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12 Managing Romanellis

By Kate Sweeney

An old Italian proverb claims “At the table people do not grow old” and it must be true—the fresh atmosphere at Eddie Romanellis restaur ant keeps Gener al Manager Wendell Horell in the right fr ame of mind.

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32 North Brunswick Residents Gear Up for Summer Daze

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Local folks share their favorite summer tr aditions in anticipation of the season.

54 7 Ways to Work Out at Work By Linsey Trask

14 Belville: A Town with a Plan By Becky Jordan

Belville’s Town Plan will both enhance and revitalize the town’s historic charm for the enjoyment of current residents and newcomers.

20 Cape Fear Citizens Fight for a Safe Environment

By Valerie Robertson

Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment reflect on the Hugo Neu Project and how it affects the region.

28 David & Regina Drury

By Linda Thomas

In this continuation of our “7 Ways” series, learn how to stay fit while sitting around the office.

58 One Man’s Bliss: Surf, Tunes & Perfect Smiles

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North Brunswick resident and business owner John Sweeney strikes a harmonious balance between family, work, and fun.

60 NB Business Profiles

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Managing Romanelli’s

Wendell Horrell is one of those lucky people you hear about who has found his true calling. As the General Manager of Eddie Romanelli’s in Waterford, he relishes the daily interaction he has with his customers.

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“I could never work in an ofﬁce building where I sit in a cubicle all day long. I just love people.” And people seem to love him. After seven years working as the manager at Eddie Romanelli’s in Wilmington, he came across the bridge last summer to help open up a new location of the restaurant at Waterford. A following of loyal customers came with him. He speaks with great fondness of a number of regulars: There’s the couple with whom he regularly discusses a shared hobby of running marathons. And then there’s the older couple that was forced to move away last year because of medical reasons. “And we still get postcards from them. You know, just to let us know how they’re doing. I love that.” 12

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Ever the modest host, Horrell credits any popularity he’s gained to Romanelli’s itself. The company-standard of fresh food always made from scratch doesn’t hurt, he says, and neither does the top-down emphasis on oldfashioned, personalized contact with clientele. A favorite part of Horrell’s job at Romanelli’s is checking in with each table to make sure his customers are happy. He contrasts this with what he calls the “Feed them and get ‘em out,” attitude of some chain restaurants. “I think it’s good for a customer to know that there’s actually a manager in charge, who cares about the quality of their food and the quality of their experience.” It’s to this that he credits the success of Eddie Romanelli’s. People who feel at home are more likely to bring their

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family and friends in, and that sparks a chain reaction in popularity. “It’s not rocket science,” he says. “Customers, as well as employees, well, they have lives and they have families. You know, it’s just about getting to know people a little and treating them like people.” Horrell insists he’s just passing on the respect that was shown to him 12 years ago, when he started out with Atlantic Quest, the group of local restaurant entrepreneurs who own the Oceanic, Bluewater, Henrys, Atlantic Quest Catering, and Eddie Romanelli’s. Horrell had spent the ﬁrst half of his career with Harris Teeter. But after eleven years, he says, “It was time to get out of the grocery business.” It was a nerve-wracking time. He left his job just after a wedding anniversary, and he halfjokes now that his wife was “none too pleased.” He was in his mid-twenties. Because he had plenty of experience cutting vegetables and preparing food, he responded to an ad placed by the Oceanic, which was then seeking a prep cook. In the twelve years since, Horrell has shot up through the ranks with Atlantic Quest. He says it was very early on in his time with the company when he realized he’d found his home. “There was just a real professionalism. And they really made you feel like you’re part of the family.” Just three years after he started at the Oceanic, he and his

wife had their first daughter. “And the owners came and visited us at the hospital with flowers and balloons.” Gestures like this, large and small, says Horrell, are what set Atlantic Quest apart. Now, Horrell says the friendships he and his wife have made at the restaurant are ones he expects to last a lifetime. He pauses. Then tells a story about something that happened last year. His mother went through a difficult bout with breast cancer, and right before the operation, he says one of the owners of the business came to the hospital to check up on him. “And that was pretty special,” he says. “I get a little emotional at times talking about it, but they’re just good people. The kind of people that you want to stay working with a very long time.” Horrell finds that the best rewards, though, take place in his daily responsibilities. “Just imagine. I get to come into work every day, and I get to throw a dinner party for people.” He leans in. “And they pay me money!” He also jokes that it’s an added plus not to have to do the dishes. At present, Horrell is most excited about the latest course in the dinner party of his career. Helping to open up the new location of Eddie Romanelli’s in Waterford has been a lot of work, he says, but it’s also been fun. “Every once in a while when I’m working, I’ll stop and take a look around this place. Ten or twelve months ago, it was just nothing but a shell. And you look around and see what a beautiful restaurant it is. Especially on busy nights, it’s great. From what it came from to what it is now. So, it means a lot.” ▲

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Belville A Town With A Plan Story by Becky Jordan

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Just as the my thical Phoenix rose from the ashes to begin life anew, so will the town of Belville in the next few months. The ar tistic renderings in The Belville Town Plan Charette Booklet (www.townof belville.com) depict a downtown scene vibrant with culture, a place where people can gather for some great food, riverfront views, and a proud sense of community.

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“I think that the waterfront of the new downtown will be a drawing card for boaters coming from other communities: Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and many other areas along the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway. It will be a unique way to visit the town, to shop, dine, and relax. I’d like for the town to think of possibly managing this new avenue into town, since the whole waterfront will most likely be open public areas,” Commissioner Dennis Taylor said. The town’s most recent claim to fame is the burning down of the Town & Country motel. The motel was once a haven for crime, and its presence greatly contributed to the run-down condition of the downtown area. Shortly after the ﬁre, the Town of Belville held “Operation Clean-up Day” in an attempt to clear the area in which the hotel once stood. Town residents, friends, local businesses, town council,

The cleanup around the site of the Belville Motel is a testament to the dedication of the town’s ofﬁcials in carrying out the will of the public. “The town came together through a series of meetings to give input as well as opinions on the next steps, in our strategic planning process. Downtown was the big focus for the greater percentage of the population,” said Long. Belville has seen tremendous growth in the short time it has been an incorporated town. The area began as little more than a stop for tourists heading south to destinations like Myrtle Beach. Twenty years ago there were only a handful of commercial businesses in the town, including a Wilson’s grocery store, a gas station, and a Maxways. Town hall was located in the back of a sporting goods/beverage store (where the Scotchman on Hwy 133 now resides). Today, however, the town has an estimated population of 1200 residents and counting.

and staff assisted in the downtown event. All volunteers helped take the ﬁrst step forward in revitalizing downtown Belville into a cleaner, more ”eye-friendly” area. Belville’s current administration has a solid vision for the downtown area’s revitalization. “We have a solid town staff and have planned for smart growth,” Long said. “I would argue that our planning board is among the best in the state.” Currently the administration is focused on establishing codes and ordinances to ensure that Belville’s future development remains in line with the proposed revitalization. “We currently have a moratorium in place, so that we can prepare our ordinances to reﬂect the proper way to redevelop the downtown area. Having that set of rules and guidelines in place before the rush to develop our new town is vital,” said Commissioner Dennis Taylor.

Longtime Leland resident Diane Bridgers has observed the changes and looks forward to things to come. “I think that there is a need for more restaurants, craft stores, artistic shops, a fresh market, and maybe even a gallery. There are plenty of artists in this area that could support some cultural centers,” Bridgers said. The rise in both property taxes and home values in New Hanover County has contributed to the population increase. Also attracting people to the area is the I-140 expressway which links New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties and increases access to major hospitals, schools, and the airport. This was a major selling point to current Mayor David Long. “My wife and I moved to this area 4.5-5 years ago from Wilmington because of the location. Our proximity to the airport as well as the hospitals was the greatest appeal,” said Long. www.northbrunswickmagazine.com

The proposed Riverfront Village includes tree-lined streets as a backdrop for tastefully detailed mixed use buildings and a convenient parking deck. A riverfront boardwalk with plenty of space for restaurants offers Belville’s residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the view. Above: How NC 133 would look (where the ABC Store/Scotchman Gas Station is now) with the Belville Town Plan in place. Below: How the waterfront in Downtown Belville would appear with the proposed Belville Town Plan.

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Aerial views of the proposed Riverfront Village and the changes to Belville’s Downtown area. There are two different options of how the land would appear. Note the differences with parking garages in Option B.

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Long’s journey to mayor began a few years ago after a neighborhood barbeque. “Jean Rhodes, current Mayor Pro Tem, was a commissioner at the time and talked to me about an opening on the ABC board, which I accepted. Then, a commissioner spot opened about 2 years ago, so I did that. Mike King was elected mayor, and after his 2nd board meeting 1 year ago he stepped down. I was appointed and the rest is history,” Long said. Long’s position on the hospital administration at Pender has contributed to his knowledge of running a smooth staff. “We have a real team approach here in Belville. Guys like Bill Sue, Delaney Aycock, George Page, Sheriff Hewett & Osey Sanders are a major part of the towns’ success,” said Long. The majority of Belville was once part of the 280-acre Belville Plantation, home to North Carolina governor Daniel Lindsay Russell, who served from 1897-1901. In Russell’s time the land was used to grow rice. Today, twenty-two acres of the original plantation is Brunswick River Park. The park hosts regular festivities and is an oasis of playgrounds, picnic tables, and most importantly a public boat ramp, Belville’s launching point for kayak, canoe, and ﬁshing enthusiasts. Located off of Highway 133, Brunswick River Park will soon connect with the Gateway Enhancement Project; inclusion in this project will provide the park with walker/bikefriendly paths, slower speed limits, and beautiful landscaping to rival other coastal towns. “When all is said and done, I think the residents of Belville can say, this is my town, it has character, it has my input into its growth, and we are proud to live here. Also, the county is going to be adding some bike and walking trails in the county park to the south of downtown, and hopefully the town can connect with those to give visitors and residents another avenue for a leisurely way to see the New Belville,” Commissioner Taylor said. ▲ Read more about the Belville Town Plan at www.townofbelville.com. www.northbrunswickmagazine.com

Cape Fear Citizens Fight for a Safe Environment by Valerie Robertson

It sounded like such a good deal, a big international firm building a state-of-the-ar t recycling facility in Navassa, a town that had thus far been sidestepped by the economic growth fueling neighboring Leland. It was to be a great symbiotic relationship. The town would provide the land and the human resources, and in exchange the big corporation would give them money for infrastructure that would benefit them both: town-wide connections to water and sewer and a new fire station. There would be 50 new jobs, there tax revenue for the town and, on top of it all, the town would be paid by the ton for material brought to the facility. It was promoted as a clean industry, and promised a financial and employment windfall for a town that sorely needed it.

So why was there such a strong grassroots effort to block the facility? What would make hundreds of area residents pool their skills to stop such a wonderful deal? Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment (CFCSE) had its beginnings when a few Brunswick County residents started asking questions about a proposed project to be located in their area... in some cases, right in their own back yard. The more they learned, the more concerns they developed, about the safety of the project as a near neighbor, about the misleading language being used to “sell” the project, and about the very ﬁnancing arrangement used as an enticement. They concluded it wasn’t clean; it wasn’t in Navassa, and it wasn’t even a good business deal. Plans for building Sims Hugo Neu’s facility were well underway by the time Mary Flynn received an ofﬁcial notice that the property adjacent to her was being rezoned as “heavy industrial.” Surprised, she assembled a handful of family and neighbors at the Goshen Baptist Church, where many were members, 20

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to talk about what was going on and what they could do about it. The proposed landﬁll site—a 750-acre piece of unincorporated Brunswick County six miles away from the heart of downtown Navassa—had already been purchased by Hugo Neu Corporation and annexed to the town of Navassa for the sole purpose of housing their facility. (Hugo Neu Corporation became Sims Hugo Neu Corporation in 2005 when it joined with Australia-based Sims Group Limited.) Folks who lived near the proposed site—nearer, in fact, than most Navassa residents—were alarmed that plans could have gone this far without their knowledge. They started to ask more questions. Someone in the community volunteered the use of a cinder block building, previously a store, near the site. Elsie Peterson says, “We met there for a year on a weekly basis initially, trying to formulate plans, goals, and bring some organizational structure to our group.” Neighbor told neighbor. As they learned more about project plans they printed ﬂyers and went door to door

August 31, 2004, that they had written confirmation of through Brunswick County neighborhoods. They handed some of the troubling rumors. out flyers to people exiting the local Piggly Wiggly. They distributed maps to show that the landfill wasn’t going DANGEROUS MATERIALS to be in the original town of Navassa, but further out on CFCSE members were concerned that the intended Mt. Misery Road. use of the facility described in the signed business Veronica Carter became involved when she peragreement was not consistent with the recycling center ceived that information about the operation was not described by representatives from Sims Hugo Neu being offered openly. The public announcement of the (HNC). They believed the site would host dangerous meeting to discuss satellite annexation was printed in materials, with insufficient provision for their safe the Brunswick Beacon, which serves southern Brunstransport to the site. Some of the terms of the agreement wick County. The meeting itself was held on a night that are listed below: other municipalities had cancelled their meetings • Approximately 82 acres will be devoted to the because of inclement winter weather, and there were Facility (possibly recycling) and approximately 400 only a few people in the audience. When it was time for acres will be designated residuals management unit the vote, it was 3-2 in favor of the facility, with the (RMU), for storage of non-ferrous materials and postmayor casting the deciding vote: not everyone in town recycling residue. was for the project, even in the beginning. • Materials to be stored at the RMU include shredCurrent annexation laws allow towns in Brunswick der residue (SR), the materials left over when nonCounty to satellite annex parcels of land that don’t ferrous materials are removed from automobiles. adjoin the town. Early critics of CFCSE protested that • Materials processed by the Facility “will originate because the members were not Navassa residents, they from Sims Hugo Neu and other entities in the United had no business trying to stop Sims Hugo Neu. It took a States and other countries that are present or future year to explain to everybody that the landfill itself was members of the European Union.” Auto shredder residue not sited in the original town of Navassa, but in the (ASR) is starting to be banned in European landfills. newly annexed portion a few miles away: the people • Transportation terms open the way to receiving most affected by it were not Navassa residents, but the material by ocean: the site is located on the CSXT people whose property was much closer to the proposed Railroad Line. The contract mentions “the potential landfill site. Current bills in process dock site on the Cape Fear River within will, if passed, repeal the satellite the Town,” thus opening the possibility annexation of Sims Hugo Neu’s 750 of bringing in materials up the Cape Fear acres so that jurisdiction reverts to People who River. (Permits already obtained by Sims Brunswick County. Hugo Neu authorize roads for heavy Veronica Carter was also confirst talked with use—44 trucks per hour—but company cerned about the mismatch between assurances that this won’t be a problem the publicity used to sell the landfill Sims Hugo Neu suggest that perhaps the intent is to bring to area residents and her understandthese materials in by other means.) ing of what the facility was being lethought it was • Although the landfill itself will have gally created to be. The project was a liner, Sims Hugo Neu officials haven’t being promoted as a recycling facility, going to be a adequately addressed the issue of how but in the state of North Carolina, a materials will be kept from blowing company can call itself a recycling recycling center… around on loading docks or staging areas facility even if it recycles only 5-15% while in transit, when they would be of the material it takes in. vulnerable to seasonal hurricane winds or “People who first talked with Sims leaching by rain. Hugo Neu thought it was going to be a recycling “Yes, you’ve got to put stuff in landfills. We’re not at center,” Elsie Peterson remembers from that first zero waste,” says Veronica Carter. “But you don’t put this meeting at the church. “They believed the facility type of landfill in a coastal community. It’s just an would be of great benefit to the community, until economic and environmental disaster waiting to happen.” they began to ask questions. They could not get CFCSE is very concerned about the number of Sims answers from Sims Hugo Neu. I think that’s when Hugo Neu facilities in other cities that have a history of red flags started with those who had talked with combusting spontaneously because of their ASR content. [Sims Hugo Neu] initially.” The Sims Hugo Neu plant in Rhode Island was closed Group members heard rumors they didn’t like: because of numerous explosions and fires. Sims Hugo Neu materials might come from abroad, materials might representatives were insisting that their sites don’t catch on consist of auto shredder residue (ASR), which contains fire, when their facility at Terminal Island in California elements considered hazardous waste by the Environcombusted. People in a 12-mile radius were evacuated, and mental Protection Agency. But it wasn’t until they it took the Los Angeles fire department 8 hours to extinobtained a copy of the business agreement between guish the fire. (A 12-mile radius from Sims Hugo Neu’s proposed site would extend into Wilmington.) Sims Hugo Neu and Navassa Mayor Willis, signed

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Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment hired an independent company, Landfill Fire Control Inc., to evaluate the risk of landfill fire at the proposed Sims Hugo Neu facility. Based on LFCI’s experience, they concluded that such a facility would pose a greatly elevated risk of landfill fire compared to conventional municipal solid waste type landfills. Their report says, in part, “LFCI has grave concerns about the situation that would occur if the proposed ASR landfill were ever to catch on fire. Due to the amount of highly flammable fuel in place, such a fire would likely spread quickly, would likely grow very large, and would likely be extremely difficult to control.... “Firefighting resources must be available for rapid initial attack of any fires that occur. Due to the toxic nature of smoke from auto fluff materials, landfill staff, particularly heavy equipment operators, must be trained in the use of self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and on-site dozers, compactors, excavators, offroad dirt trucks and water trucks must be equipped for

the use of this equipment of board. It must be verified that the local fire department is prepared to respond and has the resources to manage a major fire emergency lasting several weeks to a month in duration. Systems capable of delivering large volumes Class A foam or F-500 surfactant materials is essential. An evacuation plan should be put in place so that residents living in the area can be quickly evacuated from outside a smoke plume should fire develop.... “Recognizing that major fires are expensive to fight the proponent should be required to post a fire containment bond or other form of financial security that will be in place and available on immediate notice if a major fire were to occur. Based on experience with the cost of major landfill fires, LFCI recommends that the minimum amount of such a bond be $5 million.”

In addition to the possible environmental problems imposed by the facility, CFCSE is concerned that the financial compensation being offered Navassa is not as good a deal as they’ve been led to believe. And the town is committing to provide resources, such as building and staffing a fire station, that might prove very costly in the long run. FINANCIAL GAIN VS. COMMITMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES Below are some of the financial details outlined in Navassa’s business agreement: • Navassa believes Sims Hugo Neu has promised them 40 or 50 jobs, but there is no written commitment to offer a specific number of jobs. The contract states that each Sims Hugo Neu entity “pledges to use its best efforts to employ residents of the Town, Brunswick County and the surrounding community.” Elsewhere the document it says they “shall use qualified personnel to What they were offered was operate the Facility and RMU.” CFCSE points out that some a recycling center with numerous of these jobs may require a level of training not currently attractive financial perks and the found in Navassa, and might go to new people moving in, opportunity to upgrade the town not to existing Navassa residents. Recently, local employinfrastructure. What they might er Rampage Yachts went door to door in Navassa asking peohave gotten was an expensive ple to apply for jobs, so they could staff a third shift, and 350-ft toxic landfill prone to couldn’t get enough people to even apply for the jobs. spontaneous combustion. • Local reports are that Sims Hugo Neu will pay a price of $.50 per ton (2000 lbs.) for materials brought to the facility. This is misleading because the contract says payment will be $.50 per gross ton (2240 lbs.). Other North Carolina towns average $2-3 per gross ton. • Sims Hugo Neu guarantees the Gross Tonnage Contributions to the Town—payment for materials received at the site—will equal at least $1,000,000 in the aggregate over the first 10 years of operation, an average of $100,000 per year. The Town of Navassa may verify the tonnage amounts by visiting the facility during business hours and reviewing the facility’s written records (not by weighing the material themselves). • Obligations of the town include helping Sims Hugo Neu obtain road access permits, providing police and fire protection, potable water service and wastewater treatment, to the same extent as provided within the primary corporate limits of the town, and provision of utility services— water, sewer, and electricity. • Sims Hugo Neu agrees to pay $100,000 towards construction of a new fire station. Veronica Carter comments, “I was a supply officer, and actually worked at Sunny Point, and I had just bought a fire truck for Sunny Point. Do you know how much the fire truck costs without any hoses and any of the little gadgets that you need? $452,000 and change. Giving you a fire station? Where are you getting the rest of the money from?” The station would be located not in the original town, but on the perimeter of the Sims Hugo Neu landfill. A fire station on site seems appropriate, but what will building, maintaining, and staffing the fire station cost the residents of Navassa in the long run?

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Auto shredder residue (ASR) derived Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) on fire at a landfill in Nova Scotia. Landfill owners and operators cover each day’s waste deposits with a layer of soil or alternate daily cover (ADC). Daily cover helps control vectors (rodents or insects that could transmit disease), odors, fires, and windblown litter and waste. Alternate daily cover can be a temporary blanket that is removed the following day prior to new waste deposits or it can consist of a layer of material such as tire shreds, wood chips, or chemically-fixed bio-solids. The space filled with one day’s waste and its accompanying cover is called a daily cell. Pictured here is a large bale fill landfill in Nova Scotia, which utilized auto shredder residue (ASR) as its alternate daily cover or ADC. A major fire quickly spread across the facility once the ADC was ignited. The fire was very difficult to extinguish when fanned by high winds. This photo, which was included in LFCI’s report to Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment, shows the fire burning at surface in the ADC material. Note the spread of fire and smoke. Sims Hugo Neu did not anticipate vector problems, given the nature of the material planned for their Navassa site, but the site would have provided permanent storage for ASR, which has caused combustion problems in Hugo Neu facilities elsewhere.

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Involvement by individual citizens is still needed to make sure these issues are treated responsibly.

This map of Northeastern Brunswick County shows the location of the original town of Navassa and the 750 acres it satellite annexed as the proposed site for the Sims Hugo Neu facility. The 750-acre satellite annex is six miles from the heart of downtown Navassa, and approximately six miles west of the Cape Fear River.

• Sims Hugo Neu provides for cash flow issues that might arise—Sims Hugo Neu will advance Navassa cash for any infrastructure commitment the town cannot pay for in advance, which the town can pay back later out of their profits. Sims Hugo Neu does suggest that the town could apply for grants, but this seems an unlikely source of money, since Navassa has thus far been unable to write grants to apply for Environmental Protection Agency Superfund money to clean up the pollution left by previous fertilizer companies. • Navassa expects tax revenue from the corporation, but a clause in the contract specifies that the town will cooperate with Sims Hugo Neu in seeking exemption from tax. • Sims Hugo Neu will help finance the town’s cost of building agreed-upon infrastructure by paying $1,000,000. Of this, $200,000 shall be a grant and $800,000 shall be in Gross Tonnage Contributions in advance of said contributions being accrued (i.e., $800,000 is a loan to be repaid from future tipping fee payments). • Sims Hugo Neu will provide insurance coverage “customary for a resource recycling facility.” It is customary for a stated insurance amount to be specified in such an agreement. Because Sims Hugo Neu has created its own definition of “resource recycling facility,” it is the first in North Carolina and so there is no precedent for insurance amount. (See fire sidebar.) • There is a provision allowing Sims Hugo Neu to terminate the contract at any time, with an agreement to pay what they owe Navassa up to that point. There is no provision for Navassa to terminate the contract for any 24

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reason. The only way for Navassa (or its successors) to exit the agreement is for someone else, such as the Brunswick County Commissioners or the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) to step in. LEGISLATIVE HELP CFCSE members worked diligently to inform themselves about the project proposed by Sims Hugo Neu, and to spread the word as widely as they could. They collected more than 8000 signatures on petitions, more than five times the population of Navassa, showing support not only throughout Brunswick but in Pender County, New Hanover County, Onslow County, and Columbus County. This was enough to get the attention of legislators in Raleigh, and they have worked to keep this issue before their representatives. Representative Bonner Stiller, Senator Soles, Representative Carolyn Justice, and Representative Dewey Hill have all been supportive. Because the group met with several other area grassroots groups, their combined voice was enough to spur legislators to pass the current state-wide moratorium on megalandfills. Bills are now in process that would repeal Navassa’s satellite annexation, and a bill introduced before the state Senate late in March would require that new or expanding landfills perform a demographic assessment of any area within five miles. Sims Hugo Neu has pulled out, for now, but the moratorium is due to expire in August if there is not enough pressure to extend it. CFCSE encourages everyone to become informed about bills in process.

HOW THE CITIZENS GROUP GREW Members of Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment weren’t hard-core environmentalists. They were just individuals from all backgrounds and all walks of life, who came together because they were concerned about changes they thought would harm their neighborhoods. About half are retired; half have jobs. They are attorneys, school bus drivers, realtors—many are exmilitary—who have pooled their vocational skills for a common cause. Several area groups—not just in Brunswick County—were early supporters. Residents of Old Wilmington and Sunset Park Homeowners Association both passed resolutions supporting the group, and others have since joined. Over time, the grassroots group evolved into Brunswick Citizens for a Safe Environment. As they received more support from people in neighboring counties, they changed their name to Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment, to be more inclusive. In the early days they couldn’t get press coverage or air time, but as news reports of events at other sites came to light, their credibility increased. They joined forces with the North Carolina Coastal Federation. They became a chapter of the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, and then had access to that group’s environmental attorney. One step at a time, one task at a time, they built enough of a presence to make a difference. They have approximately 200 members, but their influence extends into the thousands. “It’s important that we pursue legislation in place that will make sure this doesn’t happen again, and that a municipality can’t force something that’s bad for their neighbors,” says Carter. FUTURE OF NAVASSA Although some bemoan the loss of the potential business, CFCSE members are relieved to have sidestepped this particular business deal. “There’s got to be a better company, a better product,” says Carter. Navassa has beautiful land, much of it unfortunately polluted by previous fertilizer plants. Perhaps the right developer would be willing to come help clean it up, and build subdivisions, which would bring in property tax. Instead of a barge offloading facility on waterfront property on the Cape Fear, offer a Brunswick County counterpart to the shops lining the river in downtown Wilmington. County commissioners and state officials have volunteered to work with Navassa to look at bringing appropriate industry to the town, and Senator Soles is committed to exploring economic development opportunities. FOOTNOTE Sims Hugo Neu recently decided to pull out of the project, but the important work of local citizens’ groups isn’t over until legislation is in place to protect citizens from this kind of business deal in the future. In Sims Hugo Neu’s April 5, 2007 statement announcing their decision to abandon plans for a recycling facility in Navassa, they wrote, “We look forward to returning to North Carolina in the future to help carry forward the kind of thriving recycling industry that will benefit both local communities and the state as a whole.” As of this writing, Sims Hugo Neu still owns 750 acres in Brunswick County. ▲ Cape Fear Citizens for a Safe Environment welcomes newcomers to its meetings, which are held the first Monday of each month at 7p.m. at the Leland Senior Center. Directions are available at www.stopthedump.com, or by calling (910)383-2007.

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Bubbly, effervescent, outgoing, talkative, funny …not words that come immediately to mind when you think “accountant”. But that’s just what Regina Drury did for a living before ﬁnding her true calling in real estate in the very active Cape Fear market. The journey from New York to Wilmington was the ﬁrst part of a major life change for Regina and her husband David. Changing her career came later and today the couple are amazed at how much their life has changed in just four years. Regina and David married twelve years ago and lived a pretty typical life for a young couple in the northeast. They owned a house in NY, but even with both working at good jobs, they lived paycheck-to-paycheck, especially through the winter months when the heating oil bills were huge. David had an hour commute each way to work, making for very long workdays and leaving little time for a social life. They talked about moving to Florida “someday”. One snowy New York night, David went off to work his night shift as a pressman at Poughkeepsie Journal. At home Regina browsed the Internet for jobs from VA to FL. One caught her eye… an ad for an experienced pressman at a NY Times paper in Wilmington, NC, with that alluring, magical word for the snowbound… BEACH! She faxed David’s resume on the spot and the very next morning there was a message on the phone asking David to give them a call!

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They drove down to NC the next weekend and loved Wilmington at first sight. The interview went well and the Drurys were swept up with excitement. But on the long trip home David’s conservative nature kicked in and he began to have second thoughts in comparing the technology of the two newspapers. At this turn of events, Regina was so disappointed that she didn’t talk all the way home— a ten hour drive. This was completely out of character for Regina. But all was not lost. Their pile of mail included a notice of a property tax increase of $800. For David, that was the last straw… it was time for a change. After a false start looking for a home with a full basement and an acre of land in New Hanover County, they “discovered” the more relaxed Leland and the Brunswick County lifestyle. Regina had no trouble finding accounting work through temporary services. She learned her way around Wilmington by working in three distinctly different fields— medical, insurance and finally in real estate development for They drove Bald Head Island. Then the couple down to NC the started buying and fixing up houses to next weekend and rent or re-sell using David’s handyman loved Wilmington skills and Regina’s financial expertise. at first sight. Regina joined the Wilmington Real Estate Investment Group and went on to take real estate classes although she wasn’t planning on using the license. But the passion for real estate was growing as she learned more about it. Despite all this activity, the couple found the first year tough. They missed their close-knit family and David missed his fast-pitch softball league. “I missed being able to just call up Mom or my sister to come over and see my new curtains or share other little things with them,” said Regina. But as the oldest child, she was used to toughing it out and being strong. After a lot of thought, Regina announced that she wanted to quit her job and become a realtor. A supportive partner, David’s only comment was, “OK, as long as I can still play ice hockey, let’s do it on a trial basis.” The announcement came as no surprise to friends, family and co-workers, because they had seen her growing interest and how successful the couple had been with their own ventures. So as always Regina and David came up with a plan, giving themselves a financial cushion by selling one of their rental properties.

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All of that turned out to be moot. Regina started with Century 21 Sweyer & Associates in May 2005 and closed her first house in 9 days! She followed up with a closing every month since, even during the 2006 slowdown in the market. In 2006, her first full year, she sold 44 homes, putting her in the top 2% of Century 21 agents internationally, and designating her at the Centurion level. This year she’s aiming for double Centurion. This dynamic young couple works very much as a team. David provides balance and quiet support. He’s even been known to mow a client’s lawn or clean a pool to help Regina make the best We both come possible showing of a property. Regina alfrom pretty poor ways finds ways to do things faster or backgrounds and better and is very available to her clinow have much ents. The big empty space in the Drury’s more than we dining room is evidence of her determiever dreamed. nation to go the extra mile. Regina gave her dining table to a client moving into a new home over the holidays and has been too busy to replace it since. Like many new residents, the Drurys say they’d never move back north. Regina’s Mom has since moved here, her Dad visits frequently, and Regina’s clients have become like family. The couple has found it easier to find friends here, saying “up North everyone tends to work a couple of jobs and there are few stay-at-home Moms. Here, people seem to be more relaxed and have more time to be social. It’s a great lifestyle and we love the weather. We may have been born in New York, but we were born to live here.” The Drurys find their new life both exciting and rewarding. Regina sums it up like this, “Life has changed so much in our four years in the Wilmington area. We both come from pretty poor backgrounds and now have much more than we ever dreamed. I grew up in a 900 square foot house with three siblings. With our new life for us and the “kids”—Darla and Bronson, our two lovable dogs, we feel like we’re truly living the American Dream.” What’s next for this dynamic couple who are truly best friends? Well, they’ll soon be moving into a new custom home they’re building in Waterford. After that the couple hopes to get a better balance of work and play in their lives, so they can enjoy all that the Wilmington area has to offer and of course, get to the beach more! ▲

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Residents Look Forward to Summer

“I enjoy the summer months. In the winter everybody stays indoors and hibernates. I like entertaining with friends and neighbors. I also enjoy gardening and relaxing in my pool.”

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“Last year my family spent the summer campaigning; this year my wife and I are looking forward to taking our eight-year-old triplet granddaughters back to Disney World. A little whimpsy will be a welcomed change.”

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“This summer, my wife and I will be welcoming our new born son to the world. I am looking forward to becoming a Dad and spending time with him this year.”

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“My family and I are new to the area, so everything is still fresh and exciting. We moved here from Delaware last year so I could take a pastor’s position at a church here in Leland. As such, I am looking forward to making many new friends and growing the church. We’re also looking forward to exploring the beach this summer and experiencing the cool breezes over the water on a hot day. We met some new friends who have already invited us out for a drive on the beach. They have promised to show us all their favorite hideaways on the coast.”

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secreted by adrenal medulla. (Epinephrine 80% and norepinephrine 20%) During exercise these hormones are in control of blood ﬂow throughout the body. They do this by increasing heart rate by stimulating the sinoatrial (SA) node, restricting blood ﬂow to parts of the body not being used and increasing blood to muscles needed for activity. This action results in the “pumped up” feeling when exercising. Norepinephrine is also a neurotransmitter. A neurotransmitter helps with the transfer of information from nerve to nerve, nerve to organ or nerve to muscle. During exercise, we activate our sympathetic nervous system. Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter within this system. By activating the sympathetic nervous system, norepinephrine causes the adrenal medulla to increase secretion of catecholamines. Low amount of norepinephrine and serotonin have been implicated in depression. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are antidepressants that treat depression by increasing the available amount of serotonin and norepinephrine. A study at Duke University demonstrated that aerobic exercise three times a week for 45 minutes reduced depression almost as much as the antidepressant Zoloft. Exercise also alters our mood psychologically. There is sense of accomplishment and improvement in appearance which helps raise selfesteem. Exercise provides a distraction from as well as an outlet for daily stress. We tend to feel better when participating in group activities. You do have time! Your health is important, and it is worth the time and effort to see the results, so go out and exercise your mood. ▲

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I don’t have time. I have other things that are more important. It takes too long to see results. There are probably a hundred more excuses why people don’t exercise, but what if exercise could make you happy? If you are not exercising you may be missing out on one of the easiest ways to improve your mood and deal with stress. The Surgeon General reports physical activity “reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and fosters improvements in mood and feelings of well-being.” Exercise alters our mood by bringing about hormonal changes in our bodies. The hormones that are produced include endorphins, enkaphlins, and catecholamines. Endorphins are hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus and are secreted into the blood stream by the pituitary. Once secreted, endorphins enter nociceptive neurons (nerve carrying pain impulses to the brain), and bind to the opoid receptors. These are the same receptors that bind with opoids such as morphine 38

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Screening – Who should be tested? Current guidelines recommend routine screening of all women over age 65. Screening of men and women should begin at an earlier age if there are other risk factors for osteoporosis as listed above. Prior fractures or diminished bone density on previous x-rays should prompt a workup for osteoporosis. We screen for osteoporosis by measuring the bone mineral density, most commonly with a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. This measures how much bone mass is present and the value is compared against average peak density of a 35 year old of your race and sex. Osteopenia is deﬁned as bone mineral density that is 1 to 2.5 standard deviations below the mean, and osteoporosis is greater than 2.5 standard deviations below the mean peak bone density. The risk for fracture increases as the density (and degree of osteoporosis) worsens.

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Osteoporosis – by Dr. Alan Morgan

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Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that is characterized by progressive loss in bone density and change in microarchitecture causing bones to become brittle and weakened, susceptible to fracture. Our bone mass typically peaks at around age 35 and then slowly begins to decline over time. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone density (osteopenia), placing them at risk for developing the disease. More than 1.3 million fractures related to osteoporosis occur in the US annually, with 50% of these being fractures of the vertebrae, 25% hip fractures, and 25% distal radius (Colles’) fractures. Women are at risk for osteoporotic fractures when their bone mineral density starts to decline after menopause due to decreasing estrogen levels. Osteoporosis can develop in men as well, especially in men who have hypogonadism, a low testosterone level. Other risk factors include low calcium intake, low body weight, cigarette smoking, hyperparathyroidism, and physical inactivity. Current or prior use of certain medications can also increase your risk for osteoporosis including corticosteroids, chemotherapy, anticonvulsants, and others. 44

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Treatment – What are the options? Adequate calcium intake is the first step in treatment, with a dosage of 1200 mg for premenopausal women and men, and 1500 mg in postmenopausal women. Vitamin D supplements are also important, at a dose of 800 IU per day. These can be with the calcium or separately. Weight bearing exercises, at least 30 minutes three times a week or more will also slow the loss of bone density. The first line of drug treatment options typically are the bisphosphonate class of drugs. These drugs include risedronate, alendronate, and ibandronate (Actonel, Fosamax, and Boniva). They work on the osteoclast cells in bone and inhibit bone resorption. Other drugs include SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators) including raloxifene (Evista) and calcitonin - primarily given as a nasal spray (Miacalcin). These also work by inhibiting osteoclast activity and reducing bone turnover, but perhaps not quite as effectively as the bisphosphonate class of drugs. Complications – what are the side effects of the medications? The bisphosphonates like any other medications can have side effects that you should be aware of and look for while you are taking the medication. The medication must be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full 8 oz glass of water and you must avoid lying down or taking other medication for 30 minutes afterwards. One of the more common side effects that we watch out for is stomach and esophagus irritation. Bone, joint, and muscle pains can occur as well as a more serious complication known as osteonecrosis of the jaw (death of the bone in the jaw), but this is an extremely rare complication. This primarily occurs in cancer patients who receive intravenous forms of the medications. Please contact your doctor if you have any bone pain or stomach irritation while taking these medications. ▲ Where can I go for more information? Please visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation online at www.nof.org or the National Library of Medicine at www.nlm.nih. gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.html for more information.

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EXERCISE: by Dr. Gil Cromshaw

because they will decrease our risk of injury during exercise, increase our capacity to exercise more vigorously, increase blood supply to joints and muscles, and reduce soreness after exercise. How Should I Start? If you haven’t exercised in a long time, I usually recommend simply beginning a walking program. Pick several places around town or your neighborhood so you can have some variety in your walks. Try walking slightly faster than you usually would for about 20 minutes. Gradually increase to 30-40 minutes and increase to a brisk pace with the arms moving rapidly. If the weather’s not good, you can simply walk in place indoors or if you belong to a gym, use the treadmill (or purchase one for home; there’s lots of good used ones on eBay). If walking is a little too boring for you and you don’t want to join a gym, there are excellent aerobic ﬁtness programs on the FIT TV channel on cable television or you can purchase or borrow from your library a variety of ﬁtness tapes which are available. If you’ve thought about joining a gym, many offer a variety of group classes such as yoga, Pilates, aerobic dance, and martial arts. These types of classes are great since it can be motivating to work out with other people and the different classes provide opportunity to have a variety of workouts. How Can I Stay Motivated? While it would be ideal to exercise at least 30 minutes every day, any level of increased activity

can be of benefit. Too many people give up and lose motivation if they miss some workouts or even several weeks once they’ve begun a program. I personally try to exercise three times per week but I don’t worry about it if I miss that goal sometimes. The key is overall consistency. Try finding partners to work out with and try doing a variety of exercises so it stays interesting. One week you may try walking on Monday, a yoga tape on Wednesday, and jump rope and therapy/ fitness ball exercises on Friday. If you belong to a gym; swimming, weight lifting, and stationary cycling on different days is another way to divvy up the routine. Obviously, if you wish to increase your capacity or strength in any one given type of exercise, you will need to repeat them more frequently. But if your overall goal is simply more exercise, don’t worry too much about what you do but simply anything that will get you moving. Try visualizing the benefits of your exercise before you do it: imagine your blood sugar levels going into a normal range, your blood pressure improving, or the pleasant, relaxed feeling you get after a good aerobic workout. Don’t worry too much about your weight; weight loss will usually come naturally as a consequence of your increased capacity to burn calories at rest, especially if you are using a combination of aerobic and strength training. ▲

Getting Started and Staying Motivated

Visit Dr. Gil Cromshaw at Cromshaw Chiropractic, located at 304 Village Road in Leland.

Probably the single best form of health care insurance we can acquire for ourselves costs very little and is available to vir tually every man, woman, and child : regular exercise. Regular, low-to-moderate intensity exercise offers us tremendous benef its. Our health-care system is vastly overburdened with the expensive treatment of many largely preventable diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Diseases such as these and others are often the result of poor body maintenance including lack of exercise and bad nutrition. To a large degree, exercising regularly can even offset some of our less-than-desirable nutritional choices. The human body was made to move and depends on regular movement in a variety of way to function at its best...............so let’s get moving ! There are three main types of exercise and a good exercise program ideally includes some of each. These include aerobic exercise, strength training exercise, and ﬂexibility exercises. Aerobic exercise improves the health and function of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. Aerobic exercise requires steady, continuous movement for usually at least 20 minutes and causes an increase in breathing rate and heart rate. Good examples of aerobic exercise include walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, aerobic dance, and stair climbing. 46

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Strength training involves exercise for the purpose of retaining or improving muscle strength and/or muscle mass. Progressively heavier resistance through weight training or machines which allow variable resistance help increase strength and bulk of muscles. Muscle tissue burns fat much more efﬁciently and so even when we are at rest, our muscles act like furnaces; burning calories that would otherwise be stored as unhealthy fat. Flexibility or stretching exercises should be done in conjunction with both aerobic and strength training www.northbrunswickmagazine.com

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As women age, we realize that staying healthy takes some work on our part. Good nutrition, regular activity, sound sleep and less stress are all important factors in maintaining good health, no matter what your age. “Women have other specialized health needs, which change depending on their stage of life,” says Dr. Robert Berkow, editor-in-chief of “Your Health Now,” a consumer health magazine published by Merck & Co., Inc. As women age, we realize that staying healthy takes some work on our part. Good nutrition, regular activity, sound sleep and less stress are all important factors in maintaining good health, no matter what your age. “Women have other specialized health needs, which change depending on their stage of life,” says Dr. Robert Berkow, editor-in-chief of “Your Health Now,” a consumer health magazine published by Merck & Co., Inc. Whether you’re burning the midnight oil at your first job, sending your last child to college or enjoying retirement, make your health a priority. Here’s a checklist to help you stay on top of your game at every age. Your 20s and 30s • Get revved: Exercise six times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time, but whatever you can fit in is better than nothing. The activity should include a mix of cardio workouts and strength training. • Eat right – now: Aim for five to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Along with fruit, other good, nutrient-dense carbs include whole grains such as whole-wheat pasta, breads and cereals. Cut back on refined carbs and limit your intake of high-fat foods. For healthy teeth and bones, be sure to get 1,000 mg of calcium a day, along with 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D to ensure calcium absorption. • Ace your exams: Now is the time to start getting Pap tests, clinical breast exams (CBEs) and pelvic exams. • Do some pregnancy planning: Talk with your doctor about your options. If you’re starting to think about pregnancy, take a daily multivitamin that contains at least 400 micrograms of folic acid, which reduces the risk of spina bifida, a neural tube defect. • Help your heart: Monitor your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides beginning around the age of 20, and if 48

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your blood levels are acceptable, continue every five years after that. If your levels are high, talk to your doctor about ways to reduce them, which may include making lifestyle changes or taking medications. • Scrutinize your skin: See a dermatologist for a thorough head-to-toe checkup. Skin screening schedules vary; check with your doctor to determine a schedule that’s right for you. Your 40s and Beyond • Get heart smart: To help detect heart problems early, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly. It’s also important to maintain your weight, eat a healthy diet and exercise. If you’re still smoking, do whatever you can to quit. • Beat weight gain: Help prevent weight gain with regular exercise, which also maintains muscle mass and helps sustain metabolism. Exercise will even help you sleep better, which new findings suggest may help you keep off pounds as well. • Manage menopause: If hot flashes are keeping you from sleeping, talk to your doctor about treatment options. • Schedule screenings: Detecting breast or colon cancer early can help improve your chances for survival. • Stave off stress: Practice yoga. Find ways to laugh and play. Spend time with friends. And learn to express gratitude—such as by meditating or writing in a journal—for what you do have. Your 60s and Beyond • Boost your bones: Start having bone density tests. To keep bones strong, increase your daily intake of calcium to 1,200 mg and vitamin D to 600 international units (IU). If recommended by your doctor, take medications to strengthen bones. Continue doing weight-bearing exercises and strength training. Add

balance exercises to minimize your risk for falling. Your doctor can recommend an exercise program that’s right for you. • Keep moving: Try yoga, which can maintain mobility, help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and, as a weight-bearing exercise, maintain bones. • Stay sharp: Lower your risk for Alzheimer’s by staying socially connected and mentally stimulated. To challenge the mind, try doing crossword puzzles, playing games or taking a class. • Go by the numbers: Have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly. High levels of either can raise your risk for heart disease and stroke, and you’ll need to discuss treatment options with your doctor. • Get vital vitamins: It’s common to become deﬁcient in B12 because the ability to absorb it frequently diminishes with age. Good sources include meat, poultry, eggs and low-fat dairy foods. Check with your doctor for more information. ▲

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Checking Up on Your Health These screening exams and recommended guidelines for women* are a good place to start when thinking about your health. Some people need certain screening tests earlier, or more often, than others. Talk to your doctor about which of the tests below are right for you, when you should have them, and how often. Blood pressure: At least every two years. Skin exams: Talk to your doctor about skin cancer screenings Pap test: Every one to three years if you have been sexually active or are older than 21. Cholesterol: Regularly starting at 45. If you smoke, have diabetes, or if heart disease runs in your family, start at 20. Mammograms: Every one to two years starting at 40. Diabetes tests: Have a test if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Colorectal cancer tests: Regular tests starting at 50; your doctor can help decide which tests and how often. Osteoporosis tests: Request a bone density test at 65. You may need earlier testing if at high risk. Talk to your doctor.

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Expert Surgical Care, Here in Leland Delivering Remarkable Women’s Care to Leland

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New location – same quality care To offer remarkable care close to home, Brunswick at Waterford Medical Plaza in Leland. Our Supply and Calabash locations also provide this same level of quality obstetrical and gynecological care to other areas of Brunswick County. Whether you're having a baby or simply in need of gynecologic care,

Put us on your budget plans for 2006, Santas Shoot out-Golf Tournament June 6, 2007 – shot gun start at 1 pm, Magnolia Greens, Leland, NC. For $750 your company will get: A four man team at our golf outing, sponsor of a hole, a full page ad in our Christmas book or individual golfer $75.00. Lunch, Door Prizes, Longest Drive and Closest to the pin. Hole-in-one prizes. Be part of Making Kids Smile-Christmas Parade, Dec. 8, 2007. Contact Roy Lettieri at 910-371-5618 or mail in to PO Box 249 Leland, NC 28451.

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Waterford Medical Plaza office now open

Women’s Center has opened a new office

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Brunswick Surgical Associates is now open at Waterford Medical Plaza in Leland. Our Supply and Calabash locations also provide the same level of remarkable care to other areas of Brunswick County. From minimally invasive surgery to surgical oncology, trust our team of board-certified surgeons for the expertise and dedication you need – before, during and after surgery. Call 910-575-4606 today to schedule an appointment at one of our three convenient locations.

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What are antioxidants and why are they good for you? According to WebMd antioxidants help to reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Oxidation is the interaction between oxygen molecules and the different substances they contact; oxidative damage is when this interaction causes deterioration. Think about how an avocado turns brown once its skin is pierced, or how a bicycle fender becomes rusty if left outside over a period of time—both are deteriorating because of the process of oxidation. Oxidative damage affects the cells within the body and has been linked to the development of cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Because antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals and stall oxidation, they can counteract environmental carcinogens, protect against cardiovascular disease, fight sun damage to skin and help to thwart age related disease. Blackberries are an antioxidant smorgasbord. Rich in both vitamins C and E, blackberries also contain ellagic acid, which is a plant compound thought to combat carcinogens. Their deep blue and purple color, a result of significant levels of anthocyanin pigment, also delivers an antioxidant punch. So where can you find fresh blackberries? Why not throw on a wide-brimmed hat and pick them yourself? From late May through June, take a trip out to Indigo Farms (910-287-6794) located 15 miles south of Shallotte. The market is open Monday-Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

The Blackberry: by Linsey Trask

Last year blackberry “U-Pick” prices were $1.25 per pound (they also sell pre-picked berries for quick pick-up). If you can’t make it out to the farm, ﬂash-frozen blackberries and even blackberry jam are both options available at your local supermarket. Blackberries are easy to incorporate into your diet. Throw a handful in your cereal, smoothie, or yoghurt. Personally, as I am a big fan of the salad-as-main-course, I use them in the following recipe: Summer Berry Salad 1 bag of mixed greens 1 cup of blackberries 1 cup of sliced strawberries 1⁄4 cup dried, sweetened cranberries 1⁄4 cup of crumbled goats cheese 1⁄4 cup pecan pieces Empty all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss with the raspberry vingerette of your choosing. Enjoy! ▲

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Behind my childhood home a long continuous bramble of blackberries grew along the tall wooden fence that divided my subdivision from my best friend’s. After school, we’d meet at the fence and, depending on the location of the afternoon’s fun, one of us would climb it to join the other. In the early par t of the summer, before the bramble’s tiny white f lowers turned to fruit, we treated it like a dangerous obstacle course—one false move and you could end up scratched and

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my mouth. At the end of the day our ﬁngers and lips were stained blue, and we were ten dollars richer. Even now, the taste of blackberries triggers my memories of childhood and summertime (the humid heat, the cool relief of the beach, brightly patterned sundresses, homemade ice cream…). Lucky for me, as I want to continue creating summer memories well into my twilight years, I’ve found blackberries are considered one of the best sources of antioxidants.

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7 Ways

Sitting in your chair, lift one leg off the seat, extend it out straight and hold for 2 seconds, then lower your foot an inch from the ﬂoor and hold for several seconds. Try and do each leg 15 times every other hour.

To work your chest and shoulders, grab your chair’s arms and slowly lift your bottom off the chair. Lower yourself back down but stop short of the seat and hold for a few seconds. Repeat 15 times every other hour.

Reﬁne your view from behind with a set of butt clenches. Tighten your buttocks, hold for ﬁve seconds, and then relax. Repeat 15 times to complete a set. This exercise is nearly impossible to detect, so next time you’re stuck in a long boring meeting, pass the time with a mini-workout. You can also do this exercise with your abdominal muscles.

Work Out at Work by Linsey Trask

One of the downsides of working in an off ice is the amount of time we spend inactive. Think about it—a lot of us spend eight hours a day (or more) chained to our desks, staring at the computer, drinking coffee to keep from falling asleep. Off ice life is a challenge to your f itness, but it doesn’t have to be if you use your time wisely. Try the following exercises to increase endurance, strength, and f lexibility while you are at work.

Try this yoga posture to relieve tension. Sit facing forward, and then turn your head to the left and your torso to the right. Hold a few seconds. As you feel the stretch, imagine you are wringing tension from your body. Repeat 15 times, alternating sides.

Ramp Up Your Endurance: Hit the stairs! Every hour get up from your desk, ﬁnd a staircase, and walk up and down it a couple of times. These little workouts add up! By the end of the day, the extra calories you’ve burned can offset stealing from the candy dish on your boss’s desk.

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Build Strength: Do one-legged squats (hold onto a wall or table for support) while waiting for a web page to load, the copier to warm up, or a fax.

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To ease the hamstrings and lower back, push your chair away from your desk and put your right heel up on the desk. Sit up straight, and bend forward until you feel a gentle stretch in the back of your leg. Flex your foot for a few seconds, and then point it. Bend forward a little farther, ﬂex your foot again, and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

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John Sweeney by Kate Sweeney

*Publishers note: Kate Sweeney is of no relation to John Sweeney.

Photo: Wendy Hunt

One Man’s Bliss: Surf, Tunes, and Perfect Smiles

In his light, airy ofﬁce in his Waterford dental practice, Dr. John Sweeney is surrounded by waves and family. Gorgeous black-

John with his wife Kim, son Nathan and daughter Mia.

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Another intrinsic part of that Remaining humble is a bond is music. John started playing huge part of who John Sweeney guitar five years ago in dental school, is. He says he hopes his songs and began writing songs almost and his life reflect that. He jokes immediately. Now he plays regularly that it’s difficult to get too at open-mic nights and coffee shops prideful as a dentist, a field in around the area; he says, some of which you and only you are his best tunes come out of weekend held accountable for your jam sessions on the beach with errors. He’s glad of that, though, his friends. in a world where he considers John’s musical style can be pride to be a destructive force, described as laid-back folk rock. both in people’s personal lives When you ask him to classify his and on the world stage. songs, he shakes his head. Like John As for what’s next, John himself, they come across as un-selfis now getting ready to put conscious and relaxed. together a CD of some of his “I don’t really know. It’s my favorite tunes. As for fame and music.” Some of his songs are about fortune, he says he’s perfectly family. “Often Times,” one of his happy with the way things are personal favorites, reflects on his right now. “So that whole thing daughter and his priorities as a grown of being a rock star is pretty man. A lot of John’s other songs call John plays regularly at local establishments in much out of the question,” he for a different sort of assessment: jokes. Then he pauses and adds: the Wilmington area. about human nature in general. Unless Jack Johnson asked him “I always want to figure out why to come along on tour. “Then I people do things, and why the world would have to think about it.” is the way it is. I’d say a lot of my songs For now, he’s happy with life’s current balance of are politically or socially-driven. family, music, surfing, and his work. Like “American Way,” a song concerned with “I mean, ultimately for me, I just try to be thankful for what I have and what I’m able to do and then just people’s awareness in this country, of what’s going on around the world. Then there’s “Easily Me,” which try to be positive. I try to do something positive examines the singer’s gratitude for the blessings in his every day.” ▲ own life, in the face of recent tragic events like HurriLearn more about John Sweeney by visiting him at his office at cane Katrina and the Asian tsunami. 1003 Waterford Way, or on his website at “How easily that it could be me with no job, or no www.sweeneydentalcare.com clothes or no home to live in. That song always brings you back down to earth.”

and-white images of breakers and sand dot the walls, interspersed with colorful shots of his wife as well as young daughter and son. The space feels optimistic. With its high oak bookshelves and substantial desk, it also feels like something else: Success. Here’s a man, who, at 30, has made it. Yet, the key impression one gets from actually talking with John Sweeney is that of a man with disarming humbleness. He has a mission (although he doesn’t call it that) to make the lives of those around him better. And he sees his dentistry practice as one component of that plan. “I mean, I felt like this was where I was supposed to be. And so when I looked into it; to opening the practice and all of that, everything just kind of fell into place.” It was three years ago that John and his wife Kim returned home to Leland, the town where he grew up, after studying biology at East Carolina University and graduating from dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 58

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Ever since hanging the “Open” sign on his dental office a year and a half ago, John has divided his time among his work, spending time with family, and his two great personal passions: surfing and music. The first passion, surfing, has been a part of his life for so long that he can’t even remember when he got started. What he does recall is that it was his older cousin who first put him on a surfboard and pushed him out into the Atlantic. Now that he lives near the beach again, he spends just about every warm weekend surfing with some of the same friends he grew up with. “I consider my friends my family,” he says. “It’s a bond that I am really blessed to have.”

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Crawlspace Concepts

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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

by Becky Jordan

Neighborhood Proﬁle

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If It’s in Your Crawl

Space, It’s in Your Home!

Are home allergies affecting your life? Have you or someone you know suffered, or are you suffering from, cold or flu-like symptoms? It is very possible you have an allergic reaction to your crawlspace. A dirt crawlspace under a home is a very bad idea. As warm air rises, replacement air enters from the lowest part of your house (your crawlspace) bringing with it spores from mold and mildew which flourish in damp crawlspaces associated with humid climates. Properly sealing the crawlspace and removing the moisture can provide mold free, radon free, and insect deterrent living spaces. There are three things that destroy materials in general and wood in particular: water, heat, and ultraviolet radiation. Of these, water is by far the most important. Dirt crawlspaces are never-ending sources of moisture. Even if the dirt surface seems dry, digging down a few inches reveals moist earth. Moisture ruins houses by providing a hospitable environment for mold, fungi, and insects that destroy wood framing. Moisture in a crawlspace affects not only the floor system directly above it, but also the entire house. Warm air in a heated building rises. As it rises, replacement air is sucked from the lowest part of the house - your house is actually sucking on the ground. This natural air movement, called the stack effect, is how chimneys work. Consequently, whatever is in the air at the lowest point eventually flows up into the living sections. To avoid moisture’s negative effects, a crawlspace should be fully sealed and isolated from the ground and the outside. A new innovative and effective method has been tested and perfected in numerous locations throughout the country and is now available to homeowners, the CleanSpace® CrawlSpace Encapsulation System® through Crawlspace Concepts. This technique involves placing a 20-mil, 7-ply sandwich of high- and low-density polyethylene with polyester-cord reinforcement on the dirt (or concrete) floor and up the walls. This pool-liner-like sheeting is made especially for this system and is treated with an antimicrobial finish that protects against mold and mildew growth on the liner. It is strong enough to crawl on and store materials. The top is bright white to really brighten a crawlspace, making it a relatively pleasant storage place. The CleanSpace® encapsulation system comes with a 25-year warranty against rips and tears, and from having groundwater on top of the liner. Many crawlspace foundations leak. Such cases require a drainage system appropriate to the details of the crawlspace. Basement Systems, the makers of CleanSpace®, designed a tri-patented sump pump system, the SuperSump®, which works in conjunction with the liner to create an airtight seal to keep moisture and bugs out. The SuperSump® features a built-in WaterWatch® alarm system to let you know if there is ever a pump or power problem, as well as informing you if there is a water leak from your pipes. Just remember that your crawlspace, although often neglected until it’s too late, is one of the most important spaces in your home. It can be a spawning ground for mold, bugs, mildew, odors, and Radon gas. The moisture generated in the crawlspace can lead to structural damage in your home and loss of energy. On the other hand, a clean, sealed crawlspace can be an extra source for much needed storage while making your home a healthy and safe one. To learn more about how to protect your home, call the experts with Crawlspace Concepts at 910-383-9910 for a FREE estimate. They are licensed and insured, and can fix your crawlspace quickly with little or no disruption to your daily routine.

A Southern lifestyle evokes a certain image of slowed down paces, sipping ice tea on deep, wrap- around front porches and the most important draw to residents of Northern states-the promise of warmer winters without snow. Each year people come down in droves from states above the Mason Dixon line with plans to settle down in more friendly zip codes. With Wilmington’s recent Top 7 places to live in the U.S. ranking on the national news scene as well as rising property taxes, Brunswick County has been on the rise in recent years. Developers and builders alike have been instrumental in this movement. New neighborhoods seem to spring up overnight, even in the midst of a housing slump fueled by a sluggish economy, as well as higher interest rates than in year’s past. While many builders have been left with empty houses in their portfolio, The Bluffs on the Cape Fear had a phenomenal year, selling 320 lots in 2006, even though they officially opened for business in June of 2006. Driving down 133 or 17 South, you may have noticed a billboard with a historic map announcing this new neighborhood just 15 minutes northeast of downtown Wilmington, up the Cape Fear River. As of now, there are no homes, roads, or clubhouses to show prospective buyers, so it is up to the agents to paint the picture of the future of The Bluffs. “Our landscape is ever changing. As customers have thought of new ideas, we have incorporated them into the layout of the land, and taken their viewpoints into consideration,” said Richie King, the Director of Sales for the Bluffs on the Cape Fear.. There are 600 acres of land to play with and roughly 700 home sites for sale. “We have plans for a 6 acre lake, with a clubhouse actually built over the waters edge. Our goal is to keep nature the focus in this community. We are not a golfing community. Trails for running, and walking, multiple parks, as well as the abundance of water and ocean access are the main draws to this neighborhood,” King said. Although The Bluffs have not used the most conventional advertising methods, the lots have begun to sell themselves. “Once people come down, and see our vision they buy before going back home to tell their neighbors, family and friends who then come down to buy for themselves. Word of mouth has been a huge part of our success,” said King. Another pillar of their success was a March 23 insert in USA Today, touting The Bluffs on the Cape Fear as one of the Top Ten Communities on the East Coast. Many of today’s neighborhoods build patio homes one on top the other; this was not the kind of community the Bluff ’s developer’s had in mind. “We do not want our neighborhood to be jam packed with homes. 95-98% of our sites do not back up to other home sites. We have tried to plan this so that; while a great sense of community is our goal, Mike and Sue are not staring in your back door. There are tree buffers or small lakes between the houses. Another thing that has been attractive is that we are not a low elevation community like so many others. Our name arrives from the 18-30 foot drop at the river’s edge, offering a bluff to look down as well as some reassurance that homes will not be flooded out during Hurricane season,” said King. The Bluffs have been devoted to their mantra of building a sense of community before the living even begins, treating groups of new buyers to cocktail receptions on the Battleship North Carolina, downtown fireworks displays, private dinner parties at Elijah’s, and coordinating weekend stays at the Hilton downtown to show off Wilmington’s charisma. As in any real estate transaction, the key is location, location, location. “If buyers do not like the area, then this neighborhood is not for them. We invite people to come spend a weekend exploring the area, to make sure the location is right for them. Our proximity to the interstate, downtown, sprouting Brunswick County businesses, the airport, other major cities as well as the most important word—beach—gives us the desirable location that many come seeking,” said King. The Bluffs office is located in the Shoppes at Westgate, just across from Magnolia Greens on Highway 17 South. More information about The Bluffs on the Cape Fear’s predevelopment incentive program can be found by visiting their website at www.thebluffsnc.com, or by calling 866-7BLUFFS to request an information packet, including a DVD brochure.

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Adult Day Services

by Becky Jordan

Business Proﬁle

As our population’s longevity increases and the “Baby Boomers” enter retirement, caring for the elderly becomes an ever-increasing issue. More often than not, the role of caregiver for this growing population of Senior Citizens falls to daughters, sons, and (sometimes) grandchildren. The role of caregiver can sometimes be a full time job. Even though we love our parents and grandparents, sometimes we need a mini-vacation to re-energize our minds, or in the least, time to run a few errands. The Adult Day Services Center is the answer. Whether an older parent is immobile, has health concerns, or just wishes to socialize with folks their own age, the Adult Day Services Center at Cross Creek Commons can accommodate them.

North Brunswick Fellowship Church

Ready for something positive? In a world where media, political and religious babble is increasingly negative, we have a surprise for you. “Good News!” Jesus said. “My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10). North Brunswick Fellowship is seeking to proclaim and to live out this good news right now in a relevant, authentic, creative way, understanding that the teachings of Jesus are as vital and life-changing today as they were when he first spoke them. For the past two years, this fellowship of Jesus followers has been gathering and growing. They are nourishing a maturing love for God that expresses itself in a love for others and exercises that love through positive actions toward those in need. North Brunswick Fellowship is a vision of Wilmington’s First Baptist Church, Winter Park and Brunswick Islands Baptist churches, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. Although NBFC is Baptist at its root, the Fellowship is open to people from all backgrounds who are committed to doing ministry and missions with other Christian groups.

“It’s not just for those with special needs. We have some people who just come to beat the loneliness that can come from losing a loved one, or whose families are far from them,” said Caralee Cottle, owner as well as Program Director. The center strives to be a home away from home for its daily visitors. There is a living room, game and crafts area, bedroom, kitchen, laundry and a full bathroom. Visitors spending the day are treated to a meal, two snacks and best of all-- unlimited companionship. As a precaution a nurse is constantly on duty for medical emergencies and support. “We are also a very affordable place as there are many grants which can be applied to different guests,” said Cottle. The Adult Day Services center has contracts with the Home and Community Block Grant, Family Caregiver Respite, Medicaid Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA), and State Adult Day Care funds. The center is in the process of contracting with the Veterans Association to assist with funding for disabled Vets. These funding sources allow most patrons of the center to receive services, which alleviates financial concerns for caregivers who otherwise could not afford to leave a loved one for the day. Cottle, a former Marine, was first exposed to the Wilmington franchise as a volunteer. “I was working at an insurance company as an agent and needed a change of pace. While volunteering, I just fell in love with the work. It’s very rewarding to help care for an older person as well as listening to their stories,” said Cottle. The experience as a volunteer inspired Cottle to open a center in Brunswick County.

by Rob Norman

Business Proﬁle

Journeying Together…

Co-Pastors Rob and Mickie Norman invite you to come and worship at Belville Elementary School (one mile south of Leland, Hwy. 133), Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. The worship style is a blend of contemporary and traditional in a casual setting. Children’s church and a nursery are provided. For more information, visit www.nbfellowship.net or call (910) 294-1682.

Simply Divine

by Valerie Robertson

Business Proﬁle

Theresa Morgan and Brian Galeucia have lived in Waterford for almost two years. Their Waterford shop, Simply Divine, offers a range of distinctive hand-crafted furniture and furnishings for stylish living spaces indoors and out. Balinese teak furniture is a specialty; every item in the store is hand-picked by Theresa during the couple’s buying trips to Indonesia. Many of the exquisite furniture items are designed by the couple, who like to devise pieces that serve a dual purpose. Theresa explains that the simple, classic lines of the merchandise she brings from Indonesia blend well with almost any décor. Decorative home accents in distinctive materials and textures and personal items from sarongs to jewelry make Simply Divine a great place to shop for gifts. Theresa also offers affordable color & design consultations. Style doesn’t have to be expensive, and the owners are proud of their quality and their affordable prices. The couple’s dog, Landon, helps greet customers; a corner of the shop is even devoted to organic dog treats and inexpensive pet products. Simply Divine is the perfect venture for Theresa and Brian. He’s technically based; she loves design and style. Both are non-practicing licensed opticians; her past careers include working in special education and being a Delta flight attendant living in New York. “A wonderfully rich and diverse life, just the way I like it.”

The venture has become a family affair; Cottle’s husband lends a helping hand with daily operations and even her children stop by the center on occasion. Cottle’s previous background did not include geriatric care; she has had to learn the business from the ground up. “Medicaid has been the hardest to unravel, with all its laws/regulations, but has been rewarding to figure out in the end,” she said.

Already familiar with the South--they both have family in North Carolina--they were drawn to the area’s diversity in people, music and cultural events. Waterford was the first place they looked for homes and they knew their search was over. “We liked the idea of it being self-contained,” says Theresa, noting the proximity of her doctor, their dentist, and the soonto-be-built food store. ”It is a wonderful lifestyle.”

The Adult Day Services Center opened in December 2006 at Cross Creek Commons, located across from Waterford. In addition to the Senior Citizen population, anyone over the age of 18 with physical or developmental disabilities is eligible to attend. If you have questions or want to set up a consultation, contact Caralee Cottle at (910) 383-3959.

Whether starting a new household or downsizing--or seeking just the right gift--you owe yourself something special from Simply Divine. Simply Divine also sells licensed “Waterford Wear.” Simply Divine is located on route 17 S, at The Shops at Waterford, just behind Eddie Romanelli’s. Phone: (910)232-1001. www.simplydivineonline.net. Simply Divine’s new teak warehouse, located at 1200 N. 23rd St.,is open most Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Please call first, Brian 910-232-1112.

North Brunswick Magazine – Summer 2007

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Mulch & More, Inc

by Linda Thomas

Business Proﬁle

If you’d like to relax at the end of a busy day with your feet up on the deck railing, hands behind your head, listening to the sound of a gently cascading waterfall with breezes lightly brushing pond grasses, consider installing a water feature, which is the fastest growing trend in landscaping, or stop at Mulch & More and enjoy the water features they already have in place. Mulch & More, Inc. is located on Highway 17 South in Winnabow at the 37 mile marker. Owners George and Laura Patterson opened the business in 2003 after moving from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in search of warmer weather. After installing a pond at their home they had many unanswered questions regarding the care and maintenance of ponds. In a search for their answers they decided many other people must have questions as well. This, combined with seeing a market for landscaping products, prompted them to open their business. This would enable them to help people get answers to questions about ponds and water features, as well as providing a source for landscaping products in Brunswick County. Mulch & More offers a complete line of decorative landscape products including dyed and natural mulches, pine straw, blended and regular topsoil, brick chips, river rock, other aggregates, and boulders, as well as landscape design and full installation services of ponds and water features. For custom ponds, George starts by listening to the homeowner’s wish list, considering the terrain and soil conditions, as well as checking the lines of sight from different parts of the home and decks or porches. He then designs the pond and stream layout, complete with pump, filter, low voltage lighting and water plants. “We do all the digging by hand. We don’t use any heavy machinery, so when we’re done there’s very little disturbance of existing grass, trees or shrubs… just a beautiful finished water feature ready to enjoy. All the homeowner needs to do is buy the fish,” says George. “One of the newest trends in water features is the Pondless Waterfall”, George continues. “They give you all the beauty and sound of a traditional water feature but are virtually maintenance-free” In addition to building water features for homes and developments, the Patterson’s believe in giving back to the community. They have donated time and supplies to help install a 21’x26’ pond, with a 100’ stream, at the Brunswick County Botanical Garden. The Botanical Gardens are one of George’s favorite projects. Having taken the Master Gardner class through the Cooperative Extension, he gladly gives his time in exchange for the knowledge he gained through this program. Both George and Laura are involved in activities with the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Zion United Methodist Church, and the Sun Coast Cruisers. Another pet project, fueled by George’s love for his modified, turquoise 1954 Chevy, is the “Leland under the Lights” Classic Car Show which is scheduled the first week-end in August each year. Mulch & More, located at the 37 mile marker on Highway 17 South in Winnabow, is open from 7:30 am - 5: 00 pm Mon-Fri and 7:30 am - 3 pm on Saturday. Call 253-PONDS (7663) or check out the web site at www.mulchmore.net.

North Brunswick Magazine – Summer 2007

Advertisers Index Advertiser

Phone#

Adult Day Services

(910) 383-3959

Pg 45, 62

Batish Family Medicine

(910) 383-1500

Bluffs on the Cape Fear

(866) 725-8337

Advertiser

Phone#

MacCallum & Associates, Attorneys at Law

(910) 383-3610

Maus, Warwick Matthews & Company

(910) 754-4100

(910) 371-2663

Morgan Internal Medicine, PC

(910) 332-0241

Bridge of Life

(910) 655-4904

Mulch & More

(910) 253-7663

34, 64

Brookside Homes

(910) 383-2130

Network Real Estate

(910) 371-9937

Brunswick Community Hospital

(910) 755-1240

Brunswick Surgical Associates

(910) 575-4606

North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce

(910) 383-0553

Brunswick Urgent Care

(910) 383-2182

North Brunswick Fellowship Church (910) 294-1682

27, 63

Brunswick Women’s Center

(910) 754-9166

Capeside Animal Hospital

(910) 383-2100

Chiro Health

(910) 371-1200

Coastal Coverings & Closets

(910) 538-2076

Crawlspace Concepts

(910) 383-9910 60, BC

Cromshaw Chiropractic

(910) 371-2525

Decorative Concrete Designs

(910) 383-6100

Eddie Romanelli’s Restaurant

(910) 383-1885

Farm Bureau Insurance

(910) 371-2111

Flex Appeal

(910) 371-9900

House of Wine & Cheese

(910) 383-2344

Intracoastal New HomesGrove Landing

(910) 228-9272

North Brunswick Unity Group

(910) 371-5618

Quality Work

(910) 383-6558

Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts

(910) 371-3663

Regina Drury-Century 21 Sweyer & Associates

(910) 232-4919

Riverside Day Spa

(910) 383-3228

Ruchadina L. Waddell, Attorney at Law

(910) 772-6400

Salty Dog at Waterford

(910) 383-0691

Sand Castle Realty at Oak Island

(910) 278-9521

Sandra Britt-Hanover Realty

(910) 262-4400

IFC

Seidokan Karate

(910) 371-3351

Simply Divine

(910) 232-1001

31, 63

Suntrust Mortgage

(910) 251-6246

Town of Leland

(910) 371-0148

V’s Hardwood Floors

(910) 454-4020

Waterford Company of the Carolinas (800) 383-7535

Wilmington Health Associates

(910) 371-0404

Yoga Oh

(910) 383-2423

Zion United Methodist Church

(910) 253-5673

(910) 383-6754

Johnson & Robertson Custom Builders

(910) 383-0950

John Sweeney, DDS, PA General Dentistry

(910) 383-2615

Julie Bass-Remax Coastal Properties

(910) 352-3290

IBC

Kelly Sloop-Tylers Cove at Mallory Creek

(910) 383-2370

North Brunswick Magazine – Summer 2007

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