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Compass Pointe’s Swing into Spring Event Making Music with the Leland Fiddle & Bow Society Cross-Town Cooperation: How 5 North Brunswick Mayors are Working Together Cape Fear National’s Spectacular Clubhouse Locals in the Limelight

Meet your neighbors: -Ron Thomason of Cape Fear National Golf Club -Julie Hampson of PC Solutions

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OLDE TOWNE Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath with large bonus room and 2 car garage with workshop area. Lots of windows look out onto the backyard deck and Salt water pool. Large fenced yard with mature shade trees. MLS# 442840 $239,000

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ARBORS AT WESTGATE Immaculate 3 BR 2 BA home w/ 2 car garage. Unique custom upgrades featuring a Gazebo Canopy patio, fenced backyard, crown molding in living areas & master, ceramic tile backsplash & hardwoods just to name a few. MLS# 442812 $163,000

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RIVER RIDGE AT OLDE TOWNE Fenced yard and big swimming pool. Hardwood and ceramic tile floors, stainless steel appliances, 3 Bedrooms 2 1/2 Baths, and partially finished garage with wood floors. Owner/broker MLS# 441023 $149,000

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EASTBROOK 3 bedroom 2 bath home just min. from Wilmington. Sunny breakfast nook, formal dining, large living room and master suite. 2 car garage and backyard patio. Great opportunity! MLS# 441235 $145,000

LAKE FOREST VILLAGE Adorable 3 BR, 2 BA home in gated community of Lake Forest Village. Open floor plan leads you into the large spacious kitchen. Quiet community featuring 2 lakes with fishing pier and walking/biking trails. MLS# 442168 $145,000

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spring 2010 F E AT U R E S

BILLY JASOn FRYE

Working Together to Shape the Future of North Brunswick County

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Deep Roots

A Story of Friendship and Faith PHOTO BY LOgAn WALLACE

BRYAn STAngE

Ron Thomason Talking Shop with Cape Fear Nationalâ€™s Golf Pro

PHOTO BY KEITH KETCHUM

SAndRA CHAMBERS

Leland Fiddle and Bow Society A Weekly Open Jam Session

PHOTO BY SAndRA CHAMBERS

Couponing The Science behind the Savings

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Cape Fear National® at Brunswick Forest is NOW OPEN, bringing a golf course destined to become a classic to the Coastal South.

Just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, our extraordinary community is in many ways a world away. Discover for yourself why Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community in the Coastal South.

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The features and amenities described and depicted herein are based upon current development plans, which are subject to change without notice. No guarantee is made that the features, amenities and facilities depicted by artist’s renderings or otherwise described herein will be provided, or if provided, will be of the same, type, size or nature as depicted or described. The development of this community is expected to take many years and the development plan will likely be modified from time to time to respond to varying market conditions and changes in circumstances. The developer reserves the right to modify the plans for the development described or depicted herein at any time without notice. This is not intended to be an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Brunswick Forest to residents of any jurisdiction where prior registration is required or where prohibited by law, including, but not limited to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Oregon, unless registered or exempt from registration. Access to and rights to use recreational amenities within the development may be subject to payment of use fees, membership requirements, availability and other limitations, rules and regulations.

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In Every Issue 16

Publisher’s Note:

By Justin Williams

Behind the Black & White: 99

Need to Know:

24 28

Meet the Contributors to North Brunswick Magazine.

What’s Happening:

Upcoming events you won’t want to miss.

Business Profiles:

Comprehensive Urology, Gotcha Covered, Wilmington Orthopaedic Group, Village Road Memorial Chapel. Stories by Hilary Brady

104 Faces & Places:

North Brunswick County Numbers & Info.

North Brunswick Showcase, Strictly Business at Antonio’s, After Hours at the Family Tree Nursery, Cape Fear Pride Series at Cape Fear National, Compass Pointe Valentine’s Day Event.

What’s Happened:

113 Ad Index:

What’s been going on around town.

Our directory of advertisers.

Business Buzz:

114 Capture the Moment:

Keeping up with the local business scene.

A contest for NBM readers. Photo by Clyde Malpass

Departments 42 locals in the limelight

Bruce Brown, Marge Brown, Chip Hunnicutt, George Murray By Hilary Brady

49 around town

Compass Pointe’s Swing Into Spring Event By Hilary Brady

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PHOTO BY KEITH KETCHUM

relocation

The Nicoluccis: Here to Stay in Compass Pointe By Heather Lowery

downtown

Doing it Downtown By Hilary Brady

new homes map

across the cape fear

new construction

Our annual guide to new homes and townhomes in North Brunswick County By Michelle Macken The North Carolina Azalea Festival: A Southern Tradition By Stephanie Medeiros Simplicity and Sophistication: Cape Fear National Clubhouse By Bryan Stange and Molly Harrison

90 behind the business

Defrosting in the Sunny South: Julie Hampson and Family of PC Solutions By Hilary Brady

PHOTO BY KEITH KETCHUM

PHOTO BY LOgAn WALLACE

PHOTO BY HARRY TAYLOR

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More space. More services. More for Brunswick North. Wilmington Health Associates is moving into a brand new facility at the front of Brunswick Forest! In spring 2010, we’ll start seeing patients at our new location at the Brunswick Forest Medical Pavilion, 1330 South Dickinson Drive, Suite 130. Wilmington Health at Brunswick Forest will offer:

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publisher’s note

Holla and the Things That Make Us Happy

It’s

funny how in life when you make a seemingly meaningless decision you can’t foresee how it’s going to turn out down the road. For instance, back in college, my wife-to-be, Kristy, was moving into an apartment, and a few of my friends and I helped her move some things. That night we were sitting there eating pizza when one of Kristy’s friends came over and told us about a dog — a black lab and German Shepherd mix — that had been coming up to the porch of the country club where she worked. The dog was obviously lost and hungry. After a few days, Kristy’s friend decided to adopt the dog, but she lived in the dorms and couldn’t keep it so someone else had to adopt it. And guess who that was? Kristy. My friend “Dewey” and I came up with an awesome name for the dog, at least at the time we thought it was great. Holla. Looking back, it’s completely crazy, but the name stuck and Holla it was. Naturally, when Kristy and I got married, Holla became my dog officially, too, (although I still claimed her before that, but only when she was a good dog). So you can imagine how interesting it is when I take her to the vet now. “Holla Williams” they say, as we are sitting in the waiting area. I always have to laugh because it sounds so ridiculous, and a lot of the time people are so unsure of the name — but it’s her name! Even better than that, who knew I was going to have a little daughter named Ava someday? Of course, now, our dogs are her dogs. So her dog’s name is Holla.

Above: nBM Publisher Justin Williams, his wife Kristy and daughter, Ava, prepare to walk Holla, their strangely named, Lab-german Shepherd mix (below).

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Now, Holla is a stubborn dog. She doesn’t listen to me very well. I constantly have to call her to go outside: “Holla, come on let’s go outside now” I often say multiple times around the house. So Ava, who is copying everything I do now, says it, too. “Howwa” she says as she grabs her leash and chases her around the house with it and points her finger towards the door. Very funny and entertaining and I love every second of it. With that said, I think it’s important today to think about things like this: The moments in your life that make you laugh, the moments that make you smile and the ones that make you happy. It certainly can help, especially if you’re having “one of those days.” And, if for some reason you can’t think of anything to make you laugh, just think about the fact that I named my dog “Holla” and that should do the trick. Moral of the story: Don’t name your dog Holla, but then again, who in their right mind would? We hope you like the issue you are holding. As always, let us know how we are doing. Send us your feedback and comments. We look forward to hearing from you!

Justin Williams Owner/Publisher Publisher@TheNBM.com

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North Brunswick Magazine Contributors

Keith Ketchum About Me: I enjoy being active, preferably by surfing or swimming. I value the feeling of “new” brought on by travel. I appreciate storytelling, no matter the medium. I completed my Bachelor’s in Studio Art and, therefore, love observing, understanding and creating art. I married my high school sweetheart. I write down my thoughts to remember them, and I find humor in everything. Oh, and I secretly want to be a pirate. Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolinatechnically Hampstead. Went to school in Wilmington until high school then transferred to Topsail High. Years Living in Southeastern NC: All of my life; 26 years.

Hilary Brady About Me: As a Marketing Manager for years, I fell in love with all-things-creative. But the birth of my daughter immediately turned my priority to parenting. Now a stay-at-home/ working mom, I have perfected the fine skill of focus. Typing while my toddler colors on my toes? Easy. And a dream come true. Hometown: San Diego, California Years Living in Southeastern NC: 13 Occupation: Freelance Writer/Marketing Contractor/Mommy How I started working with NBM: I met Justin during my time as a Marketing Manager for a local real estate sales firm. I became very familiar with the magazine as I was constantly looking for ideal places for my clients to advertise. When I went out on my own as a Marketing Contractor, I knew that one of the things I wanted to do was write for quality publications. So NBM was the first magazine I contacted. And I’ve been writing for him ever since!

Occupation: Photographer How I started working with NBM: When I worked with Line Up Magazine, a surf/skate/ art/music magazine, one of the editors there, Chad Slate, asked if I’d be interested in shooting for a regional real estate magazine. I said yes and was introduced to Justin Williams. We worked together with that publication for a bit. Justin then went on to start NBM and asked if I’d like to jump on board with that magazine. North Brunswick Magazine led to South Brunswick Magazine and I’ve been working with him ever since.

Steph Medeiros

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Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina

About Me: I am a North Carolina native, originally from Greensboro. I moved to Wilmington in 2005 to attend UNCW, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in English. Following my passion, I decided to take up a concentration in Professional Writing. After graduating, I decided to settle in Wilmington. I am newly married and enjoy spending my free time with my husband and visiting my family. Years Living in Southeastern NC: 5

Andy Garno About Me: I fell in love with the North Carolina coast the first time I saw it and vowed to move here someday. Originally from Michigan and still in college, I remember my first vacation to Nags Head in 1991. Hurricane Bob almost prevented me from getting onto the outer banks but it ended up only brushing the coast. The following days, seeing the ocean with all its beauty and power, created such a connection with me that I moved here 6 years later, eventually starting my own commercial graphic design studio. I can not imagine moving away. Hometown: Adrian, Michigan Years Living in Southeastern NC: 13 Occupation: Owner of AG Creative, a commercial graphic design studio How I started working with NBM: One of my clients referred Justin to me. He called me and I started working with him right away and knew I would enjoy helping him on such a great project. Website: www.agcreative.net

Occupation: Freelance writer and part-time hotel representative How I started working with NBM: I sent an inquiry to the publisher regarding freelance writing opportunities.

Logan Wallace About Me: My career ranges from wedding photography and portraits to magazine covers and breaking news. For more than a decade, I have worked with brides and editors alike to capture the moments that matter most. I earned my undergraduate degree in history from The College of William and Mary and my master’s degree in photojournalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. I worked for newspapers, including the Wilmington Star-News, before launching my own photography business in 2007. Hometown: Salem, Virginia Years Living in Southeastern NC: 10 Occupation: Photojournalist How I started working with NBM: Justin Williams is ubiquitous, and a force to be reckoned with. Because I live in Leland it was simply inevitable that I would meet him and shoot some pictures for his magazine. Website: www.loganwallacephoto.com

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North Brunswick County Numbers & Infoâ€Ś New to the area? Get more information and other numbers at TheNBM.com/needtoknow Where is the post office? Leland Post Office (910) 371-9013 1123 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451-8479 Winnabow Post Office (910) 253-5576 6351 Ocean Hwy. E (Hwy. 17 South) Winnabow, NC 28479-5559 How do I get cable, phone or internet access? Time Warner Cable (910) 332-7800 (phone, cable or internet) Atlantic Telephone Membership Corp. (910) 754-4311 (phone, cable or internet) AT&T (888) 436-8638 (phone, internet) Where is the nearest grocery store? Food Lion on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-1951 309 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Piggly Wiggly on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-2696 112 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Food Lion (off of Hwys. 74/76) (910) 383-1467 1735 Reed Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Harris Teeter (Waterford Commercial Center) (910) 371-3944 2021 Old Regent Way, Leland, NC 28451 Walmart (910) 383-1769, (910) 383-1872 1114 New Pointe Blvd., Leland, NC 28451 Where are the nearest medical facilities? Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply (910) 755-8121 1 Medical Center Drive, Supply, NC 28462 New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington (910) 343-7000 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Where is the library? Leland Library (910) 371-9442 487 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Where is the nearest drug store? CVS Village Road (910) 371-0794 117A Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Walgreens (in Magnolia Greens) (910) 371-0233 1019 Grandiflora Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Walgreens Village Road (910) 371-1806 319 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Rite Aid (in Waterford) (910) 383-1098 501 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Family Pharmacy (Clairmont Shopping Center) (910) 371-3181 112-G Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Where are the town halls located? Leland Town Hall (910) 371-0148 102 Town Hall Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Navassa Town Hall (910) 371-2432 334 Main Street, Navassa, NC 28451 Sandy Creek Town Hall (910) 655-3153 114 Sandy Creek Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Belville Town Hall (910) 371-2456 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 205, Belville, NC 28451 Northwest Town Hall (910) 655-5080 4889 Vernon Road, Leland, NC 28451 How do I get involved in the community or volunteer? (910) 253-2412 www.volunteer.brunsco.net

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Sheriff John Ingram During more than two decades of public service, Brunswick County Sheriff John W. Ingram V has impacted Brunswick County in a big way. From protecting the area’s senior citizens to his zero tolerance strategy with the drug trade, locals have finally felt safe, secure, and satisfied. Since Sheriff Ingram took office in 2008, he has focused much of his attention on the citizens of his county. His Citizens Academy was implemented to educate the people of Brunswick County about the various aspects of the Sheriff’s office. Since the Academy’s inception, 120 people have graduated and 100 of those graduates have stayed on as volunteers. Additional resident services created by Sheriff Ingram include a Senior Citizens Academy, a course that educates the elderly on everything needed to feel safe in their own environment; and a Citizen Observer program, a unique crime notification system that allows the public to be in tune with current crime activity as well as serve as a resource for law enforcement. “Both programs are a way for us to work with the public to make our community safer,” explains Sheriff Ingram. Yet another initiative that increased safety was the Sheriff’s assignment of tasers to all law enforcement, a program that cut workman’s comp claims in half. Sheriff Ingram’s creative problem solving has also led to the development of an investigative task force and a K9 enforcement group, two programs that have resulted in several serious cases solved that would have otherwise remained unsettled. “I have enjoyed serving the people of Brunswick County for almost 20 years,” says Sheriff Ingram. “During that time, I have developed a good feel for the needs of our citizens and a great appreciation for all the dedicated employees serving with me in the Brunswick Sheriff’s office. God willing, I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Brunswick County. Please go out and vote on May 4th.”

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When Andy’s Burgers, Shakes & Fries at Westgate Shopping Center in Leland was named one of the top 10 restaurants in the Andy’s franchise, the Andy’s Foundation gave back money to the Leland location to donate to a nonprofit organization in the local community. The Leland Andy’s chose to donate $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity.

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North Brunswick for Community Action group members Maryanne, Linda, Juanita, Karen, Diana, Rose, Candace and Sue had fun raising money for the Lincoln Primary School CIS 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program. The women served 64 breakfasts and sold more than 120 tickets to a special breakfast held at Applebee’s in Leland.

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LeLANd AreA rotAry CLub LAuNCHed On January 22, after months in the making, the Leland Area Rotary Club became an official chapter of Rotary Club International. Founder Jon David spoke to the group at Two Guys Grille on how Rotary helps the local community. The Leland Area Rotary Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am at Two Guys Grille. For more information, contact President George Murray at (910) 371-3833.

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LouIe LewIs doNAtes LANd to Lower CApe FeAr HospICe & LIFeCAreCeNter Front row: Lorri Shipston, Campaign Committee Member; Louie Lewis, Donor; Sibyl McLamb, Campaign Chair; Laurie Bystrom, President & CEO Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Back row: Cindy Cheatham, Agency Campaign Manager; Sandra Tyner, Campaign Committee Member; Laurie Taylor, Agency VP of Development; and WJ McLamb, Campaign Chair gathered on the future site of the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Local businessman Louie Lewis, donated 7.35 acres on Old Ocean Highway in Bolivia as the site for a new 20,000-square-foot, seven-bed inpatient hospice facility. The center’s Family Wing will be named in Lewis’s honor.

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mArCH oF dImes HoLds bruNswICk CouNty mArCH For bAbIes kICkoFF breAkFAst At CApe FeAr NAtIoNAL CLubHouse Complimentary breakfast and guest speakers were part of the March of Dimes March for Babies Kickoff event. Pictured are Rick Paxton, Susan Cruse, March of Dimes Division Director Jordan Roberson-Taylor, March of Dimes Community Director Michelle McDonald, Pauline Smith and Contina Bryant.

d.A. speAks to studeNts At roger bACoN ACAdemy Roger Bacon Academy seventh grade students Kayla Howard of Riegelwood and Katlin Tennant of Leland chatted with District Attorney Rex Gore about their career goals at the school’s career day sponsored by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Gore, who joined several other area professionals in the fair, told the students at Roger Bacon Academy: “The most important pay I get is that I truly enjoy what I do, and that is my wish for you. I hope that whatever career you chose, it is something about which you are passionate.”

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NortH bruNswICk NewComers CLub HoLds rIbboN CuttINg LIttLe prINCess bALL Elizabeth Greenleaf, a student at Town Creek Elementary School and her father, Kevin, were one of 250 duos who participated in the sold-out Brunswick Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Annual Little Princess Ball. The event is for girls ages kindergarten through fifth grade and an important adult man in their lives. Face-painting, manicures, dancing, activities, refreshments, a raffle and more made for a fun day. 26

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In an effort to make their presence more visible to the Northern Brunswick County business community, the North Brunswick Newcomers Club joined the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. President Alice Razzano prepares to cut the ribbon on February 18.

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rIbboN CuttINg For tHe souNdsIde group 1.22.10 On January 22, The Soundside Group, an IT solutions company, joined the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Jeremy Smith prepares to cut the ribbon to make it official.

rIbboN CuttINg For sIde by sIde musIC duo 1.28.10 On January 28, Kathy and Jack Henderson, Leland residents and owners of Side By Side Music Duo, cut the ribbon signifying their membership to the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. The duo, which focuses on musical entertainment for all types of events, played songs for attendees as well.

Adt JoINs NortH bruNswICk CHAmber oF CommerCe 2.3.10 Security systems experts ADT opened in the area and joined the Chamber. ADT representative Nick Arbia cuts the ribbon on February 3.

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busINess LuNCHeoN wItH soutHport HIstorIAN ALAN mAIseL 2.9.10 On February 9, Southport historian, author and resident Alan Maisel spoke to a group of North Brunswick County business owners at Antonioâ€™s Pizza and Pasta in Leland. Maisel shared his knowledge about the rich history of Southport.

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browN CoAt tHeAtre’s New FIrst Look serIes March 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12, 13 This is your chance to see fresh, new plays as they are being developed and offer your feedback on the work. The first offering is Namaste, Indiana, by local writer John Grudzien, a feelgood comedy about a man who opens a yoga studio in a rural, conservative Indiana town. Shows are at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students. Brown Coat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St., Wilmington, (910) 233-9914, www.guerillatheatre.com

HArLem AmbAssAdors vs. bruNswICk “bAd boys” Tuesday, March 9 The North Brunswick Lions Club is sponsoring the Leland visit of the Harlem Ambassadors playing against the Brunswick Bad Boys at North Brunswick High School Gym at 7 pm. The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ballhandling tricks and hilarious comedy routines. Tickets are on sale at the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Thunder Alley Family Entertainment Center, Closer Walk Methodist Church, Coldwell Banker Seacoast Realty and MacGrooder’s Restaurant. Advance tickets are $5 for students, $6 for seniors and $8 adults. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lions work with the blind and visually impaired as well as other community projects. Information: Paul Laird, (910) 383-1198

mops 15tH ANNuAL CHILdreN’s mArket Saturday, March 13 First Baptist Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is holding its annual Children’s Market at the Schwartz Center in downtown Wilmington from 8:30 am to noon. Sellers are needed — 8 x 10 foot booth spaces are available by emailing mopsmarket@hotmail.com. Otherwise, come to shop and check out the goods and services available to children and families. Information: tnseale@gmail.com or mopsmarket@hotmail.com

NortH CAroLINA bLACk FILm FestIvAL March 18-21 The Black Arts Alliance presents this four-day, juried and invitational festival at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington The festival spotlights features, shorts, documentaries and animation by and about African Americans, with cash prizes awarded to the best works in each genre. Tickets cost $5 per screening block and $25 for festival passes. The opening ceremony on March 18 at 6 pm will also mark the official opening of the Cameron Art Museum’s exhibition “Recollection: The Past is Present.” Information: (910) 612-7832, rhonda@blackartsalliance.org, www.blackartsalliance.org

tHe rACe For CHrIst 5K AND 10K RuN, WALK OR SHuffLE Saturday, March 27 First Baptist Church of Leland is hosting this event, which includes the 5K and 10K Run, Walk or Shuffle and Community Day. The runs begin at 9 am. Community Day includes fellowship, food and drinks, worship music, fun activities for children, an Egg Toss contest at 12:30 pm and an Easter Egg Hunt at 1 pm. Information: (910) 470-0693, jreilly@bsamail.org

A bArk IN tHe pArk Saturday, March 13 This event is focused on people and their dogs. It includes a rabies clinic, dog contests and prizes, dog adoption, demonstrations and more from pet businesses and services in the area. Bring your dog to Leland Municipal Complex Park from 11 am to 1 pm. It’s free! Information: Niel Brooks, Leland Parks and Rec. Director, (910) 332-4818, nbrooks@townofleland.com

ruN For tHe red Saturday, March 27 The American Red Cross, Cape Fear Chapter, is hosting a 5K race and 1-mile Fun Run starting at Mayfaire Town Center in front of TRY Sports at 8 am. The USATF-certified course is open to runners and walkers. Entry fees are $25 before March 20, $30 after. Register early to ensure a T-shirt. Registration: active.com or www.arccapefear.org Information: American Red Cross, Cape Fear Chapter, (910) 762-2683

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LeLANd’s egg HuNt Saturday, April 3 Bring the kids to Leland Municipal Complex Park to hunt for Easter eggs starting at 10 am. Children are divided into three age groups: 0-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Refreshments, prizes and the Easter Bunny add to the fun. It’s free for the kids. Information: Niel Brooks, Leland Parks and Rec. Director, (910) 332-4818, nbrooks@townofleland.com

PAWS-ABILITY’S fIRST ANNuAL CeLebrIty goLF tourNAmeNt Saturday, April 24 To benefit local animal rescue groups and shelters in Brunswick County, Paws-Ability has lined up a tournament at St. James Members Club Course on April 24. Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel, local author Jack DeGroot and Sheriff John Ingram will play in the tournament, which will utilize a Captain’s Choice Format and include an international tasting dinner and a silent auction. The $100 entry fee includes dinner. Information: Janie Withers, (910) 579-4707

get outdoors eXpo Saturday, April 17 This coastal lifestyle celebration will be held from 9 am to 5 pm at Palmetto Creek. This is your chance to try outdoor activities like paddling, scuba diving, extreme water sports, plein air painting, fishing, sand-sculpting and gardening, to name a few. It’s activities, instruction and hands-on participation for everyone! Information: www.Getoutdoorsexpo.com

opeN House At NHrmC buILdINg At bruNswICk Forest Saturday, April 24th Tour the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Building at Brunswick Forest on April 24 from 1 to 4 pm. Tours and demonstrations will be offered at each of the practices, and there will be entertainment for everyone.

bruNswICk mArCH For bAbIes Saturday, May 15 Walk to give hope to more than a half-million babies who are born too soon each year. The money you raise to walk in the Brunswick County March for Babies supports programs in the community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. The walk is held at the Brunswick County Complex.

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Monday, April 19 Cape Fear National golf course and clubhouse are already open, but the official Grand Opening is scheduled for April 19. The event will feature celebrity golfers, a million-dollar hole-in-one contest for charity, special rates on golf, and a lunch buffet. Information: (910) 383-3283, www.capefearnational.com

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CLoser to Home goLF CLAssIC Thursday, May 6

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The Closer to Home Golf Classic Tournament will benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation’s campaign to build a hospice care center in Brunswick County. The tournament will be held at Cape Fear National in Brunswick Forest, with a shotgun start at noon. The tournament features lunch, beverages, prizes, a silent auction, an awards ceremony and party with live entertainment. Entry fee is $600 per team. Information: Kelly Gaggin, (910) 796-7962

Saturday, May 1 Waterford of the Carolinas is hosting six musical acts as well as food and drink vendors from 11 am to 6 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a relaxing social event in the sun.

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Lower CApe FeAr bIrd IsLANd CruIse The Cape Fear Garden Club hosts this four-hour cruise of the nesting islands in the Lower Cape Fear River, offering opportunities to see the variety of birds that nest here in the spring. It’s held aboard the Winner Cruise Queen, which leaves Carolina Beach Marina at 1 pm. Guides Walker Golder, Andy Woods and Dr. James Parnell will narrate the cruise. Proceeds go to the NC Audubon Society for the care and maintenance of Battery Island. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $25 for children younger than 12, and are available at Wild Bird & Garden in Wilmington. Information: Melinda Stewart, (910) 452-1616, johnandmelindas@aol.com or www.capefeargardenclub.org

greAter wILmINgtoN sports HALL oF FAme Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 The Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame has selected its 2010 slate of honorees — Ben Bourgeois, Terry Holland, Joe Miller and Sherriedale Morgan (posthumously). The festivities surrounding the inductions include a Saturday golf tournament at Cape Fear National Golf Course, in which players will have a chance to win a car on each par 3 if they make a hole-in-one. The inductions will be made at the 5th annual banquet on Sunday at the UNCW Burney Center, with an auction at 5 pm and the inductions at 6 pm. Kevin Reilly, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, will be master of ceremonies. Proceeds benefit the Bill Dooley Scholarship Program for high school student athletes. For information and tickets, call (910) 251-9622 ext. 228 or see www.gwshof.com 34

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26TH ANNuAL LOBSTER fEST Saturday, June 5 The Church of the Servant, Episcopal (COS) offers Maine lobsters for eat in or take home from noon to 5 pm. Fresh Maine lobsters are available live ($18) or cooked ($20). There are also two dinner selections: traditional cooked lobster, cole slaw, corn on the cob and a roll ($23) and the “COS Boil” with cooked lobster, sausage, new potatoes, cole slaw, corn on the cob and roll ($25). New this year is a child’s plate (hot dog, corn on the cob and a cookie) for $5. Extra sides and fresh baked desserts will be available. Take your meal home or eat it at the church, where you may receive assistance opening your lobster. You must place your order in advance, by May 27. Payment is due at time of order. Free delivery is available for orders of 15 or more. At 7 pm, Harbor Island at Wrightsville Beach has its own Lobster Fest Block Party on the Live Oak Drive median. Lobsters are $21. Bring your own covered dish for sharing plus beverages and chairs. Information: (910) 545-5378, lobster@cosepiscopal.com, www.cosepiscopal.com

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Editorâ€™s note: In this and the next five issues, North Brunswick Magazine will be running a six-part series focusing on the mayors of northern Brunswick County. This article focuses on how the mayors are working together; the next five articles will feature each mayor individually.

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According to the most recent numbers available from the U.S. Census Bureau, Brunswick County was the 17th fastest growing county in the United States in 2007. Despite a nationwide economic slump, the county is still experiencing growth, albeit at a slower pace, thanks in no small part to the communities and their leaders here in Brunswick County. What makes this such a desirable place to live? What is being done to ensure the economic and cultural vitality of our communities? What are some of the issues facing Brunswick County in the next few years? We spoke with five mayors from northern Brunswick County to discuss the present and future of their communities and their county and to see how they were working together to face common challenges.

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In 2009 Jack Batson was elected mayor of Belville and set out to change the way things had been done. What he wanted was simple: cooperation between Belville and its neighbors large and small. He invited the mayors of four nearby towns to meet. Leland Mayor Walter Futch, Navassa Mayor Eulis Willis, Sandy Creek Mayor Robert Cruse and Northwest Mayor James Knox accepted his invitation. They recently met Above: Five local mayors are cooperating to improve northern Brunswick County. Left to right are: Mayor of Sandy Creek Robert Cruse, Mayor of Leland Walter Futch, Mayor of navassa Eulis Willis, Mayor of Belville Jack Batson and Mayor of northwest James Knox. Spring 2010

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residents to build and maintain homes and developments in areas for the first time to discuss the present and future of their where communities may span two townships. towns and of Brunswick County. They have high hopes that these meetings, and the cooperation borne of them, will guide But it’s not all about examining development codes and Brunswick County into a prosperous future. bike paths; it’s about benefiting every community in the area. “We needed to start working together,” Batson says. “As Northwest’s mayor, James Knox, and Sandy Creek’s mayor, such close neighbors we’re often addressing the same issues Robert Cruse, are looking at a different set of needs for their from different angles. Why not talk them out, see what the significantly smaller communities. In these communities the other guy is doing and present a united front?” expansion of utilities has been a significant challenge. How His idea makes sense, especially considering that in many can they encourage Time Warner Cable to invest in the areas of northern Brunswick County it’s hard to tell where upgrades necessary to bring high-speed Internet and digital one community ends and another begins. But it also makes cable to their towns? How can they approach the N.C. sense because projects like the northeastern sewer corridor, a Utilities Commission with the needs of their tiny key component in allowing future commercial and residential communities and be taken seriously? That’s where the newly growth, impact every community in the area. With input developed partnership comes in. from everyone involved, a master plan can be developed that “To small communities like Sandy Creek and Northwest, will accommodate long-term growth in this end of the county. “It’s not just growth,” Batson explains. “We all want amenities for our communities, but they can be planned in such a way that we all benefit. Take the bike paths and walking trails we’ve been discussing. If [Belville] plans ours to go to the town line and Leland plans theirs to go to the town line too, we could have two paths on opposite sides of the road that end at the town line. What sense would that make? If we plan together we can design and build longer paths and trails that would weave our towns together Above: The mayors of navassa, Leland, Belville, Sandy Creek and northwest and provide all of our residents with meet bi-monthly to solve problems and plan for a balanced future of longer, more usable trails.” northern Brunswick County. Bike paths are a good example of some of the issues that emerge when towns are located beside, or even inside, one another, as is the case here. Building codes working in partnership with Leland, Belville and Navassa really vary, so it is possible to have neighbors with different sets of helps us have a voice on the county and state level and when we requirements, allowances and building codes governing their negotiate with private businesses,” says Cruse. “It’s easier to homes or businesses, a fact that’s not lost on these mayors. persuade Time Warner Cable to upgrade their lines and “We have a few situations where one house is in Belville or offerings [of digital cable and high-speed Internet] if it benefits Navassa and the neighboring house is in Leland, and we have 10 or 12,000 people rather than a few hundred. They see the big different development codes from one another,” says Futch, mayor picture of their investment, and it ends up helping us out as well.” of Leland. “Meeting with the other mayors is going to give us In a town like Sandy Creek, this type of investment by all a chance to reevaluate some of these codes and ordinances utility companies would have an immediate impact on current and possibly develop a standard set of development codes.” residents in the form of expanded services, but it would also A standard set of codes would make it easier on builders and impact future commercial and residential development by Spring 2010

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communities for Wilmington,” continues Willis. “How will that impact growth? Property values? Cultural history? How does it impact minorities in our communities? Our schools? These are all issues we carefully consider when we meet.” Controlled growth means managing the development and expansion of key pieces of infrastructure. Utilities must be in place that will accommodate the desired growth. Public safety elements

like fire, police and other emergency services must be expanded and upgraded to serve both new developments and an aging population. Roads and bridges need to be planned, installed and widened to accept higher traffic loads that come with commercial and residential development. The transportation issue is one the mayors give extra attention. From the proposed Skyway bridge project spanning the Cape Fear River from Wilmington to Brunswick County to the possible Highway 17 bypass that would cut through Navassa to the twice-daily snarl at the causeway and Cape Fear Memorial Bridge interchange, traffic needs are on the minds of all of these men. Without viable solutions to current traffic problems, future projects, if poorly planned, could further traffic problems and frustration rather than alleviate it. “In all of our communities we have land available, even the beginnings of new developments,” says Knox, mayor of Northwest. “We are waiting for the arrival of new residents who will buy land, build houses and businesses and live in our towns. But if that happens before the transportation issues are solved, we’ll only add to the problem.” The mayors of Navassa, Leland, Belville, Sandy Creek and Northwest have a lot to consider in their bi-monthly meetings. Balancing the needs of their current communities with their future needs is no easy job, but they have one another to call on, and that is the most important thing Batson was looking for when he got them all together. “We have to be good neighbors and hold to the small-town atmosphere that sets us apart from other areas,” Batson says. “This is just the first step in that. This is the first step toward the future of Brunswick County.” n

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Bruce Brown: Author, 31 Days to Networking Event Mastery Leland’s own networking guru is sharing the secrets to his success with his first book, 31 Days to Networking Event Mastery, available on Amazon.com and locally at RBR Books in Waterford. Bruce Brown is a well-known real estate agent, business coach, blogger extraordinaire, social-networking star and nonprofit devotee in North Brunswick County. And now he’s spreading his skills nationwide as an author enthusiastic to share his marketing secrets with the world. 31 Days to Networking Event Mastery is the first book of his 12-volume series dedicated to relationship marketing. The first volume provides a collection of tips, each teaching businesspeople how to interact at business events in order to best network themselves and, in turn, enhance their businesses. All of the action items detailed in the book cost little to implement, an ideal solution for businesses looking for efficient promotional opportunities in today’s tight economy. Not only is the advice affordable, it’s also easy — a clear and concise read for today’s busy businessperson seeking a simple solution to the perceived mystery that is event networking. “After going to hundreds of networking events and seeing mistakes made, I starting blogging about the topic,” explains Bruce. “I began receiving emails requesting all of the insight condensed to one document. And so the book was born. Successful networking is developing a relationship and building trust. All 12 of my 31-day books will help people to grow their business in a unique way, like event networking.” Four additional volumes of Bruce’s series will be available by March. The book offers 31 simplistic bits of insight that come together to equal one powerful networking strategy to polish personal event networking skills fast. Available for just $9.95 in paperback and $7.95 as a Kindle edition, 31 Days to Networking Event Mastery is worth every penny, according to book reviewers. “Inspiring,” “powerful,” “practical,” and “a must read” are just a few of the many adjectives used to describe Bruce’s book by recent readers. Anne Levine of Westport, Connecticut, writes, “31 Days to Networking Event Mastery is a simple and straightforward guide to maximizing the networking experience. Each tip is practical and often obvious, but using this book as a complete guide, the obvious becomes masterful. He provides everything for you but a ride to the event!” “It’s a quick, right to the point, practical view on how people should behave at networking events, which, from my experience, they don’t know how to do,” says Alex Gamela from Portugal. “The ideas are conveyed in simple manner, which makes it quite accessible to anyone in a hurry and with other complicated business on their mind.” Sifting through the many positive reader responses and book reviews, it’s clear that Bruce is successfully spreading his mastery to the public. He’s offering something that not only enhances the skill sets of businesspeople worldwide but also puts little Leland in the limelight. Once again, Bruce Brown makes Brunswick proud. 42

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Marge Brown: Author, 31 Days to Personal Mastery: Manifest Your Ideal Life Superhuman amounts of vigor and vivaciousness run in the Brown family blood. Marge Brown, wife of eclectic entrepreneur Bruce Brown, senior manager of a network marketing company, active networking group and chamber member, business and life coach, mother to three grown children and grandmother of soon-to-be three, is about to add “published author” to her repertoire of titles. Designed to work as a hand-in-hand companion to her husband’s 12-volume series on business mastery, Marge is unveiling her own chain of self-help books. Marge has combined years of experience as a life coach with lessons learned from hundreds of seminars, speakers, books and life as a businesswoman, mom and wife. All of her expertise has been condensed to form a 12-part series of personal development books, each with the common theme of 31 Days to Personal Mastery. Marge’s book, 31 Days to Personal Mastery: Manifest Your Ideal Life, will be available by early March. Books two, three and four, focusing on creating abundance through giving, growing your vocabulary and tapping into the creativity of your right brain, respectively, will be published by early spring. The remaining eight books will be released throughout the rest of the year. All will be available on Amazon.com and in select local bookstores. As a former writer for a national magazine, Marge has the skills to produce a best seller. As a networking group leader who enjoys playing Frisbee with her members to kick off a meeting, she brings humor and energy to her books. As an experienced and educated coach and manager, she brings knowledge and creativity. And as a mom, wife and wonderful woman, she brings passion. “My purpose in life is to love, help and lead others with relaxed confidence as I continue to create more and more for my family and community,” explains Marge. “When I write, I write to my children. I think about the things I would want them to learn about their own personal development that has taken me years of seminars, books and life experience, and I write to them from my heart. If it goes beyond that, well, that’s even better.” Spring 2010

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Chip Hunnicutt: developer, Trophy Score. It came to him as he was standing in a bitter-cold North Dakota garage. Leland resident Chip Hunnicutt and his buddies stood gazing at the prize deer from their justcompleted hunting expedition, wondering how the recent harvest would stand up to the professionals. “It occurred to me that, although we knew what a score was, we didn’t know how to calculate it,” explains Chip. “There wasn’t an easy way for a regular guy to score his trophy, to see how it compared to other records.” So in December of 2009, Trophy Score was born. Trophy Score is an iPhone application that answers two critical questions: How do I score an animal, and how does that trophy compare to others? Available for purchase and download through the iPhone itself or iTunes for $2.99, Trophy Score is the number one rated big-game scoring app, and it’s the only one approved by the three major hunting organizations. Assume that you are on a hunting expedition. You score a great trophy. You pull out your iPhone, open Trophy Score, choose the hunting method used, select from one of the 36 species in the database and walk through the steps of entering measurements of your game, even entering a picture of your win. Your score is automatically uploaded to www.anchorpointoutdoors.com, an online database of scores from around the world, also developed by Chip. Scores are then searchable by a variety of criteria, from location to the hunter’s name. “My goal was to provide the average hunter with a way to share and compare his trophies,” explains Chip. “Not everyone will set a world record, but now they can at least see how they measure up against the other hunters.” And with Trophy Score selling well on a worldwide basis, from the United States, Canada and Mexico to Australia, Italy and Great Britain, it appears that it has made many a hunter happy. Chip is introducing a new Trophy Score this spring: Fishing! For more information about Trophy Score visit anchorpointoutdoors.com.

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george Murray: Official artist of The Andy Griffith Show 50th Anniversary Artwork One of America’s most-loved television shows is celebrating a very special milestone, and local artist George Murray is helping commemorate it. The Andy Griffith Show, well known for its whistling theme song that promises to haunt your head for hours, featured a lovable cast of characters and a relatable setting for North Carolinians from Surry to South Brunswick County. The sitcom is especially popular in the local landscape, as the classic show’s final three seasons were filmed close to home, in Wilmington. The show was first televised on CBS on October 3, 1960, and this year is its 50th anniversary. It’s the only anniversary ever recognized by CBS. A special event for certain, only to be made more spectacular with the involvement of a special Brunswick County man. Local artist George Murray has received a contract from CBS as the only official artist of the memorable television show. Murray, renowned for his realistic and intricate pencil sketches, has been discovered by many, from art fanatics to famous actors. Celebrated for his ability to capture classic nostalgia in his artwork, Murray has been endorsed by Andy Griffith, Don Knotts and George “Goober” Lindsey. He has drawn more than 30 Hollywood stars for a new book by Margaret Kerry, also known as Disney’s live model for “Tinkerbell.” Only after years of exciting experience with celebrities and showbiz comes this opportunity to be a part of a television program that he is particularly passionate about — The Andy Griffith Show. John Hodge, a friend of Murray’s, a fellow Andy Griffith fan and creator of the first officially licensed Andy Griffith Show Trivia Game, contacted Murray with news that CBS was searching for an artist to commemorate the show’s 50th anniversary. Hodge and Murray partnered to submit for consideration Murray’s Andy Griffith character sketches, which had been drawn over a period of ten years. Other artists competed for the same treasured title of “official artist of The Andy Griffith Show.” When CBS extended Murray the offer to memorialize the show, he was thrilled. “I was really excited that they thought enough of what I had done to represent the show, a show that has transformed 50 years of television,” explains Murray. “We grew up watching Andy Griffith. It’s one of the last remaining shows on TV that has good family morals, honesty and fellowship in the community. I guess you can say that I’ve been able to live the dream. Drawing my favorite celebrities, meeting them and now this.” Ten thousand limited-edition, signed and numbered 18” x 13” prints featuring a beautiful pencil portrait collage of the show’s quirky characters are now available for purchase online at classicandy.com or murrayart.com. Murray will be on location alongside the series stars selling and autographing the prints during Mayberry Days in Mount Airy from September 23 to 26. To see more of Murray’s fine work, visit Murray Art and Frame Gallery in Waterford Plaza. Spring 2010

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Compass Pointe is a new home community located in northern Brunswick County, just ten minutes south of historic downtown Wilmington. A neighborhood centered on an active family lifestyle, Compass Pointe offers multiple amenities. Lakes, waterways, nature preserves and coastal architecture make residents feel as though they are on a permanent vacation. This charming coastal community has been the host to many popular events, including Brunswick County’s first

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Above: Bob Skrzycki (center) was the winner of last year’s Swing Into Spring home site giveaway. reality show, “Nation’s Next Top Model Home.” And, now, after a successful first annual golfing competition, Compass Pointe is at it again. Last year, more than 800 people attended the free event, where local resident Robert “Bob” Skrzycki won a golf course home site during the second round of a putt-off. This year, a bigger turnout is expected, and another beautiful home site will be gifted to another skilled, or lucky, shooter.

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Participants will tee off from the waterfront, over water and onto a floating green. The first person to sink the coveted hole-in-one will win a beautiful home site. In the event that all shots are a flunk, or go kerplunk, a suddendeath putt-off will be held at 4 pm for all of those who land their shots on the floating green. The winner of the putt-off will drive away with a new golf cart. Local celebrities will also be accepting the hole-in-one challenge in a charity giveaway. By taking a swing, celebrities will have the opportunity to earn a donation from the Compass Pointe Developer for his or her charity of choice. A family-friendly event, anyone in attendance can take their best shot, however you must be age 18 or older to win. While the adults shoot for a site, the kids will enjoy lawn games and bounce houses. Food and drink will be served, kayaks and paddleboats will be available to explore the Compass Pointe waterways, and onsite golf instruction from local pros will be offered.

Hundreds of people will try to swing a hole-in-one at Compass Pointeâ€™s 2nd Annual Swing Into Spring Event. The one who does it first will win a home site in the community.

Golf pros and amateurs alike are drawn to the vision of Compass Pointeâ€™s new golf course. Twenty-seven holes and an impressive 18-hole putting course designed by worldrenowned course planner and designer Rick Robbins is scheduled to be open for play in 2013. But because many are eager to learn more about this master course now, Robbins is scheduled to attend the Swing Into Spring event to meet guests and answer questions. Robbins has designed courses from Indonesia and China to Illinois and Calabash. His experience in resort communities worldwide promises to bring a special touch to the destination development of Compass Pointe. The golf opportunities at Compass Pointe include more than just stunning sights and shots. Residents will also have two additional putting greens, practice bunkers, weekly golf clinics and long-distance practice ranges at their disposal year-round. For more information about the Swing Into Spring event, visit www.compasspointenc.com, call (888) 717-6468, become a fan of the event on the Compass Pointe Facebook page, or be on the lookout for information in the form of tweets and television commercials. n 50

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first time you meet Chad Biggerstaff and John Sweeney, you’d think they grew up together. They’ve got the ease and unspoken communication of old friends down pat.

It’s no surprise. They grew up less than 15 miles from each other, surfed the same waters, played the same sports, went to the same kind of church and graduated high school a year apart. The only thing that separated them was the Cape Fear River. Chad grew up in Wilmington and John in Leland, and although they shared passions, they never met until later in life. I met them at BlueWave Dentistry, the dental practice they share in Waterford, and they told me their story.

“It’s funny to think of it now,” says John, “but when we met on the first day of dental school orientation at UNC Chapel Hill, we hit it off like we’d known each other forever.” Chad nods in agreement. But there’s something unspoken hanging in the air between them. After a moment, Chad picks up the thread of the story. “I met John that first day and I thought ‘I could really be friends with this guy,’” says Chad. “It was exciting to think I’d found a friend among my classmates so quickly. We were all ready for orientation to be over so we could start our classes, but …” Another pause. “But I got into a bike accident two days later.”

When Chad moved from Wilmington to Chapel Hill in 1994 he had to give up his life-long love of surfing. Searching for another physical outlet, he discovered mountain-bike racing. Soon he turned to road bikes and became a quick convert, logging

several 40- to 50-mile training sessions a week. He was returning home from one such ride when tragedy struck. Coming down Airport Road in Chapel Hill, a car misjudged his speed and turned in front of him. They hit head on. “I don’t remember the accident at all,” Chad says. “I remember that I was doing the speed limit, 35 or 40 miles an hour. I remember seeing the car and waking up in the hospital a day or so later and talking to the police officer who was the first on the scene.” Chad hit the oncoming car near the

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passenger side headlight. The impact sheared off the front wheel and forks just below the headset of the bike. He went over the hood, into the windshield and, according to eyewitness reports, did three-and-a-half flips in midair before landing on his head 90 feet away. The rest of his bike ended up hanging in a tree over the road. His list of injuries was extensive. Spiral fracture of the left femur. Separated shoulder. Missing tooth. Crushed knuckle. Right ear almost torn off. Between these injuries and the multiple lacerations to the legs, arms and face, he lost half the blood in his body.

“They took me to the hospital and did X-Rays and CAT scans and all of their tests and determined that I didn’t have any severe internal injuries,” says Chad. “Then they draped off the lower half of my body and the orthopedists started working on my leg while a plastic surgeon reconstructed and reattached my ear. It took them eight hours to fix me.” When he awoke in the hospital he had no idea how badly he’d been injured. With no conscious memory of the accident and no real way to evaluate his own injuries, he had to rely on his visitors, his doctors and the fast-acting deacon to evaluate his condition.

Above: Biggerstaff grew up in Wilmington and Sweeney grew up in Leland, and they met in “Luckily,” Chad says, then pauses. dental school at UnC Chapel Hill. “Actually it wasn’t luck, it was divine intervention. The first responder was an emergency management police officer who was also a “Even then, I didn’t have a clear picture of the seriousness deacon at the church my girlfriend, Julie, and I attended.” of the accident and my injuries,” Chad says. “Between being But this wasn’t the only instance of divine intervention in unconscious and being on heavy painkillers, I just wasn’t Chad’s story. The second was the fact that the accident was sure. I knew that I hurt. I knew my face was bandaged and I only blocks from UNC Chapel Hill’s hospital, so the response couldn’t see myself, but I really thought I would be back in time was quick, probably saving his life. school in a week or two.”

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John, who was one of the first visitors Chad remembers having, chimes in, “He asked us to take good notes for him and insisted that he’d be back in school with us in no time.” Chad was wrong. After a week in the hospital he realized he couldn’t go back to school; his physical therapy was too extensive and exhausting. He moved back to Wilmington, leaving John and his classmates to go through school without him, and leaving Julie back in pharmacy school. Physical therapy took two and a half months, but Chad rallied and found a job while he worked on his recovery. He

offering a lot of advice that really helped me in the first year.” After graduating in 2004, John moved back to Leland, once more separating the pair. He practiced with another dentist for a while and then opened BlueWave Dentistry in Waterford in August 2005. Over the next two years, John’s business grew and Chad graduated and moved back to Wilmington. Which brings us to the third instance of divine intervention. “I ran into John one day at Port City Community Church,” Chad says. “We were dropping our kids off at Grow

I felt that as Chad and I got to know one another and shared our families and faith, we developed a level of trust that’s hard to find. wanted to marry Julie and decided to postpone dental school until she finished her studies, even though giving up the spot the dean reserved in the next class meant reapplying for admission into the program. In November 2000 he proposed to Julie; they were married the following July. In 2003 Chad reapplied and was reaccepted into dental school. John and the rest of his former class were in their senior year when he started over. “It was great to reconnect with John,” Chad says. “He and my former classmates were very supportive,

Zone [the childcare offered by Port City Community Church] and it turned out we had kids only months apart. During those weekly meetings at Grow Zone we talked shop, family, church. Eventually we started surfing together.” “That turned into family outings and dinners out,” John says. “Our friendship was rekindled from those brief interactions.” “I had the natural doubts anyone has when they come out of college. What am I doing? What next? John had a few years in the real world on me and he

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don’t know if your styles are going to clash or if you’ll get along with one another on a personal or professional basis. I felt that as Chad and I got to know one another and shared our families and faith, we developed a level of trust that’s hard to find. I trusted him 100 percent before he came to BlueWave. We’d had a line of open, honest communication established for some time, so when I saw we had

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STORY BY HEATHER LOWERY PHOTOgRAPHY BY KEITH KETCHUM

The nicoluccis:

Here to stay in Compass pointe

Rudy

and Etta Nicolucci were two of the first residents to live in the Compass Pointe community in Leland. Having lived in Brunswick County for close to a decade, they were also some of the first pioneers to Leland’s newer developments and growth explosion. The Nicoluccis are originally from New York, where Rudy worked for 25 years as an engineer for the New York Port Authority on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center. Etta performed auto underwriting and bookkeeping for an insurance agency for 17 years. After 58

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Rudy retired in 1991, the couple got married and they have been on the move ever since. “Rudy begged me to retire too because he really wanted us to move to Florida,” says Etta. “Rudy tells everyone they should retire … he loves it!” Within a few months, Rudy convinced his wife to retire and he finally got his wish of moving to the Sunshine State. They were avid golfers, playing between three to five days a week. “Everything we did — socials, outings, everything — revolved around golf,” says Etta.

After nearly 12 years (and four moves in the state), Florida’s heat and the long distance from their children and grandkids, who were still back in New York, began to take its toll. Moving a tad further north became more and more appealing. This time it was Etta’s turn to persuade Rudy into moving. “We had friends who lived in Wilmington, and every time we visited, I just liked it more and more,” says Etta. It took Etta about six months to sway Rudy, but she finally got through to him. The couple started looking at new developments in the area with each

visit, and in 2000 they became interested in the brand-new community called Magnolia Greens. “Not much had been developed in this part of Leland at the time, so we decided to wait a bit. We came back a year later and things were starting to boom,” Etta recalls. That is when they decided to build in Magnolia Greens and they happily settled there. “We especially liked being about halfway between Florida and New York, which makes us official half-backs,” says Rudy. However, Rudy and Etta, both in their seventies, were interested in downsizing. Even though Etta is a master gardener, their large yard and home started to become too much for them to maintain the way they would like. “What used to be a pleasure became a chore, so we wanted a yard that we could just putter around in,” says Etta. The couple first heard about Compass Pointe during the budding neighborhood’s 2009 Swing into Spring “Hole-In-One” Challenge that was held on the community’s golf course. “My neighbor, Ellie, and I went to just take a look, but as soon as we drove through the gated drive past the palm trees and over the wooden bridge, I said to my friend, ‘I want to live here!’” says Etta. The two friends enjoyed the event and even took a shot at the Hole-In-One Challenge, but luck wasn’t on their side. “I went up to swing, and the ball went nowhere,” laughs Etta. “My friend did much better than me. Her golf ball

went way down the green, and she had never played golf in her life!” Even though they didn’t win the contest that could have landed them a free home site, it didn’t take long for the Nicoluccis to put up their house for sale and decide to move again. The Nicoluccis fell in love with the lush landscaping and country look of the resort-style Compass Pointe community. Although Etta has since hung up her golf clubs, Rudy still likes to give it a go about once a week. Compass Pointe’s golf course is just one of the many amenities that will add to the charm that so easily drew them in. Currently under construction is one of two proposed amenity centers, which include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, an outdoor amphitheater, a private lake beach, a canoe and kayak launch, a grand lanai, and village shops with cafés and gathering spaces. Also, with the neighborhood committed to preserving the environment and achieving the status as an Audubon International Gold Signature Community, nature trails for walking and biking will be plentiful across the development’s 2,200 acres. Once the Nicoluccis selected their home site, they chose a home plan. They chose D Logan, owner and president of Logan Homes and one of three builders in Compass Pointe, as their builder. “D Logan built our first home in Magnolia Greens and we chose a scaled-down version of what we had there,” says Rudy. “We also chose a lot

Left: Rudy and Etta nicolucci are “half-backs” who moved from new York to Florida then half-way back up the East Coast to Brunswick County. They’re now enjoying a new home in Compass Pointe.

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Below: The nicoluccis chose the Pelican model in Compass Pointe’s Reserve neighborhood. The three-bedroom patio home is the seventh house they’ve had built in 20 years.

that was much smaller (125 x 80 feet), and maintenance service on the lawn is included.” Rudy and Etta chose the Pelican brick model, which is a three-bedroom, 1,894-heated-square-foot patio home with a split floor plan in one of Compass Pointe’s neighborhood sections called The Reserve. The Nicoluccis were impressed with the many features that came standard in the house. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors in the living areas, tile in the bathrooms and laundry, 42-inch cabinets in the kitchen, and wainscoting in the dining room were all included. Rudy and Etta opted to add built-in bookcases in the great room, French doors in the third bedroom that they made into a study, lights under the cabinets in the kitchen, cabinetry in the laundry and wiring for a music sound system. Since they wanted to go smaller, they chose not to add the bonus room. They were able to select two paint colors for the interior and either bronze or brushed nickel for the lighting package. The Nicoluccis like the fact that the 60

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home boasts ample closet space to include a handy three-tier linen cabinet in the master bath as well as his-andher walk-in closets. The home also has a two-car garage and a screened-in back porch with an attached patio. “We love D Logan!” Etta and Rudy say. “He is a wonderful builder and he was very accommodating.” Having built seven homes in the past 20 years, Rudy and Etta are no strangers to the home-building process, and they say that building with Logan Homes was the easiest experience yet. “We have enough building experience to say that and really mean it,” Etta says. “Building a house isn’t always fun. It is said that it is close to getting a divorce. But with Logan Homes the stress level was zero. Whenever we had questions, they were answered and taken care of right away. The process went very quickly. We purchased the property on July 15th and the home was ready November 12th.” It is hard for the couple to choose their favorite part of the house because they say that they love it all. But for Rudy, he’d have to say that it is his

study; and for Etta, it’s the kitchen, because she loves to cook. The Nicoluccis are thoroughly enjoying their new home. They find it perfect for entertaining and hosting their Friday night get-togethers with friends to play the English card game called Whist. As for the yard, the maintenance service is great and Etta is itching to do some gardening and attract birds in the back yard. Compass Pointe will allow Etta and Rudy to continue to take pleasure in their retirement and keep busy with their hobbies. They look forward to having their children and 17 grandchildren come for visits and take advantage of all that the community has to offer. Because they are two of the first residents of Compass Pointe, the Nicoluccis also look forward to seeing its development take shape and sharing it all with new neighbors. When commenting on all of the moves they have made since their retirement, Rudy teases that they only moved when things needed to be painted or when Etta wanted to purge some of her stuff. But with much conviction, they say that this move to Compass Pointe will be their last. n

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Above: Local citizens are banding together to promote downtown Wilmington’s richly woven tapestry of offerings, including live theater, artists, music, shops, restaurants, museums, history and the river.

Do It Downtown is a collaborative endeavor by dedicated downtowners. Every organization and individual is encouraged to spread the word by joining groups for artists, musicians, comedians, residents of downtown, live theaters, cool museums, galleries, tours, shops and restaurants to play their part in promoting their town. The Do It Downtown campaign is about passionate people banding together to spread their craze for charming character and

cobblestone streets, in the hopes of reinvigorating historic Wilmington and making it the gem of the South once again. Popular radio personality Donn Ansell is enthusiastically involved in the campaign. “Downtown is more than any one thing,” Ansell says. “Downtown is art and theater and creativity. It is people and talent. Downtown is history. It is the river. It is the hub of our city and

county government. It is lots of one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. It is all of these things woven together in a tapestry that is rich in creativity and uniqueness. It easy to be passionate about Downtown, and we are sharing our collective passion in Do It Downtown.” So what does Downtown Wilmington have to do with North Brunswick County? Quite a bit, as it turns out.

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Ron Thomason STORY BY BRYAn STAngE

PHOTOgRAPHY BY KEITH KETCHUM

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Above: Ron Thomason is Head golf Pro at the newly opened Cape Fear national golf Club in Brunswick Forest.

he shift to Head Golf Pro at Cape Fear National came as a very natural transition

for Ron Thomason. He started off his professional career in the Cape Fear region,

where he served as Head Golf Pro at Porterâ€™s Neck Country Club. He took off for a

stint at Linville Ridge Country Club in western North Carolina, but eventually the coast drew him back.

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Thomason worked as a pro at the course on Bald Head Island but chose to take up residency in Leland. “It’s a great place to be a golf professional, and just a great place to live,” Thomason says of Leland. While living in Leland and making the commute to Bald Head Island, Thomason had the opportunity to see Brunswick Forest unfold. “I saw Lord Baltimore’s (developer of Brunswick Forest) vision of what this place would be ... the plan for it to be a community within itself,” Thomason says. He was excited by the opportunity the development offered for the region, and when the position of Head Pro at Cape Fear National presented itself Thomason felt as though it was meant for him. The management agreed. Another motivator for Thomason to move his career to Leland is that the area is a great place to raise children. His daughters, Annika, 11, and Eriko, 8, presently reside in Japan but will soon come to North Carolina to live with Thomason. “They like the beach, the water and the neighborhood,” he says. “And it is so close to Wilmington too. They think it’s a great place.” Thomason got his start in the sport of golf in his childhood years in Marion, Virginia. “I grew up in a rural area in Virginia,” he says. “There was a country golf course and that was about all there was to do in town. We didn’t have video games or anything. So we [Thomason and his two brothers] would play golf all the time.” If the weather was warm, the boys would be on the course on the weekends, during school breaks and on afternoons after school. As brothers generally are, the three were very competitive with one another, which Thomason now sees as one of the

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New Home FINder Our Annual guide for House Hunters

Whether

you’re relocating to the area or just moving across town, whether you’re upgrading or downsizing or just want a change of scenery, there’s a house for you in northern Brunswick County. We’ve plotted all the new subdivisions in northern Brunswick County on this map and given you an idea of the price range in that subdivision.

Ashton Place -Follow Highway 17 south just past Magnolia Greens and Brunswick Forest, take a right at the next light onto Lanvale Road. Follow Lanvale Road 2.75 miles to a yellow caution light and take a right onto Old Fayetteville Road. Follow less than one quarter mile and Ashton Place will be on your right -Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington -www.AshtonPlaceNC.com -Contact: Grant Kilpatrick or Shirley Fowler at (910) 383-9890 -Single family homes from $145,000 Brunswick Forest -Located on Highway 17 south -Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Brunswick Forest Realty, (910) 371-2434 -www.brunswickforest.com -Homes sites from the $100s, town homes from the mid $200s, homes from the mid $200s

Charleston Common at Jackey’s Creek - Located on Highway 133. Take Highway 17 to first Leland Exit/Highway 133 (River Road) Turn left at bottom of ramp onto 133. Go 2.5 miles past Belville Elementary and development is on the right -Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington -Single family detached town homes from the $160s

Compass Pointe -Located on Highway 74/76 in Leland -Approx. 9 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Sales Office, (888) 717-6468 -www.CompassPointeNC.com -Lots from the $70s, Homes & Villas low $200

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When browsing our map and section, please keep in mind that real estate changes daily and that some of the information in this section could be changed by the time it’s in your hands. It’s possible that prices, listing agencies, phone numbers and websites will change.

Cove Landing at Mallory Creek Plantation -Located 3.5 miles from the Leland exit on 133 south -Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Sales Office, (910) 332-8501 -www.stevensfinehomes.com -Homes from $189,700

grayson Park -Located off of Highway 17 on Maco Rd / Highway 87 N. -Approx. 8 Miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Sales Office, (910) 332-8504 -www.graysonparknc.com -Homes starting at $169,900

The grove at Mallory Creek Plantation -Located off Highway 133, 4 miles from Highway 17 -Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes from the low $200s

Hawkeswater at the River -Located on Highway 133 next to Belville Elementary School -Approx. 2 miles from downtown Wilmington -Lots from the $80s, homes in the mid $300s

The Knolls at Barrington Place - Located off 2nd Leland Exit off 74/76 approximately 5.5 miles down Mount Misery Road. -Approx. 15 miles from downtown Wilmington -Single family homes from $119,000

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Lake Forest Village -Highway 74/76, 2nd Leland exit, right on Mt. Misery Road, located behind Food Lion -Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes start at $171,500

Lanvale Forest -Located on Lanvale Road -Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes starting from the $170s

Lanvale Oaks -Located on Lanvale Road -Approx. 8 miles south of downtown Wilmington -Homes starting at $189,900

Lincoln Place Townhomes -Located on Village Road just before train tracks -Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington -Town homes starting at $125,999

Lena Springs -Located in Navassa -Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes from the $120s

Magnolia greens - Located on Highway 17 south just past Waterford, across from Wal-Mart -Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington -Town homes from the low $200s, Brick patio homes from the $260s, Brick homes from the $270’s

Mill Creek Landing -Located on Village Rd in Leland just before fire department -Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes starting at $144,900

Orchid Bay at Waterford -Located off of Highway 17 south -Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Wendy Melville, (910) 262-1660 -www.stevensfinehomes.com -Homes from the low $200’s

Seabrooke - Located on Lanvale Road (across from entrance to Brunswick Forest Commercial site) take first left on Old Lanvale Road, right on Buckeye Road straight into SeaBrooke -Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty, (910) 508-6655 -www.SeaBrookeNC.com -Homes, town homes, and patio homes from the $170s

Shoreline at Westgate - Located in Westgate off Highway 17 behind Walmart Shopping Center -Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Suzanne O’Bryant, (910) 452-6355 -www.pentondevelopment.com -Brick Villas with low maintenance living from $169,000

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Southbend -Located on Lanvale Road about 1 mile off Highway 17 on right -Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes starting at $249,900

Southbrook at Mallory Creek Plantation -Located 3.5 miles from the Leland exit on 133 south -Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Sales Office, (910) 332-850. -www.stevensfinehomes.com -Homes from $179,700

Springstone -Located on Lanvale Road, about 1 mile off Highway 17 on left -Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington -Homes from the low $200s

Summerlin Trace - Located on Mt. Misery Road, four-tenths of a mile from Highway 74/76 -Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington -Single-family homes from the $140s

Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Plantation -Located off Highway 133, 4 miles from Highway 17 -Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington -Contact: Kelly Sloop, (910) 617-3081 -Town homes starting at $140s, Homes starting at $120s

The Villages at Hawkeswater -Located on Highway 133 next to Belville Elementary School -Approx. 2 miles from downtown Wilmington -Single family homes from the low $200s

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belles in hoop skirts. Lush antebellum gardens. Horses pulling carriages down cobblestone streets. It’s a scene that takes you back in time, to the days of parasols and petticoats. Just when you might expect Rhett Butler to strut by, you realize it’s no movie scene. It’s that grand, springtime celebration of Southern hospitality at its finest – The North Carolina Azalea Festival. A celebration of Southern culture, the North Carolina Azalea Festival is a non-profit civic organization that produces a five-day gala of gardens, art, music and more. With the assistance of corporate sponsors, approximately one thousand volunteers and more than a hundred committees, the festival attracts approximately 300,000 attendees annually. For five days — April 7 through 11, 2010 — area residents and visitors can enjoy the many rich traditions and festivities the celebration has to offer. And the festival doesn’t just celebrate the old South traditions. Each year, events that showcase new and changing Southern culture attract the masses. With so many events to choose from, ranging from garden tours to boxing matches and shag dancing to tea parties, there is sure to be something for everyone. According to Erica Mearns, president of this year’s festival, the opportunity to participate in a uniquely Southern tradition is what makes Azalea Festival so special. “It’s Wilmington’s rite of passage into spring, where we are able to display Southern beauty and elegance at its absolute finest,” says Mearns. And very fine it is. Due to its historic roots and natural beauty, the festival has been regionally and nationally recognized. It has been listed in the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for the past two years, and the garden tour, a major feather in the festival’s cap, is credited as being one of the longest running tours in the South and has been featured in Southern Living magazine. For Mearns, the love of the festival comes from more that just the beauty and fanfare. Her roots run deep in the festival, and to her it’s one big family. “I attended my first board meeting when I was six weeks old,” says Mearns. “There are several committee

members that were [members] when I was a child and are still [members] today. It’s something that’s very dear to their heart.” This year’s festival marks the 63rd celebration of the annual event. Since 1948 Wilmington and its surrounding areas have been treating visitors and residents to food, music and fun. The celebration officially begins on Wednesday, April 7 with the Azalea Queen’s coronation welcoming the appointed queen and celebrity guests. As of this writing, the queen had not yet been announced for the 2010 festival, but past Azalea Queens have included notable women such as Phylicia Rashad and Kelly Ripa. As for celebrity guests, Sgt. Kim Munley will be this year’s Parade Marshall. Munley is a native of Carolina Beach and was one of the two police officers responsible for stopping the gunman in the Fort Hood shootings on November 5, 2009. Azalea Festival’s entertainment lineup is impressive. Adult alternative bands Goo Goo Dolls and Collective Soul will perform Thursday, April 8 at 8 pm. Country music group Montgomery Gentry performs on Friday, April 9 at 8 pm. The Circus comes to town from April 8 through April 11, with several showings per day. Tickets for the concerts or the circus are available online at www.ncazaleafestival.org or at the Azalea Festival office (see sidebar). As the weekend approaches, the fun continues with a three-hour parade through historic downtown on Saturday morning and then a street fair going through the rest of the

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weekend. On Sunday, the Contemporary Christian Street Fair will be held at the Federal Building on Water Street at noon. At 2 pm the Chris Sligh Tour will feature comedian “The Brother Preacher,” followed by Andrew Witt, Satellites and Sirens and former American Idol contestant Chris Sligh. Also on Sunday is The Variety Show held at the Main Stage at Market and 2nd Street downtown. The Variety Show lineup includes Casserole, Mojo Collins, Blivet, Medusa Stone, Rockinhorse Unplugged, Big Foot and Machine Gun. In addition to the traditional events, this year’s festival will offer an all-new event for people with a sweet tooth. “The Azalea Cake Challenge is a new event that we are very excited about,” says Mearns. In this challenge, professionals and amateurs will be creating and decorating Azalea Festival– themed cakes. Ticket holders will be invited to judge in “people’s choice” categories and will have opportunities to sample cakes from the professional category. This event will take place on Sunday, April 11 from noon to 4 pm at Cape Fear Community College’s Schwartz Center. Another exciting part of the North Carolina Azalea Festival is the granting of the Beverly Anne Jurgensen Princess Scholarship. The scholarship, named after the first female president of the Azalea Festival, is open to any high school senior girl of New Hanover County. The winner of the award, which equals approximately one year’s tuition at an in-state university, will be hailed as the North Carolina Azalea Festival Princess and will be a representative of the festival for a full year. The Azalea Princess isn’t the only one who benefits from the festival — local businesses do too. In these tough financial times, bringing in business isn’t always easy. In an area that depends greatly on summer tourism, the North Carolina Azalea Festival makes quite a difference. The profit the area has seen as a result of the festival has been estimated at $5 million — which is a superb boost before the area gears up for the summer. From left: Azalea Festival offers wide-ranging options including: (top to bottom from left) Sgt. Kim Munley, the 2010 Parade Marshall; adult alternative band Collective Soul; Southern belles in hoop skirts; country music duo Montgomery gentry; and adult alternative band goo goo dolls.

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To become a part of the spirited community of the north Carolina Azalea Festival on April 7 through 10, visit www.ncazaleafestival.org. For event ticket information, visit www.ncazaleafestival.org or stop by the Azalea Festival office at 5725 Oleander drive, Suite B7, Wilmington. Their hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm.

“The festival has a tremendous impact on the local economy,” says Mearns. “The last economic study was done at least five years ago, and I would think those numbers have grown, if anything.” It’s easy to see how the festival can make such an impact. With advertising and organization, attracting people to the festival creates a ripple effect in the local economy. Out-oftowners book hotels, rent cars, buy gas and eat at restaurants. This stimulates the local economy by keeping these businesses running, keeping employees working and creating a chain of economic growth. But you don’t have to be from out-of-town to help the area’s economy. Even residents help local dollars grow by simply attending the festival and making it what it is — a celebration steeped in community and tradition. Though the days of Rhett Butler may be over, at the North Carolina Azalea Festival the charm of the Southern community still shines. n

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ne by one the musicians arrive, unpack their instruments and tune up for the night’s performance. There are no black tuxes or long dresses, no orchestra pit and no director. Instead, the musicians — clad mostly in blue jeans and plaid shirts — grab folding chairs and “circle up” on the cement floor of the multi-purpose room.

Tonight’s gathering of the Leland Fiddle & Bow Society includes 20-plus musicians and a handful of observers who have gathered for a good ol’ foot-stompin’, pickin’-andgrinnin’ jam session of bluegrass, country western, Southern gospel and folk music. “The group is open to all types of musicians and all levels of experience from beginner to advanced,” says Lonnie Sullivan, the group’s founder. “It’s a place for musicians to come and play and enjoy themselves. We have all kinds of instruments including fiddles, guitars, banjos, harmonicas, a dobra, and sometimes someone brings in something we don’t even know about.” Although he says he’s loved music since he was a kid, Sullivan, age 70, really didn’t have time to pursue music while raising a family, serving in the Navy and working at the New Bern Fire Department. “I didn’t start playing an instrument until five years ago when I found an old violin at a flea market and fixed it up,” Sullivan explains. “I tried it a bit, but now I play the guitar. I like it better.” The group began meeting at its current location about 18 months ago. Sullivan, Brian Phelps and Tom Butler were three of the original musicians who came out of another group to form the Leland Fiddle & Bow Society. Sullivan says new people show up every week. Richard Judd, from Wilmington, came last week just to observe, but he’s back tonight, guitar in hand, ready to join in. Lois Somers, who is visiting from New England, read about the group in the paper. Trained as a classical violinist, Somers

Above: Lonnie Sullivan (top), Brian Phelps and Tom Butler were three of the original musicians who started the Leland Fiddle & Bow Society, a weekly open jam session of bluegrass, country western, Southern gospel and folk music. Spring 2010

said she got into the fiddle about ten years ago and now plays with a folk group in her area. “The fun thing about music is that you can go anywhere and have fun and meet new people,” Somers explains. “I’m also interested to see the style of music they play here — it’s different in different parts of the country.” A few spouses come to support their husband or wife, even though they don’t play an instrument. Brenda Hopkins and her guitar-playing

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husband, Bud, have been coming for about a month. “I like it because it’s very friendly and very informal,” says Brenda, “and everyone gets a chance to play or sing.” While every musician has his or her favorite genre, the variety of music gives everyone a chance to sing or play some old favorites and something new. Some songs are quiet and nostalgic, while others are high energy and definitely call for some foot-stomping and clapping. During the Above: The variety of music gives everyone a chance evening, anyone who to join in and sing or play some old favorites or wants to lead a song something new. steps into the

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middle of the circle, calls out a tune and a key. A few of tonight’s favorite songs were “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It,” “Tennessee Waltz,” “I’m Crying My Heart Out Over You,” “Ragtime Annie” and “Send Me the Pillow You Dream On.” No one seems to care how good or bad you are, whether you hit every note or if you choose to sit out a song. The goal is simply to have fun. Tom Butler of Boiling Springs Lakes says what really matters to him is that there’s a place where people can come and share their music. “Most of us don’t have formal training — that ruins you,” Butler says with a grin. “We play by ear and we ain’t been around anybody with sheet music.” While some participants would agree with Tom, others, like Karen Schrank of Bolivia, do have a formal background in music. “I teach violin and fiddle and also do repair work,” says

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Schrank, who plays the fiddle for the Carolina Ramblers in Whiteville. Sullivan believes the group will continue to grow as more and more people find out about the Leland Fiddle and Bow Society. “While I’m not aiming to become the Grand Ole Opera, I do hope the group grows to where we could have a larger building with more players and more observers,” Sullivan says. “In the meantime, everyone’s invited to come on out — whether you play an instrument or not — kick off your shoes and enjoy the music!” The Leland Fiddle and Bow Society meets every Monday at 7 pm in the Leland Recreation Building at 102 Town Hall Drive. For more information call the Parks & Recreation Department at (910) 332-4818 or Lonnie Sullivan at (910) 253-4050. n

Above: Visitors are welcome to join in with the regulars at the Monday night jam sessions at the Leland Recreation Building.

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Simplicity and Sophistication: Cape Fear National’s Clubhouse

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golfers who have a real passion for the sport will stop at nothing to get out on the links. If a burning love of the sport lives within you, then you too have experienced an “extreme weather” golf day. The north wind blows constantly, seemingly accelerated by passing through the limbs of the loblolly pines, rather than dampened by them. The misting rain (which neither builds enough to cause your group to call it quits, nor ever completely stops) wets your windbreaker and wraps your body in a layer of chill. With each stroke a splatter of saturated dirt flicks up on your pant legs, but the approach shot on the hole keeps you driving through, eager for the view from the next tee box. Alas, by hole number 18, the foursome is exhausted. The only thing that is on everyone’s mind is the clubhouse: sitting 86

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and relaxing, taking in the warmth, feeling the pulsing heat of the fire lift the moisture from their clothes, and slowly enjoying a drink and a hearty meal. The new clubhouse at Cape Fear National Golf Course in Brunswick Forest is the perfect ending to an “extreme weather” golf day. The clubhouse delivers the luxury and comfort that golfers want and need at the end of a challenging round, no matter what the season. “A lot of effort went into the overall design,” says Brad Walker, director of sales and marketing for Cape Fear National. “This is truly a grand showpiece for the area.” With its grand, vaulted ceilings but warm design elements, the clubhouse interior is upscale but comfortable. “The developers wanted the inside of the club to be very warm and comfortable and have a bit of a lodge feel but still

be representative of Brunswick Forest’s coastal setting,” says Jennifer France, owner of Big Sky Design in Wilmington, who worked on the interior design with Project Interior Designer Leslie Stachowicz. “That was achieved through a combination of stacked stone in the fireplace and bar surround and very textural wall-coverings that reference nature, mixed with a color scheme of golden hues with dark wood tones and subtle green accents.” The double-sided stone fireplace with limestone surround is definitely the focal point of the club. Leather armchairs in the initial seating area and comfortable, low-armed chairs in the dining area encourage people to linger. Subtle but sophisticated details enhance the overall design, and the artwork in the main dining area is by local artists. The Cape Fear National clubhouse includes the 19th Hole

Above: Cape Fear national’s golf course and clubhouse opened in november. The clubhouse features an impressive stackedstone, double-sided fireplace and the sophisticated but casual 19th Hole Bar and grill. Bar and Grill that seats up to 100 people, a private dining area, a covered veranda and porch and an event lawn that overlooks hole 9, one of the course’s signature holes. In the 19th Hole Bar and Grill, guests can enjoy a full bar and a menu that is adjusted seasonally and includes functional foods, like sandwiches and burgers, as well as premium entrees for dinner. Cape Fear National is proud to have Executive Chef Randy Tugwell at the helm in the kitchen. Tugwell’s experience stems from the City Club of Wilmington and Carolina Country Club in Raleigh. The club caters to golfers, community residents and the public — anyone who just wants to come have a great meal in an impressive atmosphere. Spring 2010

Above: Cape Fear national, located within Brunswick Forest, has the feel and amenities of an exclusive club, but it’s open to the public.

Many people are surprised to learn that the Cape Fear National golf course and clubhouse are open to the public. “People assume we’re a private facility,” says Walker. “We are high-end but definitely open to everyone. Anyone can pay a daily rate to golf here. And even if you’re not golfing you can come enjoy a meal at the clubhouse or hold an event here.” One of the best features of the 7,000-square-foot Cape Fear National Clubhouse is its event-hosting capabilities. The clubhouse offers premium spaces for events — a private dining room for private luncheons and business meetings, a covered veranda and porch for gatherings and celebrations, and an event lawn that can accommodate up to 250 people and has ground-laid electrical wiring for live bands and other electricity needs. Banquet furniture is offered at no additional 88

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charge, and Tugwell offers in-house catering that will exceed your expectations. The Cape Fear National Golf Course and Clubhouse and 19th Hole Bar and Grill opened in November and both are receiving overwhelmingly positive response from the North Brunswick community. However, to further spread the word of this exclusive golf course and club, Cape Fear National Golf Club is holding a large-scale grand opening on Monday, April 19. The event will feature celebrity golfers and a million-dollar hole-in-one contest for charity. The event will continue Tuesday through Friday with special rates on golf and a lunch buffet and a 10 am shotgun start. For more information, see www.capefearnational.com. n

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did a slew of Michiganders find their way to North Brunswick County? It all started with Julie Hampson. Julie was born in the waterfront town of Petoskey in very northern, and very cold, Michigan, but lived in Cheboygan and then Gaylord before moving about 150 miles south to Big Rapids shortly before her younger brother was born. Julie remained there until she ventured off to college nearly 16 years later.

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Big Rapids may be a small town, but it had a lot to offer Julie and her little brother, Rob. The town’s activities centered on what Michigan is best known for — ice. Julie and Rob were both put in ice skates by the time they were three. Julie became an active figure skater, while Rob was heavily involved in ice hockey. For nearly ten years, Julie lived the life of a figure skater, enduring months of early morning practices to perform in annual ice shows. The sequined costumes and gifts of congratulatory flowers from her daddy were a little girl’s dream. It was only the regular injuries to her ankle that put a stop to Julie’s passion for skating. When Julie’s family wasn’t cheering for their talented ice princess, they were on the road following her little brother’s hockey team from tournament to tournament. If it wasn’t leaps,

education. When it came to selecting a college, Julie began the hunt for a place where she could pursue journalism. After applying to several colleges, Julie selected Central Michigan University for its exceptional journalism program and proximity to home. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the 50-mile drive east was acceptable for Julie to maintain her close relationship with her family. Although Julie went to college in pursuit of a degree in journalism, she soon changed her mind after a job in the university’s computer lab opened her eyes to her excitement for electronics. Between her on-campus job and an active role in her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, as the treasurer, Julie kept busy. She graduated college in 1999 with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Accounting. Upon graduation, Julie packed her

lunges, arabesques and spirals, it was forwards and fouls, passes and pucks. The Hampsons were rink savvy — and often chilly. In high school, Julie shifted her focus from her feet to her fingertips. She discovered that she enjoyed writing. She became editor of the high school yearbook and co-editor of the high school newspaper. It was this interest that directed her path in higher

Left: Julie Hampson, owner of PC Solutions, relaxes with her bags and boyfriend, donald Anderson, and her cat, Tanner. This page: The PC headed south. Solutions team at work: 1) Julie Hampson; 2) brothers Christopher She knew Anderson and donald Anderson; 3) Julie and her mom, Pam Hampson where she was going and, this time, it was far from home. Living 22 Solutions on Village Road, centrally years in the nippy-weathered north was located in her new hometown of Leland. all that Julie could tolerate. A few Julie worked long hours, nights and months prior to graduation, Julie took weekends before she enlisted the help of advantage of her final spring break and additional staff at her new business. went on a home hunt. She visited any Fortunately, she didn’t have to search

state that she thought would offer warm weather and sun instead of snow. She visited Charleston, S.C., several cities in Virginia and Wilmington, N.C. During her time in Wilmington, Julie fell in love with the diversity of the city. “It had beautiful beaches, a great downtown, and a typical town where you could fulfill all of your practical needs, all in one,” says Julie. “Coming from a small town, Wilmington felt like a big city. A very welcome change.” Julie moved to Wilmington in January 2000 and began working for a small computer store owned by a husband-and-wife team. After living in Wilmington for just over a year, Julie moved into a home in Leland’s Magnolia Greens in August 2001. When Julie’s employer decided to close up shop and move, she took the opportunity to open her own business. In March 2003, Julie launched PC

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far for a reliable employee who she Julie’s business is booming, requiring wearing their Detroit Lions jerseys and knew she would work well with. Rob, her to work long hours. When she is cheering on their team at Buffalo Wild Julie’s brother, had followed his big not in Leland managing PC Solutions, Wings. “I just want them to win more sister south just one year after she she is in Michigan with her boyfriend, than two games a season. That’s all,” moved from Michigan. Rob, too, was Don, managing his computer store. says Julie. sick of shivering and was searching for Julie is not complaining though. She Julie’s hobbies are not restricted to sunshine. And his sister. loves her work. And she loves her the football field. She also spends time Rob wasn’t the only reading fiction and one who missed Julie. mystery books, Their mother and babying her 10-yeargrandmother also old cat, Tanner, moved to the area barbecuing with shortly after Julie’s friends on the departure. And if you weekends, and thought that family was the only one family. So much so that even her free enjoying lunch or shopping with her affected by the magnet that is Julie, time is often spent with her close-knit best friend several times each week. think again. Julie also attracted her co-workers. When she is at home, which is not best friend to move to the area, as well When they are not enjoying mom’s often, she enjoys decorating and as the brother of her Michigan-based home cooking or movie nights out with upgrading her home. boyfriend. That’s Julie is busy, no five individuals, and doubt. But she still their families, who finds time to focus moved to the area on the future. Her because of Julie. hopes and dreams Perhaps it’s the include her ocean breeze and boyfriend soon being golden sun that gave able to move to the Brunswick County a Leland area and leg up over the work with her Michigan competition. full-time at PC Or perhaps it’s the Solutions. And, in alluring lady, Julie. her spare time, she Not only did all wants to build a these people move to garden so that she live near Julie, but can grow her own they also wanted to fruits and Above: PC Solutions is a family affair for these former Michiganders. Owner work with her, too. vegetables. Oh, and Julie Hampson (back seat) employs her brother, Rob Hampson (squatting), her Julie now employs don’t forget those boyfriend, donald Anderson (front seat), don’s brother, Christopher Anderson her boyfriend’s Lions. She’d like (standing) and her mom, Pam Hampson. brother, her brother them to win. and her mother at her Julie dreams big. computer services store. The once-frozen the family, they are indulging in their She thinks big. Her family loves her Hampson family is now happily defrosting favorite sport. Football. With the big. And if her magnet maintains its in the sunny south, and enjoying one family, of course. Julie, along with her power, we may have a larger influx of another nearly 24/7. family and friends, can often be found Michiganders soon migrating south. n

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spectacular sport of coupon-clipping has been practiced in homes around the nation for more than a century. In 1894, Coca-Cola revolutionized the marketplace with handwritten tickets for a free glass of soda in order to encourage tastings of its new pop. Just one year later, grocery guru Post jumped on board with a $0.01 off coupon to boost sales of its healthy cereal, Grape Nuts. The consumer-friendly move paid off big for both grocery giants, encouraging many other companies, large and small, to follow suit and prompting many individuals to begin sharpening their best scissors.

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In the 1930s couponing became a necessity as families struggled to pay for their groceries during the Depression. By 1965 despite economic improvement, half of all American households were still clipping coupons. By 1997 that number climbed to 83 percent. Although coupon usage declined slightly in the early 2000s, as the economy weakened in the latter part of the decade, couponers got back in the clipping habit. A whopping 9 percent jump in coupon redemption was seen between 2008 and 2009. It appears that couponing is negatively correlated to the economy. When cash flow is low, coupon redemption rates grow. With terms like “financial crisis” and “the great crash” being used to describe today’s economy, Americans are clipping coupons like crazy. Totaling an annual savings of $3.6 billion and 4.5 billion coupons redeemed, to be exact. That’s a lot of coupons clipped and a lot of silver saved. Stereotypes and labels like “extreme couponing moms” lead one to assume that only stay-at-home moms or lower incomeearning individuals are the ones redeeming coupons. However, that is hardly the case. In fact, 69 percent of men use coupons, and statistics show that the higher the income the higher the coupon redemption rates. So what is so great about couponing that the vast majority of Americans go to the trouble of clipping, organizing and redeeming these tiny slips of paper? The savings can be huge, so huge that your grocery bill can be cut in half or more. This frees up funds that can be set aside to pay off debt, cut back on work hours to spend more time with family, or splurge on items that would have otherwise been out of the question. Intrigued? If so, here’s some insight into the science behind the savings. These step-by-step directions allow you to join the millions of people savings thousands of dollars on their grocery bills each year.

Collect Coupons In today’s world, coupons are everywhere. They can be found in newspaper circulars, magazines, direct mail pieces, on the Internet and in your email, in product boxes, on grocery store shelves and on your grocery store receipt. When it comes to newspapers, it is best to buy the regional papers with the largest circulation. The Raleigh News & Observer, for example, is an excellent source of coupons. Buy it local, though, because mailed subscriptions do not include coupon inserts. Look for distribution boxes at Brunswick County area gas stations or retailers, or reserve a copy at your local bookstore. Another great place to find a large selection of coupons is the Internet. Sites like www.coupons.com and www.smartsource.com feature regularly updated coupons to click and print. If that’s not easy enough, there are even coupon databases like www.afullcup.com that, when searched for a particular product, will show you all of the places where the product-specific coupons can be found: Internet links, magazine issues, newspaper circulars, direct mail pieces, etc. If you can’t find the coupon that you need (or enough of them) in newspapers or on the Internet, go straight to the source. Contact the manufacturer via phone or email, tell them how wonderful their laundry detergent is, how your family uses it regularly because it is the only brand that makes their skin soft and itch-free. Most manufacturers will mail or email you product coupons, sometimes very high in value, as a thank you for being a loyal customer. This is an excellent way to get great coupons on high-dollar Spring 2010

items like organic foods and household and healthcare products. Always scour your magazines for the few coupons that can be hidden in product ads, and don’t forget to check inside your cereal boxes and other food containers for coupons printed inside the box. And when you are at the grocery store, keep an eye out for “blinkies” and “tear pads.” Coupons can be found blinking at you from the store shelf, in the form of notepads placed on product displays in the middle of the aisle, and even on your way out as they print directly onto your store receipt.

get Organized Once you have a collection of the various forms of coupons, you will want to organize them so that they can easily be found when needed. There are three common ways to keep the coupon clutter to a minimum. The No-Cut System. This is the most popular system for beginners, as it requires the least amount of time to maintain. Get a large, 13-pocket accordion file. When you buy a paper, put that week’s inserts in one pocket and write the date on the tab. Each week, fill the next pocket. This way, when a coupon is referenced by insert date, you will simply pull the inserts from that dated pocket. The drawback to this system is that, for one, it assumes that you are only utilizing newspaper inserts as your coupon source. And, two, if you are searching for a coupon for, say “cheese” in general, you must search through all of your inserts page by page to locate to best cheese coupon. The other systems rectify this problem, while also requiring more of your time.

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The Cut and Categorize System. With this system, a small accordion folder, also known as a cancelled check file, or a small box with dividers is utilized. Each divider represents a section in the grocery store: dairy, frozen, rices/ pastas, etc. Every coupon that you collect is clipped and filed into its respective category. This system takes longer, as you do cut each coupon out rather than simply filing whole insert. However, finding a cheese coupon is easier, as you simply look in the “dairy” category to see all related coupons. The Crazy Couponer System. This is the system that is the most time-intensive and only utilized by the most extreme of couponers. Coupons are clipped from various sources, lumped into categories like the Cut and Categorize System, but this time, the coupons are placed into baseball card sleeves and stored in a three-ring binder separated by category tabs. The benefit to this system is for those who are visual. Having the coupons laid out on pages helps to quickly locate the coupon needed. The time spent to place each coupon within each slot is intense and can result in an uncomfortable condition called “coupon neck,” but the payoff of time saved in the end is great.

Start Saving With coupons collected and organized in the manner that best fits your needs and personality, the next step is to start saving. The key to saving money with coupons is to change your shopping strategy. First, always shop with a pre-written list. And, second, on that list should only be items that are on sale. Never, ever pay full price. A sale item, when paired with a coupon, can bring the price down significantly, sometimes resulting in free, or nearly free, products. Once the item is on sale and you have a coupon to match,

buy as much as you can of that particular product. This is called stockpiling. Once you have been through a few cycles of this process, which typically takes at least six months, you will have a fully stocked kitchen. Ideally, at that point, your only weekly needs will be milk, bread, produce or other necessities, as well as that weekâ€™s sale items to maintain your stockpile. How do you know what to buy, when to buy it and what coupon to use? Fortunately, there are hundreds of websites that do the hard work for you. Sites like www.SouthernSavers.com and www.Hip2Save.com publish the sale lists of several major grocery chains each week upon announcement of the specials. With the sale list, these sites also publish corresponding coupons to pair with the sale items. Coupons are referenced by newspaper or magazine publication date, specific direct-mail flyer and even include links directly to the online coupons available. Assuming that you never buy a newspaper, call a manufacturer or check your mail, and only rely on the website sale lists with Internet coupon links, you can still have an aggressive couponing career. The good thing about couponing today is that no matter how much or little time you have, there is an option available to you that will still result in great savings. Even if you never clip a coupon in your lifetime, you can still save approximately half of your grocery bill by simply shifting your shopping habits. Buy only what is on sale, coupon or no coupon. If you choose to add coupons to the mix, your savings will skyrocket even further. Shopping smart will cut hundreds of dollars off your bill each month, allowing you to save more and stress less. n

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Urology Comprehensive Services

Business Profile BY HILARY BRAdY

NHRMC Physician Group

ith the opening of New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s (NHRMC) state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Brunswick

Forest, the region is now privy to advanced technology, superior medical care and good ol’ Brunswick County hospitality. Dr. Roc A. McCarthy of Comprehensive Urology is just one of the talented professionals who will enhance the local medical community with skill and a smile. Bringing both rare technology and a hospitable bedside manner to the table, Dr. McCarthy is a welcome addition to the local medical landscape. Patients find value in Dr. McCarthy’s ability to provide thorough yet easy-to-understand information to his patients in a way that feels genuine and accessible. “One in six males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer,” states Dr. McCarthy. “That statistic can be frightening. And as the guidelines change frequently, it’s hard to keep up with what to do. I feel that it’s important to tailor to each patient, clearly explaining what’s new and what’s best. All in a way that can be encouraging and easily understood.” Not only is the center earning high marks in the not-so-dauntingdoctor department, Dr. McCarthy is also an exceptional find when it comes to his unique expertise. The only surgeon of his kind in the county, Dr. McCarthy utilizes robotic technology for a variety of surgical procedures, a technique that was previously available only by traveling to medical centers at UNC or Duke. “We’re excited to bring this advanced technology to Brunswick County,” says Dr. McCarthy. “With the minimally invasive approach that robotic surgery offers, our patients require less recovery time and are able to get back to their normal life activities more quickly.” The Comprehensive Urology team handles everything from preventative care and female incontinence treatment to prostatectomy, kidney surgery, vasectomy, cystoscopy, prostate biopsies and many other urological procedures. And with the region’s only Pediatric Urologist on staff, Comprehensive Urology is capable of treating patients with a wide variety of conditions in a wide variety of life stages. The Comprehensive Urology office is located within the 45,000-square-foot NHRMC facility and is open Monday through Friday. The team accepts many insurance carriers and works in

Dr. Roc A. McCarthy When Dr. McCarthy is not seeing his patients, he is visiting with them around the pool, working out with them at the gym, or running into them at a nearby shop. McCarthy not only works in Brunswick Forest, but also lives there with his wife and two-year-old daughter. Between treating patients, speaking at local prostate awareness groups, exercising, enjoying the community nature walks with his 11-year-old Polish Sheepdog, watching in awe as his two-year-old daughter learns to count in three different languages, and preparing for baby number two now on the way, McCarthy keeps busy in Brunswick County. “It’s really nice to work and live in the same community,” says Dr. McCarthy. “I am honored to be a part of Leland’s growth and to provide services that benefit patients on a local level.” For more information about Comprehensive Urology, call Dr. McCarthy at (910) 254.1033 or visit his offices at 1333 S. Dickinson Drive, Suite 230 in Brunswick Forest or 2512 Delaney Avenue in Wilmington.

last-minute appointments as needed. “I don’t care how busy I am,” says Dr. McCarthy. “If I have a patient that needs to be seen, he needs to be seen. I will always make time.” Spring 2010

Gotcha Covered

Business Profile

Blinds-Drapes-Shutters & more

BY HILARY BRAdY

to manipulate.

Yorkers have called southeastern North Carolina home ever since.

the exact home, down to

With a background in men’s and women’s apparel, a passion for

carpet and paint color,”

entrepreneurship and a desire to take advantage of the construction

explains Art. “We can place

industry at its peak, Art began a search for the perfect franchise.

valances, drapes and

rt Klein and his wife, Barbara, visited the area five years ago when they were in search of a college for their son. The New

Gotcha Covered, a window-covering franchise, rose to the top of

“The computer shows

custom curtains and

Art’s list as one of the strongest and most economically

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fabrics without moving a

“It was the perfect combination – a business that mixed my desire

muscle or spending a

for construction and my experience with fabrics,” explains Art. He

dime. My customers really

purchased the franchise and now provides window treatments to all

love that.”

of Brunswick County, Wilmington and Hampstead. It’s not just the product that sets Gotcha Covered apart from the

Gotcha Covered window-covering franchise provides shutters, blinds and drapes to Brunswick County, Wilmington and Hampstead.

In addition to his valuable technology, Art

competition, however. It’s the process. They utilize unique imaging

delivers the promised product affordably and as expected. To

software, exclusive to Gotcha Covered. The three-dimensional

schedule a free consultation, call Art Klein at (910) 409-9064 or visit

computer program allows Art to go into a home, input a variety of

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data and provide a virtual home on his computer for his customers

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Wilmington Orthopaedic Group AccessOrtho Wilmington Orthopaedic Group Launches New Walk-In Service for Urgent Orthopaedic Care

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ilmington Orthopaedic Group, the longest established orthopaedic group in the region, is introducing a brand-new

service designed to make patient care much more accessible and convenient. The first of its kind in the area, AccessOrtho is a walk-in service that allows patients with urgent orthopaedic needs to be diagnosed and treated right away, avoiding costly and unnecessary visits to the emergency room. Beginning March 1, a provider will be available Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 5 pm with no appointment needed. Patients will receive the same excellent quality of care for which Wilmington Orthopaedic Group is known. AccessOrtho is designed for patients with orthopaedic conditions who need to be seen on a same-day basis, but whose injuries are not severe enough to warrant emergency room care. Patients with non-urgent conditions will continue to be scheduled according to their physician’s recommendations. The types of conditions treated at the clinic include sprains, closed fractures (in which bone does not break the skin), dislocations 100

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Wilmington Orthopeadic Group is now offering urgent care for some conditions at its AccessOrtho service. and recently painful, swollen or injured joints. For more information about AccessOrtho and other Wilmington Orthopaedic Group services, contact Stephen DeBiasi at (910) 763-7344.

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Village Road Memorial Chapel

Business Profile BY HILARY BRAdY

larence Hales realized his life-long dream

when he and his wife, Melinda, opened Village Road Memorial Chapel in Leland in September 2007. Village Road Memorial Chapel is the first and only funeral home in Leland and it provides quality, full-service funeral arrangements to the entire region. With a staff that has more than 100 years combined experience, Village Road Memorial Chapel brings more than professional service to its families. “We believe in personalized attention,” explains Clarence, who serves as Funeral Director. Village Road Memorial Chapel is a 21st-century funeral coordinator, offering its families a “virtual showroom” that simplifies the selection process whether the family comes to the chapel office or whether

Village Road Memorial Chapel is the first and only funeral home in Leland. Leland and families can rest assured that Village Road is here to stay on the local landscape for a long time. The Hales pride themselves on being active in the community.

the staff meets the family in the comfort of the family’s living room.

Between providing valuable services to the Leland community,

This is a unique program that families treasure. “We travel to them,”

attending North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce events and Lions

explains Clarence. “We visit our families with our computer in tow

Club meetings, working with their new apprentice Dean Vinson and

and coordinate all of the arrangements from the comfort of their

staying actively involved in their church, the Hales have made an

own home.”

impressive impact on many local lives.

In addition to traditional and cremation options, Village Road

For more information about Village Road Memorial Chapel, call

Memorial Chapel offers a full range of guaranteed pre-need

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arrangements. The chapel’s Pre-Need Price Guarantee protects its

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meet Clarence, Melinda, Dean, Ireland, Jerry, Ernie, Houston or Mae.

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north Brunswick Business Showcase On Saturday, January 30, local businesses participated in the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerceâ€™s 6th Annual Business Showcase held at North Brunswick High School. More than 500 residents attended the showcase to learn about the areaâ€™s businesses and see what they had to offer.

Alan Henderson, Lisa Mesler & John J. Holmes

Jo-Ann Thomasen, Allison Metts, Dr. Kevin Price, June Baker, Dr. Michael Marushack & Amy Myers

Carolyn Pirnat, Anne Sorehagen & Donna Cameron

Chelsea McNeil & Dave Starling

Denise Harris & Jennifer Adams

Fred Ireland & Tricia Ann Delp

George Patterson & Mike Coufal

Raymond Borges & Pamela Evans

Brad Graham & Jimmy Honsinger

Mike Hoyt & Stephen Caracciolo

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Strictly Business at Antonio’s The Big Talker FM’s weekly networking series was held in North Brunswick County on January 13. The purpose of the weekly networking event is to allow Bruce Brown & Belinda Haynes

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business owners to meet others in the community. Strictly business meets every Wednesday and rotates locations throughout the Cape Fear Region. For an up to date schedule, visit www.thebigtalkerfm.com and click on Strictly Business.

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After Hours at The Family Tree nursery On February 16, more than 100 people gathered at the Business After Hours event held at The Family Tree Nursery in conjunction with the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. The Family Tree Nursery is a new local business located in Winnabow at mile marker 35. Bob Cappiello Sr. & Ellen Bonzak

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Melissa Hewett & Timothy D’Elia

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Cape Fear Pride Series at Cape Fear national WWAY TV3 kicked off its 2010 Cape Fear Pride Series on January 15 in North Brunswick County. The event was held in Brunswick Forest at the brand-new clubhouse at Cape Fear National Golf Course. Cape Fear National’s Director of Sales & Marketing Brad Walker & Megan Dunn

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Sharon Forsman, Matt Sloat, Gerry & Barry Sloat

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Jeff Harvell, Todd Godbey & Dr. Chris Rizzo

Anthony Chieffo, Ron Pezzote & Bob Bauer

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Major Keith Smith, Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram, Gene Caison

WWAY TV3’s Chris Phillips & Leland Mayor Walter Futch

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Valentine’s day Cocktail Party Compass Pointe, Waterford and Palmetto Creek communities celebrated a Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party at the Hilton Riverside in Downtown Wilmington. The event brought together local residents with visitors from the Northeast who had come to tour the three communities. Sixty-six couples came from out of town to tour the communities, and property owners, community ambassadors and staff entertained them at the Valentine’s reception, which was catered by Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

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Ingram Sheriff .............910-685-2208 Compass Pointe....................................................................................888-717-6468 Creations by Justine..........................................................................910-763-4545 Cromshaw Chiropractic.................................................................910-371-2525 D.L. Bianchi’s Brickyard Supply .............................................910-454-4445 East Carolina Bank...............................................................................910-371-3041 Eastern Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group ....910-383-3004 Elder Law Firm of Andrew Olsen.........................................910-254-0599 Farm Bureau Insurance ....................................................................910-371-2111 First Bank.....................................................................................................910-383-3955 Franklin Rouse-State Farm Insurance ................................910-371-5446 Front Street Brewery........................................................................910-251-1935 Gotcha Covered - A V2K Company................................910-409-9064 Grace United Methodist Church ...........................................910-763-5197 Harbourside Kitchens ......................................................................910-795-4881 House of Wine and Cheese ......................................................910-383-2344 Indojax Surf School ...........................................................................910-274-3565 Intracoastal Realty Corporation ..............................................800-533-1840 James Brian Company, LLC ........................................................910-508-8563 James Zisa Attorneys ......................................................................910-256-5040 Keith Ketchum Photography....................................................910-200-9886 Kelly Sloop-Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek ...............910-383-2378 Kenneth R. Schiess, Financial Advisor ..............................877-728-4720 Kids at Play................................................................................................910-383-3919 Kids Crooked House ........................................................................910-599-5040 King Tiger Tae Kwan Do ..............................................................910-383-2101 Kwik Kuts ....................................................................................................910-371-5510 Kuzma Comprehensive Dentistry........................................910-392-6060 Leland Health Center ........................................................................910-368-1528 Leland Veterinary Hospital ..........................................................910-371-3440 Little Shoppe in the Village .......................................................910-371-2345

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Merz, CPA, P.C. .............................................................910-383-6644 Ruchadina L. Waddell, Attorney at Law .........................910-772-6400 Seabrooke – A Signature Homes Community ........910-508-6655 Seidokan Karate ....................................................................................910-371-3351 Shoreline at Westgage A Penton Development Community ................................910-452-6355 Solar Shield Custom Window Tinting .............................910-793-6133 Soothing Touch Therapeutic Massage...........................910-233-5615 South Brunswick Magazine ........................................................888-299-3309 Southeastern Healthcare...............................................................910-371-1000 Splish Splash Dog Wash ...............................................................910-399-3426 St. Mary Catholic School ..............................................................910-762-5491 Stevens Fine Homes.........................................................................910-332-8501 Strickland’s Window Coverings ............................................910-791-0338 Summit Cosmetic Surgery ........................................................910-794-5355 SunTrust Bank..........................................................................................910-371-1246 Terri L. 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Eating at Andy’s is an At Andy’s we care that your experience is enjoyable. You receive your food piping hot, straight from the grill, exactly as you requested, made to order. Great food at an affordable price. Friendly Staff, Customer Service and Good Customer Relationships. We may have changed our look, but we haven’t changed our philosophy!

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Creating Smiles that last a lifetime. The mission of our practice is to provide the highest quality of comprehensive dental care to each patient through advanced technology, an exceptional dental team, up to date continuing education, and excellent service. We are excited to announce the launch of our new practice name BlueWave Dentistry, new website, and new office hours. Our location and mission have not changed; with the addition of Dr. Chad Biggerstaff to the practice we are now able to schedule new patients and offer more flexible hours. Call us at BlueWave Dentistry today and reserve your new patient appointment, or just stop by to meet the doctors.

Coming soon! Our new facility at Brunswick Forest! John J. Sweeney, DDS, PA & Chad Biggerstaff, DDS, PharmD Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7 am - 6 pm & Friday: 8 am - 1 pm

Office: 910.383.2615 (Hablamos EspaĂąol) Fax: 910.383.2618 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 1-A Located behind the sales and information center in Waterford

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