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SBM
SOUTH
BRUNSWICK
MAGAZINE
Life in Southern Brunswick County, NC
Complimentary - Fall 2009 - www.SouthBrunswickMagazine.com
Grilling on the Clock
with Tom Parks
The Zumba Craze
The Old and New
Sunset Beach Bridges
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Meet your neighbors:
-Megan Masser
-Anna and Daniel Blizzard
Island Style
Custom Yachts
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Our board-certified physicians provide expert care and a friendly, personalized
approach to medicine. With both primary care and specialty physicians working
together as a team, we are here for all of your family’s healthcare needs.
FAMILY MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Batish Family Medicine
Leland – 910-383-1500
101 Baldwin Dr.
www.BatishFamilyMedicine.org
Brunswick Primary Care
Supply – 910-755-6802
18 Doctor’s Cir., Suite 2
www.BrunswickPrimaryCare.org
Carolina Coast
Family Medicine
Wilmington – 910-791-5426
5058 Wrightsville Ave.
Oak Island Medical Center
Oak Island – 910-278-3316
8715 E. Oak Island Dr.
Ocean Isle Family Medicine
Ocean Isle Beach – 910-575-5242
120 Causeway Dr., Suite 4
www.OceanIsleFamilyMedicine.org
Oceanside Family Medicine
Shallotte – 910-754-4441
204 Smith Ave.
Sunset Beach Family
Medicine
Sunset Beach – 910-575-0006
710 Sunset Blvd., Suite B
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Brunswick Pulmonary
& Internal Medicine
Brunswick Primary Care
Shallotte – 910-754-4572
Supply – 910-755-6802
204 Smith Ave.
Heart Specialists
www.BrunswickPrimaryCare.org
of Brunswick
Calabash Internal Medicine
Southport – 910-457-9081
Calabash – 910-579-8363
1029 N. Howe St., Suite 100B
9970 Beach Dr. SW, Unit 1
Calabash – 910-457-9081
Cascade Primary Care
9869 Ocean Hwy. W, Suite 14
Leland – 910-383-1600
Oak Island Medical Center
509 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 200 (Endocrinology)
James B. Adams, MD
Oak Island – 910-278-3316
Southport – 910-457-5597
8715 E. Oak Island Dr.
1029 N. Howe Street, Suite 100A Orthopaedic Specialists
Southport Internal Medicine Southport – 910-457-4789
Southport – 910-457-9127
902 N. Howe St.
1456 N. Howe St., Suites 201-202 Supply – 910-755-7217
SPECIALISTS
Leland – 910-371-3331
Brunswick Surgical
509 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 103
Associates
Carolina Beach – 910-458-8884
Supply – 910-575-4606
1328 N. Lake Park Blvd., Suite 108
www.TheOrthoSpecialists.com
Leland – 910-575-4606
Calabash – 910-575-4606
Southport – 910-575-4606
1029 N. Howe St., Suite 100B
Looking for a Physician or Urgent Care?
URGENT CARE
Novant Urgent Care
Shallotte – 910-755-5440
4503 Main St.
Southport – 910-454-8889
1456 N. Howe St., Suite 100
www.NovantUrgentCare.org
WOMEN’S CARE
Brunswick Women’s Center
Supply – 910-754-9166
Leland – 910-754-9166
Calabash – 910-754-9166
www.BrunswickWomensCenter.org
Cape Fear OB/GYN
Wilmington – 910-452-8482
1717 Shipyard Blvd., Suite 200
910-754-7870 • www.BrunswickCommunityHospital.org
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South Brunswick Magazine
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Features
table of contents
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Bryan Stange
Island Style Custom Yachts
A Bit of Banks-Style Boat Building in Brunswick
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photo by keith ketchum
Dawn Lee Wakefield
The Blizzards
Changing Lives, One Child at a Time
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Stephanie Wynalek
Coastal Living Idea House 2009
Seawatch at Sunset Harbor
photo by JOSH CURRY
In Every Issue
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Publisher’s Note:
Business Profiles:
My Introduction.
By Justin Williams
Learn more about these businesses: Douglas Diamond Jewelers and James Zisa
Attorneys. Stories by Hilary Brady and Hillary Meinheit.
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What’s Happened:
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Faces & Places:
What’s been going on around town.
Dancing with the Brunswick Stars and Widow’s Mite Experience Live Auction.
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What’s Happening:
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Capture the Moment:
A photo contest for South Brunswick Magazine readers. Photo by Jed Whitley
Upcoming events you won’t
want to miss.
Departments
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community
Dancing with the Brunswick Stars. By Stephanie Wynalek
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health & fitness
The Zumba Craze. By Cindy Hoskins
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photo by RONNIE HOLDEN
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young professional
Megan Masser: A Ray of Orange Light. By Hilary Brady
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new construction
The Sunset Beach Bridge: Farewell to the Old, Hello to the New. By Hilary Brady
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nonprofit
Brunswick Search and Rescue. By Rebecca Pierre
photo by keith ketchum
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oak island life
Wild Nights: Sea Turtle Nesting on Oak Island. By Ruby Cline
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behind the business
Cooking on the Clock with Tom Parks. By Crystal S. Tatum
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South Brunswick Magazine – Fall 2009
Volume 1, Issue 1
Owner/Publisher:
Justin Williams
Production/Associate Publisher:
Kristy F. Williams
Editor:
Molly Harrison
Account Executives:
Wendy Hunt
Stephanie Wynalek
Contributing Graphics:
Andy Garno
Luke Worley
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Contributing Photographers:
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Wendy Hunt
Contributing Writers
Hilary Brady
Bryan Stange
Ruby Cline
Crystal S. Tatum
Cindy Hoskins
Dawn Lee Wakefield
Hillary Meinheit
Stephanie Wynalek
Rebecca Pierre
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publisher’s note
my introduction
Well,
it’s official. We have finally released the
first issue of South Brunswick Magazine!
I couldn’t be more excited about expanding our umbrella to
the southern end of Brunswick County.
First off, let me say that I don’t write the typical
publisher’s note. I don’t tell you about what is on page 22 or
page 35. That’s why we have a Table of Contents. What I do
share is my own experience, maybe a journey or achievement
or something positive to help boost spirits — or whatever else
comes to my mind. Hopefully, you will like what you read.
For those of you who don’t know, for the last four years, we
at Carolina Marketing Company have been publishing and
producing North Brunswick Magazine. The magazine focuses
on life, business, community and events in the northern
section of Brunswick County. I have received a lot of positive
feedback from both advertisers and readers on the product,
and I hope that in time my staff and I can prove to southern
Brunswick County that we are here to provide the same
quality service and product to you. I hope you like what you
see. As always, I appreciate any feedback you can give to us, so
don’t hesitate to email me with your suggestions or comments.
I knew as soon as we started North Brunswick Magazine
that I wanted to do a “South” version. So what took so long?
I got engaged to my wife, Kristy, shortly after I started
North Brunswick Magazine. Then I was along for the ride of
planning a wedding, we got married after a 13-or-so-month
engagement, and five months later, she was pregnant. So then
I was along for the ride of the pregnancy, which led me to the
birth of my awesome daughter, Ava, in October 2008. In short,
it’s been a busy few years! Since then, both Kristy and I have
been running in circles. We both have more than full-time
gigs with our day jobs, and keeping up with Ava can also be a
bit of a job as well. Sounds like a perfect time to expand our
company and start the South Brunswick Magazine, doesn’t it?
Even though it was not an “ideal” time to start the new
magazine for a number of different reasons, I decided to move
forward with South Brunswick Magazine anyway. I made this
decision when I was sitting at a business breakfast listening
to Richard Johnson, the founder of hotjobs.com who lives in
Wilmington. The words he said will stick in my mind forever
— “inaction is your worst enemy.” In his 20-minute speech,
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Johnson told a story that summed up “thought becoming
action.” As he was speaking about this, I thought to myself, “I
have been thinking about doing SBM for a long time, and I
am tired of my own inaction.” After that breakfast, I went
home and found my draft files that I had worked up for SBM
some time ago and moved forward with them. And here we are.
Now, every quarter of the year you will find distributed
throughout your community the South Brunswick Magazine.
You now know the short version of how it
finally came to fruition. What you
should also know is that a lot of
passion and heart goes into this
product. I absolutely love doing
this and I thank all of the
advertisers who jumped
on board for our
premiere issue. Please
support them, as
this magazine is
not possible
without
them.
Thank you
to everyone
who had
a part in
this first
issue of
South
Brunswick
Magazine. I look forward
to providing future issues
above: publisher Justin
for our readers.
Williams and daughter ava
Sincerely,
find time to play in the
downtime of preparing the
premiere issue of South
Brunswick magazine.
Justin Williams
Owner/Publisher
Publisher@SouthBrunswickMagazine.com
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what’s happened
Contributed Photo
Contributed Photo
Brunswick County Chamber
Golf Tournament
Shady Oak Home Accents and 19th Green
Garden Center Ribbon Cuttings
Above: Thirty-six teams competed in the 2009
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce Golf
Tournament in August.
Left to right: Reggie Smith, 19th Green owner Billy Prince (holding store
mascot Maybelline), Stacy Prince, Donna Hamilton, 19th Green owner Todd
Dawkins, Shady Oak Home Accents owner Sherry Roseman, Patricia Knicely,
Andy Roseman, Brian Frate and Mario Hernadez Diaz.
The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce hosted a joint ribbon
cutting for Shady Oak Home Accents and 19th Green Garden Center
at 7132 Beach Drive in Ocean Isle Beach. Sherry Roseman has resumed
ownership of Shady Oak and offers decorative items for the home,
including lamps, prints and furniture. The Garden Center sells annuals,
perennials, herbs and all sorts of garden statuary and supplies.
Ocean Isle
Beach Park
Makes Progress
Right: Phase I of Ocean Isle
Beach Park is scheduled to
be complete this fall.
Far right: The plan for Ocean Isle Beach Park includes a variety of
amenities that will greatly improve the quality of life in Ocean Isle Beach.
Construction at the 58-acre Ocean Isle Beach Park on Old
Georgetown Road is well underway, and Phase I is scheduled to be
finished sometime this fall. Phase I includes eight tennis courts, a
restroom facility, two playgrounds, a picnic shelter and the eagerly
awaited 300-seat amphitheater. When complete, the park will also
include baseball/softball fields, bocce ball courts, two concession
stands, six football/soccer fields, 5 acres of open practice area, 1
mile of paved trails, a dog park and a disc golf course. The land
for Ocean Isle Beach Park was donated to Brunswick County
Parks and Recreation by the Town of Ocean Isle Beach.
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Contributed Photo
The 21st Annual Brunswick County Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament held on August 29
at Thistle Golf Club saw 36 teams competing
for such honors as Longest Drive and Closest to
the Pin plus a Putting Contest to win a vacation package and a Hole in One contest to win
a 2010 Ford Fusion. The winning teams were:
Flight One – Southport-Oak Island Chamber of
Commerce; Flight Two – Over the Hill Gang;
and Flight Three – Brunswickland Realty.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
first annual Senior fun Day
above: at Summer fun Day in town creek park, seniors Willie robinson, red
killgore, royce hewett, gloria hewett, marie mckellar and helen Bellamy show off
their shuffleboard skills.
More than 40 people age 55 and older attended the first annual Senior Summer Fun Day held on July 9 at Town Creek Park. The seniors enjoyed breakfast and a variety of sports, games and contests.
A good book
never goes
out of style
medical center topping
out ceremony
RBR
BOOKS
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Leland’s ONLY Bookstore
A Wide Variety of Titles at Bargain Prices
BUY - SELL - TRADE
The Village Shops at Waterford, Suite 102, Leland
(910) 383-9843
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm
www.rarebargainreaders.com
above and left:
putting the
highest beam in
place on the new
Brunswick novant
medical center.
Brunswick Novant Medical Center held a Topping Out Ceremony on Thursday,
July 9 at the site of its new construction in Bolivia. The ceremony celebrated
the fact that the highest point of construction had been reached and that one of
the most dangerous parts of construction was complete. Physicians, employees
and friends of the hospital signed the top beam before construction crews
hoisted the beam in place at the peak of the facility. A luncheon followed
the ceremony.
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what’s happening
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
OYSTER FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday,
October 17 and 18
The Brunswick County Chamber
of Commerce’s annual Oyster
Festival features two days of live
music, oyster-eating (there’s other
food too), vendor booths and
kids’ activities. Saturday morning
brings a 1-mile Fun Run, 5K and
10K race; an entry form is available on the website. Saturday’s
entertainment lineup includes
Key West Band from 10 am to 1
pm, The Band of Oz from 1 to 4
pm and The Cousin Homer Band
from 4 to 6 pm. An Oyster Shucking Contest is on Saturday at 4
pm. Sunday features an Oyster
Stew Cook-Off at noon; tickets
go on sale at 10 am for $5 each.
Music on Sunday includes New
Beginnings Gospel at 9 am, The
Embers from 11 am to 2 pm and
the Imitations from 2 to 5 pm.
New this year is a Shag Contest on
Sunday at 3 pm; registration at 1 pm.
Event location: Museum of Coastal
Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach. For information call (910) 754-6644 or visit
www.brunswickcountychamber.org
A TASTE OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY / CIS BENEFIT
GALA FOR CHILDREN
Thursday, October 22
Sample the culinary creations of the area’s finest chefs and help out the children of
Brunswick County at the Eighth Annual Benefit Gala for Children featuring A Taste
of Brunswick County. Nearly 20 restaurants will be offering their fare. The black-tieoptional event will be held under the Palm Court Tent at Sea Trail Golf Resort and
Convention Center in Sunset Beach from 6 to 10 pm. Tickets cost $100 per person.
Funds generated by this event benefit the programs of Communities In Schools.
For tickets, call (910) 457-2916 or email kbandera.cis@bizec.rr.com. For CIS information
visit www.cisbrunswick.org
N.C. FESTIVAL BY
THE SEA
CHOWDERFEST AT
WATERFORD
Saturday and Sunday,
October 24 and 25
Saturday, October 24
The Holden Beach Merchants Association hosts this very popular, two-day
event that kicks off with a parade down
the Holden Beach Causeway. By the way,
this is the only day of the year that you
can walk across the Holden Beach bridge.
Arts and crafts vendors set up from 9
am to 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 4
pm on Sunday, and there’s lots of food,
a horseshoe tournament, a sandcastle
contest, children’s rides and amusements
and live entertainment.
Location: Holden Beach Pavilion.
For information visit
www.hbmerchants.com/events.html
FALL COMMUNITY
SOUTHPORT
SPOOKTACULAR /
PYRATE FEST
FAMILY HAUNTED HUNT Friday and Saturday,
Saturday, October 24
Spooktacular features carnival games,
hayrides, concessions, a movie and a
costume contest for dogs and humans.
It’s held from 5 to 7 pm at the Soccer
Field at 46th Street SE in Oak Island.
At 8 pm, meet at the Teen Center for a
family-style Halloween scavenger hunt.
Cost is only $5 for a family of four. Be
sure to bring a flashlight and come early
as space is limited.
For information on Spooktacular call
(910) 278-5518; for Haunted Hunt, call
(910) 278-6552; or visit
www.oakislandnc.com/announcements
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October 30 and 31
What’s more family friendly than a pirate
invasion? Bring the kids to the Southport
Pyrate Fest, featuring a pirate encampment, games and crafts, a costume
contest, the trial of Stede Bonnet, a
street dance and a showing of “Pirates of
the Caribbean.”
Event location is the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn in Southport. For information,
call (910) 457-7927 or visit
www.downtownsouthport.org
Come hungry as home cooks and chefs,
Yankees and Southerners compete
in Brunswick County’s first annual
ChowderFest cook-off competition. All
chowders will be made from scratch and
cooked on site. In addition, there will be
other food, live music, a kids’ area and a
beer garden. Gates open at 11 am, judging begins at noon, and winners will be
announced at 4 pm. Admission is $5 per
person, with children younger than 12
getting in free.
Event at Waterford, 1000 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. For information
email info@waterfordlifestyle.com or visit
www.waterfordlifestyle.com
SOUTHPORT
WATERFRONT MARKET
Wednesdays through Nov. 11
Greet your neighbors and pick up fresh,
local produce, plants and herbs, baked
goods, handmade crafts, wine, coffee and
more at the Wednesday market. Market
hours are 8 am to 1 pm.
Event location is the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn. For information call
(910) 457-7927 or visit
www.downtownsouthport.com
Harbourside
Kitchens
A Dessert Cafe and Bake Shoppe
place to satisfy all your dessert needs
Cakes for all occasions • pies • cookies • brownies • dessert trays
Low sugar, gluten-free, dairy free and vegan options available
5119 East Oak Island Dr. Oak Island NC 28465
910-933-4253
www.crazycakechicks.com
A Full-Service Kitchen Design Firm
With Experienced Interior Designers
And General Contracting Services
715 N Howe Street, Ste 3
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-5353
See our display at Paysage in Lumina Station
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community
Dancing with the Brunswick Stars
story By Stephanie Wynalek
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Ron Holden
Brunswick County Sheriff John
Ingram danced the jive to “Jailhouse
Rock” with partner Valerie Taylor and
incorporated a homemade cage as a
prop. Ingram made the “jail cell” out of
PVC pipe one weekend and wowed the
crowd by sliding his partner across the
dance floor and into it at the end of
the performance.
“I was a little hesitant initially
because I had never had any type of
dance experience, but as it progressed
along I really enjoyed it, and it was for
a very good cause,” Ingram says. “My
partner, Valerie, made it much easier. If
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Brunswick
County’s business owners
and community leaders
stepped up — and stepped out — for this year’s Dancing with the
Brunswick Stars event benefiting the Brunswick Community
College Foundation. The participants donned sequined costumes
and dancing shoes and teamed up with area dance professionals
for the evening’s performances, which
raised scholarship funds for Brunswick
Community College.
This was the second year for the
sold-out event held at the Sea Trail
Golf Resort & Convention Center, and
at the end of the evening a check for
more than $330,000 was presented to
the BCC Foundation. The funds were
raised through both ticket sales and
through votes at the event, which cost
$10 each.
The evening was filled with disco, foxtrot, samba, tango, waltz
and many other styles of dancing, as the participants and their
professional partners took to the lit stage in the center of the
ballroom. Performances were full of surprises, and the audience,
full of friends and family, went wild at every twirl.
she could teach me, she could teach
anyone! I was really surprised at the
amount of money we were able to raise
and I think it will have a very positive
impact on kids’ lives.”
Wendy Milligan, who co-owns Real
Green Turf and Milligan Farms and is
also a broker with Coldwell Banker
Sloane Realty, danced with professional
dancer Dan Chop.
“It was amazingly successful. We
raised so much money for these
students, and I had the time of my life!”
Milligan says. “There was such
wonderful high-level competition and
we just gave it our best shot. We got to
learn something new, and that’s what
the college is all about, to be a resource
for people to learn and continue their
education right here in the community.”
Gene Marshburn, owner and general
manager of Jones Ford in Shallotte,
performed the cha-cha with partner
Jessica Stephens to “Do You Love Me?”
“I guess working with Jessica was my
favorite part, because we started with
really nothing in a sense, and in the
beginning I was fairly apprehensive,”
Marshburn says. “Riding back from our
practices sometimes, I thought, ‘What
have I gotten myself into!’ I was definitely out of my
comfort zone. But it felt good to be a part of that event
and of that success and to have contributed to the
amount of money raised. Everyone involved should get a
lot of credit.”
Debby Daigle, CEO of Plantation Properties and
Coastal Commercial Real Estate, learned how to dance
the foxtrot for the event.
“The fact that we were able to raise as much money as
we did was just so amazing,” says Daigle. “I was really
concerned with the state of the economy that we might
not do as well, but it was a very satisfying feeling. It
speaks a lot of Brunswick County, and I’ve been here
since 1997, and the people here are so generous, they are
definitely community servants. We should be proud of
Brunswick County, because everyone really rose to meet
the challenge.”
The event served to raise awareness and appreciation
of the college as well and was a night to appreciate the
efforts and talents of those who live and work in the
community. The Brunswick Community College
Foundation is dedicated to raising funds that provide
scholarships and financial assistance to students in
the county.
From left: 1) Gene Marshburn and professional dancer Jessica Stephens. 2) Debby Daigle and professional dancer Jim
Desmond. 3) The dancing participants receiving applause at the end of the show. 4) Sheriff John Ingram and professional
dancer Valerie Taylor. 5) Winner Dinah Gore with professional dancer Paul McTaggart.
2009 Brunswick “Stars”
Professional Dancers
~ Jennifer Adams - SunTrust Bank
~ Courtney Babson - ATMC
~D
ebby Daigle - President and CEO of Plantation Properties and
Coastal Commercial Real Estate
~D
inah Gore (WINNER two years in a row) - Philanthropist
~ Vi Jones - BB&T
~ Linda Lynes - CEO and owner of Veranda Events, Inc.
~W
endy Milligan - Co-owner of Real Green Turf and Milligan
Farms/broker with Coldwell Banker Sloan Realty
~ Lynda Stanley - COO of Dosher Memorial Hospital
~P
enny Redwine - Former teacher, interior designer, boutique owner
~ J an Williamson - Managing partner of the Family Christian
Network, mother of seven
~ Currie Batchelor - Purchasing Agent for BEMC
~ Dr. Timothy Gibble - Atlantic Internal Medicine, PA
~L
arry Harrelson - Landscaping Contractor and owner of
Professional Grounds Management
~ Rev. Eddie Hill - Sharon United Methodist Church
~ John Ingram - Sheriff of Brunswick County
~D
anny Lane - Executive VP and CFO of Security Savings Bank
~G
ene Marshburn - Owner and GM of Jones Ford in Shallotte
~C
harlie Miller - Chief Deputy of the Brunswick County
Sheriff ’s Office
~ Karen Barr - On My Toes Dance Studio
~ Erin Holden - Dance Connection
~ Ann Hucks - Dance Connection
~ Jessica Ives - On My Toes Dance Studio
~S
ara Misiti - Brunswick School of Dance and Coastal
Contemporary Dance Company
~ Jana Sanders - Brunswick School of Dance
~ Valerie Taylor - Owner of Brunswick School of Dance
~ J essica Stephens Williamson - Amy’s Academy of
Dance Arts
~ Dan Chop - Babs McDance Social Dance Studio
~ J im Desmond - Member of the National Dance Council
of America
~ Juan Gonzalez - Fred Astaire Dance Studio
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aul McTaggart - Owner of Carolina Dance Partners, LLC
~C
hristian McCullen - Babs McDance Social Dance Studio
~ Chris Madray - A Leap Above
~ Christopher Robbins - Encore DCS
~ Sal Teta - Instructor at numerous studios
~ David White - Owner of Hip Hop Styles Studios
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health & fitness
Let’s
face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial,
but it’s never been known to be much fun. Until now.
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a
dynamic fitness program that is so much fun it doesn’t feel like a workout. The
goal is simple: To get people working out, to love working out and to get hooked.
Zumba fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute
blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, aweinspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life.
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms tone and
sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the
mix, and you’ve got Zumba.
In the few past years Zumba has become nothing short of a revolution. Coining the
concept of fitness-party and making fitness fun, Zumba has spread like wildfire and has
positioned itself as the single-most influential movement in the industry of fitness.
As of July 2009, Zumba is being taught at more than
40,000 locations in 75 countries and has changed the
lives of millions of Zumba fanatics worldwide.
Celebrity fitness trainer Beto Perez stumbled upon
the concept of Latin-inspired fitness in his native country of Colombia, South America, in
the mid-1990s. One day, he walked into his class and realized that he had forgotten his
aerobics music, and his only option was to grab whatever tapes he had in his car. Beto’s
tapes were comprised of the songs that he loved, the traditional Latin salsa and merengue
music with which he had been raised. But it was a challenge to improvise a whole class on
the spot using non-traditional aerobics music. Beto rose to the challenge and from this
last-minute improvisation was born a revolutionary fitness program – Zumba. The class
soon became the most popular at his fitness facility.
In 1999, after his success in Colombia, Beto brought the class to the United States. In
The Zumba Craze
story By Cindy Hoskins
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2002, a large infomercial company
launched the concept nationwide,
resulting in the sale of hundreds of
thousands of videos to the U.S. market.
As of July 2009,
Zumba is being
taught at more
than 40,000
locations in 75
countries.
The overwhelming response created a
demand for more Zumba instructors,
and Zumba created an instructor
training program. The program was an
instant success. By September 2006,
there were more than 2,000 Zumba
instructors worldwide.
Zumba is so popular because it’s fun
— it’s the type of exercise you’ll want
to do every day; it’s different — you
probably never thought you’d be
exercising to this type of music; and it’s
effective — it is an aerobic workout
that you’ll want to stick with.
locally, you can experience Zumba
at the fitness Studio, 6741-B
Beach Drive in ocean isle Beach
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times, or call the fitness Studio at
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young professional
Megan Masser
A Ray of Orange Light
STORY BY HILARY BRADY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEITH KETCHUM
If
you drive by the Brunswick County Chamber of
Commerce office in Shallotte, you will likely see an
orange light emitting through the windows or hear a faint
chant coming from within the stucco walls. That’s because
Brunswick County’s biggest Clemson fan is busy running
through the halls, wearing all orange and encouraging her
co-workers to join her for a quick round of Tiger Rag,
Clemson University’s fight song.
Megan Masser, a Clemson University alumna, is the
Community Programs and Events Director for the
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce. Not only does she
bleed orange and glow of school spirit, she also radiates
personality and an energetic passion for her job.
Since childhood, Megan has loved to plan parties. She grew
up in Frederick, Maryland, and as a high school senior she
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was thrilled about her upcoming graduation but was perhaps
a little more excited about what came with that milestone.
Parties. Megan’s event planning career began with her own
high-school-graduation party and has not stopped since.
“I am very lucky to have parents who allowed me to go so
far away for college,” says Megan. And far from home she did go.
Her parents had a four-hour rule — their two daughters were
allowed to choose a college within a four-hour radius of Frederick.
They had good intentions, but the sisters both bent the rule.
Megan’s older sister chose Elon University, a little more than
a five-hour drive. And Megan? A nine-hour drive.
Megan knew that she loved the Carolinas. Her family had
vacationed at Sunset Beach for the Fourth of July for as long
as she could remember. And a cousin living in South Carolina
had shown her what warm weather and palm trees can do for
megan is not only a refreshing ray of light and energy, she is
also a perfect reminder of the youthful talent that lives and
works right here Southern Brunswick county.
Megan is not only a refreshing ray of orange light and energy,
she is a perfect reminder of the youthful talent that lives and
works right here Southern Brunswick County.
a soul. Megan quickly fell in love with the state
and enrolled at Clemson University.
Megan’s school spirit developed quickly and her
energy was soon channeled into
ClemsonLiVE, the student-run
entertainment board. As the group’s
Director of Tiger Traditions, Megan
planned a variety of programs, from
movies on the lawn to major concerts
with world-famous artists. Her role
was to provide safe entertainment for
the students, while maximizing the fun
factor. With an event-planning resume
that included planning events with
country sensation Sugarland and pop
punk band Yellowcard before she even graduated
college, most would say that Megan had achieved
great career success at a very young age.
Upon graduation in 2007, Megan joined the
majority of Clemson grads and moved to
Charleston. She began working as a frontdesk associate for
the Mills House, a
historic hotel in
downtown
Charleston. After
about a year at Mills
House, Megan
realized that she
couldn’t muffle her
event planning
dreams any longer.
Megan decided to
pack her bags and join
her parents, who had
moved to Calabash in
2005 when they
realized that their
daughters had become permanent residents of the
South. In April 2008, Megan left Charleston
behind and started looking for a job in her dream
field of event planning in southern North Carolina.
After just a few days of searching, Megan stumbled
upon the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce,
where she met and fell in love with the staff.
Megan has now been employed as the chamber’s
Community Programs and Events Director for
nearly a year and a half. “I love my job,” says
Megan. She plans all of the chamber’s events, from
the N.C. Oyster Festival and Brunswick Island
Home and Garden Show to the Kentucky Derby
Gala and the Annual Chamber Golf Tournament.
When she’s not planning major events or
cheering on her alma mater, Megan is busy
juggling her many other roles in the community.
Megan acts as the spokesperson and films
commercials for Naber Chrysler Dodge Jeep in
Shallotte, as well as hosts a regular television
program — Brunswick Now! on channel 3. The
show highlights a variety of hot topics concerning
the Brunswick County area, all covered by Megan.
Her upbeat personality has proven her successful
in event planning as well as on camera.
Megan loves her work, but she also loves her
“baby.” Roxy, a Boston Terrier–Pug mix, is
downright spoiled, admits Megan. But Megan also
loves her friends. She spends time with them
regularly, at the beach or hanging out at each
other’s houses. She also finds time to golf and stay
active on a regular basis.
Megan met her friends, as well as her boyfriend,
when she decided to organize a Young
Professionals group. The networking and social
group meets monthly, typically on the third
Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, for different events at
varying local establishments. All planned by, you
guessed it, Megan.
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Story By Bryan Stange
island Style
custom
yachts
photography By
keith ketchum
A Bit of BanksStyle Boat
Building in
Brunswick
The
Outer Banks is a
unique feature of the
state of North Carolina, and many
incredible events have occurred on those
islands. As romantic and history-rich as the Outer
Banks are, they are equally treacherous. Powerful currents
and sharp shoals have sunk countless ships both in the sounds
and ocean along the Outer Banks.
The craftsmen of the Outer Banks
developed boat hull designs specifically
engineered to handle the area’s
unforgiving seas. The bow of the boats
flex outward from the keel, creating
what has come to be known as “Carolina
flare.” The Outer Banks
boat-building history spans back
decades, with skills passed from
craftsman to craftsman.
So it may surprise you to know that
one of the most exciting and intricately
crafted Carolina-style boats was
designed and built in Ocean Isle Beach.
Scott Quaintance has a passion for
fishing of all types, but he especially
loves offshore fishing. He has fished on
all types of boats, and he paid close attention to all of them.
He took the aspects of all the boats that he most liked, and,
with the help of Donald Blount & Associates (a naval
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architecture and engineering
firm), combined them into what is
now the Island Style 42 express.
Quaintance’s family is rooted in Ocean
Isle. He grew up there, and his entire family has been
there since the 1970s after moving from Salisbury. With his
father being a contractor, building was part of growing up for
Quaintance. He continues the momentum
that his father built, operating Carolina
Bluewater Construction. The Quaintance
family has built many of the homes on the
southern Brunswick Islands as well as on
the mainland, especially the homes within
the area golf course communities. The
attention to detail and craftsmanship
that created a name for the Quaintance
family in home building translates right
over to Scott’s boat-building company,
Island Style Yachts.
The shearline of the boat is a
combination of Carolina and Florida style,
and the flare is more moderated than
traditional Carolina-style boats. The result
is that the boat handles the chop that we
so frequently see in North Carolina, but it
has more speed than a boat that is made specifically to plow
through big waves. “I’ve always been a speed freak ... this boat
cruises in the mid thirties,” says Quaintance.
Quaintance expects that his boats
will find their way into the market
of would-be big yacht owners.
“With the economy and gas prices
like they are, there are going to be
guys that are going to want to
downsize from a 65-footer, but they
are going to want all the amenities
of a 65-footer,” he says.
That’s where Island Style comes
in, packing in the amenities. The
hull is cold molded, but all the
topsides are vacuum bagged (this is
a boat-building process where the
excess epoxy is sucked away, which
results in a lighter boat).
Everything is sanded and sanded
and sanded again for smooth
surfaces. Even the walls of the
engine room (told you —everything)
are sanded smooth before painting.
“You can tell the quality of a boat
by how much sandpaper was used,”
Quaintance says.
The bells and whistles are
impressive. In the cockpit there are
two molded refrigerator/freezer
boxes with independent
compressors (made of fiberglass,
not stainless steel, for lower
maintenance) located under the
mezzanine seating. There is a third
refrigerator/freezer box up on the
bridge so that the captain doesn’t
even have to climb down to cool
down his drink. The large transom
fish box is fed by an Eskimo ice
machine, providing shaved ice for
the catch. On the port side is a
45-gallon live well and even tuna
tubes for keeping large bait fresh
and kicking. The bridge is equipped
with powerful heating and cooling
systems, for ultimate comfort at all
times of year. Teak flooring runs
throughout, and the 32-inch flat
screen is ready to deliver the news
left: Scott Quaintance is owner of island Style yachts based in ocean isle Beach.
here: the interior reveals fine craftsmanship. the first island Style boat is a 42 express.
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or the football game via satellite during the ride to the
Gulf Stream.
One very unique feature is that the prep sink also has a
recessed shower head so that, if desired, the crew can shower
off with hot water right on the cockpit.
The electronic features of the boat are controlled via
10-inch touch screens in the salon and a second 7-inch touch
screen in the helm. Nearly all the lights in the entire boat,
including the ones below the waterline, are LED.
The boat is designed so that it can be handled by one
person. The helm is placed on the centerline of the boat and
then pushed back toward the cockpit, allowing for quick
access to all sides of the boat and placing the captain right in
the action. The captain is also assisted by the cameras — one
pointed backward for visibility when reversing or watching
the spread of baits, and one in the engine room.
Due to the fact that the boat was designed to run in the
shallow waters of North Carolina, such as the south
Brunswick inlets, the boat was designed to be able to turn big
propellers in shallow water. Prop pockets are recessed into
the hull of the boat, which lifts them up and away from the
bottom. With twin Caterpillar C-15s (that’s a total of 1,730
horsepower) spinning the screws in those prop pockets,
Quaintance even thought
to line the insides of the
From top: 1) Quaintance down below. 2) The 42 Express cruises in the mid-30s. 3) Cold-molded,
prop pockets with
vacuum-bagged construction results in a light boat. 4) Quaintance built the boat based on his personal
vibration tiles, which
observations of fishing boats.
absorb the vibration to
prevent the anglers from
feeling the power that is
being unleashed beneath them while they ride in the cockpit.
Quaintance hopes that the world of offshore fishermen will
welcome his nautical work of art the same way that South
Brunswick County has. Everything about the boat, right
down to the name (Island Style was derived from a naming
contest in which a charter fisherman came up with the name),
was inspired by the area in which Quaintance lives. The boat
first hit the water on June 30, 2009, and is ready to take on
the high seas, the billfish and the competition.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
910.279.4590
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www.islandstyleyachts.com
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new construction
The Sunset Beach Bridge
Farewell to the Old, Hello to the New
Sunset
Beach has long been known to residents and tourists for its relaxed,
slow-paced, small-town feel. And for more than a half-century, the unique
bridge providing access to the charming island community has reflected that treasured character.
The historic one-lane Sunset Beach Bridge forces drivers to stop for several moments to allow
the opposing traffic to pass. It forces them to slow their pace, and enjoy the gorgeous water views
while they’re at it. For many, this defines what Sunset Beach living is all about.
The Sunset Beach Bridge was built in 1961 by the developer of Sunset Beach, Manon Gore. At
one point in time, passersby honked their car horn two times near Manon’s home, alerting him to
come and open the bridge.
The bridge is
the only one of
its kind still in
operation on the
East Coast. It’s a
cherished
landmark, but
it’s unable to
provide
functionality for
the current
needs of this
growing island.
Now, the 500-foot long wooden and steel pontoon barge, or swing bridge, opens
through use of a cable and pulley system operated by a full-time, onsite bridge tender.
Every day, at the top of every hour between 7 am and 9 pm, traffic at each end of the
access comes to a halt while the bridge opens and swings to the side to allow water traffic
to pass. Throughout the day, if a commercial boat approaches, the bridge will be opened
on demand for that boat only.
Because the bridge is built on a pontoon, the driving surface rises and falls with the tide.
At high tide, the bridge has a slight incline in the center. During low tide, the structure
slopes slightly downward. As if the pontoon structure itself isn’t unique enough, the little
white bridge-tenders’ house that sits atop the bridge adds charming character as well.
The bridge is the only one of its kind still in operation on the East Coast. It’s a
cherished landmark, but it’s unable to provide functionality for the current needs of this
growing island.
Measuring 5.1 square miles and with nearly 3,000 housing units at the last census count
almost ten years ago, Sunset Beach continues to grow significantly in both population and
popularity. More people bring more businesses and more resorts, which bring more
traffic. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the swing bridge
is used by more than 7,000 vehicles per day. That’s a lot of weight for an antique wooden
pontoon bridge.
Top: A sign of the times: The new high-rise bridge is under construction alongside the old
Sunset Beach Swing Bridge.
Bottom: The new $31 million, 65-foot-tall high-rise bridge to Sunset Beach is expected to be
complete by December 2010.
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STORY BY HILARY BRADY
Contributed Photo
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEITH KETCHUM
The swing bridge is approved to
accommodate 24,000 pounds. The fire
trucks, which reside on the mainland
and drive to the island in emergencies,
range in weight from 30,000 to 46,000
pounds. With the safety of the fire and
rescue personnel at risk, island
residents are also in serious danger.
The swing bridge poses a hazard not
only in emergencies but also in day-today operations. Over the past decade
alone, there have been numerous
accidents involving the bridge. Cars,
trucks and boats have all misjudged the
bridge, ending up damaged and in the
waterway. A barge pummeled into the
bridge, removing a portion of the
structure. A pick-up truck once
attempted to beat the bridge opening,
speeding past the barricades, only to
end up in the water. And cars have
raced through the stoplight, attempting
to save time, but succeeding only in
getting wet.
Over time, it became apparent that it
was necessary to update this longtime
landmark. Locals fought the
development of a new bridge in order to
maintain the historic character of
Sunset Beach’s entry. But after nearly
40 years of recommendations from the
NCDOT, the state finally won its case.
To the dismay of some, but the delight
of many, construction began on a new
bridge in March 2008 to bring safety
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and efficiency up to speed for this booming island community.
The new Sunset Beach Bridge is a more modern design. A
65-foot-tall arc bridge, which does not open through draw or
swing, was chosen because it will better accommodate land
and water traffic. There will no longer be a need for a bridge
keeper, nor will there be a need to stop traffic in either
direction as the old swing bridge required. The new half-mile
long bridge will accommodate two lanes, each measuring 12
feet wide with 5 foot shoulders for pedestrians and bikes.
There will be a constant flow of traffic to and from the
island, as well as on the Intracoastal Waterway.
According to the NCDOT, although the $31 million contract
awarded for construction seems pricey, the new high-rise
bridge promises to be more economical to build and maintain,
not to mention much safer and more efficient than other options.
The new Sunset Beach Bridge is slated to open by
December of 2010. Residents and tourists will soon be able to
access their quiet community more safely, and with plenty of
time before their groceries spoil. And if you find yourself
missing the historic character of the old wooden bridge, be
sure to stop and enjoy the fishing pier that will likely be made
to memorialize the old swing structure.
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nonprofit
Brunswick Search and Rescue
STORY BY Rebecca Pierre
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Keith Ketchum
What
do an English Springer Spaniel, a Bloodhound, a
Spanish Water Dog, a Weimeraner, a Doberman
Pinscher and a German Shepherd have in common? Well, yes, they are
all dogs. More than that, they are all members of the Canine Team of
Brunswick Search and Rescue (BSAR).
Like most dogs, they are quite smart. Unlike
most other dogs, they are certified every two years
and trained on a weekly basis in such things as
Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains Detection
and Trailing. They can even help to find victims of
drowning. These dogs and their special abilities are
very important to the community — as are the
human members of BSAR.
Brunswick Search and Rescue is a volunteer
organization, composed of people from many walks
of life who have been serving the community for ten
years. These volunteers function in the canine unit,
the mounted unit, the water crew, the land crew; in
short, they are search and rescue professionals. The
goals of this organization are to provide trained
personnel and resources to assist in searches for
lost or missing people and to provide educational
programs in order to help prevent these
occurrences. These are lofty goals, and the
members of BSAR take them seriously.
An indication of their seriousness lies in the
rigorous requirements they must meet in order to
become members of this organization. No one with
a criminal record can become a member. An FBI
fingerprint card and a state driver’s license check
must be submitted at the time of application. Other
Above: BSAR volunteers are search and rescue professionals who work to
requirements include CPR and First Aid
find missing or lost persons and to educate the public. Here, Kate
certification; full certification through SAR classes
Cosentino and dog Jessie do field work.
and training; drowning recovery certification for
Top right: Jessie works on her weekly training routine. BSAR dogs are
boat teams; state certification for canine teams; and
certified every two years and trained on a weekly basis.
compliance with ICS and Homeland Security
Bottom right: Christy Judah, shown here with Gypsy and Bailey, heads up
requirements as well as North Carolina State
the highly skilled team of BSAR volunteers.
Emergency Management requirements.
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Recommended training includes Wilderness Survival,
Fundamentals of Search and Rescue, Helicopter
Orientation, Leadership Skills and Advanced Navigation,
among others. In addition, it is important for the search and
rescue members to maintain their physical stamina and be
able to spend eight to 12-hour days for several days in a row
in the wilderness navigating with a map and a compass.
Chief Christy Judah explains that these volunteers “cover
North Carolina and South Carolina and they do it from
their hearts.” The first week of September, a seven-year-old
boy went missing in Bladen County at about
7 pm. After an all-night search, he was
located at daybreak about a mile and a half
from home with the help of canine Jessie, a
Weimeraner. It was the first find for this
dog, and the boy, though he missed vital
medication while he was lost, is now fine. At
this writing, a team from BSAR is searching
for a 62-year-old woman who wandered
away from an assisted-care facility in Harnett County.
Judah says, “The rewards of being involved in search and
rescue activities are a sense of satisfaction and of pride.”
Members are also available to present programs about
BSAR, such as how to be safe in the woods, what to do if
you get lost, what to do if a friend or relative is lost, and
safe family outings. They give canine demonstrations and
presentations about responsible canine ownership.
Some important tips provided by BSAR include:
If you get lost in the woods STAY PUT. It has been
proven that people who are lost end up going in circles, so
save your energy and make it easier to be found.
If you are going walking in the woods ALWAYS carry
water. The weather does not need to be warm for you to
become dehydrated. Be sure to let a friend or relative know
where you are going and when you expect to return. Make
sure your cell phone is charged and carry a whistle. Either in
your pocket or backpack, carry a plastic bag large enough for
you to use as shelter.
If a friend or relative is lost, CALL 911. Be sure to
provide a photo, a description and information
as to where the lost person was last seen. Do
not touch clothing or personal items
belonging to the lost person; in fact, it is a
good idea to close the door to that person’s
bedroom until provisions can be made for a
search dog to get the person’s scent. Stay out
of the search area and if you are near the
area, be sure to turn off your vehicle engine,
again, to prevent interference with the person’s scent.
If you are going boating ALWAYS wear a life jacket. Again,
carrying water is important, as is making a friend or relative
aware of where you are going and when you expect to return.
The bottom line? Use common sense to be safe.
For more information about BSAR, go to their website at
www.brunswicksar.org. If you are interested in becoming a
member or in scheduling a program, you can call (910) 842-7942
and speak to Chief Christy Judah or Assistant Chief
Laurie Babson.
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The Blizzards
Changing Lives, One Child at a Time
STORY BY Dawn Lee Wakefield
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOGAN WALLACE
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Two
years ago, Brunswick County’s Sunset Beach community
added two residents to the roster of approximately 2,200.
What the census figures don’t tell you is that this couple looked at seven
different places across the United States before moving here. As carefully as
they’d prepared for their careers in medicine and science, Daniel Blizzard,
D.O., and his wife, Anna Blizzard, Ph.D., researched where they would
next call home after living in the Seattle, Washington, area for many
years. The people in Brunswick County were so warm and friendly, the
Blizzards decided to relocate here and get involved as volunteers, the way
they had wherever they’d lived. It is their nature and tradition.
Daniel’s medical practice, Ocean Isle
Family Medicine, is already wellestablished and thriving. Anna, who
formerly worked as a chemist and
engineer, was looking for an opportunity
to fulfill her passion of serving children.
She found her dream come true, being
welcomed and embraced by a community
of volunteers who think exactly as she
does: “Children are not the only thing,
they are everything.”
Anna decided to volunteer with
Children in Schools (CIS). “Up and down
our block in Sunset Beach, it was amazing
— many neighbors were involved as a CIS
volunteer, reading to children after school,
teaching adults to get their GEDs, so
many things,” Anna says. “I was so moved
with the caring spirits of my neighbors, I
wanted to join in their efforts and
she used to speak — and that her
educational path as a career scientist
includes a Ph.D. in chemistry, an MBA
and a stint as chief chemist and lab
director for Warner Lambert at age 27.
She’d rather talk about children, the ones
who need her and all the outstanding CIS
board members and staff, whose daily
mission emulates what she was taught in
her Christian faith upbringing: “To whom
much is given, much is expected.”
“Every child should have the chance to
succeed; children should have everything,”
says Anna. “They cannot do anything for
cookouts, whatever the family was doing,
providing positive male role models,
similar to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters
program. No one told Daniel he should do
this; he just saw a need and took action.
The young man grew up, went to college
and has a great life, having been
encouraged and nurtured. And today, just
as quietly, when he sees a need Daniel
takes action.
For tourists who think of Brunswick
County as the characteristically affluent
beachfront, it’s shocking to realize that the
number of children at risk for dropping
Right: Anna and Daniel Blizzard moved
to Sunset Beach from Seattle two years
ago and are enjoying living, working and
volunteering in South Brunswick County.
contribute whatever I could.”
Anna had already spent her entire life
involved in some form of volunteering
— it was a family tradition. Growing up in
Indonesia with parents whose impressive
educational achievements set the
benchmark, Anna and her four brothers
were shown that education, volunteering
and spirituality were lifetime priorities.
Weekly, they’d all go to local orphanages,
taking food and spending time with the
children there. The family sponsored
college educations for many orphans,
touching one life at a time, a pattern that
Anna has carried through by example,
with passion. “We were blessed, and we
were shown, not told, that you always give
thanks for your blessings and share what
you have with others,” says Anna.
Anna quickly downplays her
accomplishments — she says she’s almost
completely forgotten the five languages
I was so moved with the caring spirits of
my neighbors, I wanted to join in their
efforts and contribute whatever I could.
themselves; they cannot protect
themselves. They need our help.”
Anna is joined in giving back to her
community by her husband, Daniel.
Daniel’s first volunteer experience
started as simple inspiration. Noticing that
a small neighbor boy was being raised by
his single mother, Daniel asked his family
to start inviting the youngster to join
them on family outings, hiking, camping,
out is substantial. Even more devastating,
as Daniel says, is “the number of children
whose only daily meals may stem from the
before-school breakfast or the after-school
meal, funds for which come from CIS
programs. Children’s futures are
dependent on these programs. With
proper nutrition, children are at their best
to concentrate on their studies and learn.
Healthy bodies mean healthy minds.”
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Above: Dr. Daniel Blizzard set up his practice, Ocean Isle Family
Medicine, in Ocean Isle Beach.
Ignoring the pall of national economic woes and refusing to pay
heed to the oft-used phrase “it’s tough to raise money in this day
and time,” Daniel and Anna were so moved and inspired by their
Sunset Beach neighbors that they agreed to be the presenting
sponsors of the 8th Annual CIS Benefit Gala for Children, to be
held October 22 at Sea Trail Golf Resort. The Blizzards are
convinced that Brunswick County’s Community in Schools is a
dynamic, life-changing community agency. Anna began as a CIS
board member in 2008 and is quick to note that she is “privileged
to be working alongside so many wonderful gentlemen and ladies,
many of whom have volunteered faithfully for eight to ten years;
they are the ones who should properly receive the accolades.”
It’s not about accolades, it’s about results. And CIS of Brunswick
County is strong on numbers. Teen court and peer court, two of
their signature programs, reduce the number of repeat offenders
8th Annual
Benefit Gala
for Children
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among juveniles destined for a lifetime of trouble. The after-school
program assures children are safe and well-cared for, with support
to do their homework, providing more quality time with family at
day’s end. Other CIS efforts include family resource centers, where
parents receive instruction and encouragement to earn their
GEDs. Many children are being raised by grandparents who
never learned to read, as they’d had to drop out to support their
families a generation ago. CIS volunteers are available to help all
ages of learners and serve as great motivators for children who
have the chance to see their parents and grandparents struggling
to learn and thus value their educational opportunities. Here, hope
is fostered, achievements are inspired and the future looks bright.
With gentle and humble spirits, the Blizzards downplay the
importance of being this year’s CIS Presenting Sponsors. Instead,
they point out as unsung heroes the 27 other CIS board members
and single out the selfless community retirees who volunteer
fulltime for CIS. They focus on an exemplary CIS staff and a
phenomenal community of CIS volunteers as the reason for the
program’s successes.
Daniel states, “I became involved in supporting CIS because I
loved hearing Anna share her experiences with me at the end of
the day. She was so enthusiastic and dedicated I couldn’t wait to
join her in activities that brought her such joy.” Daniel notes,
“Government funds are often used as matching grants to keep
programs going. When federal program dollars are cut, private
donations become even more critical to our sustaining what we
have in place.” He adds, “CIS programs affect generations of lives,
one child at a time.”
The Blizzards will, no doubt, inspire other CIS volunteers to
want to become presenting sponsors in future years. In fact,
Daniel and Anna Blizzard would be delighted to pass the torch on
to those whose hearts move them to act. As long as there are
children in need in Brunswick County, there will always be a need
for volunteers to step forward, lighting the path toward
the future.
Drs. Daniel and Anna Blizzard are the presenting sponsors of the 8th Annual Benefit Gala for
Children, to be held October 22, 2009, at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center. Individual
tickets are $100 for A Taste of Brunswick County. More than 600 people are expected to attend.
Under a grand tent, patrons will enjoy sampling foods from 18 local restaurants, while enjoying
wine, beer and soft drinks donated for the evening’s benefit. Live and silent auction items will tempt
bidders to compete for exciting prizes. Jon Evans of Wilmington’s WECT-TV will emcee the event.
The popular Pat Carpenter Band returns to provide music entertainment. At press time, a limited
number of sponsorships were still available, which include event tickets as part of sponsor packages.
For information on tickets or sponsorship, contact Mark Koval, CIS Resource Development Director
at (910) 457-2929 or visit www.cisbrunswick.org
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It’s remarkable to think that one digital picture could save your life. But that’s exactly
what a digital mammogram at Brunswick Community Hospital can do. Our new digital
technology gives you peace of mind by providing instant images for your doctor to
review. With these highly detailed pictures, we can detect breast cancer at an earlier
stage. It’s more than a timesaver. For many women, it’s a lifesaver.
Brunswick community Hospital
1 Medical Center Drive, Supply, North Carolina
www.BrunswickCommunityHospital.org
To schedule an appointment,
call (910) 755-1276.
Communities in sChools
Eighth Annual Benefit Gala For Children
featuring
A Taste of Brunswick County
Thursday, October 22, 2009
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center
Toga Party Package
2 Movies, 2 Nights
2 Popcorns & 2 Liter Drink
All for $9.50!
DVD Rentals & Sales • New Releases & Favorite Classics
Large Family Selection • Free Popcorn
Funny T-Shirts For Sale • DVD Players for rent
Live and Silent Auctions, Special Entertainment by
The Pat Carpenter Band
Tickets $100/person • Black Tie Optional
Presenting Sponsors
Dr. Anna Blizzard, 2009 Honorary Chair, CIS Board Member
Dr. Daniel Blizzard, Ocean Isle Family Medicine
For tickets, sponsorships, and information
contact CIS at 457-2916 or visit www.cisbrunswick.org
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oak island life
Wild nights
Sea Turtle Nesting on Oak Island
By ruBy cline
Every
year from May through August, late at night while most
residents of Oak Island are fast asleep, an amazing
phenomenon occurs. Under a moonlit sky, Loggerhead turtles emerge from
the ocean and drag themselves across the sand, leaving behind them what looks
to be an oversized tire track. They search for the perfect spot between the
dunes and the high-tide line, where they will dig a hole with their back flipper
and lay their eggs a foot and a half deep. After covering their eggs with sand,
they gradually make their way back to the ocean without a second look back.
Throughout the nesting months, the beach is closely monitored. Kellie
Beeson, director of the Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department and part
of the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program, scans the beach daily
looking for the inimitable turtle tracks and depressions in the sand. She marks
off the nests with four stakes, yellow tape and a sign marked with the date —
otherwise, you wouldn’t know the nests were there. Beeson then coordinates
with volunteers to assist with the hatching process.
Overall, the incubation period is between 55 and 85 days. “We begin to
monitor the nests on the 50th day, as average hatching is around 62 days this
season,” Beeson says.
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Only one in one thousand
hatchlings survives to adulthood.
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It’s imperative for the nests to be watched closely so the new hatchlings can make
their way to the ocean without falling victim to gulls or ghost crabs. The survival rate
of the hatchlings is highly dependent upon the concentrated efforts of the Protection
Program and its volunteers, as well as residents and vacationers. Unfortunately,
regardless of the efforts, only one in one thousand hatchlings survive to adulthood.
When a nest hatches, volunteers are on hand with flashlights to help direct the baby
turtles to the ocean. Since the turtles’ natural instinct is to follow the light reflected
from the surface of the sea, which may not always be prevalent, the flashlight
assistance is critical for them so they don’t go toward an artificial light opposite of the
ocean. Once they make their way across the beach, they immerse themselves into the
ocean to begin their life journeys.
Sea turtles likely have been nesting on Oak Island for as long as the island has
existed. Matthew Godfrey, Ph.D., a biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, says the main species nesting on Oak Island is the
Loggerhead, with some occasional Green turtles.
“We have records of nests of Loggerheads on Oak Island going back to 1984,” Godfrey
says. “But, there are earlier records of Loggerheads in Carolina going all the way back
to Mark Catesby, who reported them in 1743.”
Nesting typically ends mid-August, although Godfrey notes that eggs may continue
to incubate into November. This year, 55 nests were found and protected by staff and
numerous volunteers to ensure the success rate
of the hatchlings getting back to the ocean. As
From top: This summer, staff and hundreds of volunteers with the Oak Island Sea
of the writing of this article, volunteers had
Turtle Protection Program found 55 sea turtle nests on Oak Island beaches and
helped thousands of sea turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea unharmed.
assisted 2,137 hatchlings, with more than 20
nests still to hatch.
About 30 active volunteers in 2009 were assisted by hundreds of helpers. “We have
hundreds of folks that assist but are either visitors to the island or are not able to make
the 100 percent commitment required to be a nest parent,” Beeson says. “The number
of folks that are unofficially involved with our program in any one season easily
exceeds one thousand.”
Even if you are not an active volunteer with the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection
Program, there still are ways you can help. In order to avoid any instances of
misguided baby sea turtles, keep beach-front lighting to a minimum. “Lights will
distract and disorient hatchlings and can cause them to go away from the ocean
instead of towards it,” Beeson says. She adds, “Keeping the beach and ocean free of
litter is critical, as turtles often mistake plastic bags and other debris as food and once
this is ingested it can cause death.”
The female hatchlings that survive to adulthood, after making their way through
life in various parts of the ocean, will travel back some thousands of miles to return to
where they were born, in this case Oak Island, to nest their future brood.
For more information, visit the
Ocean Education Center at SE
49th Street in Oak Island, which
provides programs, information
and activities related to sea turtles
and the Oak Island Sea Turtle
Protection Program’s efforts. To
volunteer, call (910) 278-5518.
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behind the business
Cooking on the Clock with Tom Parks
story BY CRYSTAL S. TATUM
When
it comes to cooking, there’s no place
like home for Tom Parks, vice
president and general manager of Coastroad Hearth & Patio
Supply Company in Shallotte. But if you happen to be
strolling along Main Street on Fridays, you’ll see — and
smell — that the self-proclaimed “foodie” occasionally dons
an apron and brings his passion to work.
At Coastroad Hearth and Patio
Supply, Tom demonstrates the
many specialized grills and
tools he carries in the
store, and he makes use
of the outdoor kitchen
model, ironically
located inside. On the
particular Friday afternoon
I visited, he had fired up the
TEC G-Sport, an infrared grill,
which heats from infrared energy instead of
hot air, thereby preserving the natural juices of grilled foods.
Snipping tongs in anticipation, Tom refers to the vibrantly
colored tomatillos and chiles on the grill: “The key is to put
them on slow heat. It brings out the sugars and fuller flavors
without burning.”
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Once the vegetables are roasted to perfection, Tom
snatches them up to go alongside husk-grilled corn, both
components to Southwestern Soup, a dish he creates for
family and employees while humming happily in the kitchen.
For the last three months, Tom has committed himself to
grilling out at his family-owned and operated business,
mainly as a venue to share ideas with
people about cooking, grilling
and food. Recently he
expanded his cooking
obsession to Facebook
with a page devoted
to Coastroad and
streaming live feeds
of his Friday cooking
process from prep
to finish.
Tom tries something different
each week, from crab-stuffed jalapeños to
beer-can birds, and he’ll even take suggestions from fans. “It
has pushed me to be more creative, to try new things,” Tom
says, adding, “It doesn’t hurt to have a nice lunch or dinner on
Friday; other people get to look forward to it, too.”
The greatest satisfaction is, of course, reserved for those
lucky people who get to taste
Tom’s cooking. “Food is one of the
basic things everyone can enjoy.
There’s something deeply
satisfying about getting together
with friends over a meal.” Tom says.
Tom seems to delight just as
much in sharing his expertise with
customers as he does in sharing
his actual cooked food.
“Take something you enjoy eating and learn to cook it well.
Master one thing,” the San Francisco Bay–area native
advises. According to Tom’s wife, Liesl, he has mastered
cedar-plank salmon, among other things.
Take something you enjoy
eating and learn to cook it well.
Master one thing.
To follow Tom grilling out at Coastroad on
Fridays, go to http://www.facebook.com/
pages/Shallotte-NC/COASTROAD-HearthPatio/120237809466.
Better yet, visit his store yourself. You’ll find
Coastroad Hearth & Patio Supply Company at
4733 Main Street in Shallotte, (910) 755-7611,
www.coastroadonline.com
The following Friday, Tom’s
enthusiasm really sparks when a
fellow barbecue lover is drawn in
by billowing smoke and the aroma
of grilling turkey breast. As proof
of his barbecuing expertise, I learn
that Tom has just become a
certified barbecue judge.
“I like ‘em real, real lean,” Tom
says, exchanging opinions on ribs
while rocking back on the heels of his black Chuck Taylors.
“Brisket can be great, but you’ve got to do it right, and that
is what you’ll want to be using,” Tom says, pointing to the
grill, while the customer nods. “If you like to sauce it, do it in
the last hour.”
A second eavesdropping customer places a hand over his
stomach and says aloud with urgency, “He’s making me hungry.”
“Everybody loves to talk about food,” Tom responds in an
aside, smiling slightly — ever so pleased.
At top: Tom and Liesl Parks take a break from work at Coastroad Hearth and
Patio Supply.
Here: Coastroad Hearth & Patio Supply in Shallotte is a busy store selling grills
and outdoor kitchen supplies, patio furniture and fireplace equipment, but
owner Tom Parks always makes time to cook in the store on Fridays.
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Coastal Living Idea House 2009
Seawatch at Sunset Harbor
There’s
a reason they call it the Idea House.
Creative energy is everywhere inside
Coastal Living’s latest masterpiece, located in Seawatch at Sunset
Harbor. Like many others I’m sure, throughout my tour I couldn’t
help asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
The three-level home on the edge of Mercer Mill Creek
manages to be both lavishly beautiful and environmentally
efficient at the same time, and it showcases the coastal Carolina
lifestyle in eye-catching detail. The cape-style house, designed by
architect Sam Guidry and built by Mark Saunders Luxury Homes
with interior design by Phillip Sides of Montgomery, Alabama,
features bell-shaped roofs, expansive porches and a cupola.
Nicole Hendrick, Idea Home Manager for Coastal Living, said
Seawatch won the coveted spot after the magazine staff had
watched development in Brunswick County for about 10 years.
She described the development as “love at first sight” and praised
Story By hilary BraDy
photography By logan Wallace
Story By Stephanie Wynalek
photography By JoSh curry
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lookout hole and shutters, and a large
sleeping porch for additional sleeping and
play space.
its commitment to environmental
to regional flair. Who wouldn’t want a
To fully enjoy the natural coastal
protection and sustainability.
professional-grade chef ’s kitchen, home
ecosystem surrounding the property, the
In addition to three bedrooms and five
office and recreation room? For
home has a large open terrace and deck
and a half bathrooms, Guidry’s floor plan
accommodating guests, a loft on the
with an outdoor kitchen and dining area
provides everything a homeowner could
second floor features generous custom
in addition to several balconies. Oh, and
want and more, paying special attention
built-in bunk beds, each with a whimsical
don’t forget the wet bar, home elevator,
kayak and canoe storage room and the
optional space, which could be converted
into a wine cellar or exercise studio to
suit a future owner’s needs.
Each room has a distinctive feel,
defined by bold colors, coastally
influenced patterns and thoughtfully
selected art and décor. Sides’ attention to
detail and original style shine through
because every space has been taken into
consideration, whether it is a charming
above: the outdoor areas are positioned so that the home’s occupants can window seat tucked away in a corner or a
fully enjoy the coastal ecosystem surrounding the property. delicate vanity placed inside a large
walk-in closet. A few of the home’s other
above: thoughtfully selected art and décor are the hallmarks of the coastal
living idea house.
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Above: An oversized lounge suspended from the ceiling on
the sleeping porch brings a touch of whimsy to relaxation.
Below: The kitchen is high-end enough for a chef but comfortable enough for a family.
design highlights include a one-of-a-kind salvaged wood dining
table, a built-in headboard cornice in the master bedroom with
custom crown molding, and an oversized lounge suspended from
the ceiling in the sleeping porch.
I was most in awe of Sides’ clever use of a punchy, whimsical
fabric as wallpaper in one room and repetition of the same fabric
as a window treatment. The effect is a subtle, elegant dimension
and a larger-looking space.
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The Idea House’s utilities are creative and cutting-edge as well,
including radiant-floor heating on each level and motion sensors
in each bathroom for instant hot water. But the single most
innovative element may be the rainwater harvesting irrigation
system provided by Cape Fear Water Gardens. Not only does the
system harvest natural rainwater for irrigation and household
use, it also feeds into a decorative circulating creek in the back
yard. This green system conserves water through minimizing
evaporation, and, provided there is adequate seasonal rain, it will
be entirely self-sufficient and minimize public water use.
The most remarkable thing about the Coastal Living Idea
House is the process that went into its creation: It was almost two
years in the making since Seawatch was hand-picked to be the
location. The house is a product of architecture, development and
design working simultaneously with an editorial process and
putting together a finished, fully furnished house on a deadline.
Sides’ interior design vision for the entire house was integrated
into the floor plans even before construction began, and every
phase of development had to be in sync with the magazine’s
timeline in order for the finished home to be featured in the
November issue of Coastal Living. In the end, the intent is to
show the reader how so many ideas can be implemented in an
actual, full-scale demonstration.
The Idea House is now for sale including all furnishings, most
of which have been donated by Coastal Living’s national
sponsors, such as Sunbrella, Bevolo, Agio, Delta, Valspar,
Vanguard, J. Tribble and Stanley Furniture, among many others.
Mark Saunders Luxury Homes has designed several other
theme homes in Seawatch, including the Conch Home, which won
the 2008 Parade of Homes Diamond Award. The Idea House is
open for public tours September 3 through November 29,
Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Tickets cost
$10 and proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Homes of
North Carolina.
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Douglas Diamond Jewelers
by Hilary Brady
Business Profile
Doug Turner knows a gem when he sees one. During a visit to his coastal home at Ocean Isle Beach in the spring of
2008, Doug was enjoying a leisurely bite to eat at a restaurant when he noticed something sparkling in the distance. It
was a soon-to-be vacant storefront, and it was calling his name. Twenty-four hours and a few phone calls later, the
space belonged to Doug.
At the time of his visit, Doug, a jewelry store owner with more than 30 years of industry experience, lived and worked
in Lexington, N.C. He knew that he wanted to move closer to his Ocean Isle home, he just didn’t know that it would
happen so quickly. But it did. Doug packed up his Lexington store and headed to the coast.
First and foremost, Doug is not
your typical jewelry store owner.
He travels around the country
selling pieces to other retailers
and attending jewelry shows. As
a wholesaler, Doug is able to
offer higher quality items at
significantly lower prices to his
customers at home. Cutting out
the middleman allows Doug’s
customers to reap big benefits.
Not only do they pay below
retail, but they also have local
access to a qualified jeweler with
the experience, selection and
quality typically found only in
major metropolitan areas.
Photo by Wendy Hunt
Douglas Diamond Jewelers in Shallotte has now been open for nearly one year, occupying the space that caught Doug’s
eye last spring. Two thousand square feet and 29 showcases exhibit fine diamond, bridal, gemstone, gold and sterling
silver jewelry. Although the type of products may seem typical for a jewelry store, the combination of service, selection
and price is what makes Douglas Diamond Jewelers shine among the competition.
While bridal and diamond
jewelry are Douglas Diamond
Jeweler’s forte, the store also
carries precious and semi-precious gemstone jewelry, men’s
and women’s watches, and
striking sterling silver pieces.
Above: Owner Doug Turner and Manager Brandi Everette offer top-notch selection,
And the price points are as vast
service and price at the 2,000-square-foot Douglas Diamond Jewelers store in Shallotte.
as the product selection. Although most of its customers are
in search of great values, Douglas Diamond also offers top-of-the-line luxury and name-brand collections like Rolex.
As though Douglas Diamond wasn’t appealing enough, the store also offers unique programs to make its already
affordable pieces just a little bit more irresistible. Trade-up options allow those that already own diamonds to improve
on the size or quality, leaving with new pieces for a fraction of the cost. Or simply trade in old diamonds and gold to
leave with cash in hand.
Whether you’re buying or selling, Douglas Diamond Jewelers has something stunning for everyone.
For more information about Douglas Diamond Jewelers visit 120-7 Shallotte Crossing Parkway next to Belk in the Home
Depot shopping center, or call (910) 755-5546.
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James Zisa At torneys
by Hillary Meinheit
Business Profile
James Zisa Attorneys is a full-service law firm unlike any
other with which you may have dealt in the past. Meeting
Jim Zisa for the first time will change your impression of
what working with a financial lawyer really means.
Jim is a native North Carolinian who opened his
Wilmington office in 2008 and his Brunswick County
office in 2009.
“I fell in love with the area when I was a kid; I wonder
sometimes what took me so long to get here,” says Jim.
Jim’s practice focuses primarily on the technical, financial
side of solving a wide variety of problems. Jim started his
career as a CPA in 1981 and expanded his education after
law school by earning an LL.M. (cum laude) in Taxation
from New York University.
“I like to think we understand what hiring a financial
lawyer means to our clients,” says Jim. “Our primary
areas of practice are family/matrimonial law (divorce,
equitable distribution, child custody and support, and
adoption issues), estate, tax and business representations,
and most of our clients are women.”
Contributed Photo
Every family, every business and every case is different,
and Jim focuses on solving problems as a whole, helping
his clients set attainable goals and helping them get there.
The firm distinguishes itself by being available to clients
virtually 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Our clients are busy people and making time to meet
Above: Attorney Jim Zisa’s dedication to his clients’ and the
with me often means leaving work, hiring a babysitter, or
community’s needs will change the way you think about
both,” says Jim. Every client gets Jim’s private and
what it’s like to work with a lawyer.
cellular telephone numbers, and he really encourages his
clients to call. “Most of my lawyer friends think I’m crazy,
but I answer my phone at 2 in the morning just like I do at 2 in the afternoon. A few minutes on the phone with a
client, solving a problem or answering a question, can really save a lot of time and money in the long run.”
Jim’s enthusiasm for his practice is contagious, but he really takes off when he talks about Sursum Corda, the charity
he’s forming through his law firm. “Sir Winston Churchill once said; ‘We make a living by what we get, we make a life
by what we give,’ and I think this statement is as true today as it ever was.”
Sursum Corda, a Latin phrase that commonly translated means “lift up your hearts,” is the name of the communitybased charity Jim plans to launch later this year. “Once we work through the IRS approval process, a portion of every
dollar we collect will go directly to Sursum Corda.” Jim explains. “I’m setting up this organization to give money to
local, grass-roots community charities dedicated to giving a voice to our friends and neighbors who without assistance
might never be heard.”
Check out James Zisa Attorneys on the web at www.jameszisa.com or just give him a call: (910) 256-5040 in Wilmington,
(910) 278-5020 in Oak Island/Brunswick County or (910) 508-8089 for his cell phone.
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faces & places
Widow’s Mite Experience
Event at Sea Trail
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Murray, David & Gin
Patricia Wingfield, Pat
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photography By ron holDen
Widow’s Mite Experience held its annual fall
fund-raising event Saturday, September 19 at Sea
Trail Resort. The theme of the event was An
Evening to Give Hope and Change Lives, and it
lived up to every expectation. Learn
more about Widow’s Mite Experience
at www.widowsmiteexperience.com.
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Allen & Cynt
Ronald & Trisha Howarth
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Clarice &
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Megan & Abiga
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Cortni Hill & Amand
Dancing with the Brunswick
County Stars
photography By
ron holDen
On Friday, August 28, Brunswick
County business owners and community
leaders competed in a dancing competition.
The proceeds raised from the event were
totaled $331,720, which went to the
Brunswick Community College Foundation.
Clarice Holden
, Ho
Jennifer Abney st Jon Evans & Host
Jessica & O’Dell DeCa
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Sloane Martin nddaughter Paige
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Ronnie Holden, Dinah & Edw
Steven & Nancy Greiner
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Johnson & Moore , P.A. – Attorneys At Law.............910-278-6165
Atlantic Cremation Service........................................................910-799-5460
19
Martha Lee Realty................................................................................866-696-6232
11, 49
Atlantic Orthopedics, PA.............................................................910-763-2361
5
Nationwide Insurance – Phillip W. Cheers.....................910-754-4366
28
Beautiful Faces Day Spa................................................................910-575-7707
19
Novant Medical Group....................................................................910-755-1276IFC
Blue Sky Building Company......................................................910-755-3444
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Porch Parrot...............................................................................................910-579-0771
28
Brunswick Community Hospital...........................................910-755-1276
35
Quality Flooring Outlet..................................................................910-457-1785
43
Communities In Schools...............................................................910-457-2916
35
R.A. Jeffreys Distribution Co....................................................910-763-2616
25
Coastroad Hearth & Patio............................................................910-755-7611
29
RBR Books...................................................................................................910-383-9843
13
Coastal Breeze Realty......................................................................910-754-7266
29
Saturno Law Firm.................................................................................910-579-5433
15
Coastal Insurance.................................................................................910-754-4326
43
Shallotte Insurance..............................................................................910-754-8161
25
Cox Quality Home Furnishings..............................................910-457-4404
15
ShoreLine Portraits.............................................................................216-316-0544
43
Crazy Cake Chicks.............................................................................910-933-4253
15
Smithville Horse-n-Buggy Co................................................910-477-2045
29
Douglas Diamond Jewelers........................................................910-755-5546
3, 44
Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce.....910-457-6964
48
Farm Bureau Insurance....................................................................910-754-8175
4
Sunset Properties................................................................................866-976-9286
7
Fitness Studio.........................................................................................910-575-0975
25
U.S. Cellular – EZ Wireless..........................................................910-754-2255
48
Harbourside Kitchens......................................................................910-457-5353
15
Waterford of the Carolinas........................................................910-383-1011
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is enjoyable. You receive your food piping hot,
straight from the grill, exactly as you requested,
made to order. Great food at an affordable price.
Friendly Staff, Customer Service and Good
Customer Relationships.
We may have changed our look, but we
haven’t changed our philosophy!
4501 Main St.
Shallotte, NC 28468
910.754.7571
1725 Reed Road
(Off of Mt. Misery Rd. in the
Food Lion Shopping Center)
910.371.6700
1114 New Pointe Blvd.
(Off of Hwy. 17 in the
Wal-Mart Shopping Center)
910.371.2707
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Serving Brunswick County For Over 6 Years! Locally owned & operated
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“Form follows function -that has been misunderstood.
Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union”
- Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959) Architect
5041 Main Street - Suite 5
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