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relocation The withrows: a New life in Sunset ridge

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history Old Friends/New Friends: a Veteran reunites with a Vietnamese Friend

By Jo ann Mathews

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community Struggling Students Find Help at the BCC Food Bank

By Teresa a. Mclamb

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up front Opera for Opera lovers – and Everyone Else

By Carolyn Bowers

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looking back Greenpeace Sails into Southport

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business profiles Brunswick Novant Medical Center Begins Nurse Bedside reporting; Coastal

integrative Health; Carolina National Golf Club; Carolinas Oral & Facial Surgery; Stone Garden; wall to wall Cabinetry. By Hilary Brady, Jo ann Mathews and amy Myers

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faces & places Shallotte rotary Hosts las Vegas Night; 10th annual Brunswick islands Home

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ad index Our directory of advertisers

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tide charts Tracking the highs and lows at Shallotte inlet from May to July

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I know. It sounds crazy. Why would anyone take a 50 lb. slab

of wood and hang it on a wall? There is really only one

simple answer to this — Pinterest.com.

If you haven’t heard of this truly efficient, totally awesome and very addicting website, then take my advice and check it out (see our story on page 66). No, I do not work for Pinterest nor do I get anything out of promoting them here. I have no family or friends who work there and I have no ties to them other than the fact that I think the site is just plain awesome.

I don’t normally write about what to look forward to when you get deeper into the pages of this magazine, but this time I had to make an exception. A few pages on in this issue, you will see a feature we have done on people who have used Pinterest locally. It’s very cool, and trust me when I say the site will change your organizational life.

Since the beginning of Pinterest in my life, my wife and I have managed to:

- Completely reorganize our master bedroom closet

- Organize our pantry so that we don’t have to guess where everything is

- Get almost everything off the floor in the garage by adding overhead storage and other cabinets

- Bake what I am 100% sure to be the world’s best chocolate chip peanut butter cookies

- Combine different types of foods into recipes that I did not know existed

- Take a pallet that our magazines ship in on, wash it, sand it, stain it and hang it on the wall for use as a shelf

These are just a few examples of the things Pinterest can teach you. There are all types of different ideas on do-it-yourself projects, from cooking and baking, photography, organization and art, to outdoor and technology projects, and I really suggest checking it out. But be prepared, your first time on the site could last half a day — it will suck you in!

I hope you get sucked into this issue of South Brunswick Magazine too. We’ve got some great local content in the pages, so kick back and enjoy reading about the people, businesses and organizations that are making Southern Brunswick County a great place to live!

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above: SBM Publisher Justin williams takes charge of organizing his life in unusual ways.

Conquer the palletHanging a pallet on a wall.

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Keith KetchumI’m a dedicated surfer / shower singer / bad ‘90s cover-song guitar

player (to my poor wife) / Peter Pan wanna be (who doesn’t want to

stay young and fly?). I have spells of OCD when it comes to a clean

house, organization, exercise & feng shui. I’m addicted to Coke (the

drink) and have pizza at least once a week. I’m a movie addict: dark fairy

tales and thrillers (Perfume, Pan’s Labyrinth, Let the Right One In) are my

favorite, but I feel nostalgic about the classics (Star Wars, Indiana Jones,

Ghostbusters, Never Ending Story). I wish I had time to read a book.

Photographer

Hilary BradyI was born in San Diego, California, but moved to Wilmington 15

years ago to attend UNC-W, where I quickly realized that this

“California girl” was better suited in the Carolinas. I met my very-

Southern now-husband in college, graduated from school and landed a

career that I enjoyed. As a marketing manager for years, I fell in love

with all-things-creative. But the birth of my daughter a few years later

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.

I started working with NBM 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

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Students Make Good NeighborsSouth Brunswick Middle School (SBMS) was filled with good neighbors on March 16 as 31 students were recognized during the Spring Good Neighbor Breakfast. Teachers chose the students based upon their positive work ethic and all-around good citizenship. The Good Neighbor Breakfast is a collaborative effort of SBMS and the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and is sponsored by Dosher Memorial Hospital and Hardee’s of Southport. Spring Good Neighbors include Adain Armstead, Jacob Ashley, Jeremiah Baldwin, Richard Berry, Joshua Carter, Kaitlynn Fleming, Sydney Fox, Shawn Grisso, James Hardin, Michael Hardison, Katelyn Hatch, Natasha Hiltz, Bailey Johnson, R’daajah Joyner, Tyler Kopp, Ethan LaCroix, John Lee, Jacob Lopez, Nautica Lowe, Michaela McIntyre, Megan Miller, Juliette Parinello, Derrick Parker, Ashley Ramos, Danielle Rich, William Rockenhauser, Caitlyn Rohrer, Taylor Scott, Sarah Staiger, Brystina Tallman and Adrienne Walton.

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SBI Rotary Presents $2,500 to Raffle Winner Belinda Vereen recently accepted a check for $2,500 from Mark McKeithan of South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club. Belinda was the winner of the club’s annual raffle. The proceeds from the raffle are used by SBI Rotary to support local programs including Dictionaries for Third Graders, Student of the Month, school trips to Ingram Planetarium and the OIB Museum of Coastal Carolina and many other programs.

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SBI Rotary Donates Dictionaries The South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club donated more than 125 English and Spanish dictionaries to the Brunswick County Literacy Council. Dot Hoerr, executive director of the Literacy Council, accepted the donation from Vince Juric, a member of the service committee of the SBI Rotary Club. Rotary International recognizes March as Literacy Month, and most Rotary clubs around the world promote literacy in their local community.

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SBI Rotary Donates to Alzheimer’s Research Mary Ellen Good, president of The South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club, presents a check to Norm Rogers of the Shallotte Rotary for Rotary’s Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust (CART). Norm is the district representative for the CART program. Proceeds from CART go toward grants for research on Alzheimer disease. Each week at Rotary Club meetings a blue bucket is passed around to collect monies for the CART program. More than $50,000 has been collected since the program began at area Rotary meetings in 1999.

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Business After Hours Held at Museum The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours on February 23 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach. The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. (OIMF) is a nonprofit organization with two facilities, the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. The Museum stimulates interest in and understanding of the natural science, environmental and cultural history of the coastal region of the Carolinas through activities and exhibits.

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Rotary Names March Student of the MonthThe South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club awarded its March Student of the Month to Courtney Turner, daughter of David and Cindy Turner of Shallotte. Club member Jimmie Fletcher presented the award at a recent meeting. While a student at West Brunswick High School, Courtney has been an active member of the National Honor Society and a regional and state qualifier in DECA for the past two years. She also participated in Varsity Track and Field and Student Government. In the fall, Courtney plans to attend NC State University to study Nutrition Science and to compete for the NC State gymnastics team.

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Lowes Foods Supports CISMark Koval (left), Resource Development Director with Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, was recently presented with a check from Lowes Foods of Southport’s Store Manager, Mike Murrill (right). Communities In Schools (CIS) was chosen to be the beneficiary of the funds from this year’s Food For All Holiday Season Campaign conducted by Lowes Food. Lowes Foods of Southport has supported the work of CIS and the students and families of Brunswick County for several years.

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SBI Rotary Welcomes GSEThe South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club held a welcome reception for a Buenos Aires Medical Group Study Exchange group on March 9 at Mama Brava’s Restaurant in Shallotte. Each year, Rotary Clubs worldwide “exchange” teams of young professionals in a cultural and vocational exchange program. This year, the SBI Rotary Club welcomed a team from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who specialize in the medical field, most with a primary focus on pediatric care.

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Bradshaw Speaks to SBI Rotary Club Jim Bradshaw, executive director for the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission, recently spoke with members of the South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club. Bradshaw spoke of the five companies that relocated to Brunswick County in 2011 and the seven projects he is currently working to bring to our area.

Little Princess Ball More than 375 people participated in the 4th annual Little Princess Ball, which was held on February 5 in two locations this year. The event included dancing, face painting, crafts and fun. Girls dressed in their favorite princess outfit or special dress and enjoyed spending quality time with their father or other adult male role model. Net proceeds from the event went to support the programs and services of Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and Communities in Schools.

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A Hollywood Affair a Huge Success The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held its first Chairman’s Gala: A Hollywood Affair on February 16 at 101 Stone Chimney Place in Supply. The evening was filled with old Hollywood glamor, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and an awards ceremony. The following awards were presented at the event: Volunteer of the Year, Tammy Triplett-Kesky of the Red Apple Group; Ambassador of the Year, Ellie Smith of TBS Blinds; Town of the Year, Ocean Isle Beach; Visionary Award, W.J. and Sibyl McLamb of Farmstead Development and Meadlowlands Golf Club; Business of the Year, Jumpin’ Java, Espresso Company; Member of the Year, Home Depot #3648; Employee of the Year, Mark Koval of Communities In Schools; and Citizen of the Year, Roger Cox of ATMC Wireless.

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Networking at Shagger JacksMore than 100 members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce gathered on the side deck at Shagger Jacks (8004 E. Oak Island Drive) in Oak Island for the March Business Networking After Hours. Shagger Jacks features indoor and outdoor seating in a casual and affordable setting. Business Networking After Hours is an event of the Chamber’s Business Development Committee and serves an important function for the business community.

BCWRT Draws Record Attendance A record audience of more than 300, including 37 new member sign-ups, attended the Brunswick Civil War Round Table (BCWRT) meeting on January 11 at the Brunswick County Senior Center to hear special guest Ed Bearss. Bearss’ knowledge of the Civil War and his presentation style captivated his audience as he spoke on the war relationship between the president and his commander of all Union armies. Bearss’ presentation was entitled: “President Lincoln and General McClellan: A Troubled Partnership.”

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Toastmasters Presented with Official Banner During its January 10 meeting, the Brunswick County Toastmasters Club was presented with its official club banner. Bryan Walsh, District Governor for the state of North Carolina, made the presentation. Also in attendance were Kim Nelson, Division Governor, and Bill Carleton, Area Governor.

Great Backyard Bird Count On January 21 local bird expert Kurt Hugelmeyer and Museum of Coastal Carolina Educator Allison Smith presented a clinic on how to participate in the 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count. The 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count took place from February 17 to February 20. Bird enthusiasts from beginners to experts from around the United States and Canada participated. The annual event provides valuable data for monitoring trends in bird migration and health.

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Fire in the Lakes FestivalThe third annual Fire in the Lakes Festival at Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center was held on March 24. The City of Boiling Spring Lakes, the Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, The Nature Conservancy and the N.C. Department of Forest Resources started the festival to promote controlled burning and to help make the community “fire wise.” The festival also promotes the practice of controlled burning, which can help reduce the impacts of wildfires while promoting the ecosystems. Attendees of the festival enjoyed music by a local bluegrass band, food, jump castles, fire performances, kids’ games, a kids’ eco-scavenger hunt, a 5K race, an appearance by Smokey Bear, fire clowns, a walking Venus flytrap and more.


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Hundreds Say “I Do” to Bridal ShowcaseThe annual Southern Cape Fear Bridal Showcase was held on February 18 at the Southport Community Building. Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses specializing in all forms of wedding services were on hand to assist brides and grooms as they planned for their important day. The event drew 30 percent more brides than the 2011 event, which organizers at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce view as a positive indicator for the local economy. The Showcase is an event of the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by 3 Cheers Party Rentals.

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BCWRT Features Award-Winning Author More than 190 guests and members attended an informative and entertaining Civil War presentation at the February 13 meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table (BCWRT) in Southport. The special guest speaker was A. Wilson Greene, a popular speaker on the Civil War speakers’ circuit. Greene is an award-winning author, battlefield tour guide and executive director of Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia. His topic was “April 2, 1865: Day of Decision at Petersburg.” Pictured, from left: Max Williams, BCWRT director and program chairman; presenter Will Greene; and, Wally Rueckel, BCWRT president.

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Kiwanis Club Celebrates 18 Years The Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club celebrated 18 years of service to the children of Brunswick County at its annual Charter Night Banquet held at the Southport Community Center. The student speaker was Kayla Hall, recipient of a Key Club scholarship and now a junior at UNC Chapel Hill. The evening Key Note Speaker was Ruth Thompson, Communities in Schools (CIS) Success Coach from Leland Middle School.

Builders Club students Hannah Pfeiffer and Kelly Adams presented a check for the Kiwanis Cabin at Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to Tom Simmons, a member of the Board of Directors at the home. A special award for service was presented to Larry Delong for his many years of service as club treasurer. Current President Greg McDonald presented the Past Presidents Plaque to Mike Clune and (pictured) McDonald, and Carolinas District Governor Doug Day presented the highest award the club can give, ”Kiwanian of the Year” to Dennis O’Connor.

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Out of the Box Lunch at Bella Cucina Members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce met at Bella Cucina Seafood, Pasta and Pizza for an Out of the Box Lunch on January 27. After introductions, members discussed best practices on advertising, marketing and other business related issues.

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Student Wins Sports Camp ScholarshipLindsey Jones of Nakina Middle School was recognized for winning a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarship during a special halftime presentation at a Wolfpack Women’s basketball game. Jones reunited with 22 basketball camp scholarship winners at Reynolds Coliseum to watch the Wolfpack Women take on the Lady Tar Heels on January 22. Jones was selected out of numerous applicants to attend the Kellie Harper Women’s Basketball Academy at N.C. State University last July, representing Brunswick EMC. Jones is the daughter of Sammy and Melissa Jones and won the scholarship because of her outstanding application and accompanying essay. The scholarship winners and their guests received tickets to the game and a catered lunch from the cooperative. At halftime, the young women were recognized by name at half court and received a certificate of achievement. The state’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives also presented the Kellie Harper Women’s Basketball Academy with a check for $14,600 in support of the upcoming 2012 summer basketball camp scholarships.

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Chowder Cook-Off Winners The N.C. 4th of July Festival Chowder Cook-Off was held on March 4 at the Oak Island Moose Lodge. Attendees enjoyed good chowder-eating weather while voting for the best recipe. Pictured front row: Gerald Leonard, Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering for Best Decorated Booth and 3rd Place Restaurant Division; Earl Rush, Fishy Fishy Café for 1st Place Restaurant Division; Jennifer Biggs, Chowder Cook-Off Chairperson; Paul Yeso, Lucy’s Choice Chowder for 1st Place Individual Division; and Nancy Kelly, Champ Chowder for 3rd Place Individual Division. Back row: Jeff Todd, Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering for Best Decorated Booth and 3rd Place Restaurant Division; Joe Caldropoli, Coastal Catering and Events for 2nd Place Restaurant Division; Denise Pacula, Pacula Builders Best Constructed Chowder for 2nd Place Individual Division; David Kelly, Champ Chowder for 3rd Place Individual Division; and Brad Fisher & Drew Fisher with picture of Smudge, Dog Gone Good Chowder for 3rd Place Individual Division.

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WBHS Student Honored by Rotary Club West Brunswick High School (WBHS) student Katy Bartholomew was honored as the Student of the Month at a recent South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club meeting. Katy is the daughter of Joey and Ann Margaret Bartholomew of Sunset Beach. She is an active member of the National Honor Society and also participates in youth group, dance and cheerleading. After she graduates this year, Katy plans to attend college and study nursing. Jimmy Fletcher, a Rotarian and faculty member at WBHS, presented Katy with the award.

Rotary Official Elected to BoardBob Stinson, Rotary Assistant Governor, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Zone 33 Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI). As Rotary Assistant Governor, Stinson works with seven Rotary Clubs in Columbus and Brunswick counties. Zone 33 RLI provides leadership development programs to more than 37,000 Rotarians from Delaware to South Carolina and the Southern Caribbean. Stinson is a resident of Sunset Beach and is past president of the South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club. He is partner in the firm of Patriot Business Coaching and is adjunct professor in the Tillman School of Business at Mount Olive College. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the South Brunswick Islands Committee of 100.

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Ocean Isle Beach Gets Cool The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 8 for All About Coastal Comfort. All About Coastal Comfort offers 24/7 heating and air repairs and emergency service and is located at 7156 Beach Drive South West in Ocean Isle Beach.

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State Farm Supports Community Will Rogers of State Farm Insurance in Supply held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 21. During Rogers’ grand-opening event, his team raised $250 for the Supply Volunteer Fire Department and secured donations of school supplies for Communities in Schools of Brunswick County.

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Ribbon Cutting For New Office Location A ribbon-cutting event was held for John T. Madison D.D.S. PA on March 9. The dental office is located at 301 S. Willis Drive, Suite 100, in Shallotte.

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Dosher Nursing Center Recognized Two years ago, Dosher Nursing Center was honored to be named one of the Best Nursing Homes in America in the February 2010 issue of U.S. News & World Report magazine. In all, only 173 skilled nursing facilities were named to the honor out of the nation’s thousands of nursing homes. In February 2012 the Nursing Center was named to the Honor Roll of the Best Nursing Homes in America, a distinction given to only 39 nursing homes out of the 15,500 facilities reviewed by U.S. News. No other skilled nursing facility in North Carolina was named to U.S. News’ Nursing Home Honor Roll.

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Bachara Law Opens in Oak IslandThe Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Bachara Law, PC on March 26. Located at 8821 E. Oak Island Drive, Suite 1 in Oak Island, Bachara Law, PC is a general practice firm that provides legal counsel to clients across a wide range of industries throughout the Lower Cape Fear Region. From left: Mark R. Bachara, Attorney; Pauline Burkhart, Legal Assistant; Laura Bachara; Susan Sabatine; and Nick Sabatine.

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OIB Surf and Java Opens The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for OIB Surf and Java on March 16. OIB Surf and Java is a locally owned, full-service surf shop that carries unique clothing brands, surfboards and surf accessories. Located at 6278 Beach Drive SW Unit 6 in Ocean Isle Beach, OIB Surf and Java also features a complete coffee shop with Wi-Fi.

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Oak Island Senior Center & Gift Shop Re-OpensThe Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the Oak Island Senior Center and Handcrafted Gift Shop located at 5918 E. Oak Island Drive in Oak Island. Joining Helen Cashwell, Oak Island Senior board president, in cutting the ribbon were Mayor Betty Wallace, Town of Oak Island; Peggy Jones, Oak Island Senior board member; Carol Jackson, Oak Island Senior Handcrafted Gift Shop manager; Jennifer Biggs, Chamber board member; Dot Moore, Oak Island Senior Center member; Jack Moore, Oak Island Senior board member; Nancy Burnett, Oak Island Senior Center treasurer and members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Network After Hours at the Inn Members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce gathered to Network After Hours at the Robert Ruark Inn, 119 N. Lord Street, Southport. New owners and Innkeepers Linda and Rick Pukenas welcomed close to 100 people during the event.

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A Party for Party Planners The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coastal Holiday Events & Happenings, a event planning and party rental company, on February 24.

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Networking at ATMCMembers of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce exchanged business cards at the January Business Networking After Hours at ATMC Wireless located at 1671 N. Howe Street, Suite 7 in Southport.

After Hours Gets Fit The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours on January 26 at The Fitness Studio, 6741-B Beach Drive, Ocean Isle Beach. The Fitness Studio offers a wide range of fitness services for men and women and variety of group classes like Pilates, yoga, Zumba, Power-barbell programs and Ride-cycling classes. They also offer all-natural nutrition lines for weight loss, increased energy and overall good health.

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Concierge Services Beach Communities The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of NC Coastal Concierge with a ribbon cutting on March 16. NC Coastal Concierge serves Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach and Holden Beach. The company’s mission is to help meet the needs of resident and non-resident property owners as well as vacationers and VIPs through services such as a home inspection after a storm, storm prep services and concierge services.

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Information: (910) 253-5327 ext. 1432, www.cisbrunswick.org

Men’s Choral Group Seeks SingersThursdaysA new men’s chorus group that sings acappella, four part and close harmony (Barbershop) music is seeking singers, regardless of experience. Open to men from high school age to “older than the hills,” the group practices every Thursday at 7 pm at the Brunswick County Literacy Council building, 282 U.S. Highway 17, Supply, near the intersection of 211.

Information: Joe Loughlin, (910) 269- 4038, [email protected],

Brunswick County ToastmastersSecond and Fourth TuesdaysToastmasters International is a nonprofit, educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. The Brunswick County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at Brunswick Electric Membership Cooperative in Supply. All are welcome.

Information: Chuck Olson, (910) 540-1363, www.toastmasters.org

Coastal Carolina Camera ClubSecond TuesdaysThe Coastal Carolina Camera Club meets monthly, every second Tuesday evening, at 7 pm at the Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main Street, Shallotte. Membership is open to photographers of all skill levels using both film and digital cameras. Meetings consist of informative programs on photographic techniques and software usage, member photo presentations and critiques, guest speakers and much more. Guests are welcome.

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Blooming for a CauseApril 21The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Holden Beach’s 4th annual Charity Gala, Blooming for a Cause, will be held on April 21 from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will include a silent auction, fashion show and luncheon and will be held at the Brunswick County Association of Realtors Building, 101 Stone Chimney Place, in Supply. The primary designees for the charity event are Providence Home and Hope Harbor Home.

Information: (910) 471-4220, (910) 755-2003, [email protected]

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

Information: (910) 457-6964 or www.lighthouse10k.com

Brunswick Stew Cook-OffApril 21Local craft vendors, live music, a kids’ area and more will entertain guests of the Brunswick Stew Cook-Off on April 21 at Planet Fun/Starz Grille in Shallotte from 10 am to 4 pm. Don’t forget the main event — the food. Take part in choosing the area’s best Brunswick Stew. Tasting tickets are $5. The Bluegrass Boys will perform from 11 am to 3 pm. The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce will be selling hand-painted and homemade chocolates similar to the products offered during the Christmas season. Admission is free. Chef and arts and crafts vendor applications are still being accepted.

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

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Chamber Business Expo April 26 The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Expo, open to Chamber members and the public, on April 26 at 101 Stone Chimney Place in Supply. The event will begin at 4 pm with a Business After Hours following the Expo from 5:30 to 7 pm.

Information: Jessica Walker, (910) 754-6644

Red Cross Programs at BCCApril 23 - June 11The Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Center at Brunswick Community College offers a variety of American Red Cross Programs throughout the year. Coming this spring, the Aquatics Center will offer Learn to Swim, Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor courses. The Learn to Swim program, held April 23 through June 4, offers swim lesson opportunities for students ages 6 months through adult. Learn to be a certified Lifeguard or update Lifeguard certifications in the Lifeguarding and Lifeguard Recertification courses, held June 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and June 11 through 14 from 10 am to 7 pm.

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

Paws-Abilty Golf Tournament & Silent AuctionApril 27The third annual Paws-Ability Golf Tournament and silent auction will be held on April 27 at Cape Fear National Golf Course at Brunswick Forest. Registration begins at noon, with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm and a cash bar reception at 6:30 pm. The Western-themed dinner and silent auction will begin at 7 pm. The tournament fee of $100 includes lunch, range balls, golf, snacks, entertainment, dinner (including beer and wine) and silent auction.

Information and registration: (910) 579-4707, www.paws-ability.com

DJ Dale Clemmons, Jr. Memorial Golf TournamentApril 28Lockwood Folly Country Club will present its third annual DJ Dale Clemmons, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament on April 28. Hole in one prizes, kid’s face painting, a long range competition and more than $3,000 in prizes will be available. The event benefits Duke Children’s Hospital.

Information: Dale Clemmons, (910) 540-3773 or Harvard Holden, (910) 754-4513

Charity Bowling EventApril 28The 2012 Bowl to Strike Out Diabetes event will be held at Planet Fun in Shallotte on April 28. Registration begins at 11:30 am and bowling starts at noon. The cost to participate is $75 for a team of four or $20 for a single bowler. Three games of bowling are included. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Information: Bubba Todd, (910) 274-2739

Spring Garden Tour and TeaApril 28 The Coastal Garden Club of Shallotte will hold its annual Spring Garden Tour and Tea fund-raiser on April 28. The Garden Tour will be held at Seascape and Lockwood Folly Plantations from 10 am to 2 pm, and the Tea will be held at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church from noon to 3 pm. Proceeds support civic beautification and the Horticultural Department of Brunswick Community College. Tickets are $15. The Coastal Garden Club of Shallotte meets the third Monday of each month from September through June.

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Healing for Generations GalaApril 28The second annual Dosher Hospital Foundation Gala, An Evening of Elegance Celebrating Excellence in Medicine, will be held on April 28 at 7 pm in the Saint James Community Center. Tickets to the black tie-optional event cost $100 each and include cocktails, dinner and dancing to music by Andrew Thieland Big Band. Catering will be provided by Mr. P’s Bistro.

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Youth Tennis LessonsMay 7 - June 12 Youth Tennis Lessons will be offered this spring through Brunswick County Parks and Recreation at Smithville Park (Tuesdays), Lockwood Folly Park (Mondays) and Ocean Isle Beach Park (Mondays). Classes will be held between May 7 and June 12. Ages 4 through 7 will meet, followed by ages 8 through 11, and finally ages 12 and older. Times vary by park location. Fee is $65 per person.

Information and registration: (910) 253-2670

2012 Golf ClassicMay 5The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2012 Golf Classic on May 5 at the Oak Island Golf and Country Club, with a 8:30 shotgun start and four-person Captain’s Choice. Cost is $75 per player ($300 for team of four) and includes golf cart, greens fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch.

Information: (910) 457-6964

Brunswick Concert Band Spring ConcertsMay 4, May 6The Brunswick Concert Band will be performing on May 4 at 7:30 pm at Hatch Auditorium in Caswell Beach and May 6 at 3 pm at the Calabash Presbyterian Church. The band will be conducted by Steve Skillman, a frequent performer with the Wilmington Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Opera Carolina and chamber groups throughout the region. He has appeared in shows in Myrtle Beach with Burt Bacharach, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, and the late Ray Charles, as well as many touring Broadway productions. Skillman is a former president of the Brunswick Arts Council and is a recipient of the Award of Excellence from the North Carolina Bandmaster’s Association.

Information: www.brunswickbands.comBig Toy DayMay 19 The Fourth Annual Big Toy Day will be held on May 19 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Airport Road (behind the airport in Oak Island). Planes, trucks and automobiles will be on display. Children 8 to 17 years old will be given the opportunity to fly — free of charge — in single-engine planes provided by the Brunswick County Airport Commission as part of the Young Eagles Program. Camel and pony rides, other activities, souvenirs and refreshments will be available for a nominal charge. Admission is $5 per person (free for 5 and younger) and will benefit the programs and services of Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.

Information: (910) 457-3494, www.cisbrunswick.org

Adult Men’s Softball RegistrationMay 16 - July 18Brunswick County Parks and Recreation will be accepting registrations for the 2012 Men’s Softball League May 16 through July 18. The men’s softball league plays a regular season and finishes with a tournament. Two divisions of play will be offered (Recreational & Competitive). The season starts in early August. Teams may play on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evenings at Lockwood Folly, Shallotte or Smithville Park.

Registration and information: (910) 253-2676, www.brunswickcountync.gov, [email protected]

Adult Women’s Softball RegistrationMay 16 - July 5Brunswick County Parks and Recreation will be accepting registrations for the 2012 Women’s Softball League May 16 through July 5. The women’s recreational softball league plays a regular season and finishes with a tournament. There will be two different women’s leagues, one at Lockwood and one at Northwest Park. The season starts in early August. Teams play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Lockwood Folly and Northwest Park.

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Seaside Garden TourMay 19Holden Beach Beautification Club (HBBC) will hold its annual Seaside Garden Tour on May 19 from 1 to 4 pm. Eight private gardens and five refurbished public parks will be featured on the tour. Tickets are $10 and will be available in advance or at the Holden Beach pavilion on the day of the tour. Funds will be used for beautification of Holden Beach and an educational scholarship for a horticulturalist student.

Advance tickets: (910) 846-3007

Garden Tour and Plant Sale May 20 The Oak Island Beautification Club will host its 13th annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale on May 20 at the Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island. The tour, which will feature eight gardens, will be held from 1 to 5 pm, with the plant sale beginning at noon and lasting until all plants are sold. Advance tickets are $8 or $10 on the day of the tour. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Oak Island Recreation Center, Oak Island/Southport Chamber of Commerce, Oak Island Senior Center, Southport Visitor Center, Blue Crab Blue and Backyard Wild.

Information: (910) 278-7752, [email protected]

Zumba ClassesThrough May 31Brunswick County Parks and Recreation is offering Zumba classes at Brunswick Center at Southport on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm.


Brunswick County HBA Golf TournamentJune 8The 22nd annual Golf Tournament for the Brunswick County Home Builders Association (HBA) will be held on June 8 at Farmstead Golf Club. Additional details are coming soon.


Brunswick Arts Council Art Camp June 20 - July 1 The Brunswick Arts Council, in conjunction with several arts groups in Brunswick County, will conduct a series of Art Camps this summer from June 20 through June 23 and June 28 through July 1. The camps will allow middle school students to work with local professional artists to create an art project in three days that will be shown to parents and friends on the fourth day. The camps will be held at five separate locations: Ash, Oak Island, Bolivia, Calabash and Supply. The cost is $15, which will cover instruction, classroom rent, insurance, art supplies and snacks.

Information: (910) 579-2088, [email protected]

SECU Hospice House of Brunswick Open House June 24 The Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter will hold an open house on June 24 from 1 to 4 pm at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE off Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia. The center will offer tours of its seven patient and family suites, living room, kitchen and dining area, laundry, conference room and courtyards. Opening this summer, the facility will provide acute hospice and respite care in a comfortable, homelike environment to patients in Brunswick County. Refreshments will be available.


Brunswick County Intercultural Festival September 9 The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival will be held on September 9 from 10 am to 4 pm at Brunswick Community College. The event will “Bring The World to Brunswick County” with an international pavilion, food tasting ($6), vendors, story telling and performances from different regions of the world.

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Ten years ago UNC-Wilmington voice professor

Nancy King had a vision and a plan. Her vision

was to popularize opera, to introduce it to school children and to

bring it to the community at large. Her plan was to take her

opera students on the road and have them perform in a variety of

venues. This would expose more people to opera and also give

her students a chance to perform in front of a live audience.

“They were missing the acting portion of singing,” King says.

“And they needed a fan club.”

King teamed up with her good friend and accompanist Pat

Ainspac and launched the UNCW Opera Outreach Project, or

UNC-WOOP!

Here’s how it works. First, King introduces an opera with the

knowledge that only a learned professor could and with the wit

of a seasoned comedian. Then her students sing several

selections with their beautiful young voices and just the right

amount of dramatic flair. The result? Their audiences appreciate

opera as never before, and her students have a solid fan base.

Clearly, a win-win.

When UNC-WOOP! was in its infancy, the Friends of the

Library Southport/Oak Island were looking for a way to honor a

very special Southport resident and library supporter by doing

something a little out of the ordinary. They decided to sponsor a

program of music in her memory.

Opera for Opera lovers — and Everyone Else STOrY & PHOTOGraPHY BY CarOlYN BOwErS

Marge Leuschner and Mary Jones had heard about UNC-

WOOP! and asked King to perform at the Southport

Community Center. King agreed, and she and Ainspac brought

several of their students down for that first Southport

performance. Every year since then, the group has performed

the first two Sundays in February and has always attracted a

standing-room-only crowd of devoted followers, both longtime

opera buffs and recent converts.

left: UNCw associate professor Nancy King explains opera as only she can.

Below: Marina de ratmiroff, UNCw vocal instructor, opens the Southport Opera Series program accompanied by Pat ainspac at the keyboard.

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When they returned this year to celebrate their 10th annual

performance, King and Ainspac were greeted with a standing

ovation. It was a well-deserved “thank you” for 10 years of

extraordinary music, a little opera education and a lot of laughter.

To commemorate their 10th performance in Southport, King

chose selections from some of the most popular past

performances and brought back a couple of alumni. Stephen

Brand, Eastern Carolina University masters candidate, and

Marina De Ratmiroff, UNCW voice instructor, opened the

program with some Mozart pieces. First, a duet from Don

Giovanni, where they acted out the seduction scene. Marina

followed with an aria from Queen of the Night, and Steven sang a

selection from The Marriage of Figaro.

Last year’s graduate and opera series favorite Mary Claire Curran

was back to team up with King. She let everyone hear her lovely

soprano voice one more time before she leaves for graduate school.

King and WHQR’s Bob Workmon wrapped up the afternoon with

a selection from Franz Lehár’s operetta The Merry Widow.

In keeping with the Southport opera series tradition, the

performance was followed by a reception, which gave the

audience a chance to thank the vocalists personally.

The following Sunday’s performance featured selections from

the opera students’ upcoming road show, Cinderella, in English,

and for kindergarten and first grade school kids. The opera

version that was selected was Massenet’s Cinderella, originally

written in French, and translated by King. Mezzo-soprano

Whitney Lanier started the afternoon off with Cinderella’s Lament,

complete with broom in hand. Heather Bobeck sang the Rodgers

and Hammerstein version of Ten Minutes Ago, which was followed

by a duet with returning alumnus Alex Gazda and Bobeck singing

Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful? The afternoon concluded

with mezzo-soprano Connie Waddell knocking it out of the

ballpark with an aria from Rossini’s Cinderella, sung in Italian, for

which she was given a standing ovation.

There is no charge for these performances, however the

Friends of the Library have tables set up at each door to make it

easy for attendees to pay the membership fee and become

Friends for the current library year.

To encourage that effort, the names of those who have signed

up and paid their dues by the second Sunday’s performance are

eligible for a drawing. This year, prizes were donated by Captain

Bert Felton for a ride on the Solomon T, Oak Island’s Thai by the

Sea for a dinner, Emma Thomas for a trip with The Adventure

Kayak Company, and Stephen Phipps for a dinner at Mr. P’s

Bistro in Southport.

The second Sunday ended, as it always does, with a very vocal

crowd asking King and Ainspac to promise to come back again

next year. And once again, they did. n

Far left: whitney lanier sings Cinderella’s Lament.

left: Heather Bobeck and alex Gazda sing Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?

Below: UNCw associate professor Nancy King with her daughters, Kyra (left) age 5, and Ella, age 8.


In February the environmental

organization Greenpeace sailed

its newly launched $33 million ship,

Rainbow Warrior III, into Southport.

Greenpeace is all about encouraging the

people of the world to transition from

environmentally harmful behavior to

responsible conservation of the earth’s

natural resources, and they came to

Southport to protest Duke Energy’s use

of coal-fired power stations.

During Rainbow Warrior III’s two-day

stay, a free shuttle boat transported more

than 1,000 visitors from the Southport

yacht basin to the 190-foot schooner,

which was anchored in the Cape Fear

River. Guests were shown the main

features of the ship, including the

helicopter deck and wheelhouse, where

the younger passengers were invited to

sit in the captain’s chair.

Visitors were told about Greenpeace’s

campaign against the use of fossil fuels,

and their push for the development of

wind power in North Carolina.

Passengers were then encouraged to get

out their cell phones and text Jim Rogers,

president and CEO of Duke Energy, to

register their complaints.

Students from UNC Wilmington

(UNCW) were on hand to assist the

passengers on and off the Scuba South II

shuttle boat and to answer any questions

Greenpeace Sails into Southport

left: Greenpeace encouraged passengers to immediately text duke Energy CEO Jim rogers.

Below: Crew member lila Marjamaki describes the ship’s features from the wheelhouse.

Bottom: Scuba South II ferries passengers from the Southport Yacht Basin to Rainbow Warrior III in the Cape Fear river.

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about the Greenpeace organization and

its mission and history.

Nathan Franze, UNCW student and

member of ECO (Environmental Concerns

Organization), was there that day.

“When the merger of Duke Energy

and Progress Energy takes place, they

will be one of the largest utility

companies in the country, and they are

going to have so much influence,” Franze

says. “We want them to take a leadership

position in encouraging the development

of renewable energy, such as wind and

solar power.”

Franze went on to say that a study

published in 2010 by Oceana (an international

ocean conservation organization) states

that 100 percent of North Carolina’s

energy requirements could potentially be

supplied by offshore wind.

left: Greenpeace’s newest ship, the 190-foot Rainbow Warrior III, cost $33 million to custom build to the organization’s exact specifications. it launched in October 2011.


Duke Energy claims it plans to retire

two older, less efficient coal units and

replace them with two gas-fired

combined cycle generating units. They

also plan to install “a modern, highly

efficient, advanced clean coal unit that

incorporates an array of emissions

control technologies to reduce emissions.”

When this statement was brought to

the attention of James Turner,

Greenpeace media officer, his response

was this: “‘Clean coal’ is a PR term

dreamt up by the industry. There is no

such thing. As Duke and Progress retire

existing coal plants, they should replace

the energy with truly clean sources like

wind and solar, not natural gas.

The Greenpeace movement grew out of

a failed attempt to stop underground

nuclear testing at a small island off the

coast of Alaska in 1971. Forty-one years

later, the organization, now headquartered

in Amsterdam, has regional offices in

more than 40 countries, some 2.8 million

supporters and 15,000 volunteers

worldwide. They have three ships, but the

Rainbow Warrior III is the only sailing

vessel, the only one capable of entering

rivers and shallow ports and the only one

that was designed and built to Greenpeace

specifications. As such, it is their primary

environmental campaign ship.

Southport was one of five U.S. stops on the

ship’s way to Brazil for the United Nations’

“Earth Summit” in Rio de Janeiro in June.

Greenpeace will continue to advocate

for responsible fishing practices,

sustainable agriculture, limited use of

fossil fuels, forest protection, and

legislation to eliminate toxic chemicals

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The controversy continues between the

Greenpeace idealists and the business

world’s pragmatists. Perhaps one day it

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Have Fun and Feel GoodSix Great Events that Support Your Community

Some may consider Brunswick County quaint and quiet, but one thing is for sure: there’s no

lack of parties in this place. What makes our area different from big cities, aside from the

beautiful beaches, friendly people, clean air, scrumptious Southern food and — well, you get the point — are the types

of events that pop up on calendars around town.

Sure, we have our galas with ball gowns and big limos, but we also have a wealth of relaxed golf outings, country

shindigs and wine tastings. Our events may not feature the President of the United States or Donald Trump, but

we attract fun country music stars and fabulous baseball greats to the towns of Brunswick County.

So strap on your diamonds, but don’t forget the denim. Dust off the golf clubs and prepare the Nikes.

Here’s a listing of our favorite events taking place this spring in this special place that we call home.

What do all these events have in common, regardless of location and dress code? The causes that

these events support are all wonderful. There’s no shortage of charitable folks living in Southern

Brunswick County, that’s for certain.

What: Ocean Isle Museum Foundation Wine Fest

Benefits: Ocean Isle Museum Foundation

When: April 28

The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, which encompasses both the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram

Planetarium, has been enriching the coastal Carolina community for two decades. The two facilities provide

educational programs for both the public and local school students through activities and exhibits in order to offer a

“broader understanding of our earth, our solar system, and our universe.”

What’s most attractive about the museum and the planetarium, however, is that they please all parties — parents

are happy with the education instilled in their children, and children are happy with the fact that learning doesn’t feel

like learning. With programs like touch tank feedings, beach walks and bird walks, sky theatre shows and laser light

shows, guests benefit greatly while also having a blast.

To celebrate 20 years of natural science and environmental education, the Foundation will hold a Wine Fest on

April 28 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach. Proceeds from the Wine Fest

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What: Girls on the Run Race

Benefits: Girls on the Run and STRIDE

When: April 28

Visit Ocean Isle Beach on April 28 and you’ll see mobs of children running through the streets. Safely, of course,

and for a great cause.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Carolina is a program of the Wilmington Family YMCA that encompasses a ten-

county area including Brunswick County. The nonprofit, after-school program is designed for girls in third to eighth

grades, with a mission to “educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.”

The Girls on the Run program draws community volunteers, teachers and parents together to coach girls over a

ten-week period, with a goal to “inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based

curriculum which creatively integrates running.” At the end of the ten-week program, the girls participate in a 5K

race together.

As a result of the popularity of the girls-only Girls on the Run program, STRIDE was developed for boys in the

will be used to refurbish the Museum of Coastal Carolina, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last

year, and Ingram Planetarium, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

The Wine Fest will feature 16 different wines provided by the Yadkin Valley Wine Growers

Association. Located in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, the Yadkin Valley is rapidly gaining a

reputation for its high-quality grapes and award-winning wines. In addition to an interesting variety

of wines, tasty treats will be provided by Sharky’s, Sunset Beach Deli and Causeway Gourmet.

The event will also feature live and silent auctions. The live auction, with auctioneer Ernie Perry

of Perry’s Emporium Charlotte, will offer several unique items for bidding, including a signed and

framed sea turtle giclée print by artist Guy Harvey, a weeklong stay in a Grand Cayman condo, an

authentic Civil War musket, a private French and Low Country cooking class for 10 to 20 guests

with Chef Eric Masson from The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine Bistro, and more.

Event organizers expect to draw more than 300 guests to the black tie-optional event.

“It should be a fun night of friends and neighbors sipping wonderful Yadkin Valley wines,

tasting yummy treats prepared by local restaurants, and, best of all, supporting two great local

attractions: the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium,” says Deb Boyce, who works in membership

services for the Museum and Planetarium.

Tickets cost $50 per person and are on sale now at the following locations: the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ingram

Planetarium, Victoria’s Ragpatch (Ocean Isle location only), Brunswick Business Center and Sunset River Marketplace.

Individual and corporate sponsorships ranging from $125 to $5,000 are available.

For more information about the event or becoming a sponsor, contact Deb Boyce at (910) 579-1016 or visit www.museumplanetarium.org.

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spring of 2010. Girls on the Run of Coastal Carolina and STRIDE are funded entirely by donations, fees, grants and

sponsorships of events like the upcoming April 28 race.

Naber Dodge and the South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club, along with other area Rotary clubs,

will be major sponsors of the April 28 race. Organizers anticipate almost 150 girls and 30 boys in

Brunswick County schools to participate.

For more information about — or how to support — the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs, visit www.nckidsrun.org.

What: Diamonds and Denim Charity Ball

Benefits: Brunswick County’s Lower Cape Fear Hospice

When: May 3

Hosted by the Brunswick Sheriff ’s Charitable Foundation, the inaugural Diamonds and Denim Charity Ball will

be held on May 3 at the St. James Community Center. The event will raise funds to support Brunswick County’s

Lower Cape Fear Hospice Closer to Home campaign.

“The Sheriff ’s Foundation was started this past January by Sheriff Ingram because he wanted to create an annual

fund-raising event that would support a different local nonprofit each year,” explains Sheriff ’s Foundation chair

Monique Stenquist. “He wanted to make sure that all of the money raised will stay in Brunswick County, so we

created our own foundation to do just that.”

When asked why the foundation chose Hospice as the beneficiary for the inaugural event, Stenquist explains the

desire to help complete a project that is so critical to the community.

“We felt it was important to support the Hospice Closer to Home campaign because we wanted to help complete

that project,” says Stenquist. “You see, there is no Hospice facility in Brunswick County. People in need of their

services have to travel to New Hanover County. There’s just such a dire need to get this Hospice house built and

functioning here, so we decided to support them with our event. In the fall, we’ll take applications and pick a different

nonprofit for the second annual event.”

The Closer to Home campaign is an effort by the Brunswick County Lower Cape Fear Hospice to raise funds

needed to build its third hospice care center. Construction of the seven-bed facility located off of Old Ocean Highway

in Bolivia is anticipated to be complete by June 2012.

The Western-themed Diamonds and Denim Charity Ball will feature a social hour with hors d’oeuvres, beer and

wine; a full sit-down dinner of surf and turf by Coastal Catering; live music by 2010 Carolina Music Awards Country

Artist of the Year Madonna Nash; dancing; a live auction with items like diamonds and designer jeans, a weeklong

rental at a lakefront estate near Lake Lure and a round of golf at St. James Plantation, among other items; and a

50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $125 per person and, due to limited space in the Community Center, are only available to

the first 240 guests.

“We purposely chose the Diamonds and Denim theme because it will set us apart from other events,” says

Stenquist. “I’ve been involved in many events and they’re all black tie-optional. I said to the Sheriff, ‘That’s not you,

that’s not us.’ We wanted to reach out to the people who don’t want to do black tie. I had heard about a Diamonds and


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Denim event in St. Louis and I said, ‘If I ever do an event in Brunswick County, that’s what it will be!’

“So, we’re not a big band, black-tie party. Guys can wear their jeans and women can wear their bling. Think

country music awards — people wearing cowboy boots, and comfortable, but fun, clothes. Madonna Nash, who is

originally from Wilmington, will be playing country-western music. Plus it’s a theme that’s just so much more

fitting for the Sheriff.”

For more information about this event, visit www.sheriffscharity.com or call (910) 253-0922.

What: FORE! KIDZ Golf Tournament

Benefits: Local and international charities of the South Brunswick Islands Rotary

When: May 19

The South Brunswick Islands (SBI) Rotary Club will host its 18th annual FORE! KIDZ golf tournament at

Tiger’s Eye in Ocean Ridge Plantation on May 19. Last year’s tournament helped the SBI Rotary to raise more than

$25,000 to support several nonprofit programs.

“The focus of our club’s fundraising continues to be the youth of our local community as well as international

communities around the world,” says SBI Rotary president Mary Ellen Good. “Locally, we have a fully endowed

scholarship at Brunswick Community College and we also extend scholarships to graduates of West Brunswick High

School for academics and marching band. Each year we give a dictionary to third-grade students and we promote

good citizenship through our Citizenship Awards for elementary school students. We also support Girls on the Run,

a program for building self-esteem among young girls. These are just a few of the community programs we support

through funds raised each year at our FORE! KIDZ Golf Tournament.”

SBI Rotary is seeking sponsors and golfers for this year’s tournament. Entry fees and most sponsorship levels include

greens and cart fees for four, a full breakfast buffet, hot lunch, beverages (nonalcoholic) on the course, one ticket for a

door prize drawing, a golfer’s goody bag, driving range balls and a 2012 FORE! KIDZ Golf Tournament souvenir.

The tournament will feature three flights of play with a payout to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each flight.

There will also be prizes for numerous on-the-course skills challenges.

Golfers should plan to arrive well before the 9 am shotgun start in order to enjoy the free breakfast buffet (at 7:30

am) and practice at the driving range. The breakfast buffet and driving range balls are included in the entry fee.

Golfers may apply only as a complete foursome for an entry fee of $500 (per foursome). All of the net proceeds will

benefit the local, regional and international charitable programs of the SBI Rotary.

For more information about the 2012 FORE! KIDZ Golf Tournament, visit www.sbirotary.org, email Lin Kelly at [email protected] or call (910) 393-7194.

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What: Future Generations Golf Tournament

Benefits: The First Tee of Brunswick County

When: June 2

The First Tee of Brunswick County (TFTBC) is a not-for-profit organization that utilizes the game of golf to

“impact, influence and inspire” children throughout Brunswick County. The group has found a creative way to

captivate youth through educational programs that “build character and citizenship, instill life-enhancing values, and

promote healthy choices”, and has been successful in doing so for more than seven years.

A major fund-raiser for the organization, the Future Generations Tournament has been recognized as the biggest

golf tournament in the area. Now in its second year, the event will be held on June 2 at St. James Plantation, and

event organizers anticipate just as much success as the inaugural event.

“It’s the biggest tourney around,” says Wayne Moody, this year’s event chairman. “And it’s for a great cause.”

All four of the acclaimed St. James courses will be in play: The Reserve, The Members, The Players and The

Founders clubs. The tournament format is Captain’s Choice with registration beginning at 8:30 am and a shotgun

start at 10 am. The team entry fee of $380 will include cart and green fees, a box lunch, cocktail hour with

complimentary beer and wine as well as dinner and entertainment for guest foursomes. Only team reservations will

be accepted.

The tournament will also feature live and silent auctions, a raffle, autographed memorabilia and gift certificates

for golf, area restaurants, stores and businesses. A Hole-in-One Contest on each course will feature four tickets to the

2013 Masters Tournament (Tuesday’s round) with limo service to and from Brunswick County and admission to the

hospitality suite.

All of the net proceeds from the tournament will go to TFTBC for its year-round programming, which reaches

nearly 7,000 Brunswick County children.

Dalton Gore, a graduate of The First Tee of Brunswick County, explains what the program has meant to him.

“The First Tee changed my life,” Dalton says. “What I learned from the Life Skills and Nine Core Values along with

the caliber of the coaching was awesome. The First Tee paved the way for me to play in their national tournament at

Pebble Beach and helped me earn a full golf scholarship to Mt. Olive College. I can’t imagine where I’d be without

The First Tee.”

“This tournament raises the resources we need to impact the lives of thousands of Brunswick County youth,” notes

Carol Petrea, co-founder of TFTBC along with her husband, Rusty. “Through our programming, we teach character

development and life skills and provide leadership training through the medium of golf. We’re all about nurturing

the future generations of our youngsters and helping them to become model citizens as well as the community

leaders of tomorrow.”

Registration for the tournament will be on a first come, first served basis. To register a foursome, prospective

players should visit the Future Generations Tournament website at www.thefirstteebrunswickcounty.org. On the

site, registrants can use a credit card on PayPal or pay by check.

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“The wine was terrible,” Wilgus says. “But making it was a lot

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lot of other wine hobbyists who have become friends.

“This year’s entries in the competition were the best wines we

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Josh Bennett had to work, so he couldn’t be there to hear the

applause when his name was called again and again. His wife,

Linda, made five trips to the winner’s table to collect his medals

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Hickory, N.C.

“The quality of his wines has gotten better every year,” Linda

says. “He listens to the comments they give him and he does what

they tell him. He plants, cares for, and picks his own blackberries.

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Josh thinks, ‘If it’s a fruit it can be made into a wine.’”

Charles Fritz, from Hickory, also was unable to attend the

medal ceremony, but was represented by his wife, Linda, who

couldn’t wait to call him and let him know that he won two gold

medals, his first ever.

Gomes is the man behind the Silver Coast Winery’s annual

competitions. He has been the tasting room manager ever since he

answered an ad in the Brunswick Beacon in 2002 for a barrel washer.

“When I interviewed with them, they soon discovered that I

knew a little something about wines,” Gomes says.

That was a bit of an understatement. Gomes began helping his

amateur-winemaking father when he was five years old.

“He used to take me with him to taste the grapes,” Gomes

says. At age 18, his dad gave him his own equipment and they

competed against each other.

Silver Coast Winery started the amateur winemaking

competitions nine years ago as an outgrowth from the seminars

Gomes gave. A lot of the same people compete each year and

look forward to the annual medal ceremony to see their friends,

Clockwise from top: Judy wilgus, regina Berg, linda Fritz, linda Bennett, Jim wilgus, Kay Bolick and al Gomes enjoy a glass of wine and some snacks after the medal ceremony; david Thorp, manager of the Silver Coast winery store in Southport does a wine-tasting on St. Patrick’s day; after the medals were given out, the participants shared their entries with the group.

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congratulate the winners and encourage the new folks. The

competition makes the event exciting, but the camaraderie is

what makes it so much fun.

The stories of winemaking as a hobby morphing into an

all-consuming passion are matched only by the story of how the

Silver Coast Winery came into being. A transplanted Southport

resident by the name of Maryann Azzato had a little idea that

didn’t work, so she turned it into a much bigger idea. And that

worked perfectly.

As Azzato tells the story, when she moved to Southport 18

years ago, she was struck with the fact that if you lived in

Southport and wanted a good bottle of wine, you needed to travel

either to Myrtle Beach or Wilmington. So, she thought, why not

start a wine club? The club would import fine wine. That sounded

like a reasonable solution, until she learned that, at the time,

importing wine was also a felony. Private individuals could not

import wine into North Carolina; it had to be made here (the law

has since been rescinded and now individuals can import no more

than two cases per month). Not to be deterred, Azzato had another

idea. She learned of a winery in Massachusetts that was run by a

bunch of Italian iron workers. They were closing, so she bought

their inventory. Next she bought an old barbecue restaurant, hired

a local architect, wrote a business plan, got the bank to give her a

loan, and in May of 2002 became the owner of southeastern North

Carolina’s only winery.

But she didn’t stop there. In a conversation with her best friend

and artist, Justine Ferreri, Azzato said, “I don’t want to move out

in the woods by myself. Let’s incorporate your art gallery and the

winery together.” Ferreri agreed, closed her shop in the Lowes

Foods shopping center and set up a gallery in the winery.

Today the art gallery is one of the main features of the winery,

with juried artists from all over the state competing for a chance

to hang their works there. Currently, the well-known metal

sculptor David McCune has several distinctive pieces on exhibit,

and the featured artist is Michael S. Green, whose paintings

include whimsical pieces as well as landscapes and scenics. And,

of course, Ferreri’s easily recognizable figures dot the walls.

In addition to sampling good wine and enjoying lovely works

of art, visitors to the winery are treated to a tour to see how the

wine is made. Then there is the Barrel Room, which is available

for weddings and other events and is filled on Tuesday evenings

and Sunday afternoons with line dancers.

Now that the winery is doing so well, the entrepreneurial

spirit in Azzato has sprung up again. She has recently opened a

satellite store for Silver Coast Winery in Southport on Howe

Street. Taking advantage of its proximity to the water, the theme

is the coastal waterway. The bar is the hull of a boat, and, as

soon as it is delivered, the cashier’s desk will be a stern.

Clearly the overriding theme for both locations is the same:

Come join us for a wine tasting, a little education, a bit of art and

a lot of fun. And all this is because Maryann Azzato didn’t want

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Paul Guerin’s Life in the Fun Zone

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a corner of the basement

workshop in his Boiling

Spring Lakes home, Paul Guerin’s

wooden toys line the shelves. Here, a city

bus, a tow truck; there, a dump truck, a

crane, a pickup truck. Airplanes and trees

and trains. A Jeep hauling a trailer loaded

down with an ATV. And what looks to be

a 1946 Ford Super Deluxe woodie station

wagon, complete with a surfboard.

Each one of these creations is made

with glue and dowels. The only nail to

appear anywhere acts as the hinge for an

opening door on one truck. The toys are

hand-sanded, and while a few have been

painted, most are natural wood.

In a lot of ways, the toy woodie and

surfboard are the perfect confluence of

Guerin’s past and present.

Guerin grew up in San Jose, California,

an hour southeast of San Francisco, 45


minutes east of Half Moon Bay (home of the world-famous

Mavericks surf break), so he saw his share of woodie wagons, top

racks loaded with surfboards. Now, when he heads to the beach he

sees similar sights: surfboards in the beds of trucks, lashed to the

tops of vans, sticking out the windows of cars.

“It’s great here,” Guerin says. “And not just my shop, but here,

in this part of North Carolina. There’s surf – though I haven’t

been on a board in years – and there’s a supportive arts

community, I love the weather, and my grandkids are nearby.”

The grandkids – 6-year-old twins Max and Ally – are what

brought Guerin and his wife, Paulette, to Brunswick County.

They’re what made him finally settle in and make a space for

himself – and ultimately find a new career.

“I was an industrial sheet metal installer

specializing in the HVAC systems of textile

mills, a van customizer, a roofer, framer

and carpenter of all sorts,” Guerin says.

That sort of work puts you on the road

a lot, which means you’re away from

home, which means you don’t get to see

your daughter grow up quite as much as

you want to.

Guerin’s most prized toy car is one he

didn’t build; it’s his daughter’s Pinewood

Derby car. The car is little more than a

wedge of wood with the edges sanded

and a slight but purposeful waviness to

the top. She painted it blue with polka

dots all over.

“I wasn’t home when she made this, but

it makes me proud,” says Guerin. “This

Top: Guerin’s daughter’s first car.

left and right: Paul and Paulette Guerin in the toyshop with their

grandchildren, Max and ally.

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Clockwise from top right: Paul and Max; toy plans on

paper; Max: Paulette and ally.

car’s about 22 years old, so’s that train up

top. Around the same time she made this,

she got me this book of plans and

patterns for building toys.” He turns the

car in his hands before putting it back in

its resting place.

Guerin made the first train 22 years

ago; it’s on the top shelf. On the next

shelf down is the second train, from 20

years ago. There are a few trucks here

and there before a decades-long gap when

cars and trucks began appearing on the

shelf again in earnest.

The story of the gap goes like this:

Guerin moved from Maine to Mexico, all

across the Midwest and northern plains

before moving to the Carolinas. He lived

first in Greenville, South Carolina, then


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migrated to Lexington, North Carolina. He got out of van customization

and sheet metal fabrication and into home construction. He and Paulette

bought a house on the lake in Lexington, fixed it up, added on to it and lived

there, believing they’d be there the rest of their lives.

Then their daughter called.

“She said, ‘Daddy, I have a five-year plan. In five years, I want you to

move down here,’” says Guerin. “Paulette and I thought it sounded like a

good idea, so we started thinking about an exit strategy.”

Guerin’s daughter graduated from UNCW, but not before the Cape Fear

area could make a lasting impression on her. She stayed, moving to Boiling

Spring Lakes and finding work at Progress Energy. Then one day she

called again.

“Oh, it was maybe a year later and I pick up the phone,” Guerin says. “She

says, ‘Daddy, there’s been a change to the five-year plan. Can you make it a

nine-month plan?’ That thrilled us, the prospect of our daughter and her

growing family, getting to see our grandkids grow up. It sounded perfect.”

The Guerins got busy putting the house together to sell, looking for

property near their daughter and making preparations to move, when they

got another call from their daughter. “Daddy,” she said, “can you make it

more like seven months? I’m having twins.”

“We put the house on the market on January 1, it sold on January 16,

and Max and Ally were born on January 29,” says Guerin. “It was a

pretty busy month.”

In the six years that have followed, things changed for Guerin.

“When I moved here, I built my house and had a hard time finding

anyone to help,” says Guerin. “It was booming. Once I finished, I found

some work doing construction, then it all came to a halt. For going on four

years now I’ve been mostly unemployed.”


Then he saw Tony Aweeky’s work at the Oak Island Craft

Show, and his tools in the garage workshop began to call to him.

“The whole reason I make these wooden cars and trucks is

because of Tony Aweeky,” says Guerin. “I was at the Oak Island

Craft Show and I saw some of his wooden toys and it reignited

the spark I had to make some myself. So I did.”

Guerin decided to make toys again.

“It’s what I wanted to do for a long time and now I have all the

time I need,” he says.

Guerin broke out the book of plans his daughter gave him

and studied, went to his shop and began working on a truck.

Then another and another. Soon he had a shelf full of cars and

trucks, a box full of jigs used to speed up making the parts, and

some momentum.

Now he has a wall full of cars, trucks, a pair of airplanes and

even a sternwheeler river boat. With his daughter’s

encouragement he’s placed a few in Lantana’s, a gallery in

downtown Southport, where he says he’s garnered a lot of

interest. This year he’s looking forward to joining the ranks of

other local artists at craft and art fairs like the Oak Island

Craft Show.

And maybe not with just wooden cars and trucks. For many

years, he and Paulette have been making leaded stained glass

panes. Recently, he’s experimented with fused glass heated in a

pottery kiln.

“We’d love to do more of this,” Guerin says, holding up a

nearly completed stained glass piece. It’s of cattails, a common

sight in coastal North Carolina, and it’s quite good.

“You have to play with it, like with wood, to get the grains of

the glass going in the right way,” he says.

His fingers trace a leaf on one cattail and you can see the fine

lines of the glass grain running through it, following the shape

of the leaf.

“This – the cars, working on projects with Max and Ally, the

stained glass – is more satisfying than anything I ever did

professionally and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” he says.

Neither would Max or Ally. Guerin made them rocking horses

when they were one, and something else each birthday

thereafter. Hanging in his workshop among antique hand tools

are their aprons, their tiny hammers and some projects the three

of them have completed.

“They love the shop,” he says. “I’ll turn around and one of

them has half the trucks off the wall playing with them. It’s

about the most satisfying sight I can imagine.” n

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Many students in our nation’s public schools

receive free or reduced-cost lunches. Some

even benefit from various programs that send food home with

kids on the weekend. None of these programs, however, extends

to college-age students. It has become obvious that the need for

free or low-cost meals continues into college, and the students,

staff and faculty at Brunswick Community College are doing

something about it.

A budgeting exercise in a classroom underscored the need.

“Last semester, we had an instructor who did a project on

budgeting,” says Julie Olsen of Student Services at

Brunswick Community College (BCC). “She found that

several people in the class live on $20 a month for food. She

brought that to our attention.”

Olsen says she had been aware of some need and had wanted to

do something like a food bank in the past, but couldn’t get it pulled

together. After this discovery, however, she became determined.

“I said, ‘This can’t go on any more. I can’t have my kids

hungry. It breaks my heart,’” says Olsen. “We sent out emails,

and I now have more food in my office than I know what to do

with. It’s a great thing.”

Struggling Students Find Help at the BCC Food Bank

above: Faculty, staff and students at BCC are working together to help combat

hunger among the community college’s students.

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BCC President Dr. Susanne Adams says she first learned of

the students’ food needs shortly after coming to the college,

through a conversation with the school’s comptroller, Sheila

Galloway. Discussions with the school’s business office and

student services staff pushed the idea forward.

“The college came together in an unusual way to meet the

need of the students,” Adams says.

With the Student Government Association’s (SGA)

involvement, a process has been set up so that students can

explain their need and apply to receive food.

“We have an application process,” Olsen says. “I want the right

people to get the food.”

Using forms she collected from other food banks, Olsen

designed a process that takes into account family size and

income. Faculty and staff members become involved by making

recommendations based on their knowledge of students. Thus

far, all students who have applied for food have been granted

access to the program. Food is distributed twice each week.

The SGA helped get the word out to students in need as well

as to those who could donate food. There are also signs up at the

school detailing the program.

SGA President Mike Matthews says, “It’s still a work in

progress,” but he believes that the people who really need

the food will be helped. Even before applications were

accepted, emergency food was handed out to individuals

who were identified.

Below: Julie Olsen, who works in Student Services at BCC, was instrumental in starting a free food bank at the school.


“Our goal is to provide the food free of charge,” Matthews says.

“We’re here. The student government’s mission is to help students.”

Help for the BCC Food Bank came from a variety of sources.

“Beverly Binetti [in the BCC Foundation office] has been

instrumental in securing donations through the Foundation

office,” Olsen says.

Although those donations have been primarily food, they also have

included hygiene products, paper towels and other nonperishables.

“I’ve really got the gamut of stuff in here,” Olsen says, noting

that school supplies such as pens and paper are also needed. “If

[the students] are on a Pell Grant, they can get these items from

the bookstore, but if they’re not, they could use these items.”

The BCC Foundation office also has some latitude to assist

students with emergencies. Students can borrow small sums from

the foundation for emergencies or when they’re waiting for their

Pell Grant funds to arrive. The business office also can make

small loans to students who are on financial aid, Binetti says.

As for the food bank, donations have quickly rolled in from the

community. One community member called and said she and her

family do not exchange gifts [for the holidays]; instead they pick

a charity. She brought in $200 of nonperishable foods. Others

brought in bags of nonperishable items, including hygiene

products and school supplies. Even the ceramics class at the New

Hanover County Senior Center has joined the effort, donating

food on a weekly basis.

The fact that there is not a dedicated area for the food bank hasn’t

tempered anyone’s enthusiasm. Food is stacked in Olsen’s office.

“We don’t have a place to put it,” says Olsen. “I have it on the

couch, on a bookshelf.”

After she mentioned needing another bookshelf, a foundation

board member donated one.

Although Adams says the facilities office is attempting to find

a place with cabinets and lockers to house the food, Olsen likes

having it in close proximity and she enjoys the opportunity it

gives her to interact with students.

In addition to the food bank, the college has collected

information on community resources such as other food banks

and social services for those students in need.

While food banks have cropped up in enough universities to

catch the attention of network news programs, Adams says she is

not aware of one in another community college.

“We have such a large county,” says Adams. “So many

students don’t know where they should go for help. Julie has

done a marvelous job of putting together resources.”

The number one reason students leave college is financial

need, Adams says.

“They could be homeless and have no food, living in a car,”

Adams says. “The face of the homeless has changed. It’s families.

It’s young college students. They can get to the university, but

they can’t pay for food to eat. The difficult thing is that we are not

social services, but we feel that as a part of the educational process,

we need to educate the students on where they can get help. What

has worked really well is it coming through our faculty. They

know when a student is hungry or in trouble, and they know to

send that student to Julie. That’s the route we’ve taken so far.” n

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A massive movement in the world of DIY-ing has

commenced, and creative folks around the nation — and

in your neighborhood — have one website to thank: Pinterest.

Your friends are cooking more frequently, your children’s

teachers are teaching more creatively, your spouse is ... well, your

spouse is being forced to build things typically left to the

professionals. All because of Pinterest.

Pinterest boasts millions of ideas on thousands of topics, from

teaching grammar using fun techniques to getting tough stains

out of fabric; from how to make homemade Snickers bars and

drool-worthy doughnuts to ways to tone flabby abs after eating

said sweets; from hairstyle inspiration to home renovation.

The site is best explained as a virtual pinboard, a place to

collect and share ideas among friends and, actually, anybody who

chooses to “follow” you.

The online community replaces the archaic concept of website

bookmarks by allowing the user to categorize ideas —

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This page: Pinterest gives you not only the ideas, but also the instructions for getting it done.

illustrated by a photo thumbnail — for simpler and more

visually appealing browsing. Each pinboard, or category, makes

up a square on your homepage and, within each square are

pretty little pictures of sample pins on that board. It’s so much

more appealing than a bunch of text in a dropdown box.

Bottom line? You won’t truly understand Pinterest until you

become a user. And — I speak from experience here — once you

become a user, you will become a Pinterest addict. Don’t believe

me? Ask my family. This once mac n’ cheese–only makin’

momma is now whipping up baked cheesy chicken penne with a

side of bacon-wrapped asparagus and Chocolate Earthquake

Cake for dessert. And I do that five times a week. It’s not a

miracle, people. It’s Pinterest.

Because you need to know what you’re missing here, let me offer

an example. You find a recipe online that other Pinterest users are

buzzing about — a recipe that claims to be simple and scrumptious.

Instead of printing out the instructions to collect dust in a hard-copy

cookbook or filing it away in the unorganized abyss that is your

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This page: diY projects that turn out this well are empowering and fun.

Pinterest PointerBecause of its popularity, Pinterest is currently an invitation-only website. You can request an invite on the site, but it may be months before you are granted access. Find a friend, however, who is currently registered with the site, and they can invite you immediately.

computer’s bookmark toolbar, you “pin” this recipe to your “dinner

ideas” pinboard. The recipe, visually represented by a photo

thumbnail of the prepared dish, now awaits you in an organized and

easy-to-find format. While it sits on that board, you continue to hear

other friends/Pinterest users raving about this dish. The recipe that

tempted you in the first place continues to reappear on other user’s

pinboards, enticing you even further.

Therein lies the beauty of Pinterest. The once uninspired,

intimidated and way-too-busy-too cook mom of two tries her

fate. Pinterest users create the buzz; she thinks “I can do this.”

The Rocky theme plays. She caves. She clicks it, she cooks it, she

impresses herself and her family. Voila, she becomes the new

Bobby Flay of Brunswick County. And the addiction begins.

So much more than mouth-watering mealSAlthough it is one of the most common themes, Pinterest is not

confined to cooking. You can find “Bucket List” pinboards where

users pin photos and links to beautiful locations that they’d like to

visit; “Cool Crafts” pinboards where pinners channel their inner

Martha Stewart; “Dream Home” boards that collect fun home décor

ideas; “Inspirational Words” boards that showcase a pinner’s collection

of motivational quotes found online; and “My Style” boards where

users save favorite clothing items or outfit combinations.

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Want a sewing pattern for a ruffle-bottom romper? Pinterest

has it. Need a cool craft for your five-year-old on a rainy day?

You have thousands to choose from on Pinterest. Don’t know

how to get grease out of a T-shirt or silly putty out of pants?

Pinterest does. You name it; you can find it on Pinterest.

The social media site is more than just storing ideas, though; it’s

sharing ideas too. Most of the fun is found by browsing your friends’

and followers’ pins, and then repinning the pins that you like to your

own pinboard. You can view comments made by others — for

example, what can be used as an alternate ingredient in a pinned

recipe — and the number of repins the item boasts, which is a good

way to identify hot trends. It sounds confusing, but you’ll get the

hang of it quickly. Before you know it, your Pinterest inspiration will

have you building barn doors for your home and bringing

Hollywood’s Boho style to Brunswick County. True story.

How have you lived this long and not heard about Pinterest,

you ask? The site was launched two years ago — early 2010 —

but it wasn’t until recently that this social media sensation took

off. The site’s traffic increased 429 percent between September

and December of 2011, now claiming 3.2 million users. Pinterest

has been identified as one of the top five referring sites for

retailers, and Time magazine named the site one of the top 50

websites for 2011. Experts predict that 2012 will be to Pinterest

what 2006 was to Facebook.

Brace yourselves husbands because Pinterest is here, which

means only one thing: Mama’s gettin’ crafty this year.

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told me about it when I was over at her house. She was showing

me how it worked and that was all it took.”

how much time do you SPend on PintereSt?

“About an hour each day. Whenever there is a free moment, I

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favorite thingS to Pin: “Whatever strikes my fancy that

day. I have over 60 boards, so I’m all over the place with what I

like. Some days it’s home-school ideas, sometimes it’s recipes,

and some days, when holidays are coming up, I look at ideas for

things that go along with that event — crafts, gifts, foods to

make, you know? I’d say 90 percent of the time I am looking at

what my friends are pinning. And, sometimes, if I’m looking for

something specific, I’ll do a general search to find what I need.”

number of PinS comPleted to date: “Ten or more.”

favorite Pin comPleted: “Probably the solution that

removes yellow stains from shirts. You know how your kid’s or

your husband’s or even your own white shirts get those nasty

yellow stains under the arms? This solution is the first thing I

have found that actually works to get them out. I was like,

‘Hallelujah, this is the best thing ever!’”

the kidS think: “[My daughter], who’s ten, actually has her

own account. We were constantly looking on Pinterest together

and she kept saying, ‘Wow, why didn’t I think of that?!’ So

[because it’s required to have a Facebook or Twitter account], I

set her up with a Facebook account, which she doesn’t know how

to get into, and now she has her own Pinterest profile. She enjoys

it for the same reasons that I do, it’s a one-stop-shop to find

everything that you’ve ever needed.”

how PintereSt changed my life: “Pinterest has given

me an unlimited source of information on so many topics. I can

always count on Pinterest to find everything from DIY projects

for stain removal to low-carb recipes for my daughter who was

diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, from educational home-school

ideas to holiday crafts. It’s just overall a really great source.”

the creative cook trapped within a workinG MoM’S Schedule

Holly Biasi, Ocean IslePintereSt Profile: 22 Boards • 1,094 Pins

PintereSt obSeSSion began in: November 2011

how did you diScover PintereSt? “I was out of

town visiting my cousin, who I always get these great recipes

from, and we were talking. She asked if I had heard about

Pinterest and I was like, ‘Um, what?’ She sent me an invite and I

have been addicted ever since.”

how much time do you SPend on PintereSt? “I

sit down for an hour at a time at least five days a week. On the

weekends, I love to sit in my living room and catch up on my

DVR while pinning away.”

favorite thingS to Pin: “Craft projects and cutesy gift

ideas. For example, my husband has a nephew who is 14 – his

birthday is in June. There’s this idea on Pinterest to take balloons

and fill them with money, blow them up, stick them in a box and

ship it. It’s such a neat idea because the person has to actually work

for the money and it’s so much cuter than just a Walmart gift card.

There’s also that idea for a teacher gift — the beach towel

wrapped with a magazine. I just don’t have enough time to think

of these cute ideas so I’m glad that somebody else does!”

number of PinS comPleted to date: “Probably 30.”

favorite Pin comPleted: “One of the recipes, for sure. It’s

a cheddar bacon ranch pull. You take sourdough, slice it, fill it with

cheese and a bacon ranch sauce, bake it and then eat it. It was the

most awesome thing. Everyone tore that up. Oh, and we loved the

chocolate chip cookie dough dip and the Funfetti cake mix dip.

Those are wonderful too. Almost everything that I cooked for my

Super Bowl party was from Pinterest. I got rave reviews on

everything I did and it was the first time I had made any of it.”

how PintereSt changed my life: “I get so busy in

everyday life — but that creative person inside with all of these

good intentions doesn’t have time to get it all done. I love that I

can pin things that aren’t complicated, like quick recipes.

[Pinterest] stimulates that creative part of my soul that needs to

be fed but that the working mom that I am doesn’t have time to

do. Basically, it takes the chore away from being creative.”

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Diana Boso, ShallottePintereSt Profile: 19 Boards • 382 Pins

PintereSt obSeSSion began in: June 2011

how did you diScover PintereSt? “I follow a

photographer’s blog and she talked about Pinterest all the time. A

couple months went by and I started to see friends post about it on

Facebook. That’s when I decided I needed to see what it was all

about. I got hooked, and now I have a lot of coworkers hooked too.”

how addicted are you, on a Scale of 1 to 10? “Oh this is embarrassing … I’d say a 7 or 8?!”

favorite thingS to Pin: “Anything for the home, easy

DIY projects, and crafts or anything to do with the kids. I’m really

into the organizational stuff right now; that’s my new hobby, so

I’m going crazy with all the tips I’ve found [on Pinterest].”

favorite Pin comPleted: “My mirror; it looks so good.

And [my daughter’s] birthday party. I saw the idea for the

rainbow theme on Pinterest and just went with it, from the food

served and the favors to the decorations and her hand-made

outfit. It turned out really awesome.”

the SPouSe SayS: “Well, he has mixed feelings. He doesn’t

really get what the big deal is about the site, but he always likes the

finished product. I like it because I can show him the project instead

of trying to just explain it. We painted our laundry room this weekend

and it was so much easier to just show him exactly what I wanted.”

how PintereSt changed my life: “More than

anything, it gives me an outlet for creativity. I want to be a

creative person but I just don’t have that brain. With Pinterest, I

can copy other people’s ideas and it still satisfies that desire to

actually make something. It gives you a sense of accomplishment.”

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Wendy Fullerton, Ocean Isle BeachPintereSt Profile: 13 Boards • 240 Pins

PintereSt obSeSSion began in: December 2011

favorite thingS to Pin: “Recipes and photo poses to try with

the kids.”

number of ProjectS comPleted to date: “Four. My

first project was making hand soap. The Mrs. Meyers basil scent. It was

pretty intense, but rewarding — grating the large bar of soap was fun

for about two seconds! I have a gallon of it, though, and it cost me less

than $3 to make! I’ve covered light switches with fabric, and I even

found a recipe for hair repair that I used on my baby girl when she had

cradle cap — problem solved! I have found beautiful fabric ideas and

gorgeous color combinations that I used during the process of painting

our home the second time around. I’m now working on Mason jar

lights and an outdoor wreath that is very special to me. My

grandparents — who are no longer with us — made it together many

years ago. I want to decorate it with dragonflies, flowers and maybe a

wooden ‘F’ for our last name.”

favorite Project comPleted: “My stairway photo wall. I

love the way it turned out — it’s basically a documented timeline of our

family since we’ve had babies. For my husband and I, having children is

by far the most amazing thing we’ve ever been a part of. I love being a

mama! The captured moments of Eli and Caroline are simply priceless,

and I also have a couple of impressive photographs of the ocean. I am a

North Carolina girl, born and raised; the two loves of my

Southern life are family and the beach, and I’m glad that I

was able to capture and memorialize that, all from a

simple idea on Pinterest.”

the SPouSe SayS: “He actually thinks it’s healthy

for me to have [Pinterest] as an outlet. Plus, he loves all

the new meals on our family menu.”

how PintereSt changed my life: “[Pinterest]

has inspired me and made me feel more like a ‘mom’. It’s

opened my eyes to see that I need more Wendy time and

it’s allowed me to get back to my creative side.

[Pinterest] has also helped me be more creative when it

comes to putting together fun outfits, which is something

I look forward to — looking cute — when I can actually

get out of the house and go somewhere!” n

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The withrowsA New Life in Sunset Ridge

STOrY BY rEBECCa PiErrE

PHOTOGraPHY BY CHriS CaMPBEll

Though Susan and Jan Withrow have only

been in their home in Sunset Ridge

for about a year, they are not exactly strangers to the area.

For Susan, moving to Ocean Isle Beach was almost a

homecoming, as she was born in nearby Wilmington and is a

graduate of New Hanover High School. Jan, on the other hand, is

originally from a small town near Pittsburgh, Pa.

Jan and Susan met in the early 1970s when Jan, who recently

retired as director of Contract Manufacturing for DuPont, came

to Wilmington, N.C., in 1972 for the start-up of the DuPont

above: Susan and Jan withrow chose the Sunset ridge community in Ocean isle Beach for their retirement years.

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Plant. Susan and Jan married and began their family in

Wilmington. Eventually, in 1979, Jan was transferred back to

corporate headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

Susan was a stay-at-home mom raising five daughters. Jan’s

dad had been a scout for the Cardinals and Jan played baseball in

college as well as in the army, so it’s no surprise that all their

girls were involved in sports. Susan says when she and Jan were

dating he dragged her all over Wilmington to baseball games to

be sure she would be happy with someone who loved sports.

The Withrows spent countless hours hauling the girls to and

from basketball, field hockey, soccer and softball practices and

attending their games. One of the girls was a four-sport athlete,

and another was awarded a college scholarship to play field

hockey. Four of the five girls attended colleges in North

Carolina, at N.C. State, UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Greensboro.

After their children married, the Withrows liked to spend

their family Thanksgivings near the ocean on the Outer Banks,

renting a house large enough for the entire family, including the

parents of their sons-in-law. Starting about ten years before Jan’s

retirement, the Withrows began searching for the perfect place

to spend their retirement years. They wanted to live near the

ocean and searched the East Coast from Delaware to Palm

Coast, Fla. They eventually decided on the Ocean Isle Beach

area. Susan, who still has family in North Carolina, is very happy

to be back in her home state.

The Withrows chose to build in the Sunset Ridge community

and were extremely pleased with their experience with Bill Clark

Homes. Jan says their experience with Bill Clark Homes Sales

Consultant Eric Lank was without pressure and was very positive.

“Eric was professional, knowledgeable, helpful and

cooperative,” says Jan.

From top: The withrows searched the East Coast from delaware to Florida before deciding on South Brunswick County, which is comfortably close to Susan’s hometown of wilmington.


Not only were the Withrows able to tour a model home in the

development, but also many of the people who were already

living in the community opened their doors to the Withrows

and allowed them to tour their homes so that they could get a

look at the interiors of other available models.

The Withrows settled on a house plan, but they moved

walls, increased footage and changed a two-car garage to a

three-car garage.

“The production quality is impressive and the key word for

Bill Clark Homes is flexibility,” says Jan. “You can add, modify

or delete any part of the standard model you choose except for

the elevation.”

Susan’s favorite parts of the house are the screened-in back

porch and the area of the bathroom where they chose to make a

private area for her and all her things in lieu of a garden tub.

The Delay Start Program was especially helpful to the

Withrows. This program allows for flexible time from the start of

construction through closing. The Withrows had a target of 10 to

12 months, and their house was ready to be occupied in 11 months.

Jan says living in Sunset Ridge could not be better. The

location is close to both Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach.

There is a community center, a club house and a pool as well as a

golf course right next door. The development is quiet and has a

neighborhood feel to it.

Susan is involved in a book club and wants to learn to play

golf. She says there are card clubs, Mahjong and even groups

that get together for cruises and trips to places like Jamaica.

“You can choose to get involved in activities as much or as

little as you want,” she says.

“The people are extremely friendly and active,” agrees Jan.

“There is something to do every day. There are monthly parties

where everyone brings a dish, Super Bowl Parties, St. Patrick’s

Day events and many other social activities. The residents come

from diverse backgrounds and have valuable knowledge and

resources with a willingness to share them to help not only their

neighbors, but the community at large. It is a willing and

supportive community for the local area and helps out the Food

Bank, the Oyster Festival and many other nonprofits.”

The only drawback of Sunset Ridge for the Withrows might

be the physical distance from their family. It was understandably

difficult for Susan to leave her grandchildren behind, but she and

Jan are confident that living near the beach will be a draw for

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above: The withrows like Sunset ridge’s location near the beach along with its abundant community amenities and social opportunities.

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Old Friends/New FriendsA Veteran Reunites with a Vietnamese Friend

Jack Gang (left) was instrumental in reuniting Jim

Milstead and Soan Ngo.

Riverboat crew members in Vietnam. Jim Milstead (3rd from le

ft) and

Soan Ngo (behind Milstead) reunited in February.

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War veterans seldom reveal

their combat

experiences, and Ocean Isle Beach

resident Jim Milstead was no exception

— until recently.

A phone call on December 13, 2011,

freed a host of memories sealed in

Milstead’s mind since 1971. The caller

identified himself as Jack Gang and

mentioned someone from Milstead’s past:

Soan Ngo (pronounced Sean No).

“He’s been trying to find you for 40

years,” Gang said. “I’m not pulling your

leg. He’s a success and owns a Japanese

Steakhouse, Shogun, in Venice, Florida.”

Ngo had told Gang how Milstead

helped him improve his English and how

they shared their hopes and dreams when

they patrolled the waters of Vietnam on

Tango 1277, River Division 41.

“Soan remembers everything up until

he got shot,” Gang told Milstead. “He has

no memory of the bombing. He woke up

in a hospital.”

After the call, Milstead’s emotions

collided.

“I hung up and walked outside,” he

says. He remembered the South

Vietnamese sailor who spoke some

English, loved America and wanted to

move to the States.

“We were both 20 at the time,”

Milstead says. “He was always smiling,

always friendly.”

Milstead had sustained wounds from

shrapnel in the January 4, 1971, attack by

the Viet Cong, but he believed Ngo and

the other five men on board their

riverboat were killed.

The memories remained painful, so when

Ngo called a half-hour later, “I couldn’t pick

it up,” Milstead says. He listened to Ngo’s

message and settled his anxiety before he

returned the call. The conversation renewed

the agonizing sorrow.

When his wife, Cathy, came home,

Milstead was sitting on the porch swing.

“He was talking in bits and pieces,”

Cathy says. “He was scaring me.”

She thought her husband of 38 years

was telling her he had a son in Vietnam.

“Soan sounds like son,” she says.

Cathy then heard her husband’s account

of his war experiences for the first time.

“I’ve never seen him so emotional,” she

says. “It was a closed door. Now it’s open.

I think it’s good therapy for him.”

The Milsteads traveled to Florida over

Presidents’ Day weekend in February to

meet the Ngos. Both 62, each man now has

three grown children and grandchildren.

“Both of us were very quiet for a few

moments,” Ngo says about their reunion.

“Every time I have a pain, I remember

what happened in the war, and I

remember Jim. He put me on a helicopter.

He saved me.”

Milstead, who earned two Purple Hearts,

a Bronze Star with V for Valor and several

other commendations, downplays his role.

“We were in the Ca Mau Peninsula, as

far south as you can go in Vietnam,” he

says. He stops and takes a deep breath

before going on. “Every time we went

out, it was bad. The Viet Cong owned

that part of the country.” He stops again.

“I knew several rockets hit the boat.” He

learned later that 11 rockets hit the boat.

“Soan asked for his glasses,” Milstead

remembers. “That was the most

important thing to him. I found his

glasses and gave them to him.” He shakes

his head. “Soan’s face was a bloody pulp. I

had to get him on a helicopter.” He pauses

and looks down. “I had superficial

wounds,” he says. “I was told all the

others were dead.”

A helicopter took Milstead to the base

to treat his wounds, and within a week he

was back on patrol. He dismisses the

extreme stress the experience caused. “A

tour of duty is a tour of duty,” he says. In

April 1971 he was wounded again and

sent to Philadelphia Naval Hospital.

Jim Milstead and Soan Ngo hold

the picture taken of them and

their crewmates in Vietnam.

This picture of Rich Murray (left), Jim Milstead and Ray Ketcham led to a reunion 40 years in the making.

Cathy and Jim Milstead celebrated

with Soan and Hanh (Americanized to

Hannah) Ngo at the Ngos’ restaurant,

Shogun, in Venice, Florida.

Jim Milstead was 20 years old when he served in Vietnam from 1970-71.


In the meantime, Ngo was

recovering from his near-fatal wounds.

He lost hearing in one ear, was

discharged from the South Vietnamese

navy and worked for Vietnam’s water

company. He was opposed to the new

government and wanted to leave the

country. After several attempts, time

in refugee camps in Thailand and

other difficulties, he, his wife, Hanh,

and their three children reached New

York on September 24, 1981.

The family lived in The Bronx, and

Ngo studied English in the morning and

worked nights as a dishwasher in a

Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. The

commute took up to five hours, and he

often didn’t return home until 2 a.m.

“It was a lot of headache,” he says in his

heavily accented English.

He moved his family to Binghamton,

New York, and hoped to get a job in

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business beckoned, and he became a cook

in a Japanese restaurant. Other doors

opened, and he moved his family to

Florida. He has owned Shogun since 1990.

“I was reborn in the U.S.,” Ngo says.

“It gave me the opportunity to rebuild

myself and my family.”

Gang met Ngo about 10 years ago and

explains that he volunteered to conduct

an Internet search to find Milstead. The

first place he checked was the Vietnam

Veterans War Memorial Wall. No Jim

Milstead was on it. “I knew then we had a

good chance of finding Jim,” Gang says,

“but a thousand different things could

happen over 40 years.”

Many months passed before Gang saw

a picture from a VFW publication that

showed three veterans preparing for a

golf tournament. One was Jim Milstead.

“I didn’t know how Jim was going to

react when I called,” he says. “At least he

didn’t hang up on me.”

Milstead says it took about 15 minutes

for his apprehension and anxiety to fade

when he saw Ngo again, but then, he

says, “We were back to joking like we did

40 years ago. He was the same guy. He

had the same smile I remember.”

Milstead is awed by Ngo’s

accomplishments.

“I learned how he survived and how

he immigrated to the United States,”

Milstead says. “He makes me feel I

have underachieved.”

Ngo has his own spin on the subject.

“He’s luckier than I am,” he says with a

laugh. “He’s semi-retired.”

Milstead works part-time at Farmstead

Golf Club in Calabash.

The two friends exchange phone calls

often, and Ngo plans to visit the

Milsteads this summer.

“I found a very old friend and a very

new friend in one man,” Ngo says. n

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STOrY BY JO aNN MaTHEwS

PHOTOGraPHY BY JOHN UrBaN

the Man behind the Superintendent: The Flip Side of edward h. pruden

As principal of Douglas

Southall Freeman High

School in Henrico, Virginia, Dr.

Edward “Ed” H. Pruden joined a group

of students at a home basketball game

and strummed hit songs on his Fender

Jaguar electric guitar.

Pruden sold the guitar two years

ago, but he still owns a Steinway baby

grand piano that sits in a nook of his

Ocean Isle Beach home.

“I play at it,” he says and explains

that his mother was a conservatory-

trained pianist.

“He can play the Navy hymn ‘Eternal

Father Strong to Save,’” adds Peggy,

Pruden’s wife of 40 years.

Pruden’s musical talent was not a

factor, though, when he was hired as

superintendent of Brunswick County

Schools in 2010. Shirley Babson, chair

of the school board, cites Pruden’s

ability to relate to others as the

reason why she believes he surpassed

nearly three dozen other candidates

for the job.


“He listens to parents and teachers,” Babson says. “They

know he’s listening to them, and he tries to solve the problem.”

School board member Olaf “Bud” Thorsen explains that

extremely qualified people applied for the superintendent’s

job, but Pruden set himself apart by understanding the area.

“He was very well informed about our schools,” Thorsen

says. “I felt he could fit into Brunswick County.”

This territory is familiar to the Prudens. They began

vacationing in Sunset Beach about 20 years ago when a

cousin invited them to a summer home.

“Now it’s our permanent vacation,” Pruden says. “I like the

beauty of the coast and the friendly people.”

“And you love your job,” Peggy adds.

“I found great teachers and an exceptional staff,” Pruden

says. “What I enjoy most is working with the board and staff

to improve the daily experience of the children.”

This includes the 12,300 students in 19 Brunswick

County Schools.

“He’s all about the children,” Peggy says.

Pruden, 61, explains that he knew he wanted to be a teacher

at age 13 when he saw the movie To Sir, With Love.

This page: Edward H. “Ed” Pruden, superintendent of Brunswick County Schools, and his wife, Peggy, now retired from a career in financial aid counseling, at home in Ocean isle Beach.

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“I was fascinated by his reaching out to poor young people

of London,” Pruden says of Sidney Poitier’s starring role.

The youngest of three children, Pruden grew up in the

nation’s capital, where his father was pastor of The First

Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. In high school Ed was

selected as a page for the Senate and has fond memories of the

experience. He remembers retrieving a speech at Senator

Robert Kennedy’s office and delivering it to him on the

Senate floor.

“The speech was in opposition to the Vietnam War,”

Pruden says.

Pruden also remembers when President Lyndon Johnson

came to the Capitol Rotunda to sign the Voting Rights Act of

1965. Ed climbed a television scaffold to get a clear view of

the signing. Another memory is of Senator Edmund Muskie

announcing the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

before dinner at a fund-raiser. The entire audience rose and

quietly left the hotel.

Pruden received his high school diploma from the Capitol Page

School, which didn’t offer organized team sports, so he decided to

try out for football when he entered University of Richmond.

“It was a learning experience,” he says with a smile and

says he played one season.

A life-long runner, Pruden has completed two marathons

and at least a dozen half-marathons, but says he’s satisfied to

run 10Ks now. He can be seen running on the beach as Peggy

pedals her bike next to him.

The couple also enjoys dancing.

“That’s how we met,” Peggy says. “He asked me to dance.”

Pruden’s nod indicates he recalls the scene. He says

students from University of Richmond and Virginia

Commonwealth University, Peggy’s alma mater, congregated

at a popular club in town. When he glimpsed Peggy there, “I

thought she was the prettiest girl I had ever seen,” he says.

Two years later, with Pruden entering his senior year, the pair

married in Peggy’s hometown of Martinsville, Virginia, although

their parents had hoped they’d wait until Pruden graduated.

“I had my best year after we got married,” Pruden says, his

satisfaction evident. He was president of his class and he made

the dean’s list that year.

Pruden explains that education, politics and religion have

always held special interests for him. He chose political

science for his college major and educational administration

for his master’s degree, also from University of Richmond. He

received his certificate of advanced studies and doctorate in

educational administration from The College of William and

Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Below: at 61, Pruden shows no signs of slowing down and has no plans to retire any time soon.

Peggy’s career was also in education. She spent 32 years at

Virginia Commonwealth University, 25 of them as a financial

aid counselor. When she retired in 2000, Pruden surprised

her with a new red Chrysler Sebring LX convertible.

“He wanted to make my retirement special,” Peggy says. “It

was a wonderful surprise.”

It isn’t the first sports car the Prudens owned. When they

met, Pruden had a 1965 red Corvette convertible and later

bought a 1964 marina blue Corvette convertible. The couple

switched to family friendly cars when their children arrived.

Now grown, all three live in Richmond.

The Prudens have a lot of fun, but at heart Pruden is an

academic, a serious man with serious concerns. He set

challenging goals for himself as superintendent. He wants to

improve the reading skills of every student, increase the

number of students who take advance placement classes and

increase the number who take a “world language,” which now

stands at 17 percent in BCS. Not foreign language?


“Foreign to whom?” Pruden asks. “A

world-class education should include a

world language.”

He also plans to increase the number

of students who attend two- and

four-year colleges.

“Young people should not think they

can’t afford college,” Pruden says. “A

good financial aid counselor will see

them through.”

“I’m a big cheerleader for financial

aid,” Peggy says.

The greatest challenge is “to continue

to improve during a time of declining

budgets,” Pruden says. “We can’t let it

give us permission to backslide.”

On Pruden’s bookshelf is “Stretching

the School Dollar: How Schools and

Districts Can Save Money While

Serving Students Best” by Frederick

Hess and Eric Osberg.

“I enjoy reading books that help me

with my work,” he says.

Pruden is slowly creeping toward

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and administrators.”

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Friends and neighbors agree that the

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Brunswick Novant Medical Center Begins Nurse Bedside reporting BY aMY MYErS

Brunswick Novant Medical Center’s new Nurse Bedside reporting model opens up greater communication between patients and medical professionals.

with a new communication model called “Nurse Bedside

reporting,” patients and family members at Brunswick

Novant Medical Center now have the opportunity to participate in

the daily report conversation between nurses and other healthcare

providers concerning the patient’s treatment.

The conversations traditionally took place in a secluded

conference room or other “private” area, far away from the patient.

For years, television shows depicted the traditional daily reporting

model of nurses and physicians huddled outside the patient’s room

or at the nursing station down the hall, quietly talking among

themselves about important healthcare decisions. rarely, if ever, did

these conversations include opportunities for the patient or family

members to participate.

Today that traditional method of information sharing is being

retired, emphasizes denise Mihal, president of Brunswick Novant

Medical Center. Brunswick Novant Medical Center and other

hospitals in the Novant Health system have begun to emulate what

only a handful of other hospitals around the country have adopted:

to begin inviting the patient, as well as any family members or

friends that the patient wishes to include, to participate in a new

communication model called “Nurse Bedside reporting.”

Nurse Bedside reporting provides a safe method to hand off care

of the patient to new staff. reporting can take place when a patient

is transferred to another unit or during a change of staff, since

patients’ nurses do change during the course of a 24-hour period.

The new nurse and the current nurse, and sometimes other

members of the healthcare team, conduct the report in the

presence of the patient and they invite the individual to join them in

the conversation.

Topics during Nurse Bedside reporting can include a review of

patient allergies or medications, discussion of the tests or

procedures that are scheduled for the day, concern about a patient’s

unstable blood sugar or high temperature. anything that impacts

the care and safety of the patient can be part of the bedside report.

Nurse Bedside reporting provides many benefits to both patients

and staff, including improved communication and patient

understanding of their care, tests and procedures; the ability to

return nurses to patient care needs more quickly; higher overall

quality of care; patients being more satisfied with their hospital

experience; and safer care with fewer incidences of medical errors.

“Most patients don’t have any medical training, but what every

patient does have is an intimate knowledge of his or her own body

and medical history,” explains Mihal. “Combine that knowledge with

the desire today’s patients have for information about their care and

treatment, and we have a tremendous opportunity for improving

healthcare communication in hospitals.”

Mihal explains that Bedside reporting is one new strategy at

Brunswick Novant Medical Center and Novant Health for improving

the overall patient experience.

“we’re embracing Nurse Bedside reporting and a host of other

strategies that, when paired together, are powerful tools that are

helping us improve healthcare for our patients,” says Mihal.

Brunswick Novant Medical Center: (910) 721-1000; 240 Hospital

Drive NE, Bolivia; www.brunswicknovant.org

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The company also

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relationships with a

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skilled industry

professionals, from

appliances to flooring, in order to assist customers in all areas of the

design process from start to finish.

Wall to Wall Cabinetry: (910) 686-4877; 7217 Ogden Business Lane,

Unit 112 in Wilmington; www.walltowallcabinetry.com; designs@

walltowallcabinetry.com. Open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm

and Saturday by appointment.

wall to wall Cabinetry

BY HilarY BradY

wall to wall Cabinetry offers custom cabinetry for new homes or remodels.

wall to wall Cabinetry is well known in Brunswick County and

New Hanover County for its beautifully created custom

kitchens, libraries, offices, bedrooms, playrooms and outdoor areas.

The company, founded by Sandy Torbit in 2008, works with both

homeowners and builders to manage all aspects of the project

design and installation process, whether it’s a complete new home

design or a simple renovation.

“we take pride in our professionalism, integrity and quality of

workmanship,” says Torbit. “Customers really appreciate our

attention to detail and full-service wood-working shop, qualities that

lend a one-of-a-kind craftsmanship to every project.”

Torbit’s team brings more than 30 years of experience with the

nation’s top cabinetry companies, offering clients fresh perspective,

artistic insight, the latest computer-assisted design technology, and

valuable data about new features available.

“we work hard to offer our customers the very best in service,

design, product and performance at a competitive cost,” says Torbit.

wall to wall offers an extensive product line, including duracraft,

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all the way through each

step of your project. if

you don’t want to tackle

the project yourself, we

will coordinate a free

estimate with an

experienced mason who

is part of our pre-

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www.stonegarden-nc.com. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 am to

5:30 pm, Saturday 8 am to 5 pm.

Stone Garden

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Stone Garden makes shopping for stone easy.

located on the corner of Military Cutoff road and Market Street,

2 miles from the Mayfaire Shopping Center in wilmington,

Stone Garden offers the largest selection of building and

landscaping stone in the Cape Fear region for do-it-yourselfers,

architects, builders and designers alike.

Stone Garden carries everything needed to build stone fireplaces,

patios, pathways, drystack walls, water gardens and more. The staff

can custom-cut stone grill tops, hearths, mantels and capstones and

can assist customers with outdoor living accessories such as fire

pits, fountains, benches, birdbaths, planters, sundials, gazing balls,

granite lanterns, stepping stones, Buddhas, pagodas and a unique

line of statuaries, ranging from classical to whimsical. water garden

supplies include pond and pond-less waterfall kits, pumps and

algaecides and everything in between. Stone Garden carries and

delivers mulch, gravel, river rock, sand, soil and compost.

“we make shopping for stone easy,” says Stone Garden owner Nina

Brown. “Our staff will talk to you about your project and smoothly

guide you through the process of selecting your stone color and style,

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injury prevention for local college teams. He did research studies

with the chiropractor for the St. louis rams and St. louis Blues.

after earning his doctorate, dr. lank returned to the area and

became an associate at Coastal Carolina Chiropractic in Shallotte. in

January 2010 he bought the practice and renamed it.

dr. lank explains that the most frequent complaint patients have

when they call him is lower back pain. He recommends that as soon

as the pain arises, a person should seek treatment. in that way, relief

comes faster.

dr. lank continues his interest in offering care to athletes and is

fulfilling his dream of providing integrative care. He welcomes

people to come and see what it’s all about.

Coastal Integrative Health: (910) 755-5400; Red Apple Professional Park,

712 Village Road SW, Suite 101, Shallotte; www.coastalhealthnc.com.

Coastal integrative Health BY JO aNN MaTHEwS

Brian S. lank, d.C., C.S.C.S, and his team of professionals at

Coastal integrative Health adopted this motto: “One patient,

multiple solutions.”

“we always have multiple minds on a case,” the chiropractic

physician says. “we ask, ‘what is the most effective way to get this

patient out of pain?’”

Teaming up with local physical therapist dr. Patrick McCauley,

their clinic offers a unique blend of chiropractic care, physical

therapy, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and strength and

conditioning programs. Other popular offerings are the famed

Titleist player development programs with golf pro ash Pearce.

with golf a major attraction in the area, dr. lank and members of

his staff are Titleist certified professionals. as specialists, they

believe each person is unique, thus each golfer has a unique swing.

They study a person’s body type and concentrate on how a person’s

makeup affects their golf swing.

when asked if Coastal integrative Health can improve a person’s

golf game, dr. lank answers, “absolutely!”

injuries from golf can be traced to physical limitations as well as

faulty swing mechanics. His team can determine how the body

affects the golf swing and correct the abnormal dysfunctions.

“we can do so many things to help you improve your game,” he

says. “it’s a team approach, and we find the issues and determine a

blueprint for correcting them.”

The clinic offers something else unique, Functional Movement

Systems. FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents

movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these

patterns, the FMS readily identifies functional limitations and

asymmetries. These are issues that can reduce the effects of functional

training and physical conditioning and distort body awareness.

Physical therapy services at the clinic include treatment for

musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction, post-surgical care for conditions

such a total knee replacements and rotator cuff repairs, and other

conditions such as difficulty with balance or history of falls.

in 2002 dr. lank’s family moved to Sunset Beach, and dr. lank

completed his undergraduate studies at Coastal Carolina University.

He chose logan University in St. louis to earn his d.C. degree. His

interest in treating athletes was instrumental in his

accomplishments there. He and another student designed programs

in strength and conditioning and golf-specific rehabilitation and

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director of sales and

marketing. “But for

those who aren’t ready

to commit, we want to

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email specials and daily

deals, which are

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opportunities to stay in the know and take advantage of the

discounts on greens fees and pro shop merchandise, among other

promotions, that we offer throughout the year.”

Carolina National Golf Club: (910) 755-5200; 1643 Goley Hewett

Road SE in Bolivia; www.carolinanationalgolf.com

Carolina National Golf Club

BY HilarY BradY

Carolina National offers golf for all experience levels and a Grille for all palates.

Carolina National Golf Club is a 4½-star, 27-hole, international

audubon-Certified Sanctuary golf facility nestled within

winding river Plantation on the Grand Strand. as the exclusive Fred

Couples–designed course in the area and with a beautiful setting

along the lockwood Folly river, Carolina National is popular to locals

and tourists alike.

in addition to the three distinctive nines of the course — Egret,

Heron and iBiS — players of all skill levels also enjoy a 14,000-

square-foot putting/chipping green, a 320-yard driving range, the

Pro Shop and the Plantation Grille.

Currently in the midst of its annual membership drive, Carolina

National Golf Club is offering discounted rates and special trial

membership packages through July 1, 2012. Membership benefits

include access to the 27-hole signature golf facility, discounts in the

Pro Shop and Plantation Grille, advance tee time booking, special

guest rates, member events throughout the year, and access to the

club’s two Class a PGa professionals.

“Our membership drive is going really well,” says Tyler Hahn,

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teeth aren’t repaired but are replaced by implants that take the place

of and function like one’s own teeth.

Carolinas Oral and Facial Surgery Center, 1122 Medical Center

Drive, Wilmington; (910) 762-2618; www.Carolina-Surgery.com

Carolinas Oral and Facial Surgery Center

BY JaSON FrYE

Mark Bufalini, dMd, Md, ronald d. Gaitros, ddS, MS, Michael C. Kinnebrew, Md, ddS, Jennifer M. Good, ddS, Md

Carolinas Oral and Facial Surgery Center has been meeting the

needs of oral-surgery patients in the Cape Fear area for nearly

40 years. The four doctors who share the practice have a combined

57 years of oral and facial surgery experience, and the two dozen

employees — from surgical assistants to administrative assistants

— are well versed in patient care, making their customer service

unparalleled in the region.

another thing that sets Carolinas Oral and Facial Surgery Center

apart is the fact that the doctors are all specially trained in oral

surgery and board-certified or board-eligible.

But what is oral surgery? Commonly it is the removal of wisdom

teeth, but also it includes tooth extractions as a result of accident, injury

or impaction; help correcting bite alignment and painful TMJ issues;

dental implants; facial trauma reconstruction; and corrective surgery to

repair cleft lips, gums and palates.

For injuries to the teeth, dentures used to be the only option. But

at Carolinas Oral and Facial, patients have more choices. Missing

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The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce’s 10th annual

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The 8th annual South Brunswick Islands Shrinettes Ladies Luncheon was held

on February 18 at the South Brunswick Islands Shrine Club. The event was catered

by the Shrinettes and lunch served by the Sudan “Daredevils” and “Hillbillies”.

Clarice Holden of Island Breeze hosted a fashion show, followed by a live auction with

Alan McDowell as the auctioneer. Luncheon proceeds supported the South

Brunswick Islands Shrine Club’s efforts to promote and support Shriners

International and the 22 Shriners Hospitals. Shriners Hospitals for Children provide

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cord injuries as well as other orthopedic issues.

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Craig & Laura Pennington, Veronica Gore-Kennedy & Walter Taylor, Dave & Vicki Caraso

Wade & Tracey Coleman, Ronnie & Clarice Holden, Danette & Jonathan Yuricek

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The First Tee of Brunswick County hosted its second annual Golf Ball on

February 25 at 101 Stone Chimney Road in Supply. Guests enjoyed hors

d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing to the live music of Fat Jack Band. The black

tie-optional event also featured a silent auction and 50/50 drawing, raising funds

for the First Tee of Brunswick County scholarship fund.

Danny & Ann Hardy

Darryl Haynes, Linda & Lin Bradley, Minnie Hayes

Doug & Brandi Turner

Stephanie & Janzen Jones

Mark & Joan Owens

Pam Nelson, Patsy Wilband, Lynne Wiggins, Sharon & Kevin Fitzgerald

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Valerie & Scott Taylor

Sam & Kathy Siciliano

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Ed Kay & Charlene Godfrey

Martie Tittle & Sue Copley

Kathy & Joe Zurad

Kay & Clay Swenson

Jerry & Cindy LeonardEllen Rothenberg & Diane Kreuzburg

Ed & Suzanne Gursk Grace & Ron Schroeder

Christy Moore, Sydney

John & Cindy Henson

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Floor Coverings International held a ribbon cutting and grand opening

reception on February 2 at its new location (4902 Main Street) in Shallotte. Guests

enjoyed food, refreshments, door prizes and entertainment.

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Debbie Rupp, Frank Williams & Cynthia Tart

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2 6:32 am 4.7 7:13 pm 6.1 --- --- 1:01 pm -0.7

3 7:30 am 4.8 8:07 pm 6.3 1:54 am -0.6 1:57 pm -0.8

4 8:26 am 4.9 9:01 pm 6.3 2:49 am -0.8 2:52 pm -0.9

5 9:21 am 4.9 9:54 pm 6.2 3:43 am -0.8 3:47 pm -0.8

6 10:16 am 4.8 10:47 pm 5.9 4:35 am -0.8 4:42 pm -0.7

7 11:13 am 4.7 11:43 pm 5.6 5:26 am -0.7 5:37 pm -0.4

8 12:40 am 5.2 12:13 pm 4.6 6:16 am -0.5 6:31 pm 0

9 --- --- 1:14 pm 4.5 7:05 am -0.2 7:28 pm 0.3

10 1:35 am 4.9 2:11 pm 4.5 7:55 am 0 8:28 pm 0.7

11 2:29 am 4.5 3:05 pm 4.5 8:46 am 0.2 9:32 pm 0.9

12 3:19 am 4.3 3:55 pm 4.5 9:38 am 0.3 10:36 pm 1

13 4:08 am 4.1 4:43 pm 4.5 10:28 am 0.4 11:32 pm 0.9

14 4:58 am 3.9 5:29 pm 4.6 11:16 am 0.4 --- ---

15 5:47 am 3.9 6:14 pm 4.7 --- --- 12:02 pm 0.3

16 6:36 am 3.9 6:58 pm 4.8 1:06 am 0.7 12:46 pm 0.3

17 7:22 am 3.9 7:39 pm 4.9 1:48 am 0.6 1:29 pm 0.2

18 8:05 am 4 8:18 pm 5 2:29 am 0.5 2:12 pm 0.1

19 8:45 am 4 8:55 pm 5.1 3:08 am 0.4 2:54 pm 0.1

20 9:24 am 4 9:32 pm 5.1 3:47 am 0.3 3:36 pm 0.1

21 10:03 am 4.1 10:10 pm 5.1 4:25 am 0.3 4:19 pm 0.1

22 10:44 am 4.1 10:50 pm 5 5:03 am 0.2 5:01 pm 0.2

23 11:29 am 4.1 11:34 pm 4.9 5:41 am 0.2 5:45 pm 0.3

24 12:23 am 4.7 12:19 pm 4.2 6:20 am 0.1 6:32 pm 0.4

25 --- --- 1:13 pm 4.4 7:01 am 0.1 7:23 pm 0.4

26 1:16 am 4.6 2:08 pm 4.6 7:47 am 0 8:21 pm 0.5

27 2:12 am 4.5 3:03 pm 4.9 8:40 am 0 9:26 pm 0.5

28 3:09 am 4.5 4:00 pm 5.2 9:39 am -0.1 10:34 pm 0.3

29 4:09 am 4.4 4:58 pm 5.5 10:42 am -0.2 11:40 pm 0.1

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1 6:13 am 4.5 6:57 pm 5.9 --- --- 12:44 pm -0.6

2 7:14 am 4.6 7:53 pm 6.1 1:39 am -0.4 1:42 pm -0.7

3 8:11 am 4.7 8:46 pm 6.1 2:33 am -0.6 2:38 pm -0.8

4 9:06 am 4.8 9:37 pm 6 3:26 am -0.7 3:33 pm -0.7

5 9:59 am 4.8 10:28 pm 5.8 4:15 am -0.7 4:26 pm -0.6

6 10:52 am 4.8 11:18 pm 5.4 5:03 am -0.6 5:18 pm -0.3

7 11:47 am 4.7 --- --- 5:48 am -0.4 6:08 pm 0.1

8 --- --- 12:42 pm 4.6 6:33 am -0.2 6:59 pm 0.4

9 1:01 am 4.7 1:36 pm 4.5 7:16 am 0 7:51 pm 0.8

10 1:52 am 4.4 2:26 pm 4.4 8:01 am 0.2 8:47 pm 1

11 2:41 am 4.1 3:14 pm 4.4 8:48 am 0.4 9:48 pm 1.2

12 3:29 am 3.9 4:00 pm 4.4 9:39 am 0.5 10:48 pm 1.2

13 4:18 am 3.8 4:47 pm 4.5 10:31 am 0.6 11:42 pm 1.1

14 5:08 am 3.8 5:35 pm 4.6 11:22 am 0.5 --- ---

15 5:58 am 3.8 6:22 pm 4.7 --- --- 12:12 pm 0.4

16 6:48 am 3.9 7:07 pm 4.9 1:16 am 0.8 12:59 pm 0.3

17 7:34 am 4 7:49 pm 5.1 1:58 am 0.6 1:44 pm 0.1

18 8:16 am 4.2 8:29 pm 5.2 2:38 am 0.4 2:29 pm 0

19 8:57 am 4.3 9:07 pm 5.3 3:18 am 0.3 3:13 pm 0

20 9:37 am 4.4 9:46 pm 5.3 3:56 am 0.1 3:57 pm 0

21 10:19 am 4.5 10:27 pm 5.2 4:35 am 0 4:41 pm 0

22 11:04 am 4.6 11:11 pm 5 5:13 am -0.1 5:27 pm 0.1

23 11:54 am 4.7 --- --- 5:54 am -0.1 6:15 pm 0.2

24 12:55 am 4.7 12:49 pm 4.9 6:37 am -0.1 7:06 pm 0.3

25 --- --- 1:46 pm 5 7:24 am -0.1 8:04 pm 0.4

26 1:53 am 4.5 2:44 pm 5.2 8:17 am 0 9:09 pm 0.5

27 2:52 am 4.4 3:43 pm 5.3 9:19 am 0 10:19 pm 0.5

28 3:54 am 4.4 4:43 pm 5.5 10:26 am 0 11:26 pm 0.4

29 4:57 am 4.4 5:44 pm 5.7 11:32 am -0.1 --- ---

30 6:00 am 4.5 6:43 pm 5.8 --- --- 12:34 pm -0.3

31 7:01 am 4.7 7:39 pm 5.9 1:25 am -0.1 1:32 pm -0.4

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3 5:59 am 4.8 6:40 pm 5.6 --- --- 12:34 pm -0.4

4 6:56 am 5 7:33 pm 6 1:17 am -0.4 1:26 pm -0.7

5 7:51 am 5.1 8:25 pm 6.3 2:11 am -0.7 2:18 pm -0.9

6 8:44 am 5.1 9:16 pm 6.4 3:05 am -0.9 3:10 pm -0.9

7 9:37 am 5.1 10:09 pm 6.3 3:58 am -1 4:03 pm -0.9

8 10:31 am 4.9 11:04 pm 6 4:51 am -0.9 4:57 pm -0.7

9 11:30 am 4.7 --- --- 5:43 am -0.7 5:52 pm -0.4

10 --- --- 12:32 pm 4.6 6:37 am -0.4 6:50 pm 0

11 1:04 am 5.3 1:37 pm 4.5 7:32 am -0.1 7:51 pm 0.3

12 2:04 am 5 2:38 pm 4.4 8:29 am 0.1 8:59 pm 0.6

13 3:01 am 4.7 3:36 pm 4.5 9:28 am 0.3 10:10 pm 0.7

14 3:55 am 4.5 4:30 pm 4.5 10:25 am 0.4 11:14 pm 0.7

15 4:47 am 4.3 5:21 pm 4.6 11:16 am 0.3 --- ---

16 5:38 am 4.2 6:08 pm 4.7 12:55 am 0.6 12:01 pm 0.3

17 6:27 am 4.2 6:52 pm 4.8 --- --- 12:42 pm 0.2

18 7:12 am 4.2 7:32 pm 4.9 1:37 am 0.5 1:22 pm 0.2

19 7:55 am 4.2 8:09 pm 5 2:17 am 0.4 2:02 pm 0.1

20 8:35 am 4.2 8:45 pm 5.1 2:56 am 0.3 2:41 pm 0.1

21 9:13 am 4.1 9:20 pm 5.1 3:34 am 0.3 3:21 pm 0.1

22 9:50 am 4.1 9:56 pm 5 4:12 am 0.3 4:01 pm 0.2

23 10:28 am 4 10:33 pm 4.9 4:49 am 0.4 4:41 pm 0.3

24 11:09 am 3.9 11:14 pm 4.8 5:27 am 0.4 5:22 pm 0.4

25 11:54 am 3.9 11:59 pm 4.7 6:05 am 0.5 6:05 pm 0.5

26 12:49 am 4.6 12:45 pm 3.9 6:44 am 0.5 6:51 pm 0.6

27 --- --- 1:38 pm 4.1 7:27 am 0.4 7:43 pm 0.6

28 1:42 am 4.6 2:32 pm 4.3 8:15 am 0.4 8:42 pm 0.6

29 2:37 am 4.5 3:26 pm 4.7 9:09 am 0.2 9:48 pm 0.5

30 3:33 am 4.5 4:22 pm 5 10:08 am 0 10:55 pm 0.3

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32nd Year for the NC Oyster Festival! The beach center becomes a walking district that offers something for everyone: local cuisine, arts and crafts, Oyster Stew Contest, children’s activities, live music and the Oyster Shucking Contest. Events away from the crowds include 5K, 10K road race and children’s fun run. The ‘Fest is made possible by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and the support of many generous area businesses and a wonderful group of volunteers and, most importantly, the weekend’s dedicated revelers.

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Brunswick Stew Cook-Off-April 21st-10am-4pm located at Planet Fun/Starz Grille in Shallotte Perfect for the entire family and will feature a Brunswick Stew Cook-Off, a kid’s area, live music, local crafters, food vendors and much more! The Brunswick Stew Cook-Off recently was awarded the “Rising Star” award from the NC Association of Events & Festivals! The event is FREE; however, you must purchase tasting tickets to try the delicious stews.

Business EXPO-April 26th-4pm-7pm located at 101 Stone Chimney Place in Supply 2012 Business EXPO is for Chamber members and the public. This event begins at 4pm with the Business After Hours following the Expo from 5:30pm to 7pm. There will be LOTS of Door Prizes! This years theme is Earth Day, so feel free to decorate your space!

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all about Coastal Comfort, llC ...................910-579-8866 90

allstate – r&r insurance Services, inc .....910-754-6596 82

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arbor landing at Ocean isle .........................910-754-8080 13

Barefoot landing ...............................................843-272-8349 99

Barrier reef Pools .............................................843-399-4314 12

Bill Clark Homes ..................................................910-988-4888 17

Blue Heron Gallery ............................................910-575-5088 90

Blue Sky Photography ......................................910-233-7470 95

Blue Sky Building Company ...........................910-755-3444 BC

Bluewave dentistry ..........................................910-383-2615 19, 110

Braddock Built renovations ..........................910-754-9635 104

Brightstar of Brunswick County ..................910-599-9555 10

Brunswick Community College ...................910-755-8517 46

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce ..910-754-6644 112

Brunswick Forest ...............................................910-371-2434 9

Brunswick Novant Medical Center .............910-721-1000 91

Calabash internal Medicine ............................910-579-8363 4

Cape Fear Consignments ...............................910-383-1895 26

Cape Fear debt relief ......................................910-399-3458 90

Captain raymond’s Fishing & Cruises ......910-579-3474 20

Carolina National Golf Club ............................855-448-5683 94

Carolinas Oral & Facial Surgery ...................910-762-2618 104

CertaPro Painters ..............................................910-398-7790 75

Coastal insurance ...............................................910-754-4326 89

Coastal integrative Health ..............................910-755-5400 93, 109

CoastalNC.com ....................................................910-754-7677 95

Coast road Hearth & Patio ............................910-755-7611 61

Columbus regional Healthcare System ...910-570-0919 40

Curiositees ............................................................910-575-7605 10

discovery Map of Brunswick County ........910-776-0047 74

doran’s Transmission .......................................910-755-7600 88

douglas diamond Jewelers ..........................910-755-5546 3

Edward Jones - Emily Thompson ...............910-575-0353 35

Elder law Firm of andrew Olsen................910-254-0599 35

Farm Bureau insurance ...................................910-754-8175 79

First Bank ...............................................................910-754-5250 102

Fitness Studio ......................................................910-575-0975 101

Floor Coverings international .......................910-575-5248 5

Foster insurance ................................................910-755-5969 53

Frank williams Committee ................................................................... 104

Freedom Boat Club............................................910-653-1307 26

Hearthside Builders ..........................................910-371-0304 83

island Breeze ........................................................910-579-4125 iFC

island Classic interiors .....................................910-579-8477 49

Josh london, State Farm agent ..................910-383-1303 107

Kimberly Jo’s Boutique ...................................910-579-7670 53

Kenneth Scheiss .................................................877-728-4720 32

Kristin dowdy, State Farm agent ...............910-754-9923 107

lawn doctor of Brunswick County ............910-452-0090 40

little Friends Children Boutique .................910-579-9363 20

Martha lee realty .............................................910-579-2402 29

Mcleod Health ....................................................843-716-7000 65

Mulch & More .......................................................910-253-7663 32

New Hanover regional Medical Center ....910-815-5188 58

North Brunswick Financial alliance............877-728-4720 32

Novant Medical Group .....................................910-755-1276 4, 91, 96, iBC

Oceanside Family Medicine ...........................910-754-4441 4

Ocean isle Creamery ........................................910-579-5300 46

Ocean isle Family Medicine ...........................910-575-5242 4

Orthopaedic Specialists ..................................910-755-7217 iBC

Orthowilmingtn .................................................910-332-3800 14, 15

Precision Environmental .................................910-763-3445 35

Prestige Outdoor lighting .............................910-612-1910 101

raymond James Financial Services, inc. .910-371-0366 29

Sandpiper Heating and air ............................910-579-1497 64

Seaside Bakery & wedding Cakes ..............910-579-3052 12

Scarless Vein Care .............................................1-855-4-VEiNCarE 7

Shallotte Family dentistry .............................910-755-7645 11

Shallotte insurance Services, inc. ...............910-754-8161 46

South Brunswick Magazine ...........................888-299-3309 96

Southeastern Healthcare ...............................910-754-9000 12

Southport-Oak island Chamber of Commerce ..800-457-6964 32

St. James Plantation .........................................800-245-3871 41

Stone Garden .......................................................910-452-1619 61, 92

Sunset Properties ..............................................855-284-5596 35

Sunset river Marketplace ..............................910-575-5999 49

Surfside implant & Oral Surgery Center .910-371-3700 70

Terri l. andress ..................................................910-632-4944 32

Tideline Fabrics ..................................................910-754-5600 20

Tidewater dental................................................910-579-0464 53

Timbercraft Cabinets & Millwork ...............910-755-3397 42

Trusst Builders ....................................................910-371-0304 83

Twin lakes Seafood restaurant ..................910-579-6373 iFC

Varnam Family wellness ................................910-754-2273 26

Victoria’s ragpatch............................................910-579-2015 49

wall to wall Cabinetry ......................................910-686-4877 92

will rogers, State Farm agent .....................910-755-7003 107

winds resort Beach Club ...............................800-334-3581 100


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