 9 pm.

Refreshments will be for sale. Proceeds benefit scholarships and supplies for the Town of Leland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.

Information: eventbrite.com

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Bluegrass, Bowls & Baskets October 21

From 6 to 8 pm, the Town of Leland hosts this free event. Local potters and weavers will sell their goods while Masonboro Sound plays your favorite bluegrass.

During the event Town of Leland Fire and Police departments will be having a chili cookoff. Try their homemade chili and donate canned goods to vote. At the night’s end, whichever department has collected the most donated canned goods will be crowned the chili cookoff champions!

Donated canned goods will go Manna Ministries.

Information: www.townofleland.com

Trunk or Treat October 28

Leland will host its annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 6 pm. Local businesses and community organizations will pass out candy from decorated vehicles.

Information: bit.ly/lelandtrunkortreat

Applearchy Cider Festival November 4

Brunswick Beer and Cider and the Town of Leland Present the 1st annual Applearchy Cider Festival at Brunswick Beer and Cider from noon to 5 pm. Tickets include a 5 oz. branded tasting glass that will allow

you taste local beer and local cider from breweries and cideries from around North and South Carolina. Enjoy live music, apple pressing, apple cider donuts, Mimi & Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn, a local farmers stand and more. General admission tickets are $30. $35 VIP tickets include an extra hour of tasting and a swag bag.

Information: fb.me/e/1cz2WYn3F

Veterans Day Breakfast November 11

Each year North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce honors veterans living in Leland, Belville, Navassa, Northwest, Sandy Creek, Winnabow, Town Creek and surrounding areas at its annual Veterans Day Breakfast. The event is a way for the chamber to show that they are grateful for all who have served.

Information: northbrunswickchamber.com/ veterans-day-breakfast/

Friendsgiving 5Miler/5K/1mile November 18

Join Leland Lady Runners at 8 am at The Joyce at Brunswick Forest for the 5th Annual Friendsgiving Race, where runners gather with friends, run and give back to the community. At registration, entrants join either a school team or a charity team, and a portion of the registration fee will be given to the team you join. Additional ways to give include

tax-deductible donations to any of the 501C3 teams during checkout. At packet pickup on November 17, coats will be collected to donate to Brunswick Family Assistance. Gather your friends, family and neighbors for a fun, festive race experience. Entry fees: $35 for 5-mile race, $30 for 5k, $20 for 1 mile run (untimed) and $20 for virtual run.

Information: runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/ Leland/Friendsgiving5K5Miler

Holiday Art Market December 2

Come to Leland Cultural Arts Center for a holiday art market from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, December 2. This Holiday Art Market features unique handmade gifts that are sure to please everyone on the list.

Information: townofleland.com/event/ holiday-art-market-0

Cookies with Santa December 6

Join Santa for a special holiday program at the Leland Cultural Arts Center from 6:30 to 8 pm. There will be milk and cookies, holiday crafts and enjoy story time. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and all attending must be registered. There’s a limit of two adults per family. Cost for ages 0 to 23 months is $3; cost for ages 2 to 16 is $5 and cost for ages 16 and older is $7.

Information: townofleland.com

An 18th Century Christmas

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Visit Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site to explore how the American colonists celebrated Christmas.

During the program, you can enjoy 18th century inspired refreshments in the Visitor Center, participate in traditional games, or try your hand at Moravian paper stars and other 18th century crafts.

The highlight of the evening will be an authentic period candlelit service in the ruins of St. Philips Anglican Church. The 30-minute service will begin at 5 pm.

Adult admission per person is $5, and kids age 12 and younger get in free.

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Sue Dalpe’s modern yet timeless home is a standout in Brunswick Forest.

The Navassa-based North Carolina Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail receives a grant from AARP North Carolina as part of its nationwide program to make communities more livable.

Thanks to AARP North Carolina, the Navassa-based North Carolina Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail and six other organizations throughout North Carolina have received 2023 Community Challenge grants. The funding is part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide.

That’s because her threebedroom, three-and-ahalf-bath modern façade stunningly stands out from the rest of the crowd and makes quite a statement. The black-and-white exterior is sleek and contemporary, a big contrast to the other stately coastal new builds in the community.

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PLAYGROUND CLOSURE AT LELAND FOUNDERS DAY PARK

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This temporary closure is necessary as part of the preparations for the upcoming renovations. During this phase, all playground equipment, as well as other amenities like the gazebo and benches, will be dismantled to pave the way for the commencement of the project. The project itself is anticipated to commence later in the fall season. | CONTINUE READING ONLINE

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The playground situated at Founders Park closed on October 4.

DEDICATION AND OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW FIRE STATION 51

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In Leland, there’s a palpable buzz as Station 51 of Leland Fire/Rescue reveals its grand inauguration.

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For its wealth of contributions within the community, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 is named North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s Non-Profit of Year.

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At its June 2023 meeting, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce presented John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 Leland with its Non-Profit of the Year award. REV Mortgage of Leland, a member of the North Brunswick Chamber, presented Post #68 with a donation for their work within the community.

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There is a seasonal drink at Starbucks called a pistachio latte that I order every time it is on the menu. The nutty flavor of the pistachios and rich, robust flavors of espresso are perfectly blended into a creamy drink that takes coffee to the next level. The recipe I am offering here is my boozy version of that drink.

My father-in-law knows how much I love pistachios and gave me a very large bag in the shells. I used them to encrust fish, sprinkled them atop ice cream and ate them raw right out of the shell. That is what gave me the idea to re-create a pistachio latte.

I could have made pistachio milk with the abundance of pistachios I had by soaking them overnight, blending them in a food processor and then straining them, but I prefer to just purchase it from the grocery

Espresso and Kahlua combine with pistachio liqueur and milk for a robust cocktail that’s perfect for starting your evening or ending dinner.

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store. Pistachio milk can be pricey and hard to find in your local grocery store, but I was able to find it at Whole Foods.

After a few attempts and variations of combinations, I was able to create a flavor closely reminiscent of the Starbucks version.

I also found pistachio liqueur at the ABC store and thought it would be an excellent ingredient alongside Kahlua to make an adult version of the delicious pistachio latte.

This drink is easy to customize. If you want it sweeter, just add more sugar. If you want it creamier, add more pistachio milk. Need more of kick? Add more espresso. It is a simple recipe with a lot of room for creativity.

I served mine alongside a small cup of pistachios, and it was outstanding. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Pistachio Milk Espresso Cocktail Makes 1 drink

INGREDIENTS 1 ounce Krupnik Pistachio Liqueur 1 ounce Kahlua 2 ounces espresso 1 ounce pistachio milk 1 teaspoon of sugar Pistachio nuts for garnish and accompaniment

METHOD Brew your espresso and stream into a mug.

Add the pistachio liqueur, Kahlua, pistachio milk and sugar into the espresso.

Garnish with a side of pistachio nuts.

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Crowd-Pleasing Casserole Throw out all the corn casserole recipes you’ve collected over the years. This Country Corn Casserole is the only one you need.

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The Full Harvest Moon, also called the Corn Moon, typically occurs in September, but every couple of years it will occur in October. This gives us the opportunity to watch the brilliantly bright moon early in the evening. Throughout history, farmers took advantage of the moon’s extra light that comes soon after sunset to bring in the summer-grown crops to harvest.

Crops such as corn reach their maximum growth at this time of the year and could soon start to perish, so the moon indicates that harvest must commence. It is no wonder that most Thanksgiving tables include a corn dish or rainbow corn centerpieces — even Halloween decorations and pumpkin patches include corn stalks. In other words, fall is the time for corn.

Corn is rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage and wards off diseases like cancer and heart disease. Corn is also good for eye health and can help prevent lens damage that leads to cataracts.

Every year at Thanksgiving I prepare a corn casserole. I have tried many variations; some included cottage cheese, milk and green peppers, and I even tried my hand at the recipe suggested on the back of the Jiffy cornbread package. In the past my attempts were either too dry, strangely textured or too soupy, but the recipe I offer here is perfect.

I tried making this by using only canned corn and it was tasty, but fresh-off-the-cob corn provides a crisper texture and to me the result is better. I also toyed with many types of cheese on top, but the sharp white cheddar had the best flavor and most appealing presentation.

There are many variations to making corn casserole, but I assure you, this one is “the one.” When the Full Corn Moon is shining bright, prepare yourself for all dishes corn. And if you are asked to bring a dish at Thanksgiving try this one — you won’t be disappointed and neither will your guests

Country Corn Casserole Serves 8

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. bacon, cut into small pieces

1 cup sour cream

½ sweet onion, finely chopped

1 egg

1 clove garlic, minced /3 cup cornmeal

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½ cup butter, melted

15 ounces canned cream-style corn 2 cups corn, cut from the cob (about 4 cobs) 1½ cups sharp white cheddar Chopped chives

METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fry the bacon pieces until crispy in a pan over medium heat. Remove the bacon onto a paper towel to drain, leaving the grease in the pan to sauté the onions.

Add the onions to the pan of bacon grease and cook until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove the pan from the heat.

For the dry ingredients, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream, butter and egg until smooth. Stir in the corn, cream corn and onion/garlic mixture. Crumble half the bacon into the mixture and then add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Pour the corn mixture into a greased casserole dish. Bake for 35 minutes then remove from the oven and top with the cheese. Crumble the remaining bacon pieces on top of the cheese.

Bake for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle chopped chives over the top and serve.

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Being independent is a fundamental part of being human. But sometimes veterans, who sacrifice so much for our country, face the inability to maneuver confidently and freely through life. By providing highly skilled service dogs at no cost, the Wilmington-based nonprofit organization Canines for Service (CFS) is on a mission to empower our nation’s heroes with the gift of independence.

Since 1996 CFS’s national program has trained service dogs for veterans suffering with service-connected mobility limitations, traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress and military sexual traumas. Originally serving both civilians and veterans, in 2018 the organization narrowed its efforts exclusively on veterans.

“We recognized a huge need at that time, particularly in the veteran population,” says CFS Executive Director Bethany Leighton. “As veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan retired and got out of the military, a lot were suffering from trauma they experienced, especially PTSD, so there was a higher demand for service dogs.”

Interested veterans go through an This CFS-trained service dog met his veteran owner in the summer of 2023.

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extensive application process, something Leighton stresses is critical in order to ensure CFS gives dogs to the people who need them most. The organization places about six dogs annually, with each one having first completed an average of two years and thousands of hours of training beforehand.

“We’re unique because we’re small, so we’re not massproducing service dogs,” Leighton says. “Once a client is approved through the process, we stay in constant communication with them, understanding what their disability looks like, how it presents itself, what their triggers are and what they’d like the dog to do in those situations. We really get down to the heart of the matter with the veterans because we want to help improve their quality of life.”

Leighton continues, “We have a long history of servicing veterans, and I think our commitment to that population is important. We also do not have any fundraising or cash requirements from our veterans, and I’m very passionate about making sure that burden is never placed on them.”

CFS does not have its own breeding program but instead acquires the majority of its dogs through donations, from local breeders and through the Assistance Dogs

Above, CFS training and admin staff, from left, Patrick Nee, Stephanie Snyder, Lexi Green, Kinsey Hanson, Jessica Crippen, Olivia Wicki, Alyssa Kardatzke, Karen Breeden, Dante Delguercio, Bethany Leighton, Laura Hauley, Valerie Domville, David McConnell. Right, Stephanie Snyder with golden retriever Ember.

International (ADI) breeding co-op. Once the puppies arrive, they are placed with volunteer foster families who care for and prepare them for their future life as service dogs. These puppy raisers attend weekly classes at the CFS facility and are given a curriculum to follow at home as well as all necessary food and supplies. Puppy Program Coordinator and Leland resident Karen Breeden offers support and guidance to volunteer families who raise the puppies until they reach the age of six months.

“I just hold everybody’s hand as they go through the journey,” Breeden says. “I love getting to know the raisers we currently have and then building new relationships with prospective ones. It’s all about the people and the puppies for me.”

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From left: Bentley, opening the refrigerator; CFS Puppy Program Coordinator Karen Breeden and Executive Director Bethany Leighton. Opposite: a service dog and veteran team.

Through a unique partnership with Camp Lejeune’s military navigate and focus through all sorts of exposures and prison, known as the Brig, CFS puppies transition from their situations. On the weekends, volunteer fosters welcome the raiser homes into the next phase of training. A team of service dogs in training into their homes, which gives them the carefully selected incarcerated inmates are taught how to train opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of new environments service dogs. The dogs are each partnered with an inmate and and people in order to ensure they can acclimate to any undergo constant training while living together in the cells 24 situation they may one day face with their veteran. hours a day over the course of several months.

Oak Island resident and CFS service dog trainer Valerie “These inmates are learning dog-training skills that enable Domville started working with the organization in 2018 as a them to then give back and serve veterans, which increases our volunteer dog walker and foster. After learning more about the capacity to train more dogs at one time,” nonprofit’s mission, she joined the internship Leighton says. “This gives the inmates a program in 2020, leaving behind a marketable skill for a potential future career technology job to work as a kennel assistant and also a sense of purpose while before moving into her current position as incarcerated.” trainer. Driven by a desire to give back to the WANT TO GET After completing their Brig training, CFS community, Domville says her favorite thing INVOLVED? dogs return to the facility to continue about working at CFS is being able to help working for several more months with the veterans by teaching the dogs how to Canines for Service organization’s staff. Training occurs Monday support them.

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for me it’s not, because if it’s the right thing for the vet and the dog, what could be more fulfilling than helping two beings become a good partnership?” Domville asks. “As a trainer, my job is to help each dog succeed by figuring out what they are trying to tell me and getting them to understand what I need them to do to help me, and one day their veteran. That’s the fun part.”

Even with the best puppy raising and training, no service dog school has a perfect success rate, which means CFS brings in more puppies each year than the organization will be able to place.

According to Leighton, not all dogs are meant to become service dogs, and therefore not all dogs that come through the program go on to graduate.

“Some of our dogs show us they’re meant to be pets, and that’s ok because it’s just part of the work we do,” Leighton explains. “We always make sure they have

a good home to go to if we release them from the program, and we’ve had a couple of them who’ve gone on to do other important work, such as becoming a therapy dog or arson dog.”

CFS relies heavily on its community of volunteers who are the cornerstone of the organization and its mission. Anyone looking to help make a difference is encouraged to reach out, with opportunities ranging from dog walkers to foster families to puppy raisers and administrative assistance. Together, both staff and volunteers work hard to continue growing the program in order to serve more veterans year after year.

“With everything we do, we want to make sure we’re meeting the needs of the veterans,” Leighton says. “Many clients will come back and tell us ‘This dog saved my life,’ or ‘This dog has given me a reason to wake up and get out of bed every morning.’ For me, that’s always been the reason behind it all.” 

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One Giant Leap for Mannkind Showcasing Alexis Scrivani’s beers, Jeremy and Cassie Mann add to Leland’s beer offerings with Mannkind Brewing Company.

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Neil Armstrong’s immortal words were never intended to launch a brewery. He was waxing philosophical about touching down on the surface of the moon in 1969. But a giant leap is what Jeremy Mann and his wife, Cassie, have taken to bring another brewery to Leland — which is rapidly becoming a beer mecca in its own right.

Mannkind Brewing, located on Ploof Road in Leland, is officially a bona fide beer destination outside Wilmington. But with Brunswick Beer and Cider, Brunswick Beer Exchange (BBX) and Leland Brewing

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all within a stone’s throw of each other, Mann is clearly malt-forward and nicely balanced, but the hops are not nearly rolling the dice. as prevalent. Still very good, though.

When I ask him if the area is becoming beer-saturated, he One Giant Leap (hmm … sounds familiar?) is a West calmly replies, “I don’t think so and for a few reasons. First, Coast-style DIPA clocking in at 8.4%. It came highly Leland itself is exploding with growth and there are certainly recommended by Liz, herself a West Coast transplant, and it enough beer lovers to go around. Second, Leland Brewing is has an initially sweet taste that finished with a nice bitter bite the only other brewery/taproom model on the back end. Be careful with this in the Leland area. We know know those one, as the alcohol is well masked. guys, and they're great guys, and their Renamber is Scrivani’s version of a vibe is distinctly different than ours. We Belgian. Though my schnozz did not have both bent over backwards to help detect the requisite clove associated with each other succeed, and we will continue Belgians, this 5.8% beer had a super TRY A FLIGHT to do that to make Leland the best beer smooth mouthfeel and is decidedly destination in can be.” malt-forward. Certainly drinkable, Mannkind Brewing Company On the beautiful afternoon I visit, both especially if you get some pomme frites 9600 Ploof Road SE, Suite 7, servers, Devan and Liz, are Stage One from one of the food trucks the Manns Leland Cicerones. And Mann expects everyone summon to the premises. m (910) 408-1755 who serves beer from his taps to acquire My last sample is Sultana Haze, the K mannkindbrewing.com that status within their first 90 days of first of many hazies expected to emerge employment. from the 10-bbl system.

At present they need to And a very solid hazy it is; be thoroughly familiar with it should put smiles on the just six offerings, but look faces of the hazy hopheads for that to change. Head in your life.

Brewer Alexis Scrivani (and Also available is a her partner, assistant raspberry seltzer called brewer Jake Stevens), who Sistine Spritz, but The had two previous stints at PubScout, not being a fan Waterman’s in Wrightsville of the style, decided not to Beach and who comes try it. Still, if you are, and bearing a solid the analytics say that many Fermentation Science are rapidly becoming degree from App State, has devoteés of the spritz, been given pretty much free you’ll probably like it, reign by Mann to create her given Scrivani's skill with special brand of artistry. the others.

And Scrivani is obviously a I ask my friendly wizard with yeasts. barmates, Barry and Kathi If the Renaissance Pilsner (5.1%) I sampled is any indication Anne Bond from Oak Island, what brought them to of that artistry, then Alexis has a bright future at Mannkind.

Mannkind, and they answer nearly simultaneously, “She’s/I’m It was solid, crisp, full-flavored and dead on style. Mann a brewery lover!” hopes it will be the transitional beer that brings Me, too. And you do meet some of the nicest folks at beer BudMillerCoors folks into the craft beer fold, but it’s far bars and breweries. better than that. I’d rank it up there with Waterman’s Playa In all, Mannkind, with its unique logo depicting the Pils and North Coast’s Scrimshaw. brewer’s combination of art and science (Da Vinci gets that The Alpha (5.5%) is quite an interesting beer as well. With award for a reason), should be on your must-visit list. Nice a beautiful color and great nose, it reminds one of Sierra folks, good beers, neat place.

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Wayne Biggs, Jr. on the courts at House of Pickleball

PICKLEBALL E X PA N S I O N Leland’s House of Pickleball doubles in size and adds amenities to accommodate Brunswick County’s obsession with the sport.

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Pickleball was initially played by mostly seniors and retirees, but now players ages 18 to 34 make up the largest percentage of players.

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an and Joann Abbott visited the Villages in Florida in 2012 and were instantly hooked on pickleball.

They decided to bring it back to Leland and build the first new outdoor pickleball courts in Leland.

To share this newfound passion with everybody in Leland, they, along with Richard Holloman and another investor, worked to raise funds and find other charter investors to purchase property and build House of Pickleball.

In July 2018 they opened their doors at 115 Kay Todd Road.

Fast forward to 2023 and House of Pickleball (HOP) has just completed an expansion, more than doubling its size to

30,000 square feet to keep up with the demand for this popular sport.

Holloman, executive director of HOP, credits celebrities and professional athletes for helping promote the sport to a larger audience.

“Pickleball was initially played by seniors and retirees, but you have Drew Brees, Will Ferrell, Andy Roddick, Tom Brady and Lebron James posting about their love of pickleball on social media, and now the younger generation has become infatuated with the sport of pickleball.”

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percentage of pickleball players at 28.8% nationwide.

With the growing popularity of the sport came increased wait times for HOP members.

Management knew they needed to add more courts. Additionally, there were other enhancements that could make HOP a premier pickleball facility that would attract players, not just in Leland but from across the country.

“Initially, when we first designed HOP in 2018, we tried to develop something practical.” Holloman says.

The original facility footprint was 14,000 square feet with six courts, a small lobby and a pro shop.

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its grand reopening in July 2023, features an additional 16,000 square feet, six additional pickleball courts (for a total of 12), a 1,600-square-foot lounge/party area, a 600-square-foot meeting room, seven new HVAC and dehumidifier systems, and state-ofthe-art LED uplighting that optimizes ball tracking and reduces glare.

“We also carpeted our 6-footwide walkway that is 150 feet long from the front to the back of the building and the lounge area, which significantly helped reduce the noise and reverberation inside the facility,” Holloman says.

The expansion also includes 60 additional parking spaces.

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considered a premier pickleball facility is because of the flooring.

Its nine-layer SportMaster cushioned courts make play more comfortable with less stress on the hips, knees, ankles and feet.

Other HOP features include 8-foot nets between the courts to eliminate errant balls from other courts.

“We get many comments on the detail that we have gone through to design the ultimate facility,”Holloman says. “Many of our visitors from across the country say that HOP is the best indoor pickleball facility in the U.S.” At this writing, HOP has seven instructors who are all IPTPA and/or PPR certified and 3,450 members.

Additionally, 9,000 people from 47 out of the 50 states

have played here since its opening in 2018.

With the expansion of HOP comes the opportunity to host larger tournaments.

“One of the things that gets the younger generation excited is playing in tournaments,” Holloman says. “They love traveling and seeking out new venues.”

North Carolina has the fourth-highest number of pickleball locations in the country, and HOP is proud to be part of that growing trend.

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Pong, badminton and tennis. It requires less running than tennis and uses a shorter, lighter paddle and wiffle ball so less upper-body strength is needed. It is easy to play, low impact and inexpensive, which makes it appealing to a wide range of people.

“We see situations where two grandparents, two adult kids and their two grandkids are all playing,” Holloman says. “I ask, where you can find three generations of families playing the same thing together and all having fun?”

Like most active hobbies, pickleball is also good for you, offering many heart-healthy benefits. According to a

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The Mayo Clinic suggests that pickleball promotes longer life expectancy and contributes to longevity, with participants potentially living six to 10 years longer. The social interaction

and various physical demands promote cardiovascular health and mental agility. It is also a very social sport, making it a great opportunity to make new friends and stay socially engaged.

“We’ve had great success with different neighborhoods coming in as a group, getting to meet their neighbors and making new friendships,” Holloman says.

Getting started in pickleball is easy. HOP offers two-hour beginning pickleball classes throughout the week, which include an introduction to the sport, use of the equipment, footwear, basic paddle skills, scoring, positioning and gameplay.

For those players who have already mastered the basics but are looking to improve their game, HOP offers private lessons, drill coaching, boot camps and much more.

HOP offers leagues for women, men and mixed play throughout the year; a pro shop offering paddles, shirts, hat, and more; paddles and ball machines for rent; and assorted beers, wines and ciders for sale. The courts are available to book for private playing time and parties.

Making pickleball accessible is important for Holloman and the rest of the team at HOP. “Our membership rates are more competitive with any other indoor pickleball facility in the country,” Holloman says.

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Jim and Betsy Knowles, Port City residents since 1993, have owned the original Block Shirt factory building at 200 Willard Street near Greenfield Lake Park since 1998. The 37,000-square-foot warehouse has been used for classic automobile storage for the movies and then had a stint in the plastic manufacturing business before lying vacant for a time.

During this period of vacancy, the Knowles were approached by an artist friend about renting a piece of their warehouse for an art studio. This was the humble beginning of theArtWorks, a unique, living building and blossoming, supportive community of artists, teachers and students.

On Christmas of 2012, Jim posted a Craigslist ad asking local artists if there was a need and/or interest in “reasonably priced studio spaces.” The Knowles received 36 calls.

They began to partition the floor of the warehouse using tape, laying the blueprint to create 50-plus working studios. From tape, they moved to simple wall partitions, and from there, the final design came.

Modeled after the 1800s New Orleans French Quarter and using collected housing materials from demolished homes and local ReStores, the duly named Art Village reached its most recent form.

While the visual canvas of the Art Village is ever-changing, it provides resident artists and craftsmen 24/7/365 access to their private studios to work, play and creatively express their crafts. In the Art Village, they are part of a community of other artists and artisans and have the support of theArtWorks behind them, which includes things like a podcast booth plus a podcast producer if needed; an art gallery where the public can come to view and Fall 2023

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WANT TO GO? theArtWorks 200 Willard Street, Wilmington m (910) 352-7077 K theartworks.co The Art Village is also open to the public on Thursday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and on Sunday from 12 to 5 pm. A comprehensive list of the studio and residential artists and their specializations can be found at heartworks.co/resident-artists-links.

When visiting the Art Village, theArtWorks asks that you only visit artists with open studio doors in order to respect the privacy of other resident artists and their creative processes.

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Inside the 37,000-square-foot warehouse space are more than 50 working studios in the Art Village.

purchase the fine art that is made here; and classes on how to sell and platform art.

The Art Village is also open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm and on Sundays from 12 to 5 pm. Visitors can walk the streets named after famous painters and visionaries, seeing where the art is made in studios of painters, potters, boatbuilders, musicians and more.

From the Art Village, they can make

their way into Gallery Verrazano or the gift shop to purchase work from the artists they just saw at work.

Separate from the Art Village, theArtWorks also provides several event spaces including the main event space, Gallery Verrazano, the gift shop and two classrooms. All are available to the public to be reserved and rented. Recent events that have taken place in the Gallery Verrazano include the Wilmington Fashion Week Designer Show, the

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Upscale Resale and the North Carolina Azalea Festival Art unveiling.

When Gallery Verrazano is not hosting an event, it acts as theArtWorks fine art gallery, complete with movable walls to keep the space fresh and alive. The fine art gallery is open to both artists of the Art Village and outside artists.

Every piece of handmade, original art in the gallery and gift shop is available for purchase.

Other theArtWorks event spaces include two classrooms for local artists and teachers to teach classes to the public. Classes include crafts like crochet, embroidery and jewelry making; skills like photography, painting, music and glass blowing; and unique exercise classes like the Bounce 4 Health with live drumming (a low-intensity interval training

exercise class involving trampolines) and aerial yoga. Adults can also treat themselves to wine and painting in the Art by the Glass class after dropping their kids off at The Creative Child Studio, which provides classes for children of all ages, ranging from after-school care to toddler time. Class information is available on the website at theartworks.com/classes. theArtWorks is a flagship of design and purpose in the world of the arts, art support and education.

The Knowles’ goal for theArtWorks is to develop Wilmington into an international art destination. They believe this is done through classes for the public, supporting local artists and providing a space where artists and enjoyers of art can come together and champion all the arts, including visual, literary and performing.

The Knowles are also active on local art councils and boards.

Lobbying as art advocates, they secure grants for artists to continue their work. theArtWorks is also a sponsor and member of ARTS Day in North Carolina, an advocacy group for local art.

It is all a part of the Knowles’ philosophy about the power of art.

“If you want a great nation, it demands a great education, and it all starts with the arts,” says Jim, an artist himself, who works in color pencil, metal sculpture, clay sculpture and more.

Patrons and enjoyers of art are encouraged to regularly visit theArtWorks, the Art Village and Gallery Verrazano. They are always welcome to enroll in classes, attend events and purchase artists’ work, so that theArtWorks can continue to meet each individual artist’s need and supporting them in their endeavors. 

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Legends North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities Awards/Scholarship Initiative honors Joseph and Iris White for their accomplishments as athletes and their work as coaches and educators.

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Leland residents Joseph and Iris White know a thing or two about achieving excellence on and off athletic fields. So much so that their accomplishments as student athletes, coaches and educators have earned them recognition as Living Legends in the North Carolina HBCU Awards/Scholarship Initiative, a program that generates scholarship funds for students at the state’s 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while celebrating the achievements of their alumni graduates, such as Joseph and Iris.

The Living Legends award is pretty great, too, she admits.

“It means a lot to be recognized by your peers. When I got the call that I was to receive the award, I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ I really love working with children, and to be recognized for that is exciting.”

Iris sees a bright future ahead for educators and their students, though she readily admits that there are formidable challenges for which she says we have the COVID-19 pandemic to blame.

“There’s a lot of work and catching up to be done, but we have the technology and resources to do so,” Iris says.

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For more than 30 years, the high school sweethearts (Joseph attended South Brunswick and Iris, North Brunswick) have spent their 36-year marriage here in Leland, where they raised their daughters, Jo’Landa Sidbury of Wilmington and Daja White of Leland, both award-winning collegiate softball players themselves and now middle school teachers.

“They followed in their mama’s footsteps at St. Augustine College (an HBCU in Raleigh) and now as teachers,” says Iris, a retired early childhood educator teacher who excelled in softball while a student at St. Augustine College.

In August, during the tenth HBCU Living Legends Gala in Charlotte, Iris was one of 24 alumni honored for their achievements in the worlds of business and finance, civil rights, education, healthcare, law, law enforcement, media, ministry, social services and sports.

Iris’ high school and college sports accomplishments include being named Female Athlete of the Year (1981) in volleyball, basketball and softball while a student at North Brunswick High School. She was awarded a four-year softball scholarship to St. Augustine’s College, where she was a three-peat Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) award winner, student coach and recipient of a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education. Her professional career includes working as a pre-K assistant teacher and coach of multiple sports (basketball, softball and volleyball) at Livingstone College, an HBCU in Salisbury, then as an adult therapeutic assistant in residential homes; and finally, as a full-time early childhood assistant teacher in Brunswick County.

Her greatest challenge came 23 years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, causing her to step away from her professional responsibilities to concentrate on her health and family. Today Iris is cancer-free and continues to coach and umpire within Brunswick County and says her greatest joy comes from being a wife, mother and grandmother of two grandsons.

“Educators must have the courage to face the challenges before young people, I learned the importance of providing them them and to engage students where they are now.” with the space to perform in their own way; to make them Iris’s other half, Joseph “Jo-Jo” White, is no stranger to the feel needed and wanted. That’s what it means to be a Living Legends program. A star athlete at South Brunswick successful leader and over the years, that’s what has High School, he went on to be a 1983 summa cum laude brought me joy.” graduate of Livingstone College, where he earned a Bachelor of And like Iris, Joseph takes great pride in his family.

Science degree in physical education and a Bachelor of Arts “Together, we kept our daughters focused on their education, degree in early childhood education. Joseph started his football sports and the keys for success in life: having a sound work career at Livingstone as a walk-on before earning a four-year ethic and the ability to deal with various situations without scholarship and becoming the first running back in CIAA letting society get you down. And above all else, the history to rush for more than 4,000 yards. He went on to play importance of keeping God first in your life.”  professionally in the Canadian Football League until a knee injury ended his career as a player.

After that Joseph worked at his alma mater, Livingstone College, as a coach of multiple sports (football, basketball, softball and track) before returning to REAL ESTATE LAW Brunswick County, where he served as assistant principal at Brunswick Learning Center, dropout prevention Rhodes Law Offices, PLLC coordinator for the county and then K-8 has a new name. education/health teacher and athletic Same service, same people, director at Waccamaw School. same location.

Joseph was inducted into the HBCU Living Legends Hall of Fame in 2021 as well as the 2002 Livingstone College CONTACT US Hall of Fame and the school’s 2017 Commemorative Classic Hall of Fame in 910.383.3610 2017, which pays tribute to the first-ever ILMClosings@NelsonGalbreath.com football game played between two HCBUs: Livingstone and Johnson C. Nelson & Galbreath, LLC Smith University (then Biddle Memorial 503 Olde Waterford Way, Ste 201 Institute) in 1892 as it honors modernLeland, NC 28451 day players.

But it is the Living Legends award that tops them all. As for Iris, the magnitude of being named a Living Legend is not lost on Joseph. “It means a great deal to be singled out from thousands and thousands of accomplished individuals from so many walks of life and representing all 11 HBCUs,” he says.

Looking back on his career, Joseph says he learned a lot from his days as a player and from his work with students.

“As a player, I learned the value of hard work and commitment,” he says.

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The staff takes a quick break at Barkington Acres, from left, staff member Emily Capps, owner Lourdes Felmet holding baby Autumn, staff member Maddie Bushey and owner Christopher Felmet.

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In February of 2020 Leland residents Lourdes Felmet and her husband and partner, Chris Felmet, had seen their business dream finally take flight, one based on their hard-earned, expansive vision of doggy daycare. Just as they opened The Barkington Pet Hotel and Day Camp, their cleverly named pet-care facility in Castle Hayne, COVID took the legs out from under them.

“We were so pumped and so ready to make a go of it,” Lourdes says, “though we were still working out the details of getting started. We were not really prepared for the scope of that day — March 10 — that became the first day of three when every single last one of our bookings cancelled.”

Lourdes admits that something resembling panic set in right away. They quickly realized their dream was in trouble and that it might not survive. But survive it did.

‘We knew we had to do everything possible to make it,” Lourdes says firmly. “We set up one fully masked team member in the building to watch the dogs of clients, many of whom were nurses or medical professionals. We got out to many neighborhoods, passed out business cards and introduced ourselves as owners of The Barkington, a brandnew facility where they would be welcome as things got back to normal. And by necessity we sold our grooming services, doing 10 to 12 nail trims a day.”

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It was tough, but they gradually opened their facility, and over the course of the year, they earned the trust of clients, who came to understand what they were doing and why.

Somewhat miraculously, The Barkington achieved serious recognition in its first year, receiving WWAY’s Best of Wilmington award for 2020 in the category of Boarding, Daycare and Grooming Facilities. Subsequently, they won for 2021, 2022 and 2023, and The Barkington now accurately brand-identifies as “Wilmington’s only custom luxury pet

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hotel, fully indoor day camp, spa and more.”

Executing the vision of The Barkington, the Felmets emphasize, was not easy and is an ongoing process of enhancing the physical facility — and the caring principles that underpin the effort. One key building block is the 3,500-square-foot day camp that is separated into five distinct areas, so that their well-trained staff can assess each dog and then place them in a group where they are most happy and comfortable.

Camp counselors respond to each group’s play style, energy level and preferred activities, including kiddie pools or bubbles. If the “dog is in the details,” that level of comfort extends to the installation of rubber flooring in order to maximize paw pad and joint comfort.

furnished with a twin bed, a memory foam mattress and TV (with dog programs). The boarders have a potty/exercise break at around 10 pm. Also included is iDog Camera access for pet parents.

Lourdes underwent years-long basic training for this job as a vet clinic admin and surgical assistant in her teen years, followed by an intense academic load at UNCW and further professional experience after graduation.

This helped prepare her for the eventual task of building a non-traditional, comprehensive facility that would aggressively challenge prevailing industry standards. For the passionate animal lover, it also provided a reality check on the notion that she would enter either medical or veterinary school.

“I got to see everything, including the not-so-positive health outcomes on a regular basis,” Lourdes says. “You have to be equipped to handle that emotional impact, and I realized there was a different way for me to go.”

That way emerged with an opportunity to build her own grooming business within the practice of the Morehead City veterinarian where she worked.

“He gave me access to his patient list,” she says. “I reached

“Dogs have their own tendencies and habits and likes and dislikes, and we really strive to be sensitive to those,” Lourdes says. “We love them, and the owners love them for sure.”

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out to them and I went from 0 dogs to 1,200 in less than two years. But it became apparent that I needed to strike out with my own business.”

Working close to seven days a week with Chris (who had quit his job as a truck driver to join her one-person staff), Lourdes made the decision in September ‘19 to start the new still-

nameless business. They found their building in late November and opened February 12, 2020.

“The stars just aligned for us, we just followed a sign that indicated a commercial property that checked most of the boxes,” Chris says. “Definitely we were nervous about the uncertainty of it.

But so ready to tackle it.”

By the time Lourdes made her first additional hires in December 2020, she had a clear idea of the type of training and empathetic personal qualities she wanted for and from her staff.

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group play behaviors and dog behavior,” she says.

“Many of our team members are vet assistants with years of experience.”

The Barkington’s second facility, on Market Street in the Ogden area of Wilmington, opened on June 5, 2023. The focus of this one is more outdoorsy. Barkington Acres leans more toward working dogs; plans are in place to engage agility trainers to work with these dogs.

The medical profession is in the family genes, one could say. Lourdes’ parents emigrated from Cuba in 1967, and her father been a family physician in North Carolina for the last 40 years. Lourdes is in awe of his work ethic, explaining that he has missed only one day of work in his roughly four decades as an MD. “I think I share that work ethic intensity with him,” she says. “He was my early inspiration, and still is.”

Lourdes adds that Chris has been an indispensible partner in their four-plus-year adventure.

“He’s such a huge supporter of me and of women making their mark in the world,” she says. “He will do whatever is needed in the moment and tirelessly. He’s such an awesome, strong presence.”

Lourdes says she is grateful that she and Chris are working on this mission together.

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Tomorrow’s Leaders Civil Air Patrol Cape Fear Squadron’s Cadet Program helps transform youths ages 12 to 18 into leaders, no matter what career path they choose.

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Lt Col Alyssa Givens wears a lot of hats. She’s an active-duty officer in the United States Public Health Service and the Assistant Deputy Commander for Cadets, a professional volunteer position with the Civil Air Patrol’s Cape Fear Composite Squadron. She got involved with the Cadet Program for a very good reason: “The youth of today will be running everything tomorrow, so it’s important to provide them with the skills and opportunities they need to make them good leaders.”

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) serves as the civilian auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force. Through its Cadet Program, CAP helps transform youths ages 12 to 18 into leaders no matter what career path they choose.

Many may have the preconceived notion that participating in the CAP program means a student has the goal of joining the Air Force after graduating from high school. But that’s not the case at all. Regardless of whether they join the military, the program transforms youth into dynamic citizens and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on four elements: character, emergency services, fitness and aerospace.

The leadership piece is a huge component of the Cadet Program. Cadets start with basic drills and followership through education and mentoring.

“They learn about the different types of leadership styles and how to lead effectively, among other things,” Givens says, adding that cadets also learn how to contribute to a team, wear the uniform, drill

Top, CAP cadets participate in opening formation and uniform inspection. Bottom, C/CMSgt Diana Good and C/AMN Galina Baldwin building a rocket.

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and follow guidance from other leaders.

Character development is where cadets learn about respect and integrity and discuss moral and ethical issues as well as learn how to develop a code of conduct.

Being in good physical shape promotes a sound mind and body and helps cadets perform their leadership responsibilities in various activities.

Physical condition is tested before a cadet is promoted to the next rank.

“As cadets continue through the program, they get different types of positions or jobs, and with each one comes a higher level of responsibility,” Givens says. “Every 56 days the cadets are eligible for promotion to the next rank.”

The other element in the CAP Cadet Program is aerospace education.

“Cadets will learn how to build and launch model rockets, spacecraft and aircraft work,” Givens says. “They can also learn how to fly an airplane. A lot of cadets at the ages of 16 or 17 will actually take their first solo flight and get their initial pilot’s license and even

CAP cadets work on building Alpha 3 model rockets as part of their aerospace curriculum.

a drone pilot license.”

As the cadets participate in the four elements, they can advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Many of the nation’s astronauts, pilots, engineers and scientists first explored their careers through CAP. Once cadets have completed certain requirements, they are eligible to

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participate in activities outside normal squadron meetings including search and rescue missions, field trips and summer encampments that are held all across the country, including flight and glider academies, para jumper school and even cyber security academy.

“I have three kids that have gone through the program,” Givens says.

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Top: Cadet activities are based in one of four elements: emergency services, character, fitness and aerospace. Bottom: C/1st Lt Addison Givens participates in an orientation flight with a qualified pilot.

15. But my oldest went to a cybersecurity camp and got to go to the NSA (National Security Agency) for a presentation and take a tour.

There are some really cool opportunities for kids interested in aviation and aerospace, but there are a lot of opportunities as well like search and rescue and EMT where they can earn a basic medic certification. The higher you rank in the program, the more opportunities and activities you get to experience.”

Every meeting has a different focus, and they typically ask the potential cadets to attend three meetings before they officially sign up to make sure it’s something they’re interested in and they can see themselves growing in the program. After the third meeting, they can sign up.

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From left, C/1st Lt Addison Givens with CAP senior members and volunteers Lt Col Jerry West, Lt Col John Phillips, Michael Byrd and Lt Col Alyssa Givens.

WANT TO JOIN? Civil Air Patrol Cape Fear Squadron K capefear.cap.gov For students interested in becoming part of the cadet program with the Civil Air Patrol Cape Fear Squadron, enrollment is on a rolling basis. The program is not connected to a school so students don’t have to wait until the start of a new school year to join.

They meet at Wilmington International Airport every Monday night from 7 to 9 pm and try to do one special activity on a Saturday each month.

Students are encouraged to drop in for a meeting and check it out.

Or they can fill out a form on the website to request more information before attending.

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after her children went through the program. What she enjoys most about the experience is watching the major transformations that occur as kids go through the program.

“You’ll see kids who, when they first come into the program, are shy and they aren’t really sure if this is something they want,” Givens says.

“And then they get into the program and go on their first weeklong encampment. They learn all about cadet life and learn and grow with their peers, and when they come back from that, it’s like they’re different kids. They’re more confident in themselves and their abilities.”

As cadets move up in rank and have been in the program for a few years, they take on more leadership responsibilities in which they are

actually in charge of putting together annual events at the state level like the North Carolina Wing Encampment.

They plan the activities for the events, and some of them become public affairs officers, so they’re taking pictures and managing the publicity.

“Executive staff cadets are even interviewing younger cadets who are applying to the program and running training classes,” Givens says. “In a lot of cases, they’re running the show, and senior members like myself are here to help guide and mentor them. What’s exciting is to open minds to opportunities that kids didn’t know were out there in the first place. One interest might have brought them here, but then as they go through the program, they find something new that keeps them here.” 

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With the Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs playing home games at Brunswick Community College’s Founders Field, Alec, Lexie and Reggie Allred have reached their goal of managing a summer collegiate baseball team.

BY DENNIS HETZEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TARA ROBERTS

The BCC Surfin’ Turfs playing the Sandhill Bogeys from Pinehurst in the Old North State League of summer collegiate baseball.

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It’s a perfect late-spring day for baseball at Brunswick Community College’s Founders Field, even as afternoon warmth turns into evening chill. Daylight declines to its fringes, threatening to bring the game to a halt with the score tied.

The players certainly don’t want that, perhaps recalling the old sports cliche that “a tie is like kissing your sister.” For three hours, momentum has seesawed between the visiting Sandhills Bogeys from Pinehurst and the home Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs in a match between aspiring college ballplayers in The Old North State League.

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The setting feels like a timeless moment carved right out of Field of Dreams as baseball fans, lovers and lifers gather. And it is a place that is a big part of a Southport couple’s dream to provide a great experience for college players and maybe make the county a hotbed for summer collegiate baseball.

So far, Alec and Lexie Allred’s dreams appear on track.

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he Bogeys, who won the league championship in 2022, get three hits and a walk in the first inning.

They load the bases with one out but it yields only one run. Will this missed

opportunity bring regret later?

After a rocky start, “Fredo” Wooten, the Turfs’ starting pitcher, a wiry sophomore from Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, settles down. The Bogeys barely touch him for five scoreless innings. In the meantime, the Turfs go hitless for three innings, but they rally for five runs in the fifth inning thanks to four sharp hits.

Then things fall apart for the Turfs. In the seventh, relief pitchers can’t find the plate, and another baseball cliche – “walks will kill you” – comes true. The Bogeys score four runs thanks to four walks, a hit batsman and only one hit. It’s a tie at 5-5.

In the bottom of the eighth, the intensity change is palpable – and vocal. At one point, the umpire warns the Bogeys’ bench to stop heckling. The Turfs put runners on first and second with one out.

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season’s end in late July, the Turfs win their division and advance to the second round of the Old North State League championship round, losing in a 15-inning thriller.

T walk loads the bases, but the Turfs fail to score.

Then, in the top of the ninth, the Bogeys convert a walk, a throwing error and a two-out double into the eventual winning run. The Turfs put runners on first and third in the bottom of the ninth with one out, but two flyouts end the game. Bogeys 6, Turfs 5.

“We’ll be okay,” says Steve Prokop, a lifelong baseball guy who is also one of the team’s most dedicated supporters, a sponsor and the public address announcer.

“This is the time of year when you find out what you’ve got.”

Prokop and the Allreds say they are optimistic that this group can go places. And that will turn out to be true. At

he team has a 10-year agreement to use Founders Field and is part of a league that has 15 teams across North Carolina giving collegiate ballplayers two months of summer baseball while living with host families and improving their game.

Alec Allred played professionally in the Atlantic League.

He was a utility player, a handy cog who could fill many holes, but he realized he didn’t have the right stuff to join the tiny percentage of players who make the major leagues. Three wrist surgeries did not help, he adds, rolling his hand over to show the scars on his wrist.

“I played with some who had been in the Majors and you know, you look at them and go, ‘What am I even doing here?’” he says.

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umbrella organization, the Players League, sort of a league of leagues for collegiate baseball players in seasons that run from late May through July. It is a long way from the conversation between Alec Allred and his dad, Reggie Allred, during a 2018 car ride from Michigan that led to the creation

of the league. Alec is CEO of the new league, while Reggie serves as chief operating officer.

“The whole concept is to be player focused,” Alec says. “Not all leagues are.”

Meanwhile, Lexie Allred is general manager of the Surfin’ Turfs, making

some history herself as a female executive in the traditionally maledominated world of baseball.

When she looks at Founders Field, she sees what it could become.

For the 2023 season, the team changed home fields and stepped up promotion. The Turfs are providing site upgrades with exterior fencing and a beer garden. Next up are a press box, concession stand and bathrooms.

They’re exploring possible fundraising strategies to put lights on the field, which would allow both BCC and the Turfs to play at better times to attract fans and could lead to Founders Field as a site for regional tournaments.

Being general manager of such a team means you do a little bit of everything, Lexie notes. Sometimes that includes ordering postgame pizzas and handing out uniforms, with returnees from last season getting first dibs on numbers.

“It’s a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of work,” she says, but it’s obviously a lot easier when you’re doing something you love.

For the Allreds, that’s baseball.  Scenes from a Surfin’ Turfs summer game at Brunswick Community College’s Founders Field.

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It’s a simple word that packs a punch, and a word that sums up how Brandon Cala, owner of Eternal Fitness, feels about the long-lasting effect of staying physically active.

Eternal Fitness is Leland’s newest fitness center.

Located on Ploof Road, it offers group fitness classes, state-of-the-art equipment, childcare services and 24hour access.

Cala founded Eternal Fitness in 2022, officially opening in January 2023. With a passion for staying fit and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in exercise physiology, he was working as a personal trainer when he saw an opportunity for a fitness center in Leland. He wanted to create a convenient space where residents of Leland and beyond could feel welcomed and reach their individual fitness goals.

“Our philosophy is that any individual, no matter their age, or where they’re at in their fitness journey, can obtain their personal health and fitness goals at our facility, whether it’s on their own, with a trainer or in a group class,” Cala says.

Cala adds that their work is exceptionally rewarding.

“Our biggest inspiration is the very clients and members that we have at the gym,” he says. “We see the positive impact it has on our members, and if we can get people to enjoy exercise, make connections and change their lives, it’s a really great feeling.”

Eternal Fitness offers gym memberships, one-week free trials, group fitness classes, personal training and nutrition counseling.

They also have other perks like water refill stations, towel service and a private shower on the premises. Two of the services that set Eternal Fitness apart are childcare service and 24-hour access.

“Offering 24-hour access was important for me,” Cala says.

“Life gets crazy, so for members to be able to work out on their time, after hours and at times when the gym is less crowded, that’s a plus for our clients,” Cala says. “And we are the only gym in Leland that offers childcare.”

Eternal Fitness instructor, health and wellness trainer Kate Wolf and founder Brandon Cala

The 5,000-square-foot facility houses traditional cardio equipment like treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and StairMasters. It also has two non-motorized, free-run treadmills.

“They create less impact on joints and provide higher resistance and a more natural walk, run or sprint,” Cala says.

Eternal Fitness has two-in-one machines for each body part with step-by-step instructions, including scannable videos, on how to use them. It has free weights up to 100 lbs., pre-weighted straight bar barbells from 20 to 110 lbs. and multiple benches and racks for barbell weightlifting, a leg press, a Smith Machine and a full cable system.

What Cala is most proud of is being the safest and cleanest gym in the area.

“All of our staff is trained in CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator),” he says. “We also have panic buttons on the walls. Everyone can feel safe and secure in our facility.

Also, you’ll never see a machine out of order or broken for weeks at a time.”

Eternal Fitness is truly a one-stop-shop gym experience.

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eanna King brings organization, management skills and a love of people to her PostNet shipping service center in Leland.

King projects energy to anyone listening to her discuss PostNet, a franchise she has owned since June 2022. She explains that PostNet is a one-stop shop conveniently located on New Pointe Blvd in Leland. It packages and ships for several shipping carriers, including FedEx, UPS, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service. Mailbox rental and virtual mail are also available.

“We do all things business related,” King says. “We even have a great set of graphic artists.”

Whether a customer wants stationery, business cards, banners, flags, brochures, graphic design, or blueprints, PostNet can do it.

PostNet International was founded in 1992 and began franchising in 1993. King understands the company. She worked for a PostNet in her hometown of Puyallup, Washington, while in high school.

“I loved it so much that it’s been on my mind ever since,” she says.

She enjoyed engaging with the customers and learning about their businesses. By working there, she was “serving the community and getting to know those who lived within the surrounding areas,” she says.

During the pandemic when business hours were limited, King realized Wilmington was the closest place to mail packages through FedEx besides going to a drop-off kiosk. She told her mother, Susan Medina, that she always wanted to open a PostNet. “If you open it, I’ll help you,” Medina replied.

“That’s how this came to fruition,” King says.

After a year of discovery and setting up the business, along with several months of course training and hands-on training at PostNet in Colorado, King fulfilled her dream.

She says training is on-going, and she enjoys training the employees, meeting the people who live in the community and learning about them.

"Now that we have been open one and a half years, it has been wonderful to be a part of the community," King says. "We love being on a first-name basis with our clients and participating in local events."

People should visit the store to learn the cost of all the shipping carriers when mailing a package, she says. Besides, PostNet in Leland is the only international DHL carrier in the area. Her customers’ packages go to Vietnam, Guam, the Philippines, Malaysia and numerous other countries.

International shipping is a much-needed service, she says.

When asked what is special about her services, King replies, “Our people. We are blessed with a wonderful staff, and together we understand the importance of customer service.”

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designer, Ansel Grissett is a graphic designer, and Medina is a full-time volunteer.

“I am proud of the fact that we have built a dedicated and loyal clientele in the short time we’ve been open,” King says. “It makes everybody who works here feel good about what they do every day.”

King has extensive leadership experience. Growing up, she helped manage her mother’s business by taking orders and packing freight. As an interior designer, Medina was top salesperson for 30 years on the West Coast. When King moved to Hawaii and lived there for 10 years, she was office manager

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for a watersports company and for Century 21 All Islands, which had offices on all the islands.

She became an account executive, managing homeowner associations. She also helped privatize Army Hawaii Family Housing. She still manages a team of managers today.

King met her husband, Bryce, a Wilmington, North Carolina, native, in Hawaii when she worked at the watersports center, where he was a master technician fixing boats, jet skis and other water equipment. The couple moved to Leland 11 years ago with their son, Noa, 12, and Bryce opened his own general contracting business.

“I believe the sky’s the limit,” King says. “The years to come are going to prove that based on our core values and our positive customer service.”

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“We were getting surrounded by traditional storage facilities, and we realized there was a gap where people would start out in storage, they’d get bigger, but there was not a middle step between traditional storage and flex space,” Davis says. “So we wanted to be a synergistic middle step between traditional storage and flex space and provide a really nice space and fill that gap in the ecosystem.”

The solution is Powered Storage, a lot laid out with 60 parking spaces – some with storage workshops, units reminiscent of shipping containers that are fully powered and climatecontrolled with heating and cooling. They are also equipped with industrial shelving and plenty of electrical outlets that have 50 amp and 110-volt service. It is the perfect efficient space for tradesmen and contractors to store goods, tools and equipment and work for an hour before heading out to the jobsite for the day. The addition of power also means tenants can plug in saws and power equipment, coffeemakers, refrigerators and more in the storage unit.

Powered Storage also features powered parking spaces designed for RV, boat and truck (food or industrial) owners who need power to keep goods at temperature, keep batteries charged or want to avoid mold or heat damage to their vehicle or vessel. Each space, varying from 27 to 68 feet long, is equipped with its own power pedestal with 20/30/50 NEMA outlets with 50 amps total capacity.

Additional features at Powered Storage that make a difference include a dumping station, a water area, a vending,

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supplies and ice area, and 24-hour high security that you can monitor from their app. On the app, you can get alerts, easily enter the lot, and monitor the temperature and humidity of your storage workshop via a free sensor; check power consumption; and see overall site views.

The camera technology is from Sweden, the locking technology is from Austria, the mobile phone app is from Brazil, and the sensors are from the oil industry in Canada. Tenants also have access to international customer service 24/7 because Davis, as well as co-owners Zoltan Kosa and Ernest Chance, are based locally and globally in different time zones and available any time of day.

Designed in North Carolina and manufactured in Hong Kong, the custom storage workshop units also have a global connection. In the wake of the Hong Kong democracy protest movement in 2019, Davis is dedicated to hiring those who were sentenced to jail for demanding democratic rights and now looking for work. He gives them freelance jobs in design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing plus a chance to rejoin society and the professional workforce.

“We’ve tried to help the local community in Hong Kong,” Davis says. “A lot of these young people, like thousands of them, have no chance of ever having a traditional job, so we are trying to give them a first step back into society. Because they have good backgrounds, they are well educated and no one will hire them.”

Goals for Davis and Powered Storage are to add 24 more storage workshop containers in the Leland location and expand the company in locations worldwide.

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The House of Pickleball HOPalooza & Ribbon Cutting PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL RITENOUR

 On July 22 The House of Pickleball (HOP) — a world-class indoor pickleball facility — opened its doors in Leland and welcomed guests to the court. Distinguished guests included Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman, HOP founder and executive director Richard Holloman, Leland Town Council Members Veronica Carter and Bill McHugh, UNCW Tennis Standout Alex Wetherell and many more.

Everyone enjoyed delicious food, friendship and, of course, pickleball.

The HOPalooza raff le fundraiser brought in $2,000 benefitting Brunswick Family Assistance, and winners went home with baskets full of gift certificates, paddles, backpacks, assorted goodies and one gallon jars of Mt. Olive Pickles.

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Leland Under the Lights PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL RITENOUR

 The Leland Under the Lights 2023 Car Show took place on August 19 at Lowes Foods parking lot in Brunswick Forest. The event supported the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce education and scholarship funds.

Here are the winners: •C lub Participation Award: Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club •T op 25 Awards (sponsored by T-Mobile Leland): Various winners •B est in Class 1 (Class 1: 1985 & Older, sponsored by South State Bank): #30 – Leo Spencer – 1937 Ford Fordor Sedan •B est in Class 2 (Class 2: 1986 & Newer, sponsored by Cruse Construction Inc.): #121 – Brandon Corbett – 2016 Ford Shelby GT •B est Ford (sponsored by DSA Builders Inc.): #93 – Danny & Barbara Dixon – 1965 Ford Cobra • Best Chevy (sponsored by Domin & Schwartz/RE/MAX Executive): #65 – Terry Kneece – 1967 Chevrolet Camaro •B est Mopar (sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Leland): #58 – Arnie Hegler – 1964 Plymouth Fury •B est GM (sponsored by South State Bank Mortgage – Donnie Grooms): #152 – Mike Lookingbill – 1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 •B est Import (sponsored by KC’s Precision Auto): #46 – Tom LaRosa – 1972 Volvo P1800E •M ost Unique (sponsored by Absolute Collision): #6 – Danny & Jessica Larson – 1965 Woody Gilmore – Top Fuel Dragster •P owder Puff (sponsored by Azalea Plaza Estates LLC): #101 – Elizabeth Nix – 1967 Ford Mustang •B est Paint (sponsored by Absolute Collision): #80 – Bill Oliver – 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback •B est Motor (sponsored by Edward Jones – Tracy Dean): #53 – Richard Lombardi – 1981 AMC/Jeep CJ8 •B est Interior (sponsored by Nolan Formalarie – Discover NC Homes): #39 – Larry & Sandy Parker – 1933 Ford Tudor •K ids Choice Awards (sponsored by Global Education Ministries): #195 – Ed Mason – 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle •B est In Show (sponsored by Carolyn Pirnat – In Memory of Bob Pirnat): #166 – Chris Patterson – 1968 Chevrolet C10

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Compass Pointe Annual Back-to-School Bash Backpack and school supply drive benefits Community In Schools of Brunswick County

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Compass Pointe community in Leland as they host an annual Back-to-School Bash to benefit Community In Schools (CIS) of Brunswick County. This year, the community exhibited exceptional generosity, donating a staggering 1,148 backpacks, 8,359 school supplies and $1,483 in cash donations — valued at an estimated $40,000.

Residents came together at The Grand Lanai Amenities Center to drop off donations and were treated to free antiques appraisals, a car show presented by the Compass Pointe Car and Motorcycle Club, live music by Bango Steve & Friends and more.

Through the Back-to-School Bash — now on its fifth year —coordinators Judith Hogan and Kathy McEvoy strive to encourage other communities in Brunswick County to host similar events aimed at supporting local students and positively impacting our county's youth.

The mission of CIS is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Sixty percent of the kids in our area do not have the funds to prepare for the school year, and CIS is grateful for the residents’ overwhelming generosity. For more information visit cisbrunswick.org.

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BCLC Free Book Giveaway at Brunswick Beer & Cider PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL RITENOUR

 On July 26, Brunswick County Literacy Council and Brunswick Beer & Cider collaborated to organize an event in which a wide array of books spanning various genres and age groups were given away to the public free of charge. Alongside this, customers who bought the Sunny Point IPA from Brunswick Beer & Cider were also generously gifted a tote bag by Brunswick County Literacy Council.

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Kickoff Ceremony for N.C. Highway 133 Widening  On July 31, the Town of Belville, NCDOT, Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chatham Civil Contracting and AECOM held a Kickoff Ceremony for the N.C. Highway 133 Widening Project, which began in early August. Included in this project will be the construction of a multi-use path and a crosswalk at the

Bill McHugh, Veronica Carter, Frank Williams & Ryan Merrill

Brenda Williams & Rodney McCoy

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Blackwell Road intersection. Belville Mayor Mike Allen began the event with introductions followed by remarks from NCDOT Division 3 Engineer Chad Kimes, WMPO Executive Director Mike Kozlosky and Chatham Civil Contracting Project Manager Luke Pierce. The estimated project completion date is June 2024.

Athina Williams & Dana Fisher

Jaime Martinez & Ben Hughes

Brenda Bozeman & Ryan Alexander

Chad Kimes & Mike Allen

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North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours September 5 at Capeside Animal Hospital in Belville

Wyatt Kimbrough & Scott Davis

Briton & Kevin Holister

Kerry Kasotsky & Nate Moore

Holley Jones & Kathy Hughes

Sheila Hanby & Bobbie Canada

Connie & Scott Reeves

INDIGO FOREST ACADEMY

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Senior Prom Night Hosted by the Leland VFW Post 12196 on July 15 at Leland Cultural Arts Center PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL RITENOUR

John and Dorothy Marone

Jeff and Camile Moss

Lisa and Walter Wallace

Bill McHugh and Veronica Carter

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Chris and Cheryl Mattiace

Laura Long, Dana Fisher, Carrie Dunlap

Elaine David, Mickey Syrop, Jean and Nate Pringle, Jackie and Gerald Delts

Patty and Kobe Kelly

Alice Morgan and Ken Staunches

Brian and Carol Langon

Steve and Lorrie Gregory

Brandi Hinshaw and Chris Mattiace

Ron Henderson, Brenda Bozeman, Dan Allyn

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Advertiser

Phone#

Page#

Advertiser

Phone#

Page#

4ever24fit................................................................................910-399-4760

95

J & K Home Furnishings.....................................................843-249-1882

AA Self Storage................................................................... 910-408-1600

88

Josh London – State Farm Insurance........................... 910-383-1303

23

Absolute Collision...............................................................910-202-9240

40

Kimball’s Furniture & Design Center........................... 910-754-8422

97

Advanced Urology .............................................................. 910-641-8650

IBC

Kingz Custom Concrete Coatings................................ 910-620-8979

69

Aesthetic Dentistry.............................................................. 910-371-5965

5

Legacy Homes by Bill Clark................................................910-550-1167

76

Applearchy Ciderfest....................................................................................

32

Leland Ace Hardware......................................................... 910-383-6688

54

Archie Spell — The Coin Guy........................................... 910-232-2342

53

Leland Veterinary Hospital...............................................910-371-3440

12

Bianchi Brickyard Supply.................................................. 910-253-7663

15

Local’s Tavern......................................................................... 910-769-1289

88

BlueWave Dentistry............................................................. 910-383-2618

BC

Mahogany Rock Christmas Tree Lot.......................................................

87

Brunswick Community College.................................................................

64

Matthews Appliance Repair............................................ 910-880-5936

63

Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation........... 910-754-4391

7

Milly’s Ice Cream.................................................................. 910-833-5003

47

Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital......................... 910-777-2107

90

Cape Fear K9...........................................................................910-233-3554

49

Mimi & Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn and Homemade Ice Cream................................................ 910-408-1170

40

Capeside Animal Hospital................................................. 910-383-2100

70

Nelson & Galbreath Real Estate Law, PLLC...............910-383-3610

57

Cherubini Orthodontics.......................................................910-371-2323

76

North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.................910-383-0553

96

Coastal Insurance................................................................. 910-754-4326

17

Novant Health...................................................................................................

4

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage........................... 910-371-1181

11

Ocean Health Center............................................................ 910-399-7178

63

CommWell Health................................................................ 877-935-5255

79

PC Solutions............................................................................. 910-371-5999

49

Cucalorus Film Festival.................................................................................

87

PODS..........................................................................................910-452-0322

72

Curley Implants & General Dentistry.............................910-719-3743

IFC

POSTNET..................................................................................910-408-1555

78, 82

Dimock, Weinberg & Cherry Coastal Carolina Pediatric Dentistry............................ 910-794-2266

Powered Storage and Parking....................................... 910-765-0966

10, 80

63

P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille............................................ 910-399-6808

10

Dwelling Place Interiors...................................................... 910-859-1165

39

River Hotel of Southport..................................................910-294-6070

54

EmergeOrtho........................................................................ 910-332-3800

9

Sandpiper Pediatrics......................................................... 910-207-0777

75

Eternal Fitness........................................................................ 910-399-6132

77, 81

Farm Bureau Insurance......................................................... 910-371-2111

20

Sean Skutnik, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage............................................................910-279-1016

76

First Bank................................................................................. 910-383-3955

25

Seidokan Karate.....................................................................910-616-7470

88

FOCUS Broadband................................................................ 910-755-8149

64

Signature Wealth Strategies............................................910-371-0366

75

Four Seasons Dry Cleaners.............................................. 910-859-8394

82

Splish Splash Dog Wash.................................................... 910-399-3426

53

Franklin Rouse — State Farm Insurance...................... 910-371-5446

23

Swell Vision Center............................................................... 910-408-1116

81

Go Store It..................................................................................910-371-2331

54

Thalian Association Community Theatre..................... 910-251-1788

95

Habitat for Humanity ReStore...................................................................

81

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear............................................910-383-2820

70

28

The Golf Barn..........................................................................910-805-8315

79

13

The Kitchen Man....................................................................910-408-1322

47

Home James Realty............................................................ 910-524-2562

69

Troy Williamson — Cornerstone Home Lending......910-500-6512

75

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes and Fries................................. 910-371-2707

96

Trusst Builder Group.......................................................... 910-371-0304

58

Indigo Forest Academy.....................................................910-931-0405

93

Turf Medic................................................................................ 910-769-2818

82

Inspire by Liberty at Brunswick Forest......................910-239-2605

3

UPS Store..................................................................................910-383-1401

95

Intracoastal Realty Corporation.................................... 910-201-2200

6

Wilmington Eye......................................................................910-763-3601

12

Hawthorne Residential Partners..............................................................

Heritage Fresh Market........................................................910-253-1330

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