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New location – same quality care To offer remarkable care close to home, Brunswick Women’s Center has opened a new office 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,
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from the spring. what’s happening A look at events and happenings upcoming this summer. 7 Ways 7 yoga poses to bring to the beach this summer. By Molly Harrison gadgets Top-of-the-line gadgets for summer.
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relocation story Carolina on Their Minds: The Merritt family tells their story. By Marybeth G. Cale home-buying process Building in Wedgewood at Lanvale: The right decision for Garrett and Kristin Wood. By Heather Lowery
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new construction Waterford Business Center: Expansion into Belville. By Allison Ballard green feature Brunswick Forest’s 2008 Green Home. By Brenda Key special feature What’s Got the Anglers Hooked? Fishing at the foot of the bridge. By Bryan Stange
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By Wilmington Plastic Surgery, PA. education Learn All Summer Long: Community In Schools’ Fun-Sational Summer Camp. By Heather Lowery across the county 101 Stone Chimney Place: Brunswick County’s premiere meeting and banquet facility.
Morgan Internal Medicine, PC 509 Olde Waterford Way Suite 201, Leland, NC 28451 (910) 332-0241 www.morganinternalmedicine.com
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North Brunswick County. By Christina Sue Gurtowsky business profiles Learn more about these businesses: The Maternity Center, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta, First Bank, Gateway Church, Lanvale Forest, Cutting Edge Electronics, East Carolina Bank and Network Real Estate. Stories by Marybeth G. Cale, Heather Lowery, Allison Ballard, Katie Hofweber,
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M A G A Z I N E North Brunswick Magazine – Summer 2008 Volume 2, Issue 4 Publisher: Kristy F. Williams Editor: Molly Harrison Contributing Graphics: Crystal Glass Bryan Patterson Jenny Rosen Luke Worley Contributing Photographers: Crystal Cecil East Coast Photography Adam Hawley Jennifer Harper Wendy Hunt Keith Ketchum Tina Sikes Robin Tabbiner Jed Whitley Luke Worley
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Contributing Writers: Allison Ballard Marybeth G. Cale Christina Sue Gurtowsky Molly Harrison Katie Hofweber Brenda Key Dan Kibler Heather Lowery Michelle Macken Mimi W. van Nortwick Bryan Stange Kate Sweeney Linda Thomas Bambi Weavil Wilmington Plastic Surgery, P.A.
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Where is the post office?
Leland Post Office (910) 371-9013 1123 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451-8479 Winnabow Post Office (910) 253-5576 6351 Ocean Hwy. E (Hwy. 17 South) Winnabow, NC 28479-5559 How do I get cable, phone or internet access?
Time Warner Cable (910) 332-7800 (phone, cable or internet) Atlantic Telephone Membership Corp. (910) 754-4311 (phone, cable or internet) AT&T (888) 436-8638 (phone, internet) Where is the nearest grocery store?
Food Lion on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-1951 309 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Piggly Wiggly on Village Road (off of Hwy. 17) (910) 371-2696 112 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Food Lion (off of Hwys. 74/76) (910) 383-1467 1735 Reed Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Where are the nearest medical facilities?
Cascade Primary Care (910) 383-1600 509 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 200, Leland, NC 28451 North Brunswick Family Medicine (910) 371-0404 117 Village Road NE #H, Leland, NC 28451 Brunswick Urgent Care (910) 383-2182 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Morgan Internal Medicine (910) 332-0241 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply (910) 755-8121 1 Medical Center Drive, Supply, NC 28462 16
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New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington (910) 343-7000 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Where is the library?
Leland Library (910) 371-9442 487 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Where is the nearest drug store?
CVS Village Road (910) 371-0794 117A Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Walgreens Village Road (910) 371-1806 319 Village Road NE, Leland, NC 28451 Rite Aid in Waterford (910) 383-1098 501 Olde Waterford Way, Leland, NC 28451 Family Pharmacy (Clairmont Shopping Center) (910) 371-3181 112-G Village Road, Leland, NC 28451 Where are the town halls located?
Leland Town Hall (910) 371-0148 102 Town Hall Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Navassa Town Hall (910) 371-2432 334 Main Street, Navassa, NC 28451 Sandy Creek Town Hall (910) 655-3153 114 Sandy Creek Drive, Leland, NC 28451 Belville Town Hall (910) 371-2456 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 205, Belville, NC 28451 Northwest Town Hall (910) 655-5080 4889 Vernon Road, Leland, NC 28451 How do I get involved in the community or volunteer?
(910) 253-2412 www.volunteer.brunsco.net
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what’s happened
Rep. Mike McIntyre Addresses North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce
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Aaron Talley of Wachovia Securities and Rep. Mike McIntyre.
Gary Davis Gives Speech on Networking in the South
Antonio’s Restaurant Business After Hours Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Gary Davis, author of the book Networking in the South, visited the North Brunswick area and gave his speech on networking in the Southern United States to members of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Gary spoke for about 45 minutes on the differences between people from the north and south and how our networking and business procedures in the South are much different.
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Most insurances, Medicare, credit cards accepted. Financing available.
First Bank Holds a Blood Drive Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Steve Doumas, Cami Doumas and Antonio’s owner Steve Pagley.
House of Wine & Cheese Weekly Wine Tasting Friday, April 4, 2008
Nancy Anderson, Jami Whitaker, Vice President Dawn Carter and Katelynn Wagner of First Bank.
EDWARD RICCIARDELLI, MD Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
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JOSEPH F. HUPPMANN, MD Dermatologist BETH-ANN RANKIN Physician Assistant-Dermatology 58 Physicians Drive Suite 103 Supply, NC 28462
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North Brunswick Chamber Promotional Director Rhonda Norris and Gary Davis.
Martin Tillier, owner of House of Wine & Cheese, prepares for a wine tasting. Hundreds turn out for the weekly wine tastings, held 4-7 pm each Friday at his location in the Waterford Shoppes, just behind Rite Aid Pharmacy.
St. Baldrick’s Day Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Eddie Romanelli’s Restaurant The mission of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is to raise awareness and funds to cure kids’ cancer by supporting cancer research and fellowships. This event received quite a turnout from area residents shaving their heads for the cause.
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Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, & Skin Care: Three specialties, one office
U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre was the guest speaker on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce business luncheon. McIntyre, a Lumberton Democrat, was accompanied by two members of his staff. Rep. McIntyre addressed a number of topics, including the importance of supporting farmers and the military. He also indicated that he and his Congressional staff are focusing on a number of issues, including the environment and economic growth in the Seventh District.
John Stanley gets his head shaved by Dee Long for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
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what’s happening
This summer there are so many things to do in the Cape Fear Region. We have highlighted some not-to-miss events below…
Contributed Photo Cape Fear Blues Society
Cape Fear Blues Festival
Fourth of July Festival at Southport
As many as 50,000 people attend the state’s official Fourth of July Festival in Southport. Celebrate the nation’s birthday with parades, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, a Beach Day, children’s games, a run/walk, a naturalization ceremony, plenty of patriotism and, of course, fireworks. July 1-4; www.nc4thofjuly.com
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Sing the blues with local, regional and nationally known blues artists on the last weekend in July. There’s live blues music all weekend long, and you can try to secure a spot on Friday’s “Blues Cruise.” July 25-27. Various locations and show times in Wilmington; www.capefearblues.org
Every Friday night from 6 pm until dark you can catch free music at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington. Coolers and picnics are welcome, or stay for dinner at one of the 19 eateries. Fridays 6 pm, through September 26; www.mayfairetown.com
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Riverfront Farmers Market
Leland Under the Lights Car Show Cruise in with your own vehicle or just come to see the cars. Either way, it’ll be a flashback to the 1950s with music, trivia contests, games, door prizes and more. Saturday, August 2; Wal-Mart on U.S. Highway 17 in Leland; 5 to 9:30 pm; (910) 253-7663; www.nbchamber.net
Battleship Hootenanny Perch under the stars on the Fantail
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Mayfaire Music on the Town Concert Series
of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA while listening to a concert of folk and pop favorites. John Golden and friends head up a fine cast of local musicians for a fabulous evening of music. Tuesday, July 17 at 8 pm. $10. (910) 251-5797 ext. 204; www.battleshipnc.com/events North Brunswick Magazine
Eating locally grown food saves the earth’s resources, and shopping for it is fun! Spend a leisurely Saturday morning selecting fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, eggs, cheeses, meats, honey, baked goods, wine, flowers, art and much more. Market St. to Princess St., Downtown Wilmington; Saturdays 8 am to 12:30 pm, until December 20. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com
Airlie Gardens Concert Series On the first and third Fridays of the summer months you can enjoy two hours of music in one of Wilmington’s most sublime outdoors settings. Bring a picnic and a blanket, maybe a bottle of wine, and enjoy the sights and the sounds under the centuries-old oak. 6 to 8 pm. $8. (910) 798-7700; http://airliegardens.com
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Side Stretches. Sit comfortably in a cross-legged position. Place your right hand on the sand about a foot away from your right hip. Lift your left arm overhead and lean to the right. Take 5 slow breaths. Switch sides for 5 breaths. Now sit up and notice how you feel. You’re probably breathing deeper already.
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Seated Twist. Extend your right leg straight in front of you with your foot flexed.
Tree Pose. For balance practice, stand
Bend your left knee and place your left foot
on your right foot and bring the bottom
on the outside of your right knee. Twist your torso to the left, placing your left hand be-
ankle, calf or inner thigh. Bring your hands
hind you and your right elbow on the outside
together at your heart and then overhead.
of your left knee. (See photo, above.) Take 5
Stay for 5 breaths. Switch sides.
full, slow breaths, sitting taller as you inhale and twisting slightly deeper as you exhale.
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Remember to take long, slow inhala-
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and your right foot over to the left side of your
your arms in front of you, bend your elbows
body (so you are not sitting on your foot). Stretch
and give yourself a hug (right arm over left).
your left leg straight back behind you. Fold over
Now lift your hands so that you bring your
your right knee as far as you want to go. You
forearms and hands together. Lift your elbows
should feel a stretch in your hip. Breathe slowly
and drop your chin slightly. Breathe deeply to
for 5 to 10 breaths. Repeat on the other side.
expand the muscles across the upper back and neck. Repeat on the other side.
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yoga poses into your seaside rituals?
attention to the present moment—
If you already practice yoga, start out
notice the sights, smells and sounds
your beach day with several rounds of
of your surroundings and focus on
Sun Salutations and then spontaneously
how each pose feels in your body.
sand to lengthen your lower back, pull your
flow into poses that you know.
When your mind wanders off to
clasped hands back toward your feet to lift
other things, just bring it back to
and open your chest and shoulders. Breathe
your breath. n
deeply for 5 breaths. Come down, turn your
Cobra Pose with Shoulder Opener. Lie on your belly, forehead down. Clasp hands behind your back. Tucking your tailbone toward the
the beach. You can do these on a towel.
face to one side and rest. Repeat 3 times.
Pigeon Pose. Start on your hands and knees.
Eagle Arms. Sitting on your heels, reach
nose while practicing yoga and pay
are a few simple poses you can do on
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Savasana/Relaxation. Stretch out on your
back, legs slightly separated, feet falling out. Extend your arms by your sides (not touching your body) and turn your palms up. Close your eyes. Relax your belly and jaw. Sink down into your cradle of warm sand. Don’t sleep, but drift off into relaxation by listening to your breath and the sound of the waves. Stay here at least 5 minutes—or as long as you like! Summer 2008
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gadgets
Oil and Vinegar Wine Glasses
Sanyo Xacti CA65 Digital Video Recorder Digital video recording and sharing gets easier with this stylish, pocket-sized
Your guests will take a second look at these whimsical, upside-down wine
digital video camera. The small-sized image files produced by the Xacti CA65 are
glasses that are actually oil and vinegar servers. A great gift for the foodie,
ideal for sending by e-mail, uploading to the web or distributing on video- and
the set comes with a funnel and bottle brush for easy cleaning.
photo-sharing sites. Xacti is waterproof for use up to 1.5 meters under water,
$44 www.wheredidyoubuythat.com
and you can capture a still image at the same time you’re recording.
$340 www.digitalrev.com
MYVU® Personal Media Viewer
I-Grill with George
Worn as a pair of eyeglasses, Myvu transforms all of your portable media players (DVDs, camcorders, cell phones, MP3s) into a hands-free, private
Ax the fat and entertain at the same time. This indoor/outdoor electric
viewing experience. It’s the ultimate solution for viewing broadcasted and
grill not only makes healthy food, but it’s also MP3 ready and has built-in
downloaded entertainment in one place.
speakers and an amplifier.
From $199.95 www.myvu.com
$149.99 www.igrillwithgeorge.com
X-10 Personal Assistant Voice Dialer A lifesaver for anyone who lives alone. This heart pendant allows the wearer to press a single button to trigger assistance when it’s needed. The Personal Assistant calls up to four pre-programmed numbers and plays a pre-recorded message to each person, then allows each person to hear what’s going on.
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USB Beverage Cup Cooler and Warmer File this one under “What Will They Think of Next?” Got a problem with tepid drinks? Plug this handy device into your computer’s USB port, dock a beverage on it, and you’ll keep your coffee hot or your soda cold. This makes a dandy gift for a coworker.
$24.95 www.vat19.com
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relocation story
But the story begins long before
that moment made history in a bigger
months, working as a chef for Hyatt
this endearing beach boy rode his
way than she could have imagined at
Hotels, when Tricia “came down off the
first wave here in southeastern North
the time—for there was a boy named
mountain” after snowboarding one day
Carolina. It all started with his parents,
Kenny, a “military brat” who grew up
to find him cooking in the outdoor res-
Tricia and Kenny, who met about a
in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with
taurant there. “He told me a joke that
decade ago.
summers spent in Ocean City, New
I can’t even remember now,” she says,
Jersey, who was about to become a big
“but I do remember telling my friend
part of Tricia’s life.
how cute he was.” In January of 1998,
Tricia Merritt describes her youth with sheer joy in her voice, telling stories of long summer days in her
Kenny, who Tricia describes as
hometown on the North Shore of Long
Carolina on Their Minds: The Merritt Family’s Story
Above: Kenny, John and Tricia Merritt of Leland are living out their dream of residing on the North Carolina coast.
Story by Marybeth G. Cale Photography by Wendy Hunt
With “I love it here—the beach, the climate, the people… We are all just so happy here.” —Tricia Merritt
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“one of the most personable, wonder-
“We fell in love so quickly,” Tricia
Island, New York, where she first
says. “Three weeks after our first
fell in love with coastal living.
date we were literally spending
One of eight children, Tricia talks
every free moment together. And,
about the idyllic childhood memo-
in November of that year, he asked
ries that started right after the
me to marry him. His dad, who
sun rose each morning when she
was a brilliant, very decorated
would jump on her bike and make
major in the United States Army,
her way to the beach, returning
had passed away in 1990. Kenny
home just minutes before sunset
had never had the opportunity to
each evening.
visit his grave at Arlington Na-
The door-to-shore proximity
tional Cemetery, and so we went
became just a hometown memory
to visit it. Kenny brought along a
when Tricia and her high school
laminated photo of the two of us
friends made a cross-country trip
to place on his dad’s grave, and
out to Colorado. In sharp contrast
I let him have a moment there
to her younger years, she opted
before we left the cemetery. After
for the landscape of the Rocky
that, we walked over to Jefferson
Mountains when they landed in
Memorial and Kenny proposed on the steps there.”
his wavy brown locks
as if he was somehow just meant to
Vail after having explored some
delightfully tousled,
live here.
other towns along the way.
a perfect sprinkling of freckles across
they went on their first date.
“He was five months old when I
“We were just three girls,
Above: John Merritt, 7, who loves swimming and surfing, makes the most of his hometown’s coastal location.
Just months later, in May of 1999, they celebrated their
his cheeks and nose, and a Billabong
dunked him in the water for the first
the best of friends, who drove our
love with a “big New York–style
sweatshirt, John Merritt epitomizes the
time at my family’s pool,” his mother
three cars cross-country; having
wedding” back in her hometown,
coastal Carolina boy. And he exudes
proudly shares. “I told him it was sink
$1,500 to each of our names,” Tricia
ful people you could ever meet,” had
where they decided to stay. In January
the happiness typical of anyone living
or swim, and he was swimming in no
says. “We thought we were rich and
attended Scottsdale Culinary Insti-
2001, their son, John, was born.
just miles from the shore.
time.” By the time little John Merritt
could do anything—so when someone
tute, making that area his home for
was four years of age, he was a
told us we should head up to Vail to
five years before he decided to move
Colorado mountains, it didn’t take long
ing to the pool—and I love to surf!”
resident of Brunswick County with
live, we figured, sure—why not?” Her
to Vail for the next chapter in his own
for Tricia and Kenny to realize that the
seven-year-old John exclaims. It seems
his very own surfboard.
spontaneity and sense of adventure in
adventure. He had only been there two
commute into Manhattan was not for
“I have great friends. I love go-
After having lived in the serene
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relocation story
they had terrific benefits for our family,”
“I had even dreamed of going to
“The house was officially listed the following Friday, and
Tricia says. “The cost of living in that
ECU when I was younger because I
I interviewed in Wilmington that next Monday. On Tuesday,
them. Of course, it wasn’t the mountains
region hadn’t yet peaked and so we were
had spent time in the area on frequent
we had checked out of our hotel and I was heading out to the
they yearned for—but the desire to recre-
able to build a great house. But I was
vacations with friends,” Tricia says. “I
beach in my flip-flops and baseball cap when Time Warner
ate what was so special about their “days
restless immediately after relocating
was just always feeling drawn to the
Cable called to find out if I could come back in. I said that
gone by”—Tricia’s Long Island beach
there. And we weren’t even in our house
Carolina coast.”
I wasn’t even dressed appropriately and they told me, “in
experience and Kenny’s summers visiting
yet when my mother stopped in on her
family on the Jersey Shore. Their vision
way back home from North Carolina
cated into their own Carolina house in
for the future started to take shape, and
and shared the news that she had plans
March 2004. By the spring of 2005,
at its center was life in a relaxing seaside
to move down this way.”
Tricia and Kenny were ready to follow.
that same week and, within one very busy month, they were
They started to search online for real
on their way to North Brunswick County.
town with a climate warm enough to enjoy the ocean year-round.
Tricia’s telling smile spreads across
Tricia’s mom and stepfather relo-
Wilmington, everyone wears flip-flops all the time—come on back!’” And, of course, they offered her the job. In the spirit of total synchronicity, their home sold later
her face. “Kenny said to me, ‘I guess we
estate and discovered Magnolia Greens.
are going to be moving again too, aren’t
Tricia, who was working for Comcast in
says Tricia. “My friends here already feel like sisters.
halfway between New York and North
we?’” and Tricia’s response, naturally,
Maryland, decided to put out “feelers”
Kenny and John, who are like two peas in a pod, go surfing
Carolina, to a town called Bel Air, just
was “absolutely we are!”
for work in the Wilmington area. She
together, do everything together—we are all just so happy
started with Time Warner Cable. Unfor-
to live here.”
But first, another stop—almost
north of Baltimore, Maryland. “It was a great opportunity for Kenny to work at Hyatt again, where
She always had Carolina on her
“I love it here—the beach, the climate, the people,”
mind when she thought of the perfect
tunately, the manager told her, there were
Tricia’s enthusiasm is infectious. She is unquestionably
seaside environment.
no openings—but he would welcome the
the perfect person to serve in her current role as Chair of the
chance to meet with her the next time she
Social Committee at Magnolia Greens.
was visiting North Carolina. Nonetheless, Kenny and Tricia
Together, their energy is the cornerstone of many successes, most recently illustrated in the opening of their
forged ahead with their dream of giv-
own store, Coastal Coverings and Closets, located on
ing their son the same kind of fond
Highway 17 in Leland. This family-owned business offers
memories they both had as young
window covering and storage solution products along with
children playing on the beach. They
installation services that meet the growing demands of the
decided to put their Maryland house
Brunswick County region. The business gives Tricia and
on the market. The Realtor brought
Kenny the flexibility to make parenting their first priority.
the paperwork to Tricia and Kenny
Left: The Merritt family lives in Magnolia Greens, where Tricia is Chair of the Social Committee. 28
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“John comes first,” Tricia says, beaming. “Kenny is in-
and within minutes after the contracts
volved with John’s baseball team, and when he’s not working
to list their home were signed, the
at GE as a chef for Sodexho, we work together to make sure
telephone rang. “It was a 910 area
our business schedule gives us as much time as possible with
code, so I figured it had to be someone
John. I volunteer at John’s school, Roger Bacon, and we both
from Magnolia Greens,” Tricia says,
do what we can to make sure our family always comes first”.
“but would you believe it was the guy
“Every door we have come to has just opened up for
from Time Warner Cable, calling to
us to make all of this happen,” Tricia says in a pensive
tell me that there was an opening and
moment, clearly grateful to finally be living out her
asking if I could interview immediate-
Carolina dream. n
ly?” Her eyes twinkle with excitement as she shares more.
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home-buying process
Left: Kristin and Garrett Wood at home in Wedgewood at Lanvale.
in our first home,” Kristin says. “We
to build in Wedgewood. After using the
had variables in mind that kept us
builder’s lender and agents, they would
searching for the perfect house. Is it
be given assistance on closing costs.
affordable? Are we going to be able The couple rented homes all over
to have the lifestyle we want in the
build and their finances were in order,
the area, from Hampstead to down-
surroundings we want, and at the
the Woods chose a home site and began
town Wilmington to Kure Beach,
same time, make a good investment
the home-planning process.
and had a lot of fun in each place they
for the future?”
lived. But being married now for two
to customize their home in many
a home as an investment and to begin
fact that the Wedgewood community is
ways—a feature they had not encoun-
a family. Not being familiar with
minutes from Wilmington.
tered at planned communities they
Brunswick County, they explored the
Garrett says, “A big part of both of
area over a period of about two years
our careers is downtown. North Bruns-
to upgrade their house by adding
by taking afternoon drives and sim-
wick gives us the little bit of the quiet
options, such as wood flooring, a
ply getting lost. During one of these
country feel to start a family, but being
two-car garage, a screened porch and
outings this past fall, they stumbled
striking distance from the excitement,
upgraded carpet and counter tops,
upon the community of Wedgewood
youth and energy of downtown.”
all added to the appeal of the 1,443-
Second, the community and Logan Homes seemed to be able to offer them
had looked at previously. Their ability
heated-square-foot home. “We got to add numerous things
with the palm tree entrance, gold lettered
everything they wanted. Being able to
that I never would have imagined
sign and the overall appearance of the
have their house built brand new was a
that we could ever have,” says Kristin.
community. Jen Yochheim of Logan
great draw.
“With Logan, we really felt like we
Homes greeted Garrett and Kristin and showed them inside the model home
Story by Heather Lowery
wood” floor plan, yet they were able
for several reasons. First, they loved the
They were immediately impressed
The Right Decision for Garrett and Kristin Wood
Wedgewood attracted the Woods
The Woods chose the “Wedge-
and a half years, they wanted to buy
at Lanvale in Leland.
Building in Wedgewood at Lanvale:
Once they made their decision to
and around the community. The Woods were impressed with everything they
“We were looking to get the best ‘bang for our buck’,” Garrett says. Lastly, Logan’s buyer incentives helped the couple clinch their decision
were building a custom home. They offered us so much more.” The couple then met with Paula Herring, the Logan Homes design consultant
saw. With brochures and floor plans in hand, the Woods went away with a lot
have childhood roots in the state—
eventually I had job opportunities in
to think about. This community, they
making decisions,
Kristin is from Atlantic Beach and
Wilmington and have been here in
thought, had possibilities.
especially for important milestones in
Garrett lived in various parts of
the area for the past five and a
our lives. But Garrett and Kristin Wood
the state when he was growing up.
half years.”
had no trouble deciding where to build
Both of them knew they wanted to
their first home. For the Woods, build-
make their permanent home on
answer is simple: Wine. Both Garrett
making the right decision with their
ing in North Brunswick County was,
the coast.
and Kristin are in the wine business,
money, especially in the market’s current
so their jobs happened to cross paths in
economic state.
without a doubt, the right thing to do. Garrett and Kristin are not newcomers to North Carolina. Both 30
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“I fell in love with it during my
How did this couple meet? The
high school and college years in North
Wilmington, and the rest, as they say,
Carolina,” says Garrett. “Then
is history.
Since the Woods had been searching the greater Wilmington area for the past few years, they were concerned about
“We wanted to be smart with our money, yet have everything we wanted
Contributed Photo
Many
of us struggle with
Left: The Woods chose the “Wedgewood” floor plan, and Logan Homes constructed the home. Summer 2008
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Left: The Woods liked the fact that they were able to customize their home by adding upgraded features. Below: The entire home-building process, from choosing a floor plan to the end of construction, took only about five months.
at the design center and was able to pick
The Logan Process, scheduled
their new home in a few days. When
and match colors for their interior and see
meetings at the home site, emails and
asked how they intended to celebrate,
how all of their options would look.
telephone calls kept the communication
they reply, “We are going to pop a big
lines open during the construction.
bottle of wine we have been saving for
little vignettes set up as samples,”
The entire process for the Woods, from
this event that was given to us special
Kristin comments.
choosing a floor plan to the end of con-
from a winery owner. We’ve been anx-
struction, took about five months.
iously waiting to pop the cork!”
“The design center actually has
The time in the design center was one of the highlights of the homebuilding process for the Woods. “It was a unique experience to spend a day in the design center,” says Garrett. “My mom is an interior designer and
For Garrett, the entire home-build-
For the Woods, building their home
ing experience was met with nervous en-
was a wonderful experience. They are
ergy, wanting everything to go smoothly
happy and very content with their deci-
as planned, yet it was also a lot of fun.
sion to buy in North Brunswick.
“For someone who’s never gone
“We look forward to living here and
she was blown away by what the design
through home building before, I’ve never
being a part of this area as it continues
center here had to offer,” Kristin adds.
felt more comfortable with such a large
to grow,” they say. n
Garrett adds that the staff of Logan Homes was very helpful. “Jen also took us out to walk the
decision,” Kristin states. As this story was being written, the Woods were planning to close on
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neighborhood and took us in homes under construction to get ideas of upgrades that were available,” says Garrett. The planning process took about a week. Then construction on the home began. “We actually changed our minds about the lot,” says Garrett, “so the building process took a month or so longer because they already had started putting the footings in. But they were flexible with us and let us change lots.”
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Waterford Business Center: Expansion into Belville Story by Allison Ballard
The
Waterford business
and a Holiday Inn Express and Suites,
World and Groucho’s Deli.
community continues to
which will begin construction in June, will
Upstairs in the same building
grow and expand. With the successful
anchor the Waterford Business Center.
are the Town of Belville offices,
Shops at Waterford on the Leland side,
Harley started working in the
developers are now concentrating on the Belville side, the Waterford Business Center. “We’re pretty excited about it,” says Don Harley of Harley & Associates
Waterford area in 1996. “We’ve watched it grow and we know the potential,” he says. “It’s a unique development.” Already, Murray Art and Frame
South East Dance Academy, Land Marketing Company and Wells Fargo Mortgage. Now, construction is underway for four new retail buildings, each with 6,253
Commercial Real Estate, Inc. “It’s all
has expanded to a retail building in the
square feet of space. They
a continuation of the same area, but
Waterford Business Center. It has a site
should be finished in October.
because we’re dealing with different
beside businesses such as Edward Jones,
municipalities, it’s separate.”
Four Seasons Dry Cleaners, Fitwize 4 Kids, Door to Door Floors, Cartridge
A new bank office on the corner site
Rendering courtesy of Stewart & Conners Architects, PLLC and MagnoliaStudios.org
new construction
Above: Holiday Inn Express and Suites will anchor the new Waterford Business Center in Belville. Below Left: The Waterford Center has a classic look that will stand the test of time.
Retail spaces in two of the
Ice, Italian ice and frozen custard, and Leland Insurance Agency are among the
longevity and having the right look,”
merchants. The Wilmington restaurant
Harley says. “Steven Arp has been in
chain Nikki’s Sushi and Steakhouse will
the hospitality business a long time. He
occupy three bays in one of the buildings.
knows how to operate a hotel.”
In the works, but not quite finalized,
the new Holiday Inn hotel. It’s estimat-
buildings are already filling
hoping to open in Belville as well as a
ed that the 101-room hotel will open
up. Belville ABC, Rita’s Water
national restaurant chain that may build
early next year.
“We believe in this center wholeheartedly,” Harley says. “And we’ve been working hard to get the right businesses and the right merchant mix here.”
RENDERING BY LISLE ARCHITECTURE
“This is going to be the new Holiday Inn prototype,” Arp says. “It’s a great location and it will be a great facility.” The Holiday Inn Express and Suites will include an expanded
Harley says the whole Waterford
business center plus a guest laundry
Center will have a nostalgic look that
and gift shop. Each season, different
will stand the test of time.
scents, such as floral or chocolate, will
“It’s a good merchant mix because
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Arp is the owner and developer of
are a national furniture company that is
an 8,000 to 10,000-square-foot unit.
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“We had a lot to consider, including
waft through the corridors. The rooms
they all provide a different shopping
feature larger work desks and bed
experience, but they all cater to the
linens with high thread counts.
same type of customer,” Harley says.
“We looked at the area because it’s
“A person can get most everything
a good stopping point for people coming
done they need to do in this area.”
to town,” Arp says. “But it’s also great to
For example, the planners looked for a while for the right hotel for the property.
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new construction Site Plan Contributed from Harley & Associates
Waterford Commercial Business District
1 2
3
Rite Aid Pharmacy Port City Java Salon D’Vin Spotted Toad Ltd. House of Wine & Cheese Capeside Animal Hospital
Brunswick Surgical Care Brunswick Women’s Center
4
Waterford Medical Building First Floor Brunswick Urgent Care Carolina HealthCare Products Atlantic Radiology Assoc. Orthopaedic Specialists Nextwave Diagnostic
5
Second Floor ChiroHealth Chiropractic Morgan Internal Medicine Cascade Primary Care Leland Pediatrics Third Floor Dental Center at Waterford Wilmington Plastic Surgery Brunswick Foot & Ankle Surgery Hanover Medical Specialists – Hermatology/Oncology 36
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Cape Fear Bank Eddie Romanelli’s Restaurant Acousticreations Harrelson Company Rhodes Law Offices Coastal Land Design BBX Computers Groucho’s Deli Cartridge World Fitwize 4 Kids Murray Art and Frame Four Seasons Cleaners Edward Jones Door to Door Floors SEDA Dance Studio Town of Belville Land Marketing Company Wells Fargo Mortgage ABC Store Leland Insurance Agency Nikki’s Japanese & Sushi
Rita’s Italian Ice Furniture Retailer
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Floor-Future Retail 10 First Second Floor-Future Residential
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Homes Building 14 Logan Logan Homes New Carolina Chiropractic Coastal Coverings & Closets Alltel Wireless First Bank
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green feature
Brunswick Forest Turns Greener: The 2008 Green Home
Contributed
Story by Brenda Key
With
the style of a high-end
residential community located just ten
custom home and the
minutes south of historic Wilmington
features of an energy-saving, eco-friendly house, the new Green Home at Bruns-
North Brunswick Magazine
With a host of amenities and a
wick Forest represents an innovative
variety of residential neighborhoods
way of residential living.
all connected through a network of
The home is the first green model
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on Highway 17.
more than 100 miles of bike paths and
to open in eastern North Carolina and
trails, Brunswick Forest has already set
incorporates some of the most ad-
a high standard for thoughtful devel-
vanced technology in today’s market,
opment. The plans for its first Green
including solar panels that convert
Home have been equally ambitious.
sunlight to electricity. It represents the
“The Green Home is designed
vision of Brunswick Forest’s developers
to be a net zero energy cost home,”
and their continuing commitment to
says Chris Senior, owner of Anchor-
preserve the beauty and natural re-
ageBuildingCorp.com, one of North
sources within the 4,500-acre golf and
Carolina’s leading green home builders.
Above: Brunswick Forest’s Green Home at Walden combines luxury custom home design with environmentally friendly living.
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green feature
heat and air system, this results in
Star–rated appliances and a natural
products, creating low-maintenance
a conditioned attic and crawlspace,
gas on-demand water heater.
homes that offer both environmen-
which creates less demand on the
tank hot all the time, the water is
reduced energy and water consumption
comfortable temperature in the house.”
heated instantaneously when needed,”
and improved indoor air quality.
bered vinyl windows with airtight
Contributed Photo
weather stripping are foamed in as well,
“During the day, the renewable energy
and cool the home. Additionally, the sys-
generated by the panels will be sold to
tem’s 30 SEER efficiency rating is much
the power grid. If you’re mindful, you
higher than the standard 13 SEER units.
To reduce the impact of heavy bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 3,000-
“The high SEER geothermal heat unit
square-foot-home was built in sections
we’ve used will cut that portion of the
in a climate-controlled factory by South
bill in half.”
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Green Home also includes standard high-
eliminating random air leakage and the
dustry, Senior has been experimenting
end home features, such as eight-foot
intrusion of airborne moisture that can
with energy-efficient technology and
interior doors, quartz countertops, triple-
result in condensation and mold.
sustainable materials since the 1970s.
crown molding throughout and oversized
Other green features include
He started out using recycled newspa-
baseboard, door and window trim.
low-maintenance Hardiplank and
per for insulation and hardwood floor-
Hardishake siding, low-flow fixtures,
ing harvested from managed forests.
indigenous landscaping (requiring
Over the years, he has continued to
virtually no irrigation), Energy
employ the latest green technology and
Below: An extensive network of more than 100 miles of paths and trails connect Brunswick Forest’s amenities and neighborhoods.
Known as the Alexandria Cottage,
manufacturer of the 2007 Southern
the Green Home also features thick
Living Idea House.
exterior walls and Icynene® insulation, an open-cell foam that expands 100
tage of the sun’s natural path across the
times its initial volume, creating a
sky not only reduces the work load on
protective barrier that prevents
the heat and air system, it also creates a
allergens, dust and mold spores from
much more comfortable living environ-
entering the home and reduces energy
ment,” Senior says. “And it’s free.”
costs by up to 50 percent compared to
To further decrease energy con-
A pioneer in the green-building in-
neighborhood of custom home sites, the
utility costs can be attributed to heating and cooling your house,” Senior says.
“Siting the structure to take advan-
dollars annually.”
Located in the exclusive Walden
“As much as 50 percent of your
equipment on the home site, the three-
Carolina–based Haven Custom Homes,
Senior says. “This can save hundreds of
conventional insulation.
sumption, the house is equipped with a
“The roof and foundation are
WaterFurnace geothermal heat pump,
totally sealed, keeping hot, humid air
which uses the earth’s relatively constant
from venting into the home,” Senior
temperature instead of outside air to heat
says. “Coupled with an engineered
Contributed Photos
won’t have a power bill.”
tal and economic benefits, including
HVAC system and helps maintain a Doors and low-emission, cham-
Above: The Fitness & Wellness Center offers Brunswick Forest’s property owners every opportunity to stay healthy and fit. The 18,000-squarefoot building includes an indoor pool, outdoor pool with wade-in entry, six hard surface tennis courts, aerobics studio and cardiovascular equipment room. Wellness programs will be provided by New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
“Instead of keeping an 80-gallon
Above Top: Cape Fear National’s first 18 holes of golf are planned to open in Summer 2009. Above Bottom: Six hard-surface tennis courts are lighted for night play.
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In keeping with the tenets of sustainability, much of the furnishings and detailing will be green. The wood flooring is
Healthy Living is Easy at Brunswick Forest
Caribbean heart pine, the master bedroom walls are finished in a natural clay plaster, and all of the paints used in the home are non-toxic, low VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Golf & Clubhouse
“Our mission is to build beautiful, cutting-edge green homes
Cape Fear National® - 27 holes of world-class Tim Cate golf First 18 holes open in Summer 2009 16,000-square foot Clubhouse
that consume a minimal amount of the Earth’s resources,” says Senior, who recently completed construction of his own net zero energy cost home for his extended family that spans three generations. “Our homes are simple to operate and provide a
Fitness & Wellness Center 18,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art cardiovascular fitness machines Hard-surface tennis courts Indoor and Junior Olympic-sized outdoor pool with wade-in entry
healthy, happy living environment.” Indeed, Brunswick Forest’s master plan was designed with the well being of its residents in mind. A host of amenities are planned, including a 100-plus-mile network of paths and trailways
River Club
linking amenities and neighborhoods; 27 holes of world- class golf
Center for boating and fishing activities on picturesque Town Creek Nature Center offers canoes, kayaks, fishing tackle Screened pavilion for cookouts and outdoor stone fireplace Observation platform, boardwalk and bridge Boat storage and a floating dock
at Cape Fear National; an 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center with tennis courts and indoor and outdoor pools; a River Club on Town Creek that will serve as a center for boating and fishing activities; an Ocean Club providing access to the Atlantic; a Garden Center with a greenhouse, garden and related facilities;
Ocean Club
neighborhood and community parks; and The Villages at Bruns-
Atlantic Ocean beach access Parking and facilities
wick Forest, a major retail center with shops, movie
Garden Center
theater, dining, entertain-
Gardens Glass-enclosed meeting room with masonry fireplace and kitchen Equipment storage building Greenhouse
ment, and medical and professional offices located at the community’s entrance. Contributed Photo
An array of individual neighborhoods offer singlefamily home sites, custom homes, town homes and cottages, designed to offer a wide range of architectural
Parks, Paths and Preserves More than 100 miles of bike and leisure trails connecting neighborhoods to amenities Parks and nature preserves located throughout the community
Above: Chris Senior is a pioneer in green home building.
and lifestyle choices. Initial pricing puts home sites from the $150,000s and home packages, including home sites, from the mid-$200,000s. Brunswick Forest’s Green Home is open for tour June 14th. Visitors should stop at the Welcome Center, which is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, call (910) 371-2434 for information, or visit www.brunswickforest.com. 44
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Fishing at the Foot of the Bridge
During
the months of
a couple months ago. All the action
Charters, there used to be another
reach warmer water, “the bait fish push
kicked into gear and started eating.
January and
was due to the perfect culmination of
bridge slightly downriver of the bridge
up into the creeks as far as they can go
This “perfect storm” of conditions
February there was some serious
conditions, which drew in some very
that exists today. Left behind are the
before they run out of salt water.”
created an opportunity for North
rubber-necking going on as drivers
healthy populations of speckled trout
old pilings and other remnants of the
passed over the Highway 17 bridge just
and a few striped bass. The area was
bridge, which provide structure for
one for the state of North Carolina. As
before Leland. At all times of the day a
a meeting place of big hungry fish. It
fish, and an ambush for them to attack
a result, less fresh water is flowing
state are very fortunate to have great
couple dozen boats were stacked in the
just so happens that the area that was
prey. This is the first element of a
down the Cape Fear River system,
fishing and hunting opportunities for
river just south of the bridge, and some
holding the fish had better real estate
great fishing location. Game fish are
which causes the saltwater influx from
the majority of the year. There are a
anglers even waded out through the
for advertising that any billboard ever
naturally drawn to structure, espe-
tide changes to push farther up the
myriad of species to be caught both in-
muck to cast from the shore. But what
will. It didn’t take long for the secret
cially structure that is large enough to
river and allows saltwater fish species
shore and offshore in the summer, from
were they catching? And why aren’t
to get out, and before you knew it,
hide their bodies, and that offers them
like speckled trout the opportunity to
drum to mahi to bottom fish to cobia.
they still out there?
everyone who owned a boat was out on
cover through several levels of the
travel farther up river in pursuit of
In the spring, the big Spanish mackerel
the river with rod in hand.
water column.
food. With the few warm spells that
school through, accompanied by blitz-
we experienced over this past winter,
ing albacore. In the fall the kings come
speckled trout and striped bass alike
in close and the larger drum can
Although this section of river still draws a few weekend anglers, it clearly is not as popular as it was
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According to Captain Brent Stanley of Current Adventure
Captain Matt Wirt of Reel Adventure Charters adds that in an attempt to
This past year was a relatively dry
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Small crankbaits and jerkbaits like a
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and rest there for a few seconds before continuing the retrieve. One other piece of advice that he offers regarding retrieve is to try to remember what you were doing when the fish hit.
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appearance. In the very peak of winter, however, a waterfowl
moment and think, ‘What was I doing
season (which many without access to private lands deem as
when I caught that fish?’,” Wirt says.
mediocre) is about the best thing going on. This year, the
Chances are, the fish hit it for a reason,
schools of trout gave anglers a chance to scratch their itch
and duplicating the speed and style of
for action with a rod and reel.
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see trout up to six to eight pounds.”
have been hunkering down, conserving
Both Wirt and Stanley agree that live bait cannot be beat
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all their energy over the winter are snap-
for catching these fish. Live shrimp, mud minnows or killifish
ping into action. The water temperature
are irresistible to trout and stripers. However, as the water
is ratcheting up and is triggering fish
temperature cools, finding bait becomes increasingly difficult,
metabolism back into high gear. It’s time
so artificial lures usually have to do. Way back in the shallow
for fish to eat, and eat a lot. The warmer
creeks, it is possible to locate live bait, but during the winter,
water and longer hours of daylight
one must usually resort to plastics.
result in more food for shrimp and
The captains both recommend using jigs like Berkley
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“Whenever you catch a fish, take a
minnows, which in turn means more
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forage fish. The red drum are starting
as well as motor oil color and the new penny color. These
to move around and populate the lower
soft plastics can be fished on a jig head, being bounced up
Cape Fear and Intracoastal Waterway,
and down off the bottom, or can also be fished underneath
and both Wirt and Stanley are pros at
a popping cork, just like a live shrimp, and this technique
locating and catching them in this area.
works particularly well in especially cold water when the
The time is now to get out on the water
fish are lethargic and/or suspended in the water column.
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A Glimpse of the Congo:
feature
Opposite Page: The images from the Congo tell a story of hardship. Left: Documentary maker Evan Vetter traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to film the experiences of aid workers Robin Tabbiner and Wendy Merritt.
everything… I want to tell good stories, not just rely on technical wizardry.” In addition to producing multimedia programs for PC3, Evan uses his skills in graphics and web design for the church and will be busier than ever when they move into their new multi-million dollar facility this summer.
Filmmaker Evan Vetter Tells a Story
Evan’s most memorable project to date is an online video project produced
Story by Linda Thomas PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN TABBINER
where Evan’s talents as a
by PC3. Found at www.congocast.org,
filmmaker come into play.
it follows the story of Robin Tabbiner
Under his lens and imagination
and Wendy Merritt, two young women
a recent project on the pursuit
from Wilmington who decided to live
of wisdom and understanding
and serve for one year in the Demo-
in Proverbs 3:13 became a car chase
cratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They
nice quiet neighborhood at Birch Creek.
through the streets of Wilmington,
partnered with the group Answering
The price, lifestyle and convenience
with visuals, commentary and quick
the Call to serve women and girls
to Wilmington are big plusses for the
changes of pace designed to capture
victimized by sexual violence in this
young couple.
one’s attention like a really good TV
small war-torn African nation. Evan
commercial might.
interviewed and filmed Wendy and
Graduating to adult responsibilities marked a big turning point in Evan’s life, followed shortly by becom-
Evan sums up his philosophy of filmmaking this way, “The story is
Robin in the three months before they left the United States, through all their
ing involved in a big way with the Port City Community Church (PC3) as its Director of E*Media. That title is an
Documentaries
are no longer the forgotten step-
It was then that I recognized the power
immediate tip-off that this is not your
child of filmmaking. For each of the
of film to affect people’s lives.”
grandmother’s church! PC3 is a very
luminaries in the field—directors like Michael Moore, Ken Burns and Martin
UNC-Wilmington’s new film stud-
modern church geared to young people
Scorsese—there are legions of lesser-known individuals making their personal
ies program captured his attention, and
and families who grew up in the MTV
statements in this very personal medium. Few other communication forms have
he graduated in 2002 with degrees in
generation, and it presents traditional
the power to show such a unique perspective, capture the imagination and even
Communications Studies and History,
beliefs in a new way for their vibrant
motivate change.
with the intention of becoming the
and growing young membership.
Evan Vetter of Leland is one of those documentary filmmakers. He fell in love
next great documentary filmmaker. Of
The high energy music and
with films, art and theater at an early age. Evan was encouraged in his creative efforts
course, life happened and he met and
pulsing beat that starts each week’s
by a father in the computer field and a stay-at-home mom and aided and abetted by
married the love of his life, Jenny, in
service is followed by a creative,
younger siblings. As a child, he was particularly impressed by the movie Braveheart,
2004. Finding housing more affordable
MTV-style video introducing a
directed by Mel Gibson. Evan remembers, “The movie made me feel like I wanted to
in Leland than Wilmington, Jenny and
message theme that will be carried
run out and join William Wallace’s Scottish warriors in their fight for independence…
Evan have settled into married life in a
through for several weeks. This is
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know how or where to start.
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to brush off once you’ve experienced
with them to record their experiences
few months.
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Congo, a local woman stepped in to continue the mission, an ideal transition for the project. Evan’s long-range plans call for re-editing the individual episodes into a full-length documentary. In the
Evan Vetter’s podcast, www.Congocast.org, tells the story of two Wilmington women, Robin Tabbiner and Wendy Merritt, who traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DCR) with an organization called Answering the Call to help victims of sexual violence in that region of the world.
meantime, Evan continues to develop episodes and encourage support through donations (see sidebar) and the Maombi Mission, organized prayer
The war in DRC began in 1996, with more than 5 million people killed by the time the war technically ended in 2003. The human toll is exemplified by the story of “Julie,” a survivor who was raped and shot at age 3 when her village was attacked. Her grandmother traveled more than 1,200 miles to a clinic so Julie could receive medical care and surgical repair. Her injuries were so extensive that Answering the Call arranged for Julie and her grandmother to travel back to the United States for surgery.
for those in the Congo and especially for those at Panzi Hospital. Summing up some of his experiences, Evan says, “If I had the power to solve one problem in the world, it
Her story inspired “The Julie Project,” the construction of a shelter for women and children victimized by sexual violence. Most rape victims in the DRC are shunned by their husbands, families and communities, leaving them homeless with no ability to provide for themselves or their children. The shelter will provide a place for the women to recover from the physical and emotional trauma of rape and educational and vocational training to help them rebuild their lives.
would be to eliminate pride. When you really think about it, pride is at the center of so many bad situations and conf licts in this world. Faith is a big part of my life and something I’m
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Friend’s Wedding and When Harry Met Sally are among his “faves.” As for his heroes, they all share similar
whom he admires for his own brand
ing a life of faith, family and friends.
traits. He admires his father for his
of uncompromising integrity.
Perhaps he’ll ease up on his timeframe,
“incredible integrity” and his grand-
For the college student who wrote
but there are lots more good films to
father for his strength of character
out a very lofty goal stating “I want
come from this young man who loves
and sheer fortitude. Evan also feels
to make a feature film by age 28,” the
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fortunate to find another role model
journey is underway. He’s already
in Pastor Mike Ashcraft of PC3,
making his mark locally while build
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Just Add Water:
Jack Viorel, resident of Leland and first-grade teacher at Saint Mary’s Elementary School in Wilmington, has built his life around surfing.
Jack Viorel Brings Aloha Spirit to the Surfing Biz
Story by Kate Sweeney at the head of a classroom full of first
surfing. I don’t mean this
graders at Saint Mary’s Elementary in
about being humble, giving and
as a bumper-sticker generality; I mean
Wilmington. That’s fine, though. He’ll
enjoying someone else catching a wave
right now, this minute. He’s invited
probably hop in his car after school and
as much as catching it yourself. Lots
me into the attractive home he shares
head straight to Carolina Beach.
and lots of patience.”
with his wife, Aileen, and two children,
Jack’s built his life around surfing.
“Basically,” explains Jack, “it’s
All good qualities for an elementary
and he’s talking with me politely, even
He teaches, in part so that he’ll have
school teacher. Jack was just out of
kindly. But every few minutes, his head
summers and weekends free. And no
college when he discovered how much
jerks over to gaze at the world on the
matter what, he says, he’ll always live
he liked teaching young kids. The
other side of the sliding glass living
near a beach.
surfing bug had caught him only
room door, where the wind has started to pick up and send the tree branches dancing. Surfers are followers of water,
“I’ve pretty much chosen every single thing around the sport,” Jack says. To someone who isn’t completely
recently, and he was working part-time at a California winery and resorts in Tahoe, catching every opportunity he
yes, but also of wind. Finally, I ask him
and totally obsessed with catching
could to head out to San Francisco’s
what he sees in this one.
waves on a board, this might sound,
Half Moon Bay to surf and take trips to
well, a little selfish in its pleasure-seek-
catch the legendary waves around the
tures with his arm as he talks. “I know
ing extreme. But if anything, it’s the
world. But something was missing. So
right now that the waves are building.
complete opposite. Jack’s surf school,
he went to talk with a trusted friend,
They’re building up, building up, but
Indo Jax, which opens this spring, is
a priest from his Catholic high school,
they’re junky. No good yet. And as soon
about as far from self-serving as you
who suggested Jack try teaching. He’s
as this storm that’s coming now gets
can get. In order to truly understand,
never looked back.
in the right location, they’ll be perfect.
though, there’s a concept you have to
And it’s probably going to happen this
understand first.
“Well, this is south wind.” He ges-
evening, or in the middle of the night, or early morning tomorrow.”
It’s called Aloha Spirit, and it means
“I remember the first day it just really clicked,” says Jack. “It was a second-grade class, and I was subbing.
an attitude of friendly acceptance. It hails
I mean, I remember the wooden chair
So, what’s he going to do?
from Hawaii, where surfing began, and,
that I sat in, that sort of creaked, and
“Well, my stuff ’s already in the car.
interestingly enough, is even written
not really knowing, you know, what
When we’re done, here, I’m gonna go.”
into statues of that state. Many surfers,
I was supposed to do, but I started
Jack would really like to go tomorrow
including Jack, have taken to heart its
reading this story and playing this
morning, but he can’t since he’ll be
principles of kindness and perseverance.
game with them. And all the kids were
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Jack
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Right: Jack Viorel’s surf school, Indo Jax, is based on the principles of Aloha Spirit — an attitude of friendly acceptance.
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across the cape fear
paying attention! And I remember
gled financially, or you do what we did:
Aloha Spirit, a lot of times, is gone,” he
thinking for the first time ‘This is
We made enough so that I could stay
says. “Too many people, a lot of the time,
where I want to be.’”
home, but we were barely making it. Or
competing for waves. In California, there
you both work and someone else raises
can be a lot of bad attitude in the surf.
your kids.”
Here, I’ve noticed that the Southern hos-
Not every single classroom day since then has been perfect, he says, but then again, those that are perfect make it all worthwhile. “It’s like surfing, when the waves are coming to you instead of away from
They needed to move somewhere quieter. Somewhere less expensive, and
pitality is alive and well in the water.” The waves are smaller here but just
slower-paced. Somewhere on the ocean.
as fun. People share waves here more
Enter Leland, North Carolina.
than in California, and the water itself
you,” he says. “Everything is just lined
Aileen found a job at a law firm here,
is more hospitable, too. In northern
up and you really surf well that day. It’s
and Jack found his job teaching first
California, it’s too cold to swim and surf
worth all the days in between of wait-
grade. He says that he never imagined
without a wetsuit, but the six months of
ing and struggling or whatever, when
living anywhere outside California. But
warm water here makes the sea a wel-
those days come.”
by giving up that rigidity in thinking,
coming enough place for young and old.
his family has found happiness.
Like his five-year-old daughter, Gabby,
Some of the struggle for Jack and his wife came in Half Moon Bay,
“Here, it’s been just, you know,
who loves to swim. Or Jack’s 64-year-
California. A couple of years ago, he was
another perfect piece of the puzzle and
old mother, whom he invited up last
teaching second grade there, and she
we have a lot more family time and
summer and taught to surf.
was working at a law firm. Their first
we’re not as stressed about making the
daughter, Gabriella, was almost three
bottom line every month,” he says.
and they wanted to have another child but couldn’t afford it. “We were tired of struggling,” says Jack. “In California, you either strug62
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The surf culture here in the
In his excitement about the surf possibilities here, Jack wanted to teach more people to do it, children and adults
Wrightsville/Carolina Beach area also
alike. He decided to start teaching small
really impressed Jack.
groups, “five or six people, maybe.”
“In the water, in California, that
Since it was the love of surfing
and teaching that motivated Jack more
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Everything was clicking, like his first
“From there, we’ll see,” Jack says.
than anything else, he immediately
moments in the second-grade classroom.
“The money-thing was never a power-
began looking for ways to teach people
Carolina Beach was setting up a Welcome
ful motivator for me.”
who’d rarely have the opportunity to
Center and Indo Jax offered free lessons
get in the water. Some colleagues at St.
to Carolina Beach Parks and Rec. Now, in
Spirit, and to his Catholic upbringing,
Mary’s put him in contact with CARE
exchange for operating out of the center,
which taught him to “give till it hurts.”
Outreach, an organization dedicated
Indo Jax has donated a number of free
to serving medically fragile kids and
lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
teenagers. He says he walked into
Jack says all the charity work is a way
never hurts. “And I’ll be honest. I could not do
to kick off business for the company. They’ll
a free week of, say, hiking,” says Jack.
four surfboards and would do one or
also be offering weeklong sets of surfing
“I simply love being in the water and I
two free lessons with a small group.
classes to individuals and groups every
simply love teaching people to surf.”
However, the organization’s enthusi-
morning and evening, starting in May.
infected him, too.
But it’s also about more than that.
Of course he wants a viable business. “But our main thing is to get
The service component will remain a
people in the water. The thing about
central component in what Indo Jax is
surfing,” he says, trailing off, again
weeks scheduled with these kids,” he
all about. Currently Indo Jax is planning
turning towards the window, “I just
says. “A week of six to twelve year olds,
a day-long surf-class marathon, with the
wouldn’t equate it with any amount of
and two weeks with the teens.”
proceeds benefiting the fight against
money. I just love to be there.”
“Before I even knew it, I had three
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This philosophy he credits to Aloha
Now he’d need some help. He
breast cancer. His financial goals, this
We wrap up our conversation and
recruited a colleague and surfing friend
summer? To recoup the costs of the
I let Jack go: to his car, and back to the
from Saint Mary’s, Kevin Murphy.
equipment he’s bought so far.
ocean again. n
The two of them realized they’d also need more equipment: rash guards
Right: Travels to Hawaii inspired the Aloha Spirit in the Viorels.
and boards and leashes for at least ten Below: Indo Jax surf school teaches surfing to people who would not ordinarily have the opportunity to get in the ocean.
people—and insurance. Jack’s small idea was developing into a big business. He had a credit card made with the new business’s name: Indo Jax. And while he was at it, he thought, why not expand their outreach programs? Indo Jax quickly established five weeks of
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classes for the local chapter of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or CHADD. “We’ve always talked about kids with ADD and ADHD, how surfing could really help them out, give them focus,” Jack says.
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Located in the Waterford Medical Plaza, Cascade Primary Care is led by Dr. Kevin Price. Dr. Price is board certified in internal medicine and has extensive education and training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect adults. He is also fluent in Spanish. Cascade Primary Care provides a comprehensive range of services, from office visits to the management of chronic conditions.
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For
decades many people considered sun-tanned skin to be synonymous
with health and beauty. In both cases, however, it promotes just the opposite. Sun exposure is not only the biggest contributor to premature aging, it is also the leading cause of the most common type of cancer in the United States: skin cancer. This connection has led Wilmington Plastic Surgery to offer free skin evaluations to the public from time to time. “It’s a way for us to give back to our community,” said Mark Morgan, MD, FACS. “As with most cancers, early detection of skin cancer is extremely important for successful treatment.” There are three types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. While all can spread and need to be treated, melanoma is by far the most serious, accounting for more than 8,100 deaths in the United States in 2007, compared to 2,700 from non-melanomas. Periodic skin evaluations are crucial for catching all types of skin cancer. Screening by a plastic surgeon has the added benefit of providing a continuity of care for those who are also concerned with the aesthetics of sun damage.
Avoid Sun Exposure
Above: Sun exposure is not only the biggest contributor to premature aging, but also the leading cause of skin cancer.
for Health and Beauty
“Many people who want to be checked for suspicious moles also want to learn about their options for improving their skin’s overall appearance,” says Morgan. “Fortunately, there are numerous products and procedures available to help with both.”
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Among the most important Photo by Keith Ketchum
developments in the past couple of decades is a topical medication called Aldara that successfully treats 80 percent of basal cell skin cancers without surgery. “It’s been around for awhile, but it hasn’t been heavily publicized,” says Morgan. “People need to know about it. Aldara has allowed us to save the noses and ears of so many farmers and fisherman and others who are out in the sun a lot.” Morgan says it is definitely worth trying the medication as the first approach. “Then, if
Above: Periodic skin evaluations are crucial for catching all types of skin cancer.
surgery is needed, it is often much less invasive than it would have been without use of the medication,” he says. Squamous cell carcinoma is often
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only offers the full complement of ser-
widely used by dermatologists and
invasive laser-assisted liposculpting
vices, it carries many of the industry’s
plastic surgeons, is not as powerful
technique that helps eliminate bumps
most noted skin-care products.
as Aldara, but it is highly effective
and bulges with virtually no downtime.
on pre-cancers.
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Story by HEATHER LOWERY
day. Children will have a chance to be involved in drama, music, recreational sports, arts and crafts, and other educational events. “We will provide diverse activities,� says Smith. “For example, we have worked with Mad Science in the past,
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and the children got a chance to par-
Community In Schools’ Fun-Sational Summer Camp
ticipate in doing science experiments. We hope to partner with them again this summer.�
Summer
is here!
succeed in school and prepare for life. CIS
months of reading loss is shown in
Children
is committed to the continuation of
studies by John Hopkins Center for
wouldn’t ordinarily get a chance to do
everywhere love the long days of
learning even throughout the summer
Summer Learning.�
in school.
summer break. However, parents often
months. The program’s theme is
meet the season with some trepidation
“Character Counts.� The summer camp
and questions: Who will watch my kids
staff dedicates itself to providing children
The camp is open to rising
while I am at work? What can I do to
with a fun, educational environment and
kindergarten through fifth graders
props in our drama productions,� adds
keep my children active and away from
developing the positive values of caring,
and begins June 11 and ends August
Smith. “At the end of the summer, all
too much TV and video games during
honesty, respect and responsibility.
22. It is offered Monday through
the camp sites will come together for
Friday from 7 am to 6 pm in four
one production.�
the next few months? Community In Schools’ (CIS)
“More and more studies are
The children will do things they
The Fun-Sational Summer Camp wishes to change all that.
“Children will have opportunities to do special things like have speaking parts in plays and build sets and
showing that kids who do not stay
different locations: Belville Elementary
This year Smith is also very
Fun-Sational Summer Camp (hosted
active during an unstructured summer
in Leland, Jesse Mae Monroe Elemen-
excited to introduce a new activity that
through the After School Program),
can pay the price of summer slide,�
tary in Ash, Southport Elementary
intends to maintain and develop geog-
can be the answer for many parents.
says Kathy Smith, CIS After School
and Supply Elementary.
raphy skills, as well as teamwork, math,
CIS of Brunswick County is part of
Director. “Almost all kids lose math
Each site will hold a maximum of
a national network of community-based
skills over the summer—nearly three
about 40 children, and participants must
organizations that strive to help kids
months worth, and two to three
be registered in advance as either full
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reading and other needed skills. “Our Geo-Cache Adventure Program will help the kids we serve to
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their writing and reading skills, and just have a fantastic time learning a
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measure longitude and latitude, hone
new skill while just being a kid,” says Smith. Here is how the Geo-Cache program works. Everyone participates in a treasure hunt. The kids are given directions to find certain cache (a cache can be information that is gathered at each site that may lead the child to another cache site or it could be a trinket) using a hand-held GPS (Global Positioning System). The children decide who will
Above: Instead of watching TV and playing video games, these campers are actively learning and having fun during their summer break.
carry the GPS system, who will be the photographer, who will be the reporter
also provides counselor-in-training
please visit their website at: http://
and who will be the person to log in the
programs for middle and high school
www.cisbrunswick.org/after_school.html
book at each of the cache sites. The kids
students. These students are involved
or contact Kathy Smith, After School
get to enjoy the great outdoors, learn
in the camp program, have the chance
Director, at (910) 754-9515; or Janet
about working as a team and refine their
to be positive role models, and learn
Baldree, After School Operations
skills in communication, math, geogra-
the importance of volunteering at the
Coordinator, at (910) 371-3182.
phy, science, writing and motivation.
same time.
You can also contact any of the
“We hope that as the kids are hav-
“This has proven to be a success,
ing fun exploring…they will be avoid-
because several of our previous
ing that awful ‘Summer Learning Loss’
trainees have come back to now be
that inevitably takes place during the
group leaders,” Smith says.
lazy months of summer,” says Smith. The program also plans to go on
CIS also reaches out to the community at large, welcomes the
After School sites:
575 River Road Leland, NC 28451
We are especially proud of our traditional sanctuary and outstanding music. Grace offers diverse Sunday Schools, youth activities, and numerous opportunities for people of all ages to serve.
After School Site: (910) 371-2245
Most of all, our congregation would welcome the chance to introduce ourselves and get to know you better.
250 Pea Landing Road, NW
for example, to Fort Caswell in South-
people to volunteer their time and
Ash, NC 28420
port, swimming, crabbing, putt-putt
share their hobbies or skills with each
After School Site: (910) 287-4622
golf and visiting local historical sites,
of their programs.
Southport Elementary (PK-5)
“Summer camps are wonderful
701 West Ninth Street
alternatives,” states Smith. “We are
Southport, NC 28461
consists of thoroughly screened
very excited about our camp, as you
After School Site: (910) 454-9848
personnel who are trained in camp
can see!” n
Supply Elementary (PK-5)
programming, emergency proceed-
For more detailed information on the Fun-Sational Summer Camp
Supply, NC 28462
behavior management. The camp
and to download a registration form,
After School Site: (910) 754-5392
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Grace United Methodist Church 401 Grace Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Sunday School at 9:45 Worship Service at 10:55 www.gracedowntown.net
51 Benton Road, SE
ings, age-appropriate activities and
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For additional information, please contact Reverend Clyde Denny 910.763.5197
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary (PK-5)
public’s support and continues to ask
In addition, the camp staff
Please accept our invitation to worship with us at Grace United Methodist Church, downtown at Fourth & Grace Streets just minutes from Leland.
Belville Elementary (PK-5)
weekly field trips out in the community,
to name just a few.
Grace United Methodist Church You’re Invited!
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across the county
When
it comes to event
building a room that large, we knew it
planning, how do we
needed to serve more of a function than
design is in the Education Classroom.
create just the right ambiance for our
sitting empty a good portion of the
This space boasts seating for 30 in a
guests? Is there an event location that
year, so we decided to design a banquet
lecture-style area with, of course, wire-
offers a luxurious, inviting atmosphere
and meeting center as a non-dues rev-
less Internet and the latest and greatest
for every type of function, whether it’s
enue generator.”
in meeting tools—an interactive white
personal or professional? The answer is clear: 101 Stone Chimney Place, a meet-
Named for its street address, 101 Stone Chimney Place was completed
Another example of well-planned
board. As most adults are visual learners, this unique device is perfect for the Contributed Photo
ing and banquet facility located in the new Brunswick County Association of Realtors® building in Supply. This is a place where every banquet, corporate gathering, executive meeting, family reunion, party or wed-
101 Stone Chimney Place:
ding can be enjoyed in fine style. It’s a place where people can feel relaxed, joyful and inspired during any special event. With a location that is within an easy half-hour ride from every part of Brunswick County, 101 Stone Chimney Place is filling a niche in the local marketplace that will most definitely enhance the business climate as well as the personal lives of all area residents. The first of its kind in the region,
Above: 101 Stone Chimney Place’s traditional decor is universally appealing, providing the perfect setting for events of all types.
101 Stone Chimney Place was the
Brunswick County’s Premiere Meeting and Banquet Facility
brainchild of the Brunswick County
in mid-December 2007. It offers clas-
widely used PowerPoint presentations,
Association of Realtors®, and it has
sic décor that is universally appealing.
making every educational session more
quickly catapulted to great success,
The facility was well-thought-out
effective and productive. The Education
becoming the top-choice facility for
and offers unmatched versatility, with
Classroom is great for professional
every important function in the area.
options available to meet the very
organizations, trade associations, insur-
specific needs of each event.
ance groups, community groups or any
“When our membership doubled in
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2005, the association saw the need for a
For the executives, 101 Stone
meeting facility that was large enough
Chimney Place has a Board Room that
education or training. The Brunswick
to host our membership meetings, as
seats 18 people. Whether for a think-tank
County Association of Realtors has
we had outgrown most places in Bruns-
session or a finance meeting, the space
been using it for mandatory classes
wick County,” says Susan P. Pike, CEO
offers wireless Internet (which is available
for its members, with terrific results
of the Brunswick County Association of
throughout the building), conference
evidenced in testimonials of those who
Realtors. “With the thought in mind of
calling and other high-end technology.
have been in attendance.
business whose field requires continuing
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For those planning a wedding reception, family reunion, retirement party or other celebration, 101 Stone Chimney Place is just the right place,
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Leland Dixie Youth Baseball
At the
for the current
Photography by Crystal Cecil
the AAA team that represented Leland,
season of the Brunswick County Dixie
posed for some family photos. Playing
Youth Baseball—after the 300 names
in the World Series is something he
of the boys and girls playing this year
won’t forget. If you ask Shelton about
had been called and while teams were
the experience today, he says it was fun.
warming up on the two fields at Leland
“The most fun part was staying in
Community Park—Shelton Perkins and
the hotel with everyone,” Shelton says. His mother remembers it a little
his mother, Tina, were at a trophy display admiring two impressive looking awards.
Story by Allison Ballard
Shelton, who played shortstop on
opening ceremonies
bit differently. “Well, the parents were more
There was one trophy for each of the teams that represented the local league at
excited than the kids were…My
the Dixie Youth World Series last year,
husband thought it was the best thing
held in Madison Heights, Virginia.
since candy came out,” she says. Shelton Perkins Sr., she explains, played in the Leland league as a kid and was thrilled that his son got to be a part of the experience. “But the kids were so surprised at everything,” Perkins says. “The size
to the late 1950s, and in that time it’s
of the event, how many cameras were
gained a reputation as a solid organi-
there, how many kids.”
zation with a large local following.
Bobby Child, who has been presi-
These People are Crazy about Baseball
dent of the Leland Dixie Youth since
Jimmy Blanton, who is on the board of
1991, was making his rounds most of
directors. “But these people are crazy
the day, saying hello to children, coach-
about baseball.”
es and parents. If anyone needed him, all they had to do is look for his signature Beatles ball cap. Child can’t think
hosts a tournament most years.
Bottom Left: Each team is required to raise funds and select a representative queen. Bottom Right: Two local teams represented the Leland League in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series last year.
“I’d say about three or four thousand people come out for it,” Blanton
has had only two presidents. Child is the
with a logo of rock’s legendary band.
says. “It must be the best thing going
second. Donald White was the first.
He’s a big fan of the music, but he loves
on in Leland.”
“He is really the father of the orga-
Child and Blanton credit the success
nization,” Child says. “Mr. White is the
of the organization to stability. Often the
reason this program is here. We’re just
into it and the scaled down field of play,
case in Little League is that the officers
continuing it.”
it’s the most exciting baseball that’s
and board of directors serve for a short
played,” Child says.
term, perhaps only while their children
1960, and the team played in the Good
are playing. Things are different in
Neighbor League in Wilmington. More
Leland. Since 1976, Leland Dixie Youth
teams were added over the next several
“With the enthusiasm the kids put
He’s not alone. The roots of the Leland baseball league stretch back North Brunswick Magazine
The local Dixie Youth franchise
Top Right: The level of play in the Leland Dixie Youth League is impressive.
of many times that he hasn’t worn a hat
Little League baseball even more.
80
“Leland is a small area,” says
Top Left: About 300 kids play on 23 teams each year.
White started a Leland team before
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coaches, were on the field as their team
financially…We’re the oldest league in
played its first game (without matching
Brunswick County, I know that.”
T-shirts—“We were like the Bad News
Paper. As proud as he was to help send
of sportsmanship.
the activities from the crow’s nest at
two teams to the Dixie Youth World
Leland Park. They sit in lawn chairs
Series last year, it was also a troubling
shakes, Cipalla, his wife, Emily, and their
fastened to rolling, wooden frames,
time. One 12-year-old player nearly
children went to the concession stand run
so they can scoot from place to place
drowned while he was in Virginia.
by the team. In the league, each team is
to get what they need to do their
responsible for raising money. You can
scorekeeping duties.
painting, food and drinks. Cipalla is rely-
watching the kids play is their retire-
He even told the board about his deci-
ing on his own cooking skills to bring in
ment pastime.
sion. But his wife, Debbie, wouldn’t
when the group formed a six-team league
“It just made it easier to have it under
with the Rebels, Tigers, Minutemen,
one organization. Now we can help kids
Chargers, Raiders and Cougars, Child
from 5 to 12.”
says, and began playing at newly built fields at Leland Park. The organization applied as a Dixie Youth franchise in the 1980s.
What started as a team or two that had to travel out of town to play has grown
“The only thing wrong is that I’m
soon he’ll have three grandchildren
batch of Italian sausages to sell.
says jokingly.
in the program.
As a coach 25 years ago, Blanton
queen, a girl who is 12 or younger, to
built his own ball field at his home as a
be a representative of the money they
place for his team to practice.
At the end of the season, the queen
“Every day the kids would get off the bus at my house, we’d practice and That community and family spirit is
certain level, wins a scholarship. The teams
important to the league.
can do just about anything, short of selling alcohol or tobacco, to add to their coffers. The league tries to keep registration fees low. “If you don’t, there are so many kids
Martha Mintz, secretary of the
member of the board of directors.
Heidi Bennett and Kim Mintz are also
ments we’ve made as a small community,”
batting order and steal bases, for example.
In 1993 the league added four
level,” says Ronald Mintz, who coaches
machine-pitch teams for 7- and 8-year-
one of the teams and is also an officer of
dation in life,” Mintz says. “There’s
olds to the minor league (10 and younger)
the Dixie Youth league. But there are les-
more going on between those lines
program is that no kid is turned away,”
and major league (12 and younger) teams.
sons for even the younger kids. First time
than hitting and throwing.”
says Bowling.
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T-ball coach Joe Cipalla played baseball for 19 years and wants his kids, two of
“I want to give them a good foun-
finding a sponsor. “I think the best thing about this
On Saturday, March 30, Cipalla and Patrick Windham, one of the assistant
“So far it’s worked real well,” Blanton says. “We are successful
“I just love it.” n
Below: Coach Emmett Watson at a Leland Dixie Youth Baseball Game.
Alison Kasper, Michael Oliver, Adam
more serious. They begin a continuous
and helps teams that have difficulty
“I love baseball,” Child says.
she’s glad to be a part of it. Lynn Roberts,
“I’m really proud of the achieve-
to have the same experiences he did.
And he’s glad he is.
important to Leland for many years and
Watson, Lee Bowling, Ronald Mintz,
The league also buys equipment
“She’s the reason I’m here today.”
league, says the organization has been
who can’t play,” says Randy Bowling, a whom (Cicilia and Luca) are on his team,
“She wouldn’t let me quit,” he says.
my wife would feed them,” he says.
who raises the most money, or reaches a
to a 23-team league with about 300 kids
“We help prepare them for the next
let him go through with it. After all,
the oldest one at the park,” Blanton
playing. For the older kids, the play is a bit
White says. “I’m proud to be a part of it.”
his Beatles hat and leave the league.
he chopped peppers and onions for a big
munity or a member of the team. one decided it was a good idea,” he says.
thought maybe it was time to hang up
Coming out to the park and
raise. It can be a member of the com-
others in Riegelwood, until 1977. That’s
As this season approached, Child
find booths set up for face painting, hair
Each team must also select a
Above: The enthusiasm of the Dixie Youth League players, ages 5 to 12, is infectious. The kids love playing so much they don’t realize they’re also learning valuable life skills. As Coach Ronald Mintz says, “There’s more going on between those lines than throwing and hitting.”
a week, Child works at International
be seen on game days presiding over
the dough. The night before the game,
merge with the T-ball league. “Every-
which is usually four or five nights
Bears,” Cipalla says.) and learned lessons After a few high fives and hand-
years, some playing in Wilmington and
Blanton and Bowling can often
When he’s not at the ball field,
officers in the league. In addition to Blanton and Bowling, the six board members include Bill Housand, Mike Troy, Bobby Ramsey and Ronnie Child. “We do have a fantastic group of people and volunteers who make this happen,” Child says. Summer 2008
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Values-Based Living in North Brunswick County: Meet Mark Ellenberg Story by Marybeth G. Cale Photography by Keith Ketchum
As is
the case for many cou-
to set aside their aspirations for a family
ples, the mere location
until Carter finished college. And so
of their first meeting set the stage for
they began their journey living in Cary,
a way of life. Carter and Mark Ellen-
Mark having begun his career life in
berg, who grew up just 80 miles from
Warsaw, and Carter diligently working
one another in the towns of Cary and
to complete her education, commuting
Warsaw, North Carolina (respectively),
back and forth to ECU. It was not long
began their love story at a church
after Carter graduated with a degree in
function in the summer of 1991. A
elementary education that they pursued
memorable conversation evolved into a
their most important work—that of
wonderful story of values-based living
having a family.
that continues to unfold 17 years later here in North Brunswick County. Mark, a graduate of N.C. State
As Mark describes it, this desire for family life was very obviously tied to his own childhood. He shares, “I
Above: Mark Ellenberg, who works in the insurance business, loves the family-oriented nature of North Brunswick County.
in 1997. With three children, Preston, 11,
“This area is growing quickly, and
seems that the blend of small-town values
Mills, 8, and Gabriel, 5, Mark and Carter
we need to give what we can,” Mark
with the rapid growth offers a unique
work tirelessly and joyfully to give their
says. “It’s great that the people moving
opportunity for all area children to enjoy
University, quickly realized that Carter
went to college to play football at N.C.
was going to become a central part of his
State. My position? Well, basically I
State for three years, and he taught
children a childhood experience rich in
here are so service-oriented—they all
a very fulfilling educational and social
future after they met that day in Cary.
ended up being a ‘practice player’ – but
me many things about the important
the values of education, family and com-
seem to be passionate about helping out
experience while also benefiting from the
However, with Carter’s degree at East
thankfully, my dad was not a typical
values of responsibility and account-
munity. Carter dedicates countless hours
and being part of the community.”
many resources the area will offer as the
Carolina University still incomplete, they
‘football dad’. He was always there sup-
ability, but it is my dad who is my real
to Belville Elementary School as a volun-
were faced with choices not uncommon
porting me, no matter what; always so
role model and he has been throughout
teer, no small task for a mother of three
the education offered by the Brunswick
to young couples everywhere who may
positive.” Mark pauses and then goes
my entire life.”
who also manages a very busy home life
County School District and the fact that
Belville Elementary, Mark coaches
be ready to begin their lives together but
on to say, “There was never any doubt
and the many activities and needs of their
this area exudes a small-town feel (which
soccer (now for the second consecutive
have not yet finished school. Both deeply
that my brother, my mom and I have
of family is now evident in Carter and
young children. However, as Mark says,
both of them are accustomed to, Carter
year), and both of their sons are playing
committed to education, they decided to
always come first for him. I had an
Mark’s journey here in Brunswick
they both feel that it is so important to
remembering Cary in the old days and
baseball for Leland Dixie Youth League.
move forward with their relationship but
amazing coach in Dick Sheridan at N.C.
County, where they first made their home
give back to the school.
Mark being raised in a farming town). It
The Ellenbergs live in the development
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This keen awareness of the value
The Ellenbergs are both thrilled with
population continues to increase. In addition to Carter’s work with
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of Magnolia Greens, a perfect location for
cans baseball game. They are all sports
of this family will spread throughout
an avid golfer like Mark, and ideal for all
fans, faithfully devoted to N.C. State in
the community as the years go on, just
aspects of healthy, balanced family living.
particular (although I had to ask if there
as it has since they bought their first
was any rivalry between N.C. State and
home here in 1997 (which was actually
we could need—golf, amenities, a pool,
ECU, Carter’s alma mater, to which
the sixth house to be built in Jackey’s
a great mix of people from all over the
Mark replies, “Sure, there is a friendly
Creek). Their goodwill, their dedication
country,” says Mark. “I can even work out
rivalry. But, really, when it comes down
to education and athletics and their
without having to leave our neighborhood.
to it, it’s N.C. State or nobody!”). This
solid family bond is to be admired.
The kids love it here, and so do we.”
love for his own alma mater, where he
“Magnolia Greens has everything
Mark has a very genuine sense of
studied history and communications, is
says, “life becomes all about what is
pride in the choices they have made.
most evident in the family’s unrelent-
best for your children.” This value, so
When asked about his work for Farm
ing commitment to attend every home
important especially in the twenty-first
Bureau Insurance as agency manager
Wolfpack basketball game.
century when children are faced with so
and his vision for the future, he says:
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Part of Mark and Carter’s extended
many difficult challenges, is at the heart
“It’s just great. We love living here. If
family is now also taking full advantage of
of all of their choices. It is clear from
I stay here for my whole career, that’s
North Brunswick living. Mark’s parents
their volunteerism that it is not even just
perfectly fine with me.”
relocated to live in Brunswick Forest,
about their children, but also the many
practically across the street from their
children and families around them.
The Ellenbergs also take full ad-
Serving the Leland area for over 20 years
“When you become a parent,” Mark
vantage of the proximity to the Atlantic
grandchildren, son and daughter-in-law.
Ocean. They frequent Wrightsville
Although Carter’s family still resides in
they put behind it, the Ellenbergs will
Beach to relax, but also enjoy many oth-
her hometown of Cary, they often make
surely enrich the lives of everyone in
er area beaches on the weekends. Myrtle
trips to this corner of the state to share in
North Brunswick County, so long as they
Beach is not too far for them, as long as
the experience of life near the coast.
are neighbors to all of us who enjoy life in
the trip is made complete with a Peli-
No doubt that the positive spirit
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Above: Mark, who played football at N.C. State, volunteers his time as a soccer coach, while Carter volunteers in Belville Elementary School.
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Left: Mark and Carter Ellenberg and their three children, Preston, 11, Mills, 8, and Gabriel, 5, live in Magnolia Greens and love the “small-town” feel of North Brunswick County.
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Left: A cleaner, greener lifestyle is the goal of Tidal Passions.
unique business
Tidal Passions:
synthetic supplements. Suddenly it all started to really make sense to me.” The woman advocating these tips for healthier living was talking about Shaklee brand whole-food supplements. Desperate and mentally exhausted from searching for answers to account for so much sickness, Karen decided to give the whole-food supplements a shot. She unexpectedly experienced a massive improvement in her health within only a few days of starting the supplements. “Within two days of starting the supplements, I could literally feel my body start to change. They truly saved my life,” says Karen. “I put my whole family on them, including my husband, who was then able as a result to get off his blood pressure
Creating Health in North Brunswick County
Karen
Story by Christina Gurtowsky
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medication,” adds Karen. “And the kids the emergency room. Now, if we catch a cold, it’s like wow, what did we do wrong, because we just don’t get sick anymore.” There was no longer any slaving
Burrows of Bruns-
the disheartening thought that her life
on with us,” says Karen. “I had my
wick County recalls
was entirely out of her hands, Karen
kids in and out of the emergency room
practically planning her own funeral 11
was faced with severe health declines
constantly. It seemed like every week
years ago, as she had fallen seriously ill
within each of her children. Constantly
something was happening.”
due to autoimmune disease, neurological
in and out the emergency room for
lyme disease and an aggressive basal
unexplainable illnesses, the Burrows
Karen decided to explore solutions for
cell cancer. Unable to work, let alone get
family struggled for any sign of stability
wellness outside of the conventional
in or out of her car, Karen was left with
as they fought to reclaim what was once
medical system. Shortly thereafter, she
“The woman then explained there was a
no choice but to step down from her
upon a time a healthy, happy family.
was referred to a woman who was
huge difference in the quality of different
Things were back to the way they
supplements, pointing out the difference
were supposed to be, and the Burrows
between whole-food supplements versus
family was healthy, claiming to have
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“My children were so sick and no one could figure out what was going
Below: Karen Burrows started her business, Tidal Passions International, to help other people find wellness.
Nearing complete devastation,
well-educated in the daily use of natural supplements as well as general nutrition.
with daily prescription medications.
of supplements, I was really hesitant
There wasn’t any need for emergency
about the whole idea,” Karen explains.
hospital visits either. Shaklee whole-food
“I remember being like, whoa, wait a
supplements, along with better nutri-
minute, we have taken supplements
tion, led the Burrows family away from
before and as a result become seriously ill.”
the dead-end street of deteriorating
Karen continues in her explanation:
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teaching career of nearly two decades.
“When she first proposed the use
no longer had to make to make trips
health and onto a more vibrant path of optimum wellness.
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felt the best they had in a long time.
sell products, Karen states: “I don’t cure.
by mediating digestion, temperature and
confidently stands by her belief that if we
But Karen Burrows did not stop there.
I don’t diagnose. I don’t treat. I don’t do
blood pressure; mediating emotional ex-
just do things the right way, not only will
“As an educator, I didn’t feel com-
any of those things. I help you and your
pressions, such as palpitations of the heart,
we have tremendous health benefits from
fortable just going by what the com-
body start to heal itself. I don’t want
clammy hands and blushing; and promot-
not introducing all these toxic chemicals
pany was telling me and the informa-
people to be my clients forever; ideally
ing higher conscious processes that also
into our bodies, and into our children’s
tion I was getting from them,” explains
I want them to be educated enough so
influence autonomic regulation via neo-
bodies, but we will eliminate them from
Karen. “I needed to know more, so I
they can say: ‘I can learn this on my own.’
cortical, limbic and thalamic projections.
the environment, as well.
actually went back from scratch and
“We are living in a society where
“I try to educate, go into people’s
got my undergraduate degree and my
we are being convinced we are ill and
homes to talk with young parents and
all go through an experience in our lives
doctorate degree in Holistic Nutrition.”
diseased because of the money to be
groups, do corporate presentations—
at some point and when we come out of
Karen and her husband went on to
made, since there is no money to be
basically anything anywhere to help
it we say, okay, what is our purpose—
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create a unique business for the purpose
made in healthy people, at least not from
educate people and to help them prevent
why are we here? Obviously I had to go
of wellness, which they coined “Tidal
a pharmaceutical point of view. There is
what my family went through,” says
through what I went through to become
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Passions International.” Tidal Passions
a time and a place for pharmaceuticals.
Karen. “For 10 years we went through
a little bit more enlightened.
International introduces ideas for well-
In general, physicians are there to help
one health crisis after another within
ness through means of natural resources.
us and heal us, but we need to work in
our family and it was such a terrible way
help others as much as I can, and to
They offer nutritional consulting for
conjunction with each other, and no lon-
to live. No parent wants to have that
see Brunswick County toxic free and
individuals interested in commitment
ger perceive each other as a threat.”
horrible sensation of feeling like their
for all of us to leave a living legacy for
child is helpless. So if we can prevent a
generations to come.” n
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Karen Burrows quotes her ultimate
Learn more about Tidal Passions by visiting www.TidalPassions.com or call or
“I chose the name Tidal Passions be-
meals that are able to rebuild and help
vision as seeing Brunswick County
email Dr. Karen Burrows at (877) 593-0251
cause I’m an ocean girl,” says Karen. “The
prevent disease, injury and illness, as
completely free of toxins someday. Karen
or basickaren@aol.com.
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well as aiding in the elimination of habits
waves, the consistency and the strength
that may be inhibiting overall health.
just fit for what I wanted my business to specifically represent—the strength, the
of Tidal Passions, Karen introduced the
longevity and the passion of living.”
EPFX Biofeedback device to aid in the
Tidal Passions International has two
dealing with the stressors in clients’ lives
areas, focusing primarily on the aspects of
that can affect their health, as well as sig-
marketing and holistic healing. The
nificantly impair their emotional growth. “I added the quantum biofeedback
partners with Shaklee, aiming to educate
because I wanted to get to a deeper level
individuals rather than simply sell their
of helping people heal themselves,” says
products. The holistic area of Tidal
Karen. “And through biofeedback, I can
Passions provides healings arts, such as
get to a lot of deeper issues than I would
the biofeedback and nutritional consulting.
through general nutrition.”
In accordance with the company, whose main aim is to educate clients, not
Below: Through nutrition, education and Biofeedback, Karen helps people live toxin-free lives.
In conjunction with the healing arts
marketing division is where the company
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lot diseases and illnesses, I say why not.”
“My purpose now is to try and
The goals of biofeedback are to maintain a stable internal environment
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She wisely concludes: “I think we
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The Maternity Center
by Marybeth G. Cale
Business Profile
Antonio’s Pizza & Pasta Business Profile
Since its inception in 1977, Brunswick Community Hospital has provided medical care to area residents with a strong team of physicians, nurses, staff and community volunteers that are growing in size, scope and quality every day. Today, as the hospital embarks upon a major construction project to build a brand new hospital, it is proud of its increased focus on marrying smalltown personalized attention with the sophisticated expertise of its team. The Maternity Center is one of the best examples of the hospital’s commitment to a level of care that makes its guests feel that they are in a very special “home away from home”, illustrating their mission of making people feel comfortable in a medical setting close to their own neighborhoods.
If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, you need not travel across the ocean to find it. Your cravings for a slice of Italy can be satisfied right here in North Brunswick at Antonio’s Pizza & Pasta in Leland. Antonio’s authenticity is guaranteed: Steve Pagley, part owner, and his brother, Raf Paglia, also one of the chefs, grew up in Sicily. Chef Raf trained in Italy for seven months, and Executive Chef Vinny Perino, who has more than 15 years of experience, was raised on Mulberry Street in Little Italy in New York City and trained at The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park. “I really would like to compliment my chefs,” says Pagley. Antonio’s in the Monkey Junction location opened four years ago. Since then they have expanded to Porters Neck and, most recently, to Leland. Antonio’s is proud of the fact that they make all of their own food, from the pizza dough and sauce to the bread. “Everything is made here,” Pagley comments. Antonio’s has offerings for any time of the day. The traditional morning cravings are satisfied, since the Leland location is now open for breakfast. If you so fancy, you may even order a cocktail, such as a Bloody Mary or a Mimosa. For lunch and dinner, taste buds are treated with appetizers, salads, soups, signature pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, various entrees, subs, desserts and more. Antonio’s has a kids’ menu and offers a full liquor bar and a vast choice of fine wines. The Leland location also presents menu specials every weekend.
The Maternity Center offers parents and babies a soothing atmosphere that invites relaxation and comfort for everything from the birthing experience to the first bath. The team of Maternity Center experts, comprised of obstetricians, anesthesiologists, pediatricians and nursing staff, work tirelessly to ensure that the individual needs of each family are met—all the while keeping both Mom and Baby healthy and secure. Also strongly encouraged is whole family involvement in the experience, with 24-hour baby rooming in and generous visiting hours which even incorporate a lounge chair for a loved one who may want to stay overnight to be fully present during the baby’s first hours of life.
Guests should know one important thing. “Just because it’s not on the menu, doesn’t mean we won’t serve it,” Pagley insists. With a few days notice, they will be happy to provide for individual requests. Come evening, white tablecloths and wine glasses adorn the tables, and in the summer, the outdoor patio is vivacious with live music every Friday night from 10 pm to 2 am (with no cover charge). A light bar menu of delights such as pizza, cheese sticks and chicken wings are served.
And, when challenges present themselves, whether in premature birth or if a baby has special needs, a fully equipped mobile unit quickly transports infants from the hospital to a nearby regional center so that they can get the medical attention they need in a timely fashion. In addition, ongoing care is available from the nursing staff when Mom and Baby have gone back to their home, an incredible offering almost unheard of these days.
Whatever time of day you choose to visit Antonio’s, you will be greeted by Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background, a small gallery of artwork, flowers on the tables and an extensive menu. Pagley says, “We like to provide the ambience and feel of fine dining without the price.”
The Maternity Center is incredibly comprehensive in its approach to every phase of the birthing experience. With family education opportunities available, including childbirth preparation classes, translation services and an online health library, new parents will feel as well-prepared and well-supported as possible for the transformational journey of bringing their baby into the world. And, for the safety of the infants, the Maternity Center has established and implemented a “Hugs” Electronic Infant Security System. With this system in place, each newborn wears a Hugs tag with a unique ID number on their ankle, and every exit point is electronically monitored to detect these tags, ensuring maximum protection and safety for each baby—and much-needed peace of mind for parents.
Antonio’s offers carryout, free delivery and catering. Furthermore, look for Antonio’s many special events: free wine tastings every Monday night from 5:30 to 8:30 pm with light hors d’ oeuvres; unique evenings planned with neighboring business Bugsy’s Cigars; trivia nights with radio stations like Big Talker; and benefits for area charitable organizations, such as those against domestic violence. Antonio’s Pizza & Pasta 1107 New Pointe Boulevard, Leland (910) 383-0033 Web: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com
The Maternity Center at Brunswick Community Hospital is just one fine component of a wonderful resource convenient to all area residents. Located on Highway 17 in Supply, Brunswick Community Hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is growing rapidly just like its surrounding communities. Now affiliated with the not-for-profit Novant Health network, Brunswick Community Hospital is embarking on the construction of a 74-bed replacement hospital located just three miles north of its current location. It will offer 200,000-plus square feet in addition to a new medical office building. Unquestionably, any new parents will be proud to welcome their babies into the world in such a wonderful, caring atmosphere. For more information on The Maternity Center at Brunswick Community Hospital, call 910-755-1240 or visit www.brunswickcommunityhospital.com/health_services/maternity. 94
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Right: Antonio’s in Leland offers authentic, chef-prepared, homemade Italian fare.
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by Allison Ballard
Business Profile
Lanvale Forest
by Katie Hofweber
Neighborhood Profile
First Bank opened its first branch in the rural town of Troy, North Carolina, in 1935. In the 73 years since, the company has grown to include 70 branches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The Leland branch of First Bank opened in November 2006 in the Logan Homes building at 60 Gregory Road. Already, plans are underway to expand and begin construction of a permanent branch in the Waterford area this year. Both Dawn L. Carter, vice president and branch manager, and Nancy Anderson, customer service manager, have had more than four years of Leland-area banking experience.
Nestled behind Lanvale Trace and just minutes from Highway 17, Downtown Wilmington and shopping is a new development in Leland called Lanvale Forest.
PHOTO BY KEITH KETCHUM
First Bank
The builders broke ground in April of 2007 and already have 42 homes built or under construction. Upon the completion, there will total 207 homes in the development.
Carter says that what sets First Bank apart is its community-driven focus. First Bank has a company-wide tradition of contributing substantial time and resources to local projects and organizations. Each branch has a budget specifically for giving back to local nonprofits.
Even in its early stages it is easy to see why Lanvale Forest is going to be one of the more desirable places to live in Brunswick County. The homes are being built by Southern Home Builders, Inc., which has been in business for more than 35 years.
For example, this past Christmas season, Leland First Bank bought presents for seven children and one family through Word of Life Outreach of the Cape Fear, Carter says.
Eyvonne Willetts, a broker for Intracoastal New Homes and Condominiums, which represents Lanvale Forest, says these builders were voted the number one production builder in 2006 in New Hanover County.
Today, First Bank is the sixth largest bank in North Carolina with more than $2.5 billion in assets. They serve 21 counties in North Carolina. There are three branches in Brunswick County, including Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach, as well as two branches in New Hanover County. First Bank offers a wide variety of checking, savings and lending programs with reasonable fees and competitive rates, plus there are more than 50,000 free ATMs for customer use nationwide.
When asked what sets this development apart from others like it in the area, Willetts replies, “product and price; our price beats the competition hands down for what you get for your money.”
For more information, visit the web site at www.FirstBancorp.com.
Gateway Church of Christ
by Molly Harrison
There’s a new church in town—Gateway Church of Christ, which began meeting in September 2007 in Leland. A very community-focused ministry, Gateway is a non-denominational church, which means they welcome people from all religious backgrounds or no religious backgrounds. This is a church for those who have never been to church or haven’t been in years, or for those who are simply curious about God. John Bair, Gateway’s Lead Minister, says the church is a “come as you are” place. “We have a ton of new faces,” says John, “and we are experiencing new friendships and purpose. We are a diverse group, meaning our people come from all walks of life, but we are drawn by a ‘new’ awareness of God’s love.” Gateway Church offers unique, fun and helpful programs, such as Financial Peace University, designed to help people get out of debt, and Back to Mayberry, a gathering on summer Wednesday nights to watch the Andy Griffith Show and revisit the moral principles visited in the show. Gateway offers a variety of classes for adults, teens and children, and on Sunday mornings you will hear relevant messages, vibrant praise and worship music. Sundays also feature a dynamic children’s church called Bridge Kidz! Bair believes that one of the most effective ways to reach people is through community involvement, events, awareness and projects, and through small groups ministry, such as the Life Groups that meet in living rooms throughout the community each week. Held in its new 2,200-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, Gateway’s worship celebration is held Sunday mornings at 10 am and you’re on the beach by noon. For all of Gateway’s gatherings happenings and other information, check out their website at www.gatewaycoc.net
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Walking through the beautiful, incredibly spacious sales model you can see right away what she means. Many models come with standard hardwoods in the foyer and formal dining areas, vaulted ceilings, pre-cast fireplaces, double sinks and luxurious garden tubs in the master bathroom. Select models are finished off with an unbelievably spacious FROG complete with a separate bedroom and full bathroom. These homes are beautifully constructed with a real craftsman-style attention to detail.
Business Profile
Gateway Church of Christ, Leland Business Center, 324-Village Road, Suites L&M (across the street from Walgreen’s Drug Store), www.gatewaycoc.net.
Above: Lanvale Forest offers 11 different home models to choose from in Phase I alone. Phase 2 will offer another 12 models.
“The quality of the product is incredible, at a price you just can’t argue with,” Willetts adds. Another feature of Lanvale Forest is that 50 percent of the home sites are nestled against conservation areas, creating privacy not found elsewhere. Lanvale Forest home prices start from about $95 a square foot in vinyl to $103 per square foot in full brick, and the numbers of home options are amazing. There are 11 different models to choose from in Phase 1 alone. Phase 2 offers a choice of another 12 models. These models start at 1,156 square feet, and range in sizes up to 2,521 square feet for a four bedroom, three full bath with a bonus room for $239,900. Lanvale Forest will be introducing several new traditional two-story floor plans by summer. Each Phase I home comes with the option of being finished in vinyl siding or full brick, depending on the homebuyer’s preference. Lanvale Forest will also have neighborhood amenities, such as a pool, a pool house, sidewalks and streetlights. A unique feature of this community is that the homeowners’ dues of just $44 a month will include the cost of running the full yard irrigation system. This means homeowners will not have a separate charge on their water bill for using their irrigation systems, which is a big plus when trying to keep lawns looking their best. Each lawn will be fully sodded, so homeowners won’t be struggling for months upon months to get their grass to grow! The location is one of the biggest draws of Lanvale Forest. With the Village at Brunswick Forest under construction about a mile down the road, homeowners will have easy access to incredible shopping, entertainment and dining. The Department of Transportation is now installing traffic signals at the intersections of Highway 17 and Lanvale Road, which will make the trip across the street safer and more convenient. “Brunswick County is the place to be right now,” says Willetts. Not only will Lanvale Forest residents have easy access to all that Brunswick County has to offer, they will also be just a short ten-minute drive to the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington. If you are in the market for a new home and are looking for quality craftsmanship at an affordable price with a convenient and peaceful location, look no further. Take a trip over to Lanvale Forest today to see all that this development has to offer. The Lanvale Forest model is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Learn more about Lanvale Forest at www.lanvaleforest.com or call (910) 383-2333.
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by Katie Hofweber
Business Profile
by Dan Kibler
Business Profile
Have you ever been lost in the electronics section of a major retail store, searching for an employee to help guide you in the right direction, and then when you’ve found someone been disappointed their lack of knowledge and enthusiasm? It’s a frustrating experience. For most people, shopping for electronics is like shopping in foreign country where you don’t know the language. Half the time you get the product home, only to realize that you have either been sold the wrong thing or that you are clueless about how to make the product work for you. If you’ve had this experience, look to Cutting Edge Electronics. Nick Arbia and his family have a different kind of electronics store. Cutting Edge Electronics is the local place to go for answers to all of your electronics questions. They pride themselves on their vast knowledge and their personal, hometown service. Nick has been “answering electronics questions for a corporate electronics store for more than 20 years.” His background and extensive knowledge in everything electronic combined with a dedication to personal service make his store stand out from the rest. “Local service is what we can offer that others can’t,” says Nick. Cutting Edge Electronics has four main “pillars” of focus: the sales and installation of car stereo and video equipment; video surveillance and home-security equipment; surround-sound and theater equipment; and PA and DJ equipment. Cutting Edge also carries personal security and emergency weather items, wireless phones and accessories, home computer accessories and all sorts of other gadgets and hard-to-find electronics. They will order anything that you need if they do not have it in stock. Stop in Cutting Edge Electronics today and let Nick and his family help take the fear and frustration out of your electronics shopping experience. The store is conveniently located just off Highway 17 in the Wal-Mart Shopping Plaza. For more information on Cutting Edge Electronics, visit www.CuttingEdgeNC.net.
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Network Real Estate
by Mimi W. van Nortwick
Business Profile
The North Brunswick Real Estate Report The following report encompasses zip code 28451. Statistics are from the Multiple Listing Service of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors and are deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. This information regards existing homes and does not include new home sales. Please contact me for a complete report. At the end of April, 2008, there were 203 HOMES FOR SALE. During the first four months of 2008, there were 66 HOMES SOLD. This equates to a 12 month supply of homes for sale. The AVERAGE SOLD PRICE for the first four months of 2008 was $199,417. The average for the previous four months was $204,755. The same four months in 2007, it was $206,477. The MEDIAN SOLD PRICE for the first four months of 2008 was $181,113. The same period in 2007, it was $180,000. The median is the number at which exactly half the homes were above and half were below. The PERCENT OF LIST PRICE that sellers were able to obtain in the first four months of 2008 was 96.74%. That was a slight decrease from the 97.16% of the previous year. The AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET for homes sold January through April was 102. The same period in 2007 was 85. These market statistics emphasize the fact that we are currently in a BUYER’S MARKET. With an excess of inventory and mortgage interest rates at historically low rates under 6%, this is an exceptional opportunity to purchase real estate.
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Cutting Edge Electronics
Above: Dan Kibler is the Broker-in-Charge for Network Real Estate’s Leland office.
For more information, contact Dan Kibler at 910-264-5268 or www.DanKibler.com.
East Carolina Bank (ECB) is a full-service community bank combining a down-home, neighbor-helping-neighbor approach to traditional banking with the latest in technology, thus providing customers the best in banking services. SENIOR LIVING HOSPITALITY RESIDENTIAL
With humble beginnings in a small clapboard barbershop in Engelhard, North Carolina, the bank opened its doors on January 20, 1920. Today ECB is a financial leader with 23 full-service branches in 13 eastern North Carolina counties and more than a half-billion dollars in assets.
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ECB offers a complete range of traditional banking services, including free personal and business checking, free debit cards, free online banking with bill pay, all-day banking, personal and business loans, mortgage loans and competitive CD rates. Additionally, ECB offers insurance services through the bank’s licensed agents, and investment and brokerage services offered through a third-party broker-dealer. In March 2008 Triangle Business Journal ranked ECB as 78th among the top 100 publicly traded companies in North Carolina.
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Community involvement remains a staple of ECB, and their employees demonstrate that commitment by volunteering their time and talents. Some of their charitable efforts have included a Holiday Collection Drive for a unit of soldiers in Iraq, providing hot showers to Hatteras Island customers in the wake of a hurricane, and providing financial donations for worthy causes like the Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Resource Center and the North Carolina Aquarium. As ECB looks toward the future, it will continue to deliver the best in traditional banking services, explore new financial products, and support the community with one goal in mind—excellence in community banking.
3700 LATROBE DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28211 704.365.3941P 704.365.3942F WWW.SC-ARCHITECTS.COM
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HANOVER MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, P.A. Hematology/Oncology Tests, Procedures and Patient Services John W. Anagnost, M.D. • William McNulty, M.D. • Kenneth W. Kotz, M.D. Douglas J. Testori, D.O. • Birgit A. Arb, M.D.
• Comprehensive Cancer Care • Chemotherapy • Bone Marrow Testing
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Grand Opening for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
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3rd Annual Springfest at Brunswick River Park The third annual Brunswick Springfest took place Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Brunswick River Park in Belville. The event featured vendors, food, music, childrens activities and demonstrations from area dance studios, karate and more. More information on this event can be
George Murray, Courtney Williams, Randy Rhodes
The new office is in Waterford.
seen at www.BrunswickSpringfest.com or by visiting the
Elizabeth Ebbecke
North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.nbchamber.net. Jonathan Hall & Dak, Karl Smith, Ronald Clarke & Raisa
Sheila Anderson cuts the ribbon for the new office.
The Grand Opening was on March 19th.
Craig Thomas, Joseph Roghelia
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Open House Celebration for New Carolina Chiropractic
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Teresa Dew, Candy Bahouth, Donna Jones
Bob Whitaker
Isaac Barker
Pam Potter and Cindy Townsend
Mike & Ruby Holmes and Brandon White
Donna Williams
Kate Wimbro
Steve Boone and George Murray
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Brian Galeucia
Wendy Hunt
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Parade of Homes Kick-off Party at Juniper Creek
Page Robertson, Jamie Harvell and Jeff Harvell
Diana Valenzuela
Joe Randleman, Jennifer Harrell, Jeanna Johnson & Ashley Garner
Photography by Keith Ketchum
The Four Knights
Rhonda Norris, Cameron Moore, Jeff Harvell, Leann and George Bell
Bradley Pigford, Luanne Pigford, Carter Pigford & Connie Reeves
Katie Samsel, George Murray and Dawn Baldwin-Ivey
Sheila B. Hanby, DVM Kristi L. Sluiter, DVM
Jim Wallace and Bart Edge
Michelle Powell and Bryon Robinson
511 Olde Waterford Way
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Located in Leland at Waterford
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Small animal internal medicine and surgery, laser surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, video otoscopy, radiology, preventative medicine, boarding, house calls & grooming
www.capesideanimalhospital.com
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VIP Pre-Party for The Lovin’ Spoonful Photography by Jed Whitley Concert at Murray Art & Frame On Friday, May 9, 2008, Murray Art & Frame in The Waterford Shoppes hosted a pre-party for VIP ticket holders for The Lovin’ Spoonful concert. About 200 people attended the event, and great fun was had by all. Along with VIP ticket
“Do You Believe in Magic” was one of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s biggest hits.
holders, Lovin’ Spoonful members Jerry Yester, Steve Boone, Phil Smith, Joe Butler and Mike Arturi mingled with the guests and signed autographs as people danced to the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. Phil Smith, Jerry Yester, Joe Butler, George Murray, Steve Boone & Mike Arturi
The Lovin’ Spoonful
Cathy and Hall King
About 200 people attended the event.
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Tony and Earline Croll
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Creating Smiles that Last a Lifetime! 4HE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION OF OUR DENTAL PRACTICE IS TO REMAIN SMALL PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SERVICE TO ALL PATIENTS CUSTOMIZE TREATMENT PLANS THAT BEST l T A PARTICULAR PATIENT S NEEDS AND TO PROVIDE THIS CARE IN A RELAXED AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH
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Business After Hours – First Tuesday of Every Month Young Professionals Network – Bi-monthly Events Guest Speaker Luncheons – Monthly North Brunswick Chamber Annual Events: Leland Under the Lights Car Show – August 2, 2008 at Wal-Mart Parking Lot Business Expo every January Springfest every April
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Photo contributed from The Town of Leland
Boatmen propelled what was known as the “flat ferry barge� across the Cape Fear River in the late 1800s. Have an old photo of North Brunswick County? Email it to us. flashback@thenbm.com, all photos must be at least 300 dpi.
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Located between Magnolia Greens & Waterford on Highway 17 South in Leland
(910) 256-8171 OTHER LOCATIONS: Wilmington I Historic Downtown I Carolina Beach