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Volume 22 Issue 7 - June 2015
Contributors
What's Inside?
Staff
Gayle Allen
Fred Ammann
Carolyn Bowers
Jim Carey
Donna Cluse
Sharon Eisele
Beth Erskine
Jack Eyler
Linda Eyler
Lorraine Giffin
FJ Harmon
Jerry Iverson
Chuck Jackson
Paula Jackson
Barbara Lemos
Betty Lewis
Gina Mancinelli
Rich Mina
Sis Mitchell
John Muuss
Cindi Neumann
Steve Perks
Stuart Pike
Polly Stimmel
Debby Surniak
Jessica Vest
Peter Wilding
Tom Woods
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President’s Column
SJFD – Financial Support
St. James POA Activities
Holland River Trip
Senior & Grandma’s Gears
Stuck in the ‘60s
Gardening Tips and Tasks
Ladies Golf Association
Vintage Ladies
Carnivorous Plant Garden
Ponds Committee
Newcomers
ACC Report
Fishing Derby Standings
St. James Service Club
Stealing National Pastime
Behind the Scenes
Ladies Regatta
Trending in Book Clubs
Photo Identity?
American Legion
Sea Notes Patriotic Concert
Artisans Corner
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St. James Tennis Association
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Jekyll Island & Golf
School
Land Before Time Megalodon
Riding on the
Sidewalk
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Editors
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Arthur Hill
Barbara Voss
Associate Editors
Bill Allen
Judy Caruso
Susan Edwards
Betty Lewis
Paul Maguire
Sue Maguire
Photo Editors
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John Muuss
Robert Schottenfeld
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Chair
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Carnivorous Plant Garden
By Jack Eyler
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From My Desk
- June 2015 -
Jerry Iverson
President, St. James POA
Just after you enter the St. James Plantation main
gate, you will see a sign on the left side of the road.
The sign, erected in 1992, addresses a unique character of our community: “If change did not exist, a
flower would just be a seed hidden in the ground.
Change is a new beginning.”
The one constant in St. James Plantation is change.
When we moved here in 2003, the population was
just over 1,000 residents; the current estimate is approximately 4,300 residents. We had three golf courses and two club houses in 2003; now we have four
golf courses, four clubhouses and many additional
amenities. In 2003, the Property Owners’ Association (POA) board consisted of two elected members
and three appointed by the developer. Today your
POA board has 13 board members with six elected
members and seven appointed by the developer. The
plantation is currently about 55 percent built out,
which means more changes to come, including newly developed neighborhoods, more home construction and an increase in population.
While there have been many more changes to the
plantation, the change I want to discuss is the change
in the governance of your POA board. In last month’s
Cat-Tales, Gordon Corlew announced he was stepping down both as president and member of the POA
board, effective May 21. Over the past 11 years, Gordon has dedicated countless hours to serve the community and residents of St. James.
In 2004, Gordon was appointed chairman of the
Transitions Committee, which planned the transition
of POA governance and amenities from the developer to the property owners. Gordon was elected to
the POA board in 2006 and served as board treasurer
for about four years. In November 2010, Gordon was
elected president and served in that capacity for another four and one half years.
During his tenure as POA treasurer and then POA
president, Gordon’s leadership has been instrumental in improving the environment for all residents
through enhanced governance, updated management
systems and strong financial performance. Specific
accomplishments include:
Established a leadership and management
environment, which encouraged the developer to entrust the property owners to govern
the POA – your elected members now hold
all officer positions;
Expanded the committee structure to 13
committees with more than 100 dedicated
volunteers to work day-to-day projects to
improve and enhance the community for all
residents;
Concurrently implemented the upgrade to all
POA management systems – a new POA
web site (YM), an improved gate entry system (QuikPass) and a comprehensive Property and Member Database (PMD);
Managed and provided oversight of the annual budget process with excellent results
– including an increase in the reserve fund
from $500,000 in 2006 to $4,500,000 at the
end of 2014.
The next time you see Gordon, please extend your
thanks for his leadership, his dedication and his accomplishments over the past 11 years of service.
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Supporting Your St. James
Fire Department Financially
Your St. James Fire Department (SJFD) has among its
supporters people who contribute to our fund raising
efforts in very successful ways. They’re energetic,
dedicated and hard workers. We greatly appreciate
their support that is received in a myriad of ways.
But that wouldn’t matter an iota if the services they
provided in exchange for the money we receive
weren’t filling a need. Fortunately, these folks know
how to identify a need and fill it.
Mulch and Pine Straw
The sale of these two items
began in 2000 and have
been a wonderful source
for funds ever since. This
was the best year ever, with
more than 10,500 bales of
pine straw sold.
Our success hasn’t happened by magic. Tim Gedemer
and Paul Metz coordinated the 2015 project. Bill
Esmann supervised delivery of the pine straw. Mike
and Susan Kiel oversaw delivery of nuggets and
managed the volunteer side of the equation. Bob
Lorenzo took care of the financing.
Without these volunteers, plus the support of
volunteers from the community-at-large, the drive
couldn’t happen. Delivery trucks and trailers came
from Greener Way Landscaping, owned by Steve
Reikert. Builders First provided two flatbed trailers
and high-lows to unload more than 55 pallets of
nuggets.
Telephone Directory At one
time, everyone knew everybody
in St. James. We also knew
everyone’s telephone numbers.
When you moved here, an
emissary came to your door with
cookies and a pamphlet listing
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useful telephone numbers, including the people
living here.
As time went on, the number of residents increased,
and emissary visits fell by the wayside. However, the
need for a telephone directory did not. Joan Madsen
responded, using the POA database to develop the
directory that has become another excellent source
of income for the SJFD.
Joan continues to work with the database – it isn’t
user friendly – to update the directory. It’s grown
from a stapled document to a book with a two-inch
binder. Along with her stalwart crew, Joan sells a
majority of the directories at the firehouse for about
a month. Then, the Town Hall folks take over. And
the profits benefit your SJFD.
Smile Amazon Another grass-roots fundraiser is just
getting started. Peach O’Gorman, one of our EMTs,
is encouraging residents to take advantage of the
charitable side of Amazon.com. It’s a painless way
to financially support your SJFD.
Log on to www.smile.amazon.com and insert “St.
James Fire Department” in the box requesting your
charity. A list of five charities corresponding to that
search pops up, including – amazingly – “St. James
Fire Department Inc., located in Southport, N.C.”
Click on the corresponding button, and you’re now
donating 0.5 percent of your Amazon purchases to
the SJFD.
By Jim Carey
Public Information Officer, SJFD
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SJAC
Submitted by Sis Mitchell
St. James POA Activities Committee
HERE COMES SUMMER –
BEACH PARTY TIME is HERE!
The SJAC will sponsor three beach parties this
summer - June 19, July 10 and August 7 - from
5:30-8:30 p.m. Meet on the sand behind the St.
James Beach Club and dance to the music of DJ
Don Jewell. Bring your own food, beverages and
chairs for yourself/family/friends. Carpool, if
possible, and remember to park only in the beach
club lot or in designated street spots. Do not park
in spots reserved for Oak Island residents.
There are no rain dates for these free popular
events. A POA blast email will be sent in the event
of a cancellation due to inclement weather.
FALL 2015 DINNERS for FIVE or SIX
Dinners for 5 or 6 consist of dining with 5 or 6
people each month during September, October
and November. Couples and singles are welcome.
One month you will be the host and prepare the
main dish, asking your guests to bring dishes
to complete the meal. When hosting, you will
contact the other participants and agree on a
mutually-convenient date to dine. The other two
months you will be the guest(s).
Sign-up dates for this activity are June 1-August
7. Please email Carolyn Gallo at carolyn.
gallo@ymail.com with your name(s), address,
phone numbers and email address. Carolyn
will acknowledge the email registration. Once
registration closes, she will forward a schedule,
instructions and participant list. Questions? Please
email Carolyn.
SIXTH ANNUAL CLAM BAKES
SET for FALL
Mark your calendar and reserve either September
18 or October 2 for the annual Clam Bake at
Waterway Park from 5-8:30 p.m. Local seafood
– shrimp, clams and oysters – will be steamed
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together with andouille sausage, corn on the cob,
onions and red potatoes. The caterer, Middle of
the Island, will also serve fried chicken (cooked
separately), baked potatoes, strawberry spinach
salad, baked beans, tri-colored tortellini in pesto,
mac & cheese, corn bread, iced tea and apple
crisp. DJ Don Jewell will provide music. Bring
your table, chairs and, if desired, wine or beer.
Ticket sales will be held on August 19 at the
community center from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ticket
price of $33 per person includes N.C. Sales and
Usage Tax. Make checks only payable to St.
James POA. Individuals may purchase up to
10 tickets and must supply all names at time of
purchase. Please attend only one night. For more
information contact Beth Nilsen at bethnilsen@
aol.com.
PELICAN GAME a SUCCESS
Two buses transported 102 St. James residents to
Myrtle Beach on April 23 to watch the Pelican
baseball team in action. Two of our residents threw
out ceremonial first pitches to start the beautiful
evening. Everyone had great seats and enjoyed
ice-cold beer and delicious food. To top off the
evening, the Pelicans defeated the Winston-Salem
Dash 6-0. Thanks to all who participated.
June 19
July 10
August 7
August 19
Sept. 19
Oct. 2
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beach Party, St. James Beach Club
Beach Party, St. James Beach Club
Beach Party, St. James Beach Club
Clam Bakes Ticket Sale
Clam Bake #1
Clam Bake #2
The Lesser Known Facts about Holland
If you go to Holland to see the tulips, you won’t be
disappointed. There are literally thousands of acres
of tulip farms all aglow, stretching to the horizon
with rows of strong reds, oranges and yellows, as
well as the more muted pastel varieties. Occasionally,
the farmer has interspersed a row or two of blue
hyacinths to complete the color spectrum.
The sight is truly spectacular, and, of course, it’s
what Holland is known for. But here are a few of the
lesser-known facts we discovered:
The Bike Scene. On the bus ride from Schiphol
Airport to our river cruise ship, our guide told us that
Amsterdam has 600,000 residents and one million
bicycles. He said every child is given a bike at the
age of two. It comes equipped with training wheels,
which are ceremoniously removed at age four.
Every child also is given a bike test in middle school.
Failing is not an option if they ever want to leave
their homes again. Helmets are not required and are
never worn by anyone of any age. This is because
the Dutch hate the feeling of being hemmed in.
Evidently, being hemmed in is worse than having a
cracked skull.
Canal Transportation. Amsterdam has taken the
popular hop-on-hop-off bus concept to a new level
– they have hop-on-hop-off canal boats. Same
principle. Same great way to see the city at your own
pace and for a reasonable price.
Road/Canal Construction. The Netherlands is the
only place in the world where a river is above the
road. So you can look down from your ship and
watch as the traffic goes by on the road beneath you.
Quite a disorienting experience.
The Red-Light District. My information on this
part of Amsterdam is from a fellow traveler who
is a retired physician and professor emeritus at the
University of Vermont’s College of Medicine. He
told us that when he was in medical school, he did
a research project on venereal diseases. He seemed
like a decent guy, so I would assume his information
is all from secondary research. He said the red-light
district in Amsterdam is “the most respected and
safest in the world, according to the World Health
Organization.”
When I inadvertently gave him a skeptical look, he
told me to check it out. I tried. The WHO website
has nothing to say on this subject, probably because
they don’t spend a lot of time comparing worldrenowned red-light districts. But who can argue with
a distinguished college professor?
If you’re interested in going on this river cruise,
“Waterways of Holland and Belgium Tulips,
Windmills and Canals” and want more details, give
me a call.
By Carolyn Bowers
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(l-r) Sue Brewer, Nancy Gregson
& Donna Cluse
NO MATTER
WHAT THE AGE, WE’VE
GOT YOU COVERED
Sandra Bell
GRANDMA’S GEAR
Grandma’s Gear is a loan program St. James residents
can use to borrow items when grandchildren are
visiting. Items include high chairs, pack-n-plays,
strollers, cribs, booster seats, car seats, tricycles,
bicycles, activity walkers, baby monitors, gates, bed
rails and baby tubs.
How did it get started? When Donna Cluse first moved
to St. James in 1997, she had a neighbor who moved
here from Greensboro, N.C. That friend had five
children and numerous grandchildren, all of whom
lived in the Carolinas. And they visited frequently.
Needless to say, she had lots of baby equipment,
which she generously loaned to her friends and
neighbors.
When the neighbor moved back to Greensboro, the
baby equipment left too! Donna’s friend, Judy Ward,
suggested compiling a list of people who had baby
items and were willing to loan them out on a temporary
basis. The list grew and grew, and Grandma’s Gear
was born!
Today, three ladies run the program. They each keep
an identical list. When you call one of them to find an
item, she gives you the names and telephone numbers
of the people who have the item. Then, you call the
owner and arrange for a pickup and return. And, of
course, you must return the equipment in the same
good condition as when you borrowed it.
If you would like to borrow gear, or have equipment
you are willing to loan, contact Donna Cluse at 2531380, dcluse@ec.rr.com; Nancy Gregson at 2534798, nancyd.gregson@gmail.com or Sue Brewer at
253-1616, sqeleb1@mindspring.com.
SENIOR GEAR
Had surgery? Need temporary use of medical
equipment? Senior Gear can hook you up with what
you need.
Sandra Bell and husband, Charlie, moved to St.
James in 2002. At that time, St. James already had
Grandma’s Gear. Sandra says that Senior Gear was
a spin-off. In 2005 she replaced the first coordinator.
Sandra maintains a list of residents and the medical
equipment items they have at their homes that they
are willing to loan their neighbors. When residents
contact Sandra with a request, which is about once
a week, she provides the names and phone numbers
of two or three people who have that particular item.
The “patient” contacts the owners and gets the item
directly from one of them.
Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, potty
chairs, commode risers and canes make up the bulk
of the list.
Additional items, particularly wheelchairs, are always
welcomed for the lending list. If you have items to
lend or need some Senior Gear, please contact Sandra
Bell at 253-0860, cbell6@earthlink.net.
Both Grandma’s Gear and Senior Gear are listed
on the POA website under “Services.” Thank you,
Donna, Nancy, Sue and Sandra for providing such
marvelous services!
By Donna Cluse (Grandma’s Gear) and Betty Lewis
(Senior Gear)
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STUCK IN THE ‘60s
My wife, Janice, frequently accuses me of being stuck
in the ‘60s, musically. How can I do anything other
than plead guilty, when she comes home early from
tennis, and I’m blasting “Mississippi Queen” from my
old school Boston Acoustic speakers? For me, the ‘60s
were more about attitude and state of mind rather than a
calendar decade, and yes, music became the soundtrack
to my life.
Before my mind turns completely to oatmeal, I have
compiled a list of my favorites, the Holy Grail of my
go-to albums. (Note the absence of any Beatles, Stones
or Dylan albums, since they all could have made the
list.)
The beginning was at the start of high school in 1964
with the Beatles and the British Invasion. By graduation,
the soul of Motown, Memphis funk and the West Coast
sounds were added to the playlist. In college, I flew
higher with Jefferson Airplane and Led Zeppelin. That
era ended in 1972, when I graduated college and took
on teaching responsibilities. By the time I married and
became a father, the spirit of the ‘60s was fading.
“Surrealistic Pillow” (Jefferson Airplane, 1967)
– Grace Slick’s vocals on “Somebody to Love”
and “White Rabbit.”
Those coming-of-age times were far less complicated.
A few young-love broken hearts were the only injuries
I faced, and any bruises resulted from egos after a failed
chemistry test or not getting that slow dance at the
Saturday night hop. My memory was good and the only
thing I forgot was my homework. Errors in judgment
often brought on the parental inquiry, “What were you
thinking?”
Now, as I head toward sunset, most body parts need
medication to work properly and often the side effects
are just as likely to kill you as the ailment. I have more
bruises and dings from simple bumps that I just used to
shake off. I can’t remember a thing without sticky notes
all over the dashboard and refrigerator, and it is the wife
who has taken on the role of asking, “What were you
thinking?”
Throughout the last 50 years, however, it’s the music of
those formative times that I always come back to. With
the advent of the Internet, I have been able to leave my
albums milk-crated in the attic. Even my CD collection
remains neatly stored in the back of a closet. Now, I turn
to Pandora Radio and YouTube – with their impressive
collection of classic albums and concerts – to get my
rock and roll fix.
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“The Doors” (The Doors, 1967) – Jim Morrison
and Ray Manzarek’s long version of “Light My
Fire.”
“Are You Experienced” (Jimi Hendrix
Experience, 1967) – from “Hey Joe” to “Purple
Haze.” Nothing like it before or since.
“Led Zeppelin” (Led Zeppelin, 1969) – heavy
power chords with Page and Plant’s “Dazed and
Confused.”
“Santana” (Santana, 1969) – Carlos Santana’s
guitar and the best percussion section ever
following epic “Soul Sacrifice” performance at
Woodstock.
“Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” (Derek
and the Dominos, 1970) – Eric Clapton and
Duane Allman and nothing but the blues.
“Woodstock” – iconic performances by Sly,
Richie Havens and Joe Cocker.
By Fred Ammann
GARDENING TIPS AND TASKS
Attracting Birds
Birds entertain, inspire and keep bugs under control.
So consider returning the favor by giving them safe
haven. You don’t need acres of woods or wetlands to
create a bird habitat – just some food, water, nesting
places and shelter from the elements and predators.
by Tom Woods
announces that its fruit is ripe. Nectar drinkers like
hummingbirds seek out tube-shaped red flowers such
as weigela and honeysuckle.
Most seeds are also on the menu. Coreopsis, goldenrod,
purple coneflower and Eulalia grass are great food
producers. Deadheading means you’re removing
the seeds, so save some spent flowers. Remember
that male plants won’t make food. Make sure you’re
getting female plants.
Most birds have a preferred diet. Many eat insects,
worms and other “meat,” while others restrict their
diets to seeds and fruits. Many enjoy flower and leaf
buds, nuts and vegetable seedlings. Others exist only
on nectar.
Swallows, robins and other protein feeders need a
good supply of insects – another reason to avoid
pesticides. The same plants that attract insects, such
as butterfly bush, milkweed, violets and clover, make
great pantries for meat eaters. Water gardens develop
large insect populations, and the soil under a thick
layer of organic mulch is perfect for millipedes,
worms and many other delicious snacks.
Diets may change with the seasons. When raising
babies, vegetarians hunt worms and insects for the
extra protein. Migrating birds look for high-fat seeds
and fruits for energy. Overwintering residents eat
more food to keep warm.
Some birds grub on the ground, others snack in the
treetops. Fast-food fans catch their meals on the fly,
while private diners favor the centers of shrubs or
trees.
Birds lose huge amounts of moisture in hot summers
and dry winters, so year-round water is vital. They’re
attracted to the sound of running water, but they won’t
wade into deep water. Keep a shallow depth – 2-3
inches – in birdbaths. I have a small pile of gravel in
a corner of my water garden so their feet can touch
bottom.
Bright red fruits are favorites. Winterberry, holly,
crabapple and mountain ash are highly visible.
Viburnum’s blue and dogwood’s red or white berries
are sure to attract. In the fall, sumac’s changing color
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blooming perennials by 1 inch to encourage branching. Once plants have adjusted to outdoor conditions, place them i n s unnier locations & afternoon s hade. Provide at l east 1 inch of water per week to r emain productive. Figs r ipen June – August. Harvest fruit when they soften & turn downward. Check your s quash & zucchini for squash vine borers found in the stems and cause the plants to collapse. Squish them! Harvest blueberries 1 week after they first turn blue. They will be sweeter. Divide ornamental grasses and bearded iris. Deadhead spring-­‐ blooming perennials a nd clean site under them. FRUITS Page 11
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The Ladies Golf Association’s (LGA’s) “Shake, Rattle
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a sunny April 21, for the 18 - and 9-Hole groups. We
enjoyed a great nine holes of golf, lunch and a fashion
show coordinated by Troon Merchandise manager
Julie Kizzire. Our king and queen, Johnny Schiano
and Gladys Ennis, sold the boomerang tickets, and the
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Vintage Ladies
If you look in the dictionary, you
will find two meanings for the
adjective “vintage.” The first relates
to wine and the second meaning
relates to something of enduring importance and
interest, hence a classic. While they may like wine, the
Vintage Ladies gather to learn about antiques and items
of lasting quality.
There are three Vintage Ladies chapters in St. James,
with a total of 110 members. Pat Bittenbender and
Dottie Baker started the original chapter 15 years ago,
named after Dolley Madison. When that chapter reached
a membership of 50, they started another, named after
Abigail Adams. When that reached 30 members, the
Jackie Kennedy group formed. The ladies meet on
the first Friday of the
month, usually in the
homes of members, but
in May two chapters met
together at the St. James
Community
Center
to hear a presentation
from Pait Skipper, an
antique jewelry expert
from Wilmington.
Every two years the St.
James ladies convene
with other Vintage
Ladies
groups
in
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis speaker dressed in
for two days of
1763 period costume
socializing, exploring
antique shops, and learning about the history and
antiques in another area. In the past the groups have
learned about such diverse topics as antique clocks,
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jewelry, colonial cooking recipes, Depression glass,
Chintzware, Flow Blue plates, women in the Civil War,
period dress and vintage hats.
They have also toured
the Southport Maritime
Museum,
the
old
Southport Jail, historic
homes in Wilmington
and Burgaw and have
travelled to Old Salem,
N.C. to learn about the
Moravian settlement there. Diane Cini, one of the vice
chairs of the Abigail Adams chapter, said that learning
about each collection of antiques has been fascinating
because they are an integral part of American history.
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To see many varieties of these plants in one place,
visit the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
located at 3800 Canterbury Road, Wilmington
(behind Alderman Elementary School). It’s hard
to believe that this tucked away natural garden
is walking distance from Independence Mall and
Whole Foods.
Why are these plants here? Because there’s a
unique wetland habitat, called pocosin, bordered
by a longleaf pine forest. Named “swamp-on-ahill” by Algonquian natives, pocosins are found
on the high ground of sandy swamps and bogs
that have peat and a water table not far below
the surface.
Pitcher plants
The pitcher plants are easy to find with their
attractive flowers and tubes with sweet smelling
juice to attract insects. When the insects slip
down the tube, the juice dissolves the bodies.
In contrast, the Venus flytraps are quite small and
harder to see. They seem to have to work harder
for their meal, since they have to close the trap
before the insect escapes. Insects must activate
at least two trigger hairs before the trap closes
– a mechanism that saves energy from activities
that create false movements, such as raindrops.
Once the insect is trapped, secretions dissolve
the insect over a 10-day period.
Another pitcher plant variety
So give yourself a break from all that shopping
and take in this beautiful and magical setting.
Don’t delay too long, as the blooms will fade
with the summer heat.
And don’t forget your bonus treat – no mosquitos
or insects bothering you.
By Linda Eyler
Photos by Jack Eyler
Venus flytrap and Pink Sundew
DAY TRIP: CARNIVOROUS PLANT GARDEN
We’ve all heard that Venus flytraps can be found
within a 75-mile radius of Wilmington. There
are other carnivorous plants, known as pitcher
plants, which are also in the area, including St.
James.
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Ponds Committee Update: Education Session and Plantings
More than 120 St. James homeowners who live on or
near a pond and who are interested in how to keep a
pond healthy and beautiful attended the POA Ponds
Committee’s first community education session April
13 at the Members Club.
Health & Beautification Subcommittee Chair, Keith
Knauer, opened the meeting with information about
the formation and strategic goals of the Ponds
Committee. He highlighted the three subcommittees:
Health & Beautification, Recreation & Fishing and
Communications. Each subcommittee focuses on
specific aspects of pond development, enhancement
and education.
Sam Marshall, N.C. Cooperative Extension,
Agriculture-Horticulture Agent for Brunswick
County, spoke about the benefits of plantings around
a pond. They include enhancing aesthetics, filtering
runoff, controlling erosion, improving bank stability,
providing wildlife habitat and scaring geese away.
He identified three planting zones around a pond and
recommended plants for each zone. They are: Zone
1 submersed (plants in the water); Zone 2 emergent
(plant roots under water and upper part above the
surface) and Zone 3 riparian (plants on the bank).
Sam emphasized that certain attractive plants,
including cattails and water lilies, are considered
invasive and should to be avoided. These varieties
grow quickly and densely and can cause unhealthy
conditions in the ponds. Instead, he recommended
native plants that thrive in Brunswick County.
Richard Black, Estate Management Services (EMS)
regional manager, gave an overview of the type
of work his company has done since 2000 on the
assigned 111 ponds at St. James Planation. The Ponds
Sam Marshall
Richard Black
Committee recently contracted with EMS to establish
and showcase appropriate pond plantings at three
sample ponds on Regency Drive, Bridgewater Drive
and Moss Hammock Wynd.
You can see the plantings while driving by; and
they’re easily accessible by walking to the beds. They
include iris, cardinal flower, water canna, bulrush and
others.
If you are interested in planting around your pond,
you must submit an application to the Ponds
Committee for review, followed by final approval by
the Architectural Control Committee. The application
with a list of Ponds Committee-approved plants is
available on the POA website at www.stjamespoanc.
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Guidelines and Forms.
The committee is looking forward to presenting
additional education and community involvement
opportunities later this year.
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NEWCOMERS
Montte and Bruce
Christiansen met at
James Madison University (JMU), in Virginia’s Shenandoah
Valley. Along with
kids and grandkids,
they have reunited
with fellow college
alumni in North Myrtle Beach since 1980.
But it wasn’t until 2005 that they finally visited St.
James while on their way home. They left as lot
owners; but when an Inverness Circle home became
available in 2011, they decided to forego building
and bought instead. In January 2015, after selling
their property in Sterling, Va., they moved into their
home overlooking the water on Cate #3 after renting
it for the intervening years.
Married in 1979, they have two sons. Danny and his
wife Laura live in Charlotte, N.C., with Pete, who
turned one-year old on Mother’s Day. Their second
son, Tim, who studied network administration and
worked for Trump National Golf in Va., finds St.
James the perfect base for his job search in the golf
and hospitality field.
Joanie and John
Proctor raised their
family in West Milford, N.J., their native state. When
their younger child
headed off to college, they felt ready
for a climate change
– and lower property
taxes would be nice
too. Searching in the coastal Carolinas, they connected with St. James as soon as they saw it. They
built a home on West Medinah, and booked a moving van for their 2015 New Year’s Eve celebration.
They have business degrees – Joanie from York
College of Pennsylvania, and John from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Penn. John enjoys still
working as an IBM software sales rep. Being an
avid golfer, it’s only hard when he watches the
golfers head out each morning.
Their son, John, will graduate from West Virginia
University with a business finance degree this May.
Anna, John’s older sister, is a Teach for America,
second-grade teacher at North Star Academy in
Newark, N.J.
Following college, Montte worked in the White
House’s administration office in Washington, D.C.,
and with the Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna,
Va. For the past 38 years, Bruce worked in employee
benefits, and currently is with USI Consulting Group
in Falls Church, Va.
Both kids have accepted the idea of their parents
moving out on their own – as long as they remain
loyal New York Jets fans. And there’s family nearby. Joanie’s sister (one of eight siblings) has bought
a condo in Southport, and John’s brother already
owns a summer home on Oak Island.
Living on a property with four golf courses and 10
minutes from the beach has him thinking about incorporating more golf and less office and travel time
north into his schedule.
John Sr. is joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and
the Knights of Columbus is on his list. Joanie enjoys tennis, reading, plays golf, and is interested in
First Tee, based on past experience.
Murphy, their white cockapoo-bichon, loves the
walking paths. Bruce and Montte enjoy their Bible
study group, beach trips, bike rides, local concerts,
tennis and golf, and they look forward to meeting
more JMU alumni.
The Proctors, along with their dog, Bailey, enjoy
the bright blue skies and beautiful sunsets as much
as the wonderful people they’ve met here.
By Lorraine Giffin
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ACC Report
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Completed to Date
2800
Under Construction
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Approved
2014 Completed: 2744
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10
2
12
New Construction
Change Requests
14
0
14
Existing Home Modifications
24
1
25
New Construction
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10
1
11
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2
37
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7
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12
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44
Modifications
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BEAUTIFUL JEKYLL ISLAND
On a crisp October afternoon, perfect for a round
of golf with our regular ladies’ foursome, one thing
wasn’t so perfect – our individual games. After we
each hit one-too-many lousy shots, someone said,
“We all need to go to golf school!”
After the holidays, we got serious about researching
and scheduling. Our requirements were: a girls-only
trip, a location within driving distance of St. James,
manageable courses for our skill level, professional
instruction and someplace interesting to explore after
a full day golfing. We found just what we were looking for at Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Only a six-hour drive from Southport, Jekyll Island
is located off the Georgia coast between Savannah
and Jacksonville, Florida. A barrier island with a salt
marsh environment similar to Brunswick County, the
island is only 5,700 acres with a strict limit on business development. We were impressed with the natural surroundings: moss-draped live oaks, marshes,
wide beaches and beautiful sunsets as well as a casual
vibe and delicious low country cuisine.
Our accommodations were at The Jekyll Island Club,
which has a fascinating history. As we learned from
the numerous photographic exhibits around the hotel,
the club was founded at the turn of the 20th century
by wealthy business titans, politicians, and socialites
of the day. Among its founding members were J. P.
Morgan, William Rockefeller, Vincent Astor, Joseph
Pulitzer and William Vanderbilt.
The February 1904 issue of Munsey’s Magazine described it as “the richest, the most exclusive, most
inaccessible club in the world.” The club and island
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were private and members arrived by yacht from
nearby Brunswick, Georgia. These men and their
families fled the cold north to spend winters on the
island in their “cottages” – huge homes built in various architectural styles. Several of the cottages are
restored and open to the public.
We attended golf school at the Jekyll Island Golf
Club, consisting of three 18-hole courses plus Great
Dunes, a nine-hole course commissioned in 1926 by
the club founders. It is a unique example of a golf perspective from a bygone era and has some of the most
challenging par-3 holes we’ve ever encountered! It’s
known as the “Bagger
Vance” course, because
the movie with the same
name was filmed there.
We were immersed in golf
for four days, learning
new techniques, practicing drills and getting excellent on-course instruction from PGA professionals during nine holes
of play each day. After
all, we were tired but we
revived each evening to
enjoy the shops, museum,
restaurants and hotel.
The Jekyll Island Club prospered into the 1930s, but
World War I, the Great Depression and, finally, World
War II took its toll. A threat of enemy submarines
off the coast caused the U.S. government to evacuate the island. In 1947,
Georgia purchased the
island and turned the
once prestigious private
island into a state park.
We arrived home better
golfers, with fond memories of a special place
where someday soon we
intend to return.
By Sharon Eisele
ST. JAMES FISHING DERBY
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Standings aJs AMES of MFay 4, 2D015
Standings as of May 4, 2015
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27.0Mary BMary B
3/16/15
3/16/15
Amberjack
Joe Reebel
24.0
Joe Reebel
24.0Mary BMary B
4/9/15
4/9/15
Bluefish
Ken Dade Ken Dade 14.0
14.0Mary BMary B
4/22/15
4/22/15
Cobia
Dolphin
Dave M ullaney 56.0
First O ne
Phil M oseley
48.0
Yellow Rose
Dave M ullaney 56.0
First O ne
5/4/15
5/4/15
5/4/15
48.0
Drum, BlackPhil M oseleyCathy S hepherd
Yellow Sea Rose
16.0
Hunt 211 5/4/15
4/21/15
Cathy 16.0
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24.0 Hunt 2
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4/21/15
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Mackerel, King
Jack Eyler
42.0Sea F oxMary B
4/9/15
4/21/15
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John Askin
John Askin
24.0
Mullet, S ea/Whiting
Bob Pearsall Porgy, O ther
Jerry Hrabica 42.0
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13.3
Tatnall Hurtt
13.3
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14.0
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3/19/15
4/9/15
1/18/15
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18.0
First O ne 3/19/15
4/10/15
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14.0
9.8First O ne
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4/22/15
1/18/15
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18.0
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15.0
Mary B
First O ne
22.5
Kayak
4/9/15
4/10/15
Tuna, Blackfin
25.5
Yellow Rose
Ron S mith
Wahoo
9.8
Jude Panetta
John Winter
15.0
Bob Crandall
First O ne
4/9/15
5/4/15
B Rose 4/9/15
55.0Mary Yellow 4/9/15
10.0 Kayak
St. James pond
4/28/15
4/9/15
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James pond
Yellow St. Rose
4/28/15
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4/9/15
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Bob Crandall & Wahoo
Jude Panetta & Blackfin Tuna
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BLUEGILL Forest DuncanDave M ullaney 22.5
Jude PanettaDave M ullaney 25.5
John Winter & Triggerfish
Phil Moseley & Dolphin
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Forest Duncan & Speckled Trout
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Please come to the Service Club meeting June 10 at
the Members Club at 9:45 a.m. Enjoy a buffet brunch
with friends – both old and new – while we honor the
recipients of our spring grants to Brunswick County
nonprofit organizations. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket, leave $5 in cash or check payable
to St. James Service Club in the basket on the porch
at 2900 Irwin Drive. Print your name on the signup sheet and your ticket will be waiting for you the
morning of the brunch. The deadline for tickets is
June 3, so don’t delay!
START PREPARING for
WAGS and WOOFS TWO!
Get your pup ready or
go adopt one quickly.
Shine his coat, trim
his nails and teach
him a trick. Wags and
Woofs Two is coming
November 1. Write it
down now so you’re
sure to remember.
MEALS to the MILITARY
From February 2-May 15, St. James residents volunteered more than 380 hours to serve breakfast and
dinner to U.S. Army reservists on temporary assignment at Sunny Point. Thanks to these volunteers and
all who donated baked goods to the visiting troops. A
special thank you goes to Sandy Cherry who worked
every breakfast shift during this project. The servicemen appreciated all the kindness and generosity,
which is really just one small way we show our gratitude to our military for all the sacrifices they make to
ensure our freedom.
Watch for more details as the big day gets near. Just
remember that you first saw it here.
TIME for 2015-2016 DUES
The new Service Club year begins on July 1. While
we take a break from general meetings during the
summer, volunteers are busy planning activities and
fundraisers for the upcoming year. Take a moment to
send in your dues check for $25 payable to St. James
Service Club. You may drop it in the box on Eileen
Deserio’s porch at 3619 West Medinah or mail it to
St. James Service Club, 3030 Marshwinds Circle
#1201, Southport, NC 28461. If you’re a new member, include your contact information. If you’re renewing, let us know if there are any changes in your
contact information.
SAVE the DATES
June 10 - Members Club
General Meeting/Brunch
(l-r) Jeannie & Ivan Rodbell, Linda Woolf & Joanne
Peterson
September 16 - Members Club
Football 701
Submitted by Cindi Neumann
October 4 - Community Center
Trivia Night
Financial information about this organization and a copy of
its license is available from the State Solicitation Licensing
Branch at 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by
the state.
October 30 - Community Center
Halloween Dance
November 1 - Waterway Park
Wags and Woofs
December 2-3
Holiday Home Tour/Celebrate the Holidays
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We’re left with grainy images of Ty Cobb (900
career steals) going into a base, spikes high and with
reckless abandon. He once stole second, third and
home on successive pitches against the Red Sox.
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Behind the Scenes
Summers in southeastern North Carolina are filled with lots of outdoor activities: trips to the beach, golf,
tennis, picnics, time at the pool with family and neighborhood events. In Wilmington, there is another
activity of which we can avail ourselves…live theater. This summer has a line-up of shows for a myriad
of tastes and includes two productions that will delight audiences of all ages, so plan to take the grandkids.
The summer season kicks off in June with two distinctly different productions in distinctly different venues.
On June 11, and running Thursdays through Sundays for the remainder of the month, Thalian Association
Community Theatre (TACT) will stage the award-winning play, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. The
show brings front and center one of the last performances of the great Billie Holiday and recounts some of
the events in her life.
Holiday had an undeniably troubled life, dying from complications of heroin addiction and alcohol abuse
in 1959 at the age of 44. Her mark on the world of jazz, however, is equally and undeniably irreplaceable.
Singing early in her career with the Count Basie band, she established a style that was utterly unique.
Holiday’s troubled life is depicted in the play with salty language. This
is not a kid-friendly show. Performances will be at TACT’s Red Barn
Studio venue, 1122 South 3rd Street in Wilmington. The Red Barn seats
65 patrons, which will give this show a wonderfully intimate feel. For
tickets, go to www.thalian.org, or call 910-251-1788.
Opening at Thalian Hall just one day earlier on Wednesday, June 10
and also running through June 28 (Friday through Sunday on the next
two weekends), is Mary Poppins, the story of everyone’s favorite nanny.
Opera House Theater Company is staging this Wilmington area premiere,
and the cast is certain to delight audiences with such well known songs
as “Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim-Chim Cher-ee,” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,”
“Jolly Holiday” and, of course, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
The stage version does differ from the Julie Andrews/Dick van Dyke
movie as to where some of these songs fall in the storyline, but the
Bank’s family, Bert the chimney sweep and the unflappable Mary are
sure to captivate young and old alike.
Those who have read this column regularly know I am a great proponent of sharing live-theater experiences
with young people. I hope this one fits your personal schedule for taking the grandkids. Tickets can be
obtained through the Thalian Hall box office (910-632-2285), or at www.thalianhall.org.
These two shows will get the summer theater season off to a rousing start. I’ll write about the balance of this
summer’s productions in future articles, although I can share that the shows in July, August and September
will offer theater goers a diverse line-up.
Hope to see you at the show!
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The Land Before Time –
Megalodon!
Have you ever wondered what St. James was like before our arrival in this coastal paradise? In this series
of articles, we’ll travel back in time to explore our
area’s geology, paleontology, archeology and history.
Let’s begin in the Pliocene epoch, approximately five
million years ago. Our St. James area was underwater, covered by ocean as it had been several times
in the 1.7 billion years since it formed. Our oldest
fossils date back 600 million years and include corals, jellyfish and worms. Life diversified on land and
in the seas, leaving a fossil record of fish (including
sharks), crustaceans, mollusks, amphibians, reptiles
(including dinosaurs), insects and mammals (including mastodons, bison, horses and whales). These fossils have been uncovered in river banks, mines, quarries and construction sites.
Among the fossil discoveries here in Brunswick
County were enormous teeth belonging to the gigantic prehistoric shark, Carcharodon megalodon. Finding intact skeletons is
rare because, like all
sharks, megalodon’s
skeleton is cartilage
rather than bone.
Still, fossil skeletal remains found
around the world
suggest that megalodon reached lengths of nearly 60
feet, about as long as some homes in St. James, and
longer than the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). By
comparison, modern day great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharius) can reach 21 to 26 feet in length.
Megalodon was a fierce predator ruling the seas from
15.9 million years (middle Miocene period) to 2.6
million years ago (late Pliocene period). Scientists
have calculated megalodon’s bite force, not exactly
“news you can use” but for
those of you keeping score,
24,400 to 41,000 pounds of
force. So, yes, you’re going to need a bigger boat!
Fear not, however. Despite
the assertions of apocryphal
television documentaries,
megalodon is extinct.
That’s not to say
that the ocean
off our coast is
shark-free today.
Indeed, the largest shark reportedly captured in
North Carolina
was the 1,150
pound tiger shark, “YB Jaws,” caught in 1966 from
the Yaupon Beach pier on Oak Island. It is now featured there in an exhibit. Other sharks frequenting
our waters include Atlantic sharpnose, blacknose,
blacktip, bonnethead, bull, dusky, sandbar, sand tiger, scalloped hammerhead, smoothhound, spinner
and thresher.
In June 2013, Governor Pat McCrory designated
the megalodon tooth as our state fossil. The North
Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher features a display
of megalodon jaws that dwarf most human visitors.
If you’re interested in sharks, check out the Ocearch
Global Shark Tracker app available for iPhone or
Android devices
to follow individual
sharks
off our coast and
track their global
travels.
Sharks
face
many
hazards
from mankind,
including fishing, habitat encroachment and
pollution.
Although
shark
attacks are sensationalized in
popular culture,
shark bite encounters are actually quite rare. There’s
enough ocean for all of us if we can coexist peacefully.
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Lady Skippers Come Out to Sail
The first St. James Plantation Model Yacht Club
(SJPMYC) Ladies’ Regatta sailed Saturday, May 2 at
the SeaSide pond. At this first regatta, Laura Miller took
the honors after five races over several courses.
A series of Ladies’ Regattas will be held at 1 p.m. the first
Saturday of every month. It’s strictly a fun competition
with new skippers being the norm, along with coaching.
Most ladies sail their own or spouses’ boats, and loaner
boats may be available.
With 75 members, the SJPMYC now races each
Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. (if no rain).
There is a practice every Saturday from 11 a.m.-1
p.m., followed once a month with the Ladies’ Regatta.
There is also a Social Sail the last Wednesday of the
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Riding Safely on
the Sidewalk
With so many new residents living in St. James, I thought I would readdress the safety issues and strategies
for cycling on the roads in our community. While most cyclists exercise their right as vehicle operators to ride
on the road, there are some people who feel more comfortable riding on the sidewalk.
Cycling on the sidewalk has its own set of dangers that many people don’t think about. The sidewalks in St.
James are a maximum of five feet wide. That does not leave a lot of room for maneuvering around debris,
pedestrians or other cyclists. In many places, the sidewalks are very serpentine, with limited sight lines,
making it possible to see only a short distance in front of you. The sidewalks also cross numerous driveways
and intersecting streets.
If you do decide to ride your bike on the sidewalk, there are some basic rules you should follow:
Ride slowly. This is the most important rule for riding on the sidewalk. You should never ride faster
than a slow jog. The sidewalk is built for pedestrians, so you should travel close to the their speed.
Yield to pedestrians. If you are coming up behind someone walking or running on the sidewalk,
be patient and wait for a good time to ask them to let you pass. Many pedestrians in St. James wear
headphones and may not hear you coming. Do not yell or start ringing a bell as that may startle or
scare them. Remember, the sidewalks are made for them, and you are the interloper. So be courteous.
Check every street and driveway you cross. Drivers tend to pull all the way up to the street before
coming to a stop and turning onto the street. At many places in St. James, the sidewalks cross intersecting
streets and the stop sign is placed after the crosswalk. So drivers are not thinking about stopping before
the crosswalk. So drivers making right-hand turns exiting driveways and cross streets often only look
left before proceeding. They may not see you on the sidewalk if you are coming from their right.
Cross the street at crosswalks. The last thing a driver expects is a cyclist to suddenly jump off the
sidewalk and onto the street. If you need to cross the street, wait until you get to a crosswalk.
Be willing to walk your bike. It doesn’t happen often, but there may be times when you encounter
large groups of pedestrians on the sidewalk. In such cases, it might be best to get off your bike and
walk until you are away from the congestion. There are also places around new home construction
where the sidewalk is broken up or crowded with construction equipment, making walking your bike
a short distance the best option.
Ride smart. Ride safe. Wear your helmet. Take your lane. See you on the roads.
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What’s Trending in Book Clubs?
Book Lubbers – Started in 2000 and now 12 members
strong. With a different twist, members meet during
the summer at the St. James Beach Club and will be
reading Delicious by Ruth Reichl.
First Book Club – Claiming to be the first book
club formed 15 years ago in St. James, it originally
had 16 ladies, but now only 12 are still actively
reading, September through May. Their focus is on
biographies, historical novels, southern stories and
classic novels. Taking the summer off, they plan to
read The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin for
September. Contact Pat Moore, 910-253-7519.
Literary Sisters – These 12 vibrant women plan to
continue through the summer, reading, in June, Left
Neglected by Lisa Genova; The Rosie Project by
Graeme Samson in July and finishing the summer
with All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
St. James History Book Club – For the summer,
members plan on reading Alan Turing: The Enigma
by Andrew Hodges, and Rising Tide – The Mississippi
Flood of 1927 by John M. Barry. Contact Allan Eyre,
910-854-0098.
Wordsworth Book Club – Meeting for eight years
with 12 members. Taking a break for the summer,
members selected a long book for September, The
Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett.
The 3B’s (Babes, Books, Beach) – Members
recently discussed The Boys On the Boat by David
James Brown, Serena by Ron Nash, and All The Light
You Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Next they will be
reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. The
summer selection will honor the 100th anniversary
of the sinking of the Lusitania by reading The Dead
Wake by Eric Larson.
That’s all the news for this month. “Trending” will
be taking the summer off, but we’re looking forward
to hearing from you in September. Send responses to
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subject line.
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The Page-Turners – In April, members had a very
interesting discussion about The Priority List by
David Menasche and watched an interview of him
while he was coping with terminal brain cancer. Their
book for June is Natchez Burning by Greg Iles.
Untitled Book Club – Formed in 2008 through
the Brunswick Newcomers Club, members include
residents and non-residents of St. James. This summer,
they plan to read Somewhere Safe with Somebody
Good by Jan Karon.
Women of Words (WOW)(2) – This is the second
“WOW” group, started in 2008 after attending a
Service Club coffee. In May, members discussed
The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. In June,
they will read Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling
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Can you guess where and
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selected winner if multiple correct winners) will be
announced in the next issue plus receive a prize.
The Richard H. Stewart, Jr.
American Legion Post 543
Brick Sale
The American Legion Post 543’s annual Veterans
Memorial Brick Sale is underway now until August
1. This is your opportunity to honor a veteran in
military service, past or present, or just support
the Veterans Memorial with a donation.
Visit the memorial in front of the St. James Town
Hall to see hundreds of bricks and get an idea for
personalizing your brick. People buy bricks for
relatives from the Revolutionary to Afghanistan
and Iraqi wars, or just say “Thank You, Veterans.”
It’s up to you!
Photo by Carolyn Bowers
2015 Annual Patriotic Concerts
A salute to America
—We the People
Bricks cost $100 each. Funds raised are used
strictly to support the memorial’s maintenance
and annual ceremonies. The order form is on the
website, www.stjamesveteransmemorial.org, or
you can pick one up at the Town Hall. New bricks
should be in place before Veterans Day, November
11. If you have any questions, please contact
Wayne Dadetto at 253-3397 or wdadetto@aol.com.
By John Muuss
Dianne Hoffman
Director
Sat June 27 7:30
Sun June 28 3:00
SuSAn LInTOn
Accompanist
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Brunswick Community College
For more information on becoming a Friend of Sea Notes or a Business Supporter
go to www.sea-notes.com. All our Concerts are Free.
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The Artisans Corner
Featured Artisan, Nancy Clookie
You’re probably familiar with her dazzling Chez
Clouchez jewelry, but did you know that until 2007,
Nancy Clookie had a very successful store on Oak
Island where she designed and sold her own jewelry?
Nancy’s jewelry
represents the finest in
her craft. She works in
both sterling and goldfill, using Swarovski
crystals and her own
kiln-fired dichroic
glass. The name Chez
Clouchez, or “House of
Clookie,” moved with
Nancy when she joined
the St. James Artisans
in 2004. She has served
as president of the
Artisans for five years and is currently co-chairing as
the Director of The Artisans Gallery.
Our Other Side
We are really two separate and distinct organizations:
the Artisans, an all-volunteer group that operate
The Artisans Gallery and Gift Boutique, and The
Artisans of St. James (TASJ), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
association. TASJ’s goals are to promote and support
the arts in St. James and surrounding communities
and to provide grants to art teachers and scholarships
to art students in Brunswick County. To accomplish
these goals, TASJ sponsors events, workshops, and
cultural opportunities, and offers T-shirts for sale at
the gallery.
Since 2010, we have granted 14 scholarships to
graduating seniors from North, South and West
Brunswick High Schools and the Brunswick Early
College High School. Through the project-specific
grant program, TASJ has enabled Brunswick County
teachers to provide an enhanced art program for
their students.
In 2014 TASJ awarded
four grants to Brunswick County
art teachers, one of which
supported a project creating
portrait mugs.
Tom Izod presents scholarship awards
Those interested in supporting TASJ through a
direct donation may do so by becoming a patron of
the arts. Patron forms are available at The Artisans
Gallery.
Check Us Out!
Get the latest artisan news at www.stjamesartisans.
com, and sign up for our mailing list to receive alerts
for special events and sales. Also, like us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/artisansofstjamesplantation.
At The Gallery and Gift Boutique
You’ll find inspiring art and handcrafted items from
all our talented artisans at the Artisans Gallery at
the St. James Marina every day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
except for June 8 when we will close to do our
monthly art change out.
Are You Hiding Something?
You have a standing invitation to share your artistic
talents. Join the Artisans at St. James by calling Peggy
Calenda at 910-363-7328, or stop by the gallery to
chat and pick up a membership form.
By FJ Harmon
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2015 Racquet Relay
Drizzly skies dampened the courts but not the
enthusiasm of the committed tennis players who
turned out to support the ninth annual St. James
Tennis Association’s (SJTA) Racquet Relay held at
Founders Club April 15. Due to the generosity of
individuals, sponsoring organizations and businesses,
the 2015 Racquet Relay raised a record amount of
$8,023 to benefit Brunswick Family Assistance, this
year’s chosen charity.
As the day dawned, there
was optimism that perhaps
tennis could be played
as scheduled, and some
was. But by mid-morning,
the rain had eroded the
playability of the courts
and the tennis was called
off. The silent auction
items and raffle selections
were quickly relocated
from their outdoor display tables to trunks of cars and
a tailgate raffle emerged, to great success.
(l-r) Fred Stephens, Claudia Phillips & Jerry Derck
The evening raffle drawings and social continued
as planned, albeit with a change of venue from the
tennis deck to the Founders Clubhouse, at the kind
invitation of Troon management.
Thwarted, but not daunted by Mother Nature, SJTA
thanks all who made this year’s Racquet Relay the
most successful yet.
By Beth Erskine
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